Sikh intelligentsia, self-proclaimed traditionalists (Sampradas) and the Pujaaree clique — clergy: Bhais, Granthis, Ragis, Parcharaks, Kathakars, Jathedars, Dera-Vaad sadh babas etc schooled and trained in Taksali, Deraa-Vaad, Sampardayi, Sanatanism, Nirmala or Benaras traditions… Continue reading Gurbani Explains Gurbani
Category: Clergy, Priest, Pujaaree
Crowds follow the path of Falsehood, Pakhand…
There is a saying to the effect that there is neither a crowd of wise people, nor are there many wise people in a crowd! Not being able to stand… Continue reading Crowds follow the path of Falsehood, Pakhand…
Gurbani is not Meant to Repeat Pre-1469 Belief System
Guru Sahib’s epic war was with ‘Biparvaad’ (ਬਿਪਰਵਾਦ). What is the way of Biparan? In a nutshell, that custom, tradition, or ritual (Karamkaand), (which the early Brahman had introduced to… Continue reading Gurbani is not Meant to Repeat Pre-1469 Belief System
Sikhi of the Clergy – Pujaaree
At the time of Guru Nanak’s arrival (1469), two ideologies (ਵਿਚਾਰ ਧਾਰਾ) were dominant in India — (1) Brahmin (Pujaaree-clergy) influence, madness of belief in caste system (Jaat Paat) in… Continue reading Sikhi of the Clergy – Pujaaree
Pujaaree System Wants People Remain Ignorant, Fearful, Ritualistic…
There is a proverb that goes something like this: Where the greedy people live, there a cheat or a swindler (ਠਗ, thug, trickster, etc.) will never starve. A cheat will… Continue reading Pujaaree System Wants People Remain Ignorant, Fearful, Ritualistic…