The FOCUS OF GURU NANAK’s core Gurmat or Sikhi is more on moral and spiritual discipline than strict dietary rules. Having said that, Guru Nanak calls those who argue about eating or not eating meat “FOOL-ਮੂਰਖੁ”.
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Illusion and Fakery of Joothaa and Untouched food
In Bipran/Brahmin way tradition, the idea of ‘touched’ or ‘untouched’ food is linked to ritual purity and social hierarchy. This practice leads people away from the truth, to which Sikhs… Continue reading Illusion and Fakery of Joothaa and Untouched food
Humans and Animals Consume Another Life
Many Sikhs seem to confused about food – what should one eat and not eat? We often come across arguments, debates, opinions, wrangling, articles regarding should one eat meat or… Continue reading Humans and Animals Consume Another Life
Shabad Langar
In Punjabi, ‘Langar‘ is spelt as ‘ਲੰਗਰ’ in the Gurmukhi script. Some scholars trace its origins to a Persian word meaning meaning ‘anchor, stop, or stay’. While some scholars trace… Continue reading Shabad Langar
Stubborn Mindedness – Cooking Own Separate Food
Baabaa Nanak teaches to create a casteless society. However, the Sikh community being casteless is a great MYTH! Although decried by the Gurmat of Guru Nanak (teaching of the Sri Guru… Continue reading Stubborn Mindedness – Cooking Own Separate Food