What is Sikhism? Who are the Sikhs? (Shooting Oak Creek Sikh Temple Wisconsin USA - Balpreet Kaur)

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  • @jayops
    @jayops 9 років тому +50

    I'm an atheist and I found this to be very educational. Thank you!

  • @brogandahl4747
    @brogandahl4747 7 років тому +12

    Thank you so much for your videos! I was called through meditation to go to a Gurdwara last week, and my life has changed and improved tremendously. It was my first time ever at a Gurdwara, and I really felt like I was being called home. When I arrived I felt nourished on a level I hadn't been in a very long time, and I have been studying Sikhi and reading the Sacred Nitnam nonstop. Sikhs are some of the most open minded loving people I have ever met. It feels so good to be in the presence of these teachings. The Nitnam is so beautiful, simple, and logical. This religion is all goodness. I don't think I'm ready to take Amrit or anything, but I feel like all of the values I've held are already contained within Sikhi. It feels amazing to know there are Sikhs on the planet and that I can walk into a place of worship with others who extend open non-judgmental arms. I feel like I've reunited with an old family. Your videos just add to my excitement for learning. You speak so well. :)

  • @crissymcanally5327
    @crissymcanally5327 11 років тому +25

    this is so beautiful and humbling. thank you for posting this. I'm an american who had a lot of misconceptions. thank you again for posting this.

  • @cybermollusk
    @cybermollusk 7 років тому +9

    I've always liked Sikhs, but never knew about their beliefs. Now I know why they're so nice.

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому +7

    thanks for your advice, I agree, we are actually about to make a shorter intro focused on non-sikhs..this video was made primarily for Sikhs..

  • @hasithi3416
    @hasithi3416 5 років тому +6

    Waheguru g🙏🏼 Bhai jograj singh g still can't believe such a noble soul has left us. May Waheguru bless his soul and give strength to his family to bear this unbearable loss.Massive loss for Sikh panth 😰

  • @fjoo
    @fjoo 12 років тому +13

    Sikhism is on my list of a very few religions I still respect and believe to have a positive effect on people. If only other religions would learn a few things of the Sikhs the world would be a better place.
    Great channel and educational videos.
    Thanks,
    Best regards,
    - An agnostic atheist

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  11 років тому +3

    Hi there, yes, its very easy to get the Sikh Scriptures online and as an ebook for free. You can check the download section of "Sikhnet" or "Sikh Missionary Society" and also see the website "Sikhitothemax", just type those into google. There are also a number of free apps that let you read Gurbani (sikh scriptures), see "Gurbani nirvaan" "Search Gurbani" and "Sundar Gutka". You should also go through our playlist, "Japji Sahib English Katha" which explain the 1st prayer of Sikhs. Thanks.

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому +2

    Indeed, Sikhi is about living it, not just calling yourself a Sikh. Join us on our facebook page and be friends with our profile. we'll help you get in touch with sikhs in your area and more resources. God bless.

  • @Gnarlsthe23rd
    @Gnarlsthe23rd 12 років тому +8

    Sikhism seems to be a great religion. It skips over the pointless bullshit that traps many people and instead focuses on compassion, tolerance and open-mindedness. To me Sikhism seems to be the most reasonable and honorable religion.

  • @JuliaFranke
    @JuliaFranke 11 років тому +11

    Thank you for taking the time to make these videos to educate us. Thanks!

    • @abisingh186
      @abisingh186 4 роки тому

      SFJ ..means ..Sikh for justice . Referendum Twenty20 zindabad khalistan zindabad

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому +6

    Hi Jonny, your views are very commonly held. In one way, Sikhs dont believe in religion per se, but the the One Force is something that we can experience through meditation. The experience is the proof of Gods existence. There is a science to meditation as you can see from the two videos I recommended. In terms of a reason to try this science out...for a Sikh, the Gurus are the reason. If you watch the video on "are the Gurus perfect?" Being so amazing, we honour their teachings by meditating

  • @e4gail
    @e4gail 12 років тому +3

    Beautiful video. Sadly it took a shooting in this country for me to learn about Sikhism. I must say - I have felt a spark now to learn more. It seems like common sense to me.

  • @rvic11
    @rvic11 12 років тому +2

    I'm not religious, but I have a great admiration for the Sikhs.
    It seems to me, to be an incredibly positive lifestyle with respectable teachings.
    May your religion grow, sir!

  • @mifthabeshir9041
    @mifthabeshir9041 12 років тому +3

    you have made me see the unviversal aspect of sikhism...sikism is not localized religion as i used to think....it is profound and apeals to the mind and the heart...thank you Bro...keep up enlightening.. God bless!

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому +1

    Thanks for your kind words. Feel free to browse our channel. I'd recommend our video on "What is life? Why Guru?"

  • @jeighbo
    @jeighbo 12 років тому +5

    Amazing. This really sums up Sikhism nicely.

  • @Flynbrd68
    @Flynbrd68 8 років тому +18

    This was absolutely my first introduction to anything relating to Sikhs! I enjoyed it immensely and am actually very much interested in learning more! Christianity has got me feeling very disconnected spiritually. :-(

  • @jotdhillon5365
    @jotdhillon5365 3 місяці тому +1

    Waheguru ji ka khalsa
    Waheguru ji ki fateh

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому +2

    Thanks for your message, What Our Creator wills to happens is sweet to us. If he gives us happiness we will live in his remembrance and if gives us pain, we will too!

  • @cuteprincess1987
    @cuteprincess1987 9 років тому +2

    Beautiful explanations. Always anxiously looking forward for new videos :)

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому +3

    Thanks Kandiisuicide (interesting name!). Obviously I'm biased but yeah, Sikhi is very cool indeed. I feel its better to be agnostic (I dont know if there is a God) rather than athiest (I know for sure there is no God). Spirituality WORKS and can connect us to our Source. Watch our video on "What is the point of life", "Call God on my iphone" and "Fitness analogy" to see the science of connection, its very logical and it works. Join us on Facebook too :)

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому +3

    wow, you're so blessed friend! We're just making a video about "is it not enough to be a good person?" which exactle address this idea of feeling something is missing. Follow that thirst and your heart. Vaheguru leads those who are thirsty, so go into that. Come to Southall on Sunday for our longer kirtan programmes, is all in english. Message us on FB for more details.. :)

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому +1

    you can watch our video "why do Sikhs wear Turbans?" and "Fearless living" to find out more

  • @dondeestalondres
    @dondeestalondres 11 років тому +2

    You did it again,smashed it just by telling the truth,not easy to say in this day and age!

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому +1

    Hi there, these are not my teachings but the teachings of the Gurus of "Sikhism"/ Sikhi. One can definitely learn from these and yet remain a Christian. Sikhs dont get points for conversions. I'd recommend you watch our video on "Sikhism and Christianity" and "What is a SatGuru"

  • @usucmehardutube
    @usucmehardutube 12 років тому +8

    Once you find your spiritual side it will be very difficult to remain an atheist.

  • @dogma123l
    @dogma123l 12 років тому +1

    Thank you, I enjoyed your video and I hope to learn more.

  • @rupykaur87
    @rupykaur87 12 років тому +1

    Thank you...this has definitely helped me

  • @curvbyb5qua3
    @curvbyb5qua3 12 років тому +1

    I would like to know, and perhaps you have answered this but I have missed it. What is the signifacance of the head wrap for the men?? Although I have not seen a woman wear one do they wear them too?

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому

    Thanks Dave, glad you felt the video gave some knowledge. We will be making a video about turbans etc but please be aware its not just men who wear turbans, women do too.

  • @mohammedfahad2607
    @mohammedfahad2607 4 роки тому +2

    I have a question!! i been mediating a lot in the Islamic way but unfortunately there was no connection or any sort of experience that happened. However reading the guru book made thgis experience possible. why is it like that ?

  • @CORYJOHNM
    @CORYJOHNM 12 років тому +2

    Much respect.

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому +2

    I feel you dude

  • @Runtothemusic
    @Runtothemusic 12 років тому +1

    Thank you very much for the knowledge - you are a very good speaker :)

  • @BALLU718
    @BALLU718 12 років тому +1

    Thx veer ji, clearly explained

  • @TheTerrorUforgot
    @TheTerrorUforgot 12 років тому +1

    Hmm I've never met a Sikh, in fact the only Sikhs I've seen were in "Bend it Like Beckham". Thanks for the knowledge and my condolences for the tragedy at Oak Creek.

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому

    I understand what you mean, loyalty to your Guru is very important. Sikhs are trying to get converts! We believe that this is the path of all the saints, ie love, humility, compassion and worship. See our video on "Sikhism and Christianity"

  • @akshthukral1543
    @akshthukral1543 2 роки тому

    this wise man is not alive 🙏🏻i miss u bhai saab🥺this world needs more wise man like u

  • @MultiCheeseLouise
    @MultiCheeseLouise 8 років тому +2

    I think that limiting yourself to one religion is to limit your enlightenment. We should study all faiths and take from them the knowledge that speaks to us the most, and the teachings that are most relevant to yourself as an individual. So, thank you for your talks on Sihkism and it's values. Very thought provoking.

    • @daddydadpants8820
      @daddydadpants8820 7 років тому +3

      MultiCheeseLouise this is one of several religions I have studied over the years and this is the only one that makes sense to me even though I don't know much about it yet

  • @sadpuneetpamma6533
    @sadpuneetpamma6533 12 років тому +1

    i really like it it does sum up sikhism

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому

    Thanks my friend, I didn't know them personally but some of my family did. Thanks for your kind words. fyi There are lots of languages in India and lots of religions too. We Sikhs tend to use "Vaheguru". You should watch our video on "Who is the Sikh God?" :)
    God bless you.

  • @patrickwaitner5011
    @patrickwaitner5011 11 років тому +1

    I just recently discovered the beauty of Sikhism. Is there any way to get Sihk scriptures in english? Cheap or free if possible.

  • @TN23BIKER
    @TN23BIKER 8 років тому +1

    Rabba Mehar Kare veere

  • @mathiusvass2440
    @mathiusvass2440 11 років тому +6

    cool turban!!

  • @karampalsingh5914
    @karampalsingh5914 6 місяців тому

    SATNAM SHRI WAHEGURU JI SATNAM SHRI WAHEGURU JI SATNAM SHRI WAHEGURU JI SATNAM SHRI WAHEGURU JI

  • @theskoomacat7849
    @theskoomacat7849 8 років тому +1

    Why is it that we are disconnected from the one in the first place? Also, why only as humans can we experience and strive for unity? I would appreciate any answers.

    • @hsk8671
      @hsk8671 6 років тому +1

      The Skooma Cat I think we become disconnected through greed, lust (lust within marriage for your wife is ok though I think) and ego etc. This blockage disconnects us. I’m not an expert but have learnt this from watching BoS videos. God bless

  • @earthspirit516
    @earthspirit516 10 років тому +1

    When merging back can the soul still maintain individuality, (without ego) ?

    • @Harmitron
      @Harmitron 10 років тому +6

      The ego is the source of individuality, I've understood it better by replacing the word 'merging' with 'realizing'. The ego cannot completely merge back into the oneness while still being a part of the 'material world'. There are moments of samadhi that can be reached where the ego falls away completely and you experience infinity but eventually the ego will come back. It has to, we cannot experience time without the ego. The ego can realize a concept of timelessness and infinity but cannot ever completely merge into it. Even the enlightened realized beings that seem to be existing in timelessness while on earth must have some sense of ego in order to navigate this reality(IE. The Gurus, Buddha, Neem Karoli Baba etc etc.) They must have had an 'ego' too but just a much much smaller one than the majority. What happens to the ego after death though? That I don't know but maybe there is mergence there, according to Guru Nanak there is if you can chip away your ego to be as minimal as possible. I don't know if this helped you but writing it out does help me reinforce the understanding I've experienced thus far.

  • @valkour22
    @valkour22 12 років тому

    ty for your reply. I will do that.

  • @SuperMacandme
    @SuperMacandme 10 років тому

    Can please tell me the name who sings the wahaguru shabad at the start?

    • @paramjeetkaur9228
      @paramjeetkaur9228 8 років тому +1

      www.thekdp.com/audio.html Under KDP 2, no.6 is the simran.

  • @valkour22
    @valkour22 12 років тому

    I meet a man that followed this way of life and he was such a pleasure to know. I really love these people but really can't join due to my commintment to Jesus. I do have the utmost respect and love to these people that follow this way of life

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому

    Dave, the video about turbans is made now, see our video "why do Sikhs wear turbans?", thanks.

  • @Ibiracatu
    @Ibiracatu 11 років тому +6

    I like everything that is said about sikhism.
    Sikhism is the only faith of true equality.
    Only one flaw to the faith ...
    I could never become sikh, because I am bald, and
    find facial hair totally uncomfortable.
    Other than that ... I support the faith, and cause.
    All Humanity can benefit.

    • @guruword8378
      @guruword8378 10 років тому +2

      that's true that is one of problems many people have even now im cleanshaven but I hope in the future I can in the future be true amritdhari

    • @FreedomKat
      @FreedomKat 10 років тому +1

      I am sure many people are bald that are Sikhs. That would not be a means to not let one be a Sikh. But if your beard grows that is part of sikhi ya.

    • @guruword8378
      @guruword8378 10 років тому +7

      Sikhs doesn't teach you need to have hair just not to cut it weather bald or have hair doesn't matter

    • @MrAtkar1
      @MrAtkar1 10 років тому

      It doesn't say anywhere that you have to wear a turban or cut your hair. It was just advice from the Guru to distinguish ourselves.

    • @guruword8378
      @guruword8378 10 років тому

      Boss turban and not cutting hair is mentioned but I think that is for amritdhari

  • @corriekaur
    @corriekaur 11 років тому

    You smashed it!!!! lol love it

  • @basicsofsikhi
    @basicsofsikhi  12 років тому

    Hi there, please see our video uploaded today on "why do Sikhs wear turbans". thanks. and es, women do wear them, use google images :)

  • @singhsahabkhalsa435
    @singhsahabkhalsa435 8 років тому

    veerji theres a question
    one sikh boy who has cut his beards he tie turban but when i askd him why he did that he told me sikh should be in heart and he told me that if i am good doing path so there it doesnt matter
    veerji what should i tell him ?

  • @LEGEND-dw2wx
    @LEGEND-dw2wx 4 роки тому

    bro/sis Make more vidoes in all languages so that we can spread message of sikhsim and aware people about our religion 🙏

  • @DaveTheSamurai
    @DaveTheSamurai 12 років тому +1

    Thank you you have explained many questions of the Sikhi knowledge. I have waited for years to understand but I have fear to ask Sihks. I did not want to offend them. I have one question left why do Sikhi men,boys wear turbans and head coverings,grow long beards? God bless.

  • @satsangeetsingh
    @satsangeetsingh 11 років тому +3

    Karl, the truth that Guru Sahib talks about doesn't belong to any one religion. The truth is the truth, and the truth shall set you free, regardless of which religion you belong to. Nothing but the truth will. Religions were founded on the same universal truth. Religion can be thought of like a finger pointing at the moon. Some people forget about the moon and start worshipping the finger.

  • @daddydadpants8820
    @daddydadpants8820 7 років тому +5

    I have lived a horrible life and need help

  • @parveenyadav98991007
    @parveenyadav98991007 11 років тому

    good video ..

  • @jhonbadman9500
    @jhonbadman9500 12 років тому

    nice vid my friend

  • @rutpunjab
    @rutpunjab 12 років тому

    Good work..keep up with good talk
    Arvinder Singh Khalsa London E

  • @Khalsa-bt7jx
    @Khalsa-bt7jx 10 років тому +11

    The way you tie the Dumalla is so sick.

  • @antaresiaman
    @antaresiaman 11 років тому

    My friend, Sikhs have no caste. Sikhism rejects caste or any forms of discrimination. If you do see the caste mentality existence within the Sikh community, it is only through our human ignorance & ego.
    Jāṇhu joṯ na pūcẖẖahu jāṯī āgai jāṯ na he. ||1|| rahā▫o.
    Recognize the Lord's Light within all, and do not consider social class or status; there are no classes or castes in the world hereafter. ||1||Pause||
    Waheguru Rakha

  • @rsvcaptin
    @rsvcaptin 11 років тому

    hey, could u make a video on all the different casts of Sikh ?

    • @dvendator
      @dvendator 5 років тому

      We don't have caste system. We believe that from one all have emerged so why divide them in Castes, on the basis of Color or anything.

  • @naegling3
    @naegling3 12 років тому

    Once I found the Dharma I became happier about being an atheist.

  • @danielharrison1065
    @danielharrison1065 3 роки тому

    Sikhism has holy places- 5 Akal takhts
    Sikhism has holy days- Vaisakhi, Guru purab, bandi chor diwas, sacrifice of sahabzade
    Don't be hypocrite 👍

  • @DontfearNoMan
    @DontfearNoMan 11 років тому +2

    Religions are ... all the same. What is the difference between a Christian, Muslim or a Sikh? The followers (99% of them) are born in that religion and grow up believing what they are told. and to each their religion is the ONLY "true" religion. I think it is very narrow minded and we human beings can only be one when we stop finding reasons to divide. biggest dividing factor being Religion. still my opinion is.. respect all religions. Adopt none.. cheers.

  • @valkour22
    @valkour22 12 років тому

    can 1 follow ur teachings and still follow Christ?

  • @naegling3
    @naegling3 12 років тому

    This is too hard to understand if you're trying to introduce this religion to non-sikhs then start with more basic teachings.

  • @singhsahabkhalsa435
    @singhsahabkhalsa435 8 років тому

    plzzz answer

    • @The12345624
      @The12345624 7 років тому

      Singh Sahab Khalsa veer ji ask him that on one hand he is praising waheguru by doing path and on other hand he is fighting with nature or rules created by waheguru.and probably many man shave because their idea or philosophy of beauty is women . So most man want to look like them. But at gurus path there is no significance of physical beauty there is only pure psycological and eternal beauty of your mind.

  • @Kaurageouswarrior
    @Kaurageouswarrior 11 років тому

    There is no caste in Sikhism. :D God bless.

  • @karlmartellce732
    @karlmartellce732 11 років тому

    "Religion divides us...most religions are exclusivist...we're gonna get to heaven, you guys aren't...Sikhi is not like that, we're inclusivists...What Guru Sahib is saying ' This is the truth. This is the light and no one will get to heaven except through this truth.'" Please watch this and think. The edit has only made the self-contradiction even more obvious, sir. Deleting this comment and blocking this user will not change that fact.

  • @usucmehardutube
    @usucmehardutube 12 років тому

    Sounds a lot like Christianity. Jehovah being the one God Jesus being the Guru who has become one with God and the followers of Jesus are the followers of the Guru. Unfortunately his message of love has been twisted by many people through out history. The Guru also sounds like the concept of the Bodhisatvah of Hinduism and Buddhism.