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What is the meaning of Bibek or Vivek according to Gurmat (Guru's ideology)?
What is the meaning of Bibek or Vivek according to Gurmat (Guru's ideology)?
According to Gurmat, the meaning of Bibek or Vivek is not merely contemplation or cogitation, nor does it mean hollow translation or dry knowledge. True Vichar Vivek holds a very high, profound and mature meaning in Gurmat.
How can true Gurmat Vichar (Vivek) be determined?
How can true Gurmat Vichar (Vivek) be determined?
True Gurmat Vichar (Vivek) can only be judged and determined through Gurbani (the Guru's teachings).
What is the real definition of Gurmat Bibek according to the Guru's saying?
What is the real definition of Gurmat Bibek according to the Guru's saying?
The real definition of Gurmat Bibek is to obey the bachans (words, utterances) of Satguru (True Guru). This saying of the Guru embodies the complete description of Gurmat Bibek.
What are the two parts of Gurmat Bibek?
What are the two parts of Gurmat Bibek?
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How is one considered a Bibeki (one with Bibek) according to the passage?
How is one considered a Bibeki (one with Bibek) according to the passage?
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What are the 4 cardinal sins (Bajjar Kurehits) that a Sikh must abstain from?
What are the 4 cardinal sins (Bajjar Kurehits) that a Sikh must abstain from?
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What are the 5 Kakaars that Sikhs must keep?
What are the 5 Kakaars that Sikhs must keep?
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What is the significance of Daswandh in Sikhism?
What is the significance of Daswandh in Sikhism?
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What does the text say about the relationship between Simran Bibek and Rehit Bibek?
What does the text say about the relationship between Simran Bibek and Rehit Bibek?
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What is the best approach to following Sikhism?
What is the best approach to following Sikhism?
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Study Notes
Gurmat Bibek or Vivek
- Gurmat Bibek or Vivek does not mean mere contemplation or cogitation, but holds a high, profound, and mature meaning in Gurmat ideology.
- True Gurmat Bibek can only be judged and determined through Gurbani.
Definition of Gurmat Bibek
- Obeying the bachans (words, utterings) of Satguru (True Guru) is the true Vichar.
- True Gurmat Bibek encompasses all hukams of Guru Sahib.
Components of Gurmat Bibek
- Simran Bibek: includes chanting of Gurmat Naam, singing of Gurbani (Kirtan), Gurbani Paath, and controlling internal vices (e.g. Kaam, Krodh).
- Rehit Bibek: includes the code of conduct of Khalsa (e.g. abstaining from 4 Bajjar Kurehits, keeping 5 Kakaars, giving out Daswandh, dietary Bibek).
Importance of Both Components
- Simran Bibek and Rehit Bibek are dependent on each other.
- One cannot obtain Naam during Amrit Sinchaar without Rehit Bibek.
- One cannot compensate for a weakness in Rehit Bibek by doing more Simran Bibek.
Significance of Hukams
- All hukams of Guru Sahib are important and vital.
- No hukam is big or small.
- Obeying all hukams of Guru Sahib constitutes "Hukam Razayee Chalna".
Gurmat Bibek and Gurbani
- Gurmat Bibek is enshrined in Gurbani and Gurmat literature.
- This site is dedicated to acquainting the world with Gurmat Bibek as enshrined in Gurbani and Gurmat literature.
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Test your understanding of the profound meaning of Bibek Vichaar in Gurmat ideology. Explore the importance of Gurbani in determining true Gurmat Vichar. Challenge your knowledge of Sikh spiritual concepts.