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Sikhs of the Punjab, R. E. Parry, 1921.

In addition to "chäpätis" and "dal," meat and vegetables are eaten. These vegetables comprise onions, carrots, and potatoes mixed together. The only meat that is generally eaten is goats' flesh. All goats must have been slain by the knife in a certain manner.  This...

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Gur Bhari, Professor Satbir Singh

Vangaar Prasang, Dhadi Abdullah and Dhadi Nath Mal - Guru Hargobind Sahibs first Dhadis. Then, Guru Hargobind Sahib rose and gave his first sermon to the Sikhs: “Today the offerings that are beloved to me are good weapons and good youth. If you want my...

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Prem Sumarag

Whatever is healthy/suitable for the human body, that should be consumed. Meat and fish can also be considered in this category. That which is killed / hunted by a weapon, is considered as eatable. If anybody is unable to hunt then he should eat jhatka...

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Gurbilaas Paatshahi 10, Koer Singh

During their journey to the Deccan in 1708, records Kuir Singh, Gurbilas Patshahi 10, Guru Gobind Singh and Emperor Bahadur Shah were out together on an hunting excursion when they suddenly found themselves face to face with a lion. Bahadur Shah dared his men to kill...

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Sri Mehimaa Prakaash Granth, Saroop Daas Bhalla

ਏਤੇ ਮੋ ਰਾਜਿਆ ਕੇ ਵਕੀਲ ਆਏ | ਅਉ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਕੀਆ | ਜੋ ਹਜੂਰ ਕੇ ਸਿੰਘ ਹਮਾਰੇ ਖੇਤਾ ਮੈ ਸਿਕਾਰ ਖੇਲਤੇ ਫਿਰਤੇ ਹੈਂ | ਵਾ ਨਾਹਕ ਭੀ ਘੋੜੇ ਖੇਤਾ ਮੈ ਲੈ ਜਾਤੇ ਹੈ | ਹਮਾਰਾ ਹਜ਼ਾਰਾਂ ਰੁਪਿਆ ਕਾ ਨੁਕਸਾਨ ਹੋਤਾ ਹੈ | Here (Anandpur) the legal representatives of the Kings (neighbouring) officially went and...

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Sau Sakhi Steek, Pratap Singh Metha

On one occasion Guru Sahib went to hunt prey. They showed the Rajput Princes how to kill a Lion and then ate the Maha Prasad. SHARE GYAAN WITH THE SANGAT This is a truly panthic effort, we would be honoured to add your findings here. Please provide the exact reference...

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Naveen Panth Prakaash, Giani Giaan Singh Nirmala

ਖੇਲੈਂ ਨਿੱਤ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਰ ਬਨਨ ਮੈਂ, ਮਾਰਿ ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਬਹੁ ਖਾਵੈਂ । Always partake in hunting, [practice] killing deer and then eat your hunt. ਘੋੜਨ ਪਰ ਅਸਵਾਰ ਹੋਇ ਕਰਿ, ਸਜ ਕੈ ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਸਾਰੇ । Ride horses and wear all sorts of weapons. ਸ਼ਸਤ੍ਰ ਬ੍ਯਿਾ ਸੀਖ ਸਿਖਾਵੈਂ, ਜਪੈ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕਾਲੇ । Learn Shastr...

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Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji, Guru Gobind SIngh

ਅਥ ਰਾਜ ਸਾਜ ਕਥਨੰ ॥ Here begins the Description of the Magnificence of Rulership: ਚੌਪਈ ॥ CHAUPAI ਰਾਜ ਸਾਜ ਹਮ ਪਰ ਜਬ ਆਯੋ ॥ ਜਥਾ ਸਕਤਿ ਤਬ ਧਰਮ ਚਲਾਯੋ ॥ When I obtained the position of responsibility, I performed the religious acts to the best of my ability. ਭਾਂਤਿ ਭਾਂਤਿ ਬਨਿ ਖੇਲ...

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Vaaran Bhai Gurdaas, Bhai Gurdaas Ji

ਧਰਮਸਾਲ ਕਰਿ ਬਹੀਦਾ ਇਕਤ ਥਾਉਂ ਨ ਟਿਕੈ ਟਿਕਾਇਆ। The earlier Gurus considered that to give instructions and to preach to the people, one has to sit at one place known as dharamshala, but this Guru (Hargobind) does not stick to one place. ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹ ਘਰਿ ਆਵਦੇ ਗੜਿ ਚੜਿਆ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹ...

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Ramayana, Valmiki

Being famished, Rama, Lakshmana hunted and killed a boar, a Rishya animal (a white footed male antelope), a spotted dear and a great dear with black stripes and quickly partaking the pure meat reached a tree by the evening to spend the night. Reference: Valmiki...

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Shaheed Bilas, Bhai Mani Singh

ਦਸਮ ਗੁਰੂ ਕੋ ਬੀਚ ਪਾਂਵਟੇ ਤੀਨ ਬਰਖ ਈਵ ਬੀਤੇ। The 10th Guru, living here (forested area of Paonta) this way for 3 years. ਰੋਝ ਰੀਛ ਔ ਸਿੰਘ ਘਨੇ ਗੁਰ ਮਾਰ ਮੁਕਾਏ ਚੀਤੇ।੪੪। Everyday he hunted and eliminated Bears, Lions and Leopards. SHARE GYAAN WITH THE SANGAT This is a truly...

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