A Sikh who put a cap (topi) on his head shall die seven deaths of dropsy It is forbidden to take off
History of comb his locks and fold and unfold his turban twice a day (page 345 History of Sikhs).
The reference relating to turban is available on page 1084 of Guru Granth Sahib. The Hymn reads Sabir Surat Sireh Dastar (Sabit Surat means whole bodied and Sireh Dastar means turban on head). Sabit-not circumcised like the Mohammadans and not cutting their hair or shaving like the Hindus (Refer page 258 Vol. V) . Few Musalman came to the court of Guru Arjun Dev
and Guru spoke to them regarding their faith and how to be a true Musalman. Guru advised them that they should maintain their whole body and Wear the turban on the head. Musalman were already wearing turban but they cut the beard as per their faith
it is very important to understand Guru Granth Sahib In short Guru Granth Sahib is wholly written in VERSES These Verses are spoken by the Guru Holy men and Saints inspired by GOD HIM: SELF These Hymns are arranged in Guru Granth Sahib according to 41 Ravas ( classical musical notes or measures). All the Hymns in Guru Granth Sahib are spoken by seven Gurus and 19 Saints the Saints are from the different easter and professions such as Brahman Muslim weaver cobbler tailor butcher domes chanters and a blind man. The Hymns in Guru Granth Sahib are not applicable to Sikhs only but it is for the WHOLE HUMANITY and speaks of ONLY ONE GOD. Here is the importance of Hymns of Guru Nanak written by Macauliffe in his book that” Daulat Khan the Muslim Ruler on hearing « Hymn fell at Guru Nanaks feet. The people admitted that GOD was speaking through Nanak’s mouth.” (Page 41 Vol 1) For the Sikhs Guru Granth Sahib is the visible body of the Guru and the Hymns entered in Guru Granth Sahib has come from God and spoken through the mouth of Gurus and Saints The hymns are only to be sung with the musical instrument to obtain the PEACE OF MIND.
The other religious rules and instructions as of what a Sikh might or might not do have been written in the other books called relit Nama. So Guru Granth Sahib is not be quoted for petty things.
My father’s photo in ADC uniform with turban photographs in HOUSE PARTY in civil dress wearing (urban and also a photo with turban in sportsman dress respected by Lords He was: only one Indian and Sikh with the turban. The Lords have not seen what is on his head but had seen what is in his head as remarked by RCMP Commissioner Norman Inkster
Article extracted from this publication >> June 17, 1994
