QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS

Those who wish to ask a question of the Master will be selected through a random drawing each day before satsang. The selection area will open at 7:30 am and close at 7:50 am after which the selection will take place. If you wish to ask a question, find your seat in the hall first and then come to the question and answer selection area at the back of the hall. If you are not selected you must return to your seat. Once the selection is complete, no one may join the question and answer line.

If you are selected to ask a question, please do not put yourself forward again for the next day.

There will be separate microphones for English and Punjabi/Hindi languages. If you are selected, you will be placed in line in accordance with the language in which you have chosen to ask your question. You must ask your question in that language.

Questions that are not in English, Punjabi or Hindi
If you wish to ask a question in a language other than English, Punjabi or Hindi, you must have your question translated into English on paper before coming to the Question and Answer Selection Area. If selected you will join the English speaking queue together with your translator.

Question and answer guidelines
The Dera has asked that the following information be provided with regard to questions:

  • Questioners must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Questions should be short and precise.
  • Only one question should be asked.
  • Questions should be spiritual in nature and not about personal, financial, health, family, or political issues.
  • Questions should not be asked on behalf of others.
  • Long notes, poems, or letters should not be read out, nor should there be any singing of shabads or songs.
  • Please do not interrupt the Master while he is answering your question. Allow him to finish speaking before responding.

Please remember not to ask the Master personal questions about his health, family, appearance, nor questions about new photos, recordings etc. The Master reminds us that the path is about the teachings and not personality or physical form.

Let us show our gratitude by following these instructions from the Dera.

Requests of the audience

  • There should be no clapping at any time during the program.
  • Please respect the privacy of those asking questions and do not turn to look at the person asking a question.