Q&A Procedure

QUESTION AND ANSWER PROCEDURES

Those who wish to ask a question to the Master will be selected through a random draw each day before Satsang. The Question and Answer Selection Area will open at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 am, after which the selection will take place. If you wish to ask a question, find your seat and then come to the Question and Answer Selection Area at the back of the Satsang 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 queue.

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 write down your question and bring it to the “Translation Station” at the Question and Answer Selection Area at the back of the Satsang Hall. A translation sevadar will translate your question and write it down in block letters on a special form. 

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.

Each person will be permitted to ask one question only. Only one question should be asked per person.

Questions should be in a spiritual context and not about personal, financial, health, family, or political problems.

Questions should not be asked on behalf of others.

Long notes or poems or letters should not be read out.

Do not interrupt the Master while he is answering your question; let him finish speaking before responding.

If there are separate microphones for dual languages, you will be selected and placed in line according to the language that you stated you will ask your question in. You must ask your question in that language.

Please remember not to ask the Master personal questions about his health, family, or 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.

 There should be no clapping/applause at any time during the program.