Questions and Answers (Q&A)

To Ask a Question :

• Questioners are selected through a random draw of tokens
• If you wish to ask a question, you must go to the selection area. The Q&A selection area will open at 06:30 and closes by 08:00. You must be there before 8:00.
• It is recommended that you arrive at the satsang venue early, first find your seat in the Satsang Hall, and then come to the Q&A selection area.
• Q&A selection area is at the weekly Satsang Hall, which is situated on the right side of Gate 1. There will be clear signage directing you to the Q&A selection area. Please ensure you are not carrying a mobile phone, electronic devices, recording devices, or smart watches. If so, please deposit them before going to the Q&A area.
• Those 14 years of age or older may ask questions, in the case of Teenagers aged 14-17 only one male and one female will be selected for each day.

Token Draw Process :

• Questioners will be selected through a random draw of tokens, some of which are blank and some of which are numbered. Only those who draw a numbered token will be permitted to ask a question.
• Ladies and Gents will be selected in equal proportions.
• If you have not been selected you must return to your original seat in the Satsang Hall and you may try again the next day.
• Questions can be asked ONLY in English, Hindi or Punjabi.
• If you wish to ask a question in any other language, you must have your question translated into English on paper before coming to the selection area. If you require help in translating your question into English, please contact your Secretary or Coordinator or designated sevadar who will arrange for a translator to assist you with the translation.
• The translation into English should be written in BLOCK PRINT LETTERS on a plain paper. The questioner should remember to bring his or her translated question with them on the day of Master’s satsang. Please do not forget this. If you are selected during the selection process you will join the English-Speaking queue and a translator will stand next to you at the microphone to ask the question on your behalf.
• Once the draw is complete, no one may join the Q&A line. Only those selected will be allowed to ask a question for that day.
• If you have the opportunity to ask a question, please do not put yourself forward again for the next day.
• There will be two microphone locations - one for English and another for Indian languages.
• You will be seated according to the language of your question. You must ask your question in that language.

Question Guidelines :

• Questions should be short and precise.
• Only ONE question should be asked.
• Questions should be of a spiritual nature and not about personal, financial, health, family, or political problems.
• Questions should not be asked on behalf of others.
• Long notes, poems or letters should not be read, nor should there be any singing of shabads or songs.
• Please do not interrupt the Master while he is answering your question, Let him finish speaking before responding.