Bibek is an expression meaning conscious principles, divine intelligence, or strict adherence to observance of religious discretion.
In Sikhism, bibek refers to a strict standard of conscious living based according to Gurmat principles as handed down by the ten gurus to Sikhs. Conformity to a standard of excellence is never meant to produce a "More righteous than Thou" attitude. Bibek living is meant to instill humility in the practitioner, and produce an attitude of seva and simran, or selfless service coupled with meditation, as ridding the self of ego is the core principle of Sikhism crucial to realizing the divine within.
The expression bibek pertains to the prevailing consciousness that mind and body are the temple of the divine. The discerning consciousness of bibek is applied to standards observed in daily life as outlined in the Sikhism code of conduct including:
- Initiation.
- Meditation.
- Dietary discretion.
Bibek Langar - Bibek consciousness practiced in preparation of langar includes:
- Cruelty free cooking with vegan, or vegetarian, recipes.
- Meditative conscious cooking guidelines for langar and Sikhism dietary law.
- Adhering to the practice of vegetarian cooking in sarbloh, all iron cookware.
"So jan ralaaiaa naa ralai jis antar bibaek beechaar ||2||
Those humble beings who while intermingling with others remain distinct, have within their hearts the discretion of keen understanding through meditative contemplation." ||2|| Guru Arjun ||SGGS||28
"Sacho sach vakhaaneeai sacho budhh bibaek ||
Through the Truest True One's name being repeatedly spoken, is truth obtained by the discerning intellect of the intuitive mind. Guru Arjun ||SGGS||52
"Boojhai breham antar bibaek ||4||
Let the realization that the divine is within be your consciousness." ||4|| Guru Nanak ||SGGS||355
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