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Summary of Question:	Rehras
Category:	Gurbani
Date Posted:	Wednesday, 7/03/2002 6:02 AM MDT

WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH

Khalsa ji, i was wondering if one can wash one's face,neck,throat,ears,arms and feet before Rehras, or do we have to take a shower? Also, if i miss rehras in the evening, is it ok to wash one's face,neck,throat,ears,arms and feet and then do rehras and sohila before sleeping?

awaiting both your responses

Guru Fateh

Reply:
It is good to make yourself clean before meditating but there is no need to be fanatical about it. If you feel comfortable just washing your hands, do that if something else, do that. Really Path is about washing your mind of filth, not the physical body, so I would say it doesn't really matter.
If you miss Rehiras during sunset, then say it before sleeping. If you fall asleep watching TV and miss it, then say it when you wake up. It is about loving God, not about feeling guilty. Do what you can out of love for God and Guru and let them do the rest.
Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fathe.
GSKK