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a) One is more easily and deeply affected by Gurbani participating in the Saadh Sangat (company of the Holy). For this reason, it is necessary for a Sikh that he or she visits the places or Gurdwaras where the Sikh Sangat (congregation) get together for enjoying the benefits of Gurbani.

Some people use "Saas Giraas simran" and "Swaas Swaas simran" interchangeably. Commonly people say "Saas Giraas", but "Saas" = breath, "Giraas" = morsel of food... i.e. to remember God with every breath and when eating. On the other "Swaas Swaas" refers to remembering God with each breath.

Amrit does not belong to any person or group. Amrit is Divine and is only given by Guru Ji Himself. So it’s not a question of "my Amrit" and "your Amrit."

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਪੀਆ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਦੀਆ ॥ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਾ ਦੂਆ ਤੀਆ ॥
"I drink in the Amrit (Divine Immortal Nectar) given by the True Guru. I do not know any other second or third."
(SGGS - Ang 1034)

Guru Ji, clearly states that there is one Amrit:

To all the Abhilakees (ones preparing for Amrit), there are a few things to share with you, just so that you can get a further understanding of what Amrit is and what we need to sacrifice. Please put this in mind that you are going to ask for Amrit it does not mean that we are 100% that you will be taking Amrit that night. It’s a blessing, It’s only when Guru Gobind Singh Ji wants to give it to you not when you want it. Some brief points are below as basic advice. If one wants to know more then please ask other Gursikhs.

AMRIT-VELA
Guru Ji says:

The Panthic Sikh Rehit Maryada (Section Four, Chapter X, Article XVI) states:

"s. It is not proper for a Sikh woman to wear veil or keep her face hidden by veil or cover."

The Panthic Sikh Rehit Maryada (Section Four, Chapter X, Article XVI) states:

"r. A Sikh, when he meets another Sikh, should greet him with "Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh" (Rendered into English: The Khalsa is Waheguru's; victory too is His !). This is ordained for Sikh men and women both.

Bhai Desa Singh Ji (a contemporary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji) writes in a Rehitnama:

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਨਿਤ ਬਚਨ ਉਚਾਰੇ ॥ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਕੋ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਧਾਰੈ ॥

Touching a (sarbloh) Kirpan to the Karhaah Parshaad (sacred pudding) is a tradition that we can trace back to the lives of the Guru Sahibaans (before 1708 CE). This action served as an indication of the Guru's acceptance and blessing of the Sikh nation, and the Sikhs' acceptance and consumption of parshaad displays a submission to the Guru.

The Sikh Guru Sahibaan have instructed us to meditate only on the Shabad. Guru's Shabad is the Guru's Mantra and this GurMantar is not "Dhan Guru Nanak" or "Dhan Guru Gobind Singh".

The vilakhantaa (uniqueness) of our Guru Sahibaan is that they did not have their Sikhs recite their Naam but the Naam of Akaal Purakh.

Sikhism is a way to live a wholesome and perfect spiritually balanced life whilst living in the wider society. It's a complete form of life. "Sikh" literally means "learner" or "seeker of Truth". The Sikh faith emphasises on healthy living. Sikhs are vegetarians, abstain from alcohol and tobacco, and generally practice two hours of devotional meditation every morning. Sikhs are also encouraged to make charitable contributions and fight injustices.

Nothing can replace Naam and Naam must be japped (repeated) by a Gursikh. Doing as much Gurbani Paath (reading prayers) as possible is good for japping Naam but ultimately the main aim is to japp Naam. Reading and contemplating on the message of Gurbani is the greatest aiding Karma for japping Naam.

ਜਨੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਬੋਲੇ ਗੁਣ ਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਇਆ ॥੪॥੫॥
"Servant Nanak chants the Glorious Words of the Guru's Bani; through them, one is absorbed into the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||4||5||"