tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48083675825527719052024-03-05T20:19:03.277+00:00Croydon Sikh YouthWelcome to the Croydon Sikh Youth Blogspot. Do you want to know what Sikhi is all about? THEN THIS BLOG IS HERE TO HELP YOU! (UPDATED WEEKLY IF POSSIBLE)If you have any ideas or queries please email us or add us on msn at croydonsikhyouth@hotmail.comCroydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-50051770305005109592010-02-26T23:48:00.004+00:002011-06-30T21:29:30.291+01:00Bul Chuk Maaf!Dear Guru Pyari Sadh Sangat, Brothers and Sisters,<br /><br />Apologies for the lack of posts in the last few weeks and months.. This Blog is still up, running and alive, it's just that the Kirpa to update the Blog has not been here...<br /><br />Please check <a href="http://www.manvirsingh.blogspot.com">www.ManvirSingh.Blogspot.com</a> for a truly blessed and very interesting Blog..<br /><br />With Guru Ji's Kirpa we hope to be fully back and operating as usual soon, <br /><br />Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh!Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-11419680975882095402010-01-05T11:33:00.002+00:002010-01-05T11:35:32.286+00:00Panjabis Homeless in Southall...<div class="post-body entry-content"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">courtesy of Manvir Singh Khalsa (manvirsingh.blogspot.com)</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWRlZCQkv-WBUlYXGxe-1ZLgAxi_4P_3IDcBVRPvqETm_tn596V9JDG8aQIoaLZ7OGBMtSg2StVZOAPAgbZx70_Jimc3B8Ig3n2KGiaQjS8c2r44_iiSmijADCX1MJUFrFIEVm-so9f5If/s1600-h/21956_1280011770681_1541649575_30702989_954141_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWRlZCQkv-WBUlYXGxe-1ZLgAxi_4P_3IDcBVRPvqETm_tn596V9JDG8aQIoaLZ7OGBMtSg2StVZOAPAgbZx70_Jimc3B8Ig3n2KGiaQjS8c2r44_iiSmijADCX1MJUFrFIEVm-so9f5If/s400/21956_1280011770681_1541649575_30702989_954141_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423200108233856322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I came across some videos showing homeless Panjabis in West London. It was shocking to see that there are at least 100 homeless Panjabis in Southall, and possibly more. There are many reasons why these people are on the streets. One of the reasons is linked to foreign students from India facing deparate times in the UK (<a href="http://www.sikhnet.com/news/indian-students-facing-desperate-times-uk">read more</a>). These people are living in dustbins, cemeteries, disused garages and under bridges. To cope many have turned to class A Drugs, such as Heroin and Crack Cocaine, as well as other substances. The reason for this is to cope with the cold, to suppress their hunger and to help them sleep on the streets. any are suffering from serious health conditions such as Hyperthermia, Scabies, Gangrene and cannot get immediate medical attention.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The story of a young homeless person now hooked on drugs:</span><br /><object height="340" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vunKtGVQYSQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vunKtGVQYSQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="340" width="420"></embed><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/vunKtGVQYSQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/vunKtGVQYSQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" 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href="http://www.youtube.com/v/vunKtGVQYSQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/vunKtGVQYSQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/vunKtGVQYSQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/vunKtGVQYSQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/vunKtGVQYSQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/vunKtGVQYSQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The story of an elderly Singh who has no one in the UK:</span><br /><object height="340" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gTinB89K08o&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gTinB89K08o&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" 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href="http://www.youtube.com/v/gTinB89K08o&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/gTinB89K08o&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/gTinB89K08o&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/gTinB89K08o&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/gTinB89K08o&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/gTinB89K08o&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/gTinB89K08o&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/gTinB89K08o&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/gTinB89K08o&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a></object><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The story of Panjabis who are living rough in the streets of Hounslow:</span><br /></div><object height="340" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bsh8a-hs3eY&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bsh8a-hs3eY&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="340" width="420"></embed><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/bsh8a-hs3eY&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="tywmddrnveqejxapgjcz" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/bsh8a-hs3eY&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a></object><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE3rUcRYKqhN9EoY8xfBz8HPFeidUuO1xNhikQDhqxT7VNBwR5x_PhJoxwwnK08VYH7fBtvUgNHWFF_1vCy1QgdHA9wfnu6WcPuL5J30UVdMAxm-WELRhanfezdEHqPckbo8bZmjzO9zK5/s1600-h/17539_1214572961619_1147650358_30554072_2949066_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE3rUcRYKqhN9EoY8xfBz8HPFeidUuO1xNhikQDhqxT7VNBwR5x_PhJoxwwnK08VYH7fBtvUgNHWFF_1vCy1QgdHA9wfnu6WcPuL5J30UVdMAxm-WELRhanfezdEHqPckbo8bZmjzO9zK5/s400/17539_1214572961619_1147650358_30554072_2949066_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423200103196203538" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">S.W.A.T - Sikh Welfare and Awareness Team</span>, is a local group based in Southall consisting of Sikh volunteers that are dedicated to doing sevaa to help the local community. This group is providing help and support in this crisis.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">What are they doing to help:</span><br /><ul><li>Providing Drug care.</li><li>Providing Clean clothing.</li><li>Providing Sleeping bags.</li><li>Providing Hot food.</li><li>Providing moral support.</li><li>Assisting with those who want to return back to Punjab.</li><li>Putting them in contact with health centers.</li><li>In the process of commissioning a documentary to be made to highlight the plight of these men.</li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">What are the local Gurudwaras doing?</span><br /><ul><li>Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall is making sure none of these boys get turned away for Langar and if they are unfit to enter the Gurdwara Sahib because they are intoxicated etc, food is provided outside for them.</li><li>Allowing S.W.A.T. to appeal to the sangat for any kind of support required and highlighting this issue.</li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">What are the local churches doing?</span><br /><ul><li>Providing hot meals.</li><li>Providing church halls for drop in centers for the homeless.</li><li>Hot showers.</li><li>Clean clothes</li><li>Counseling service.</li></ul><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">How can you help?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Contact S.W.A.T. if you have any Jackets gloves scarves shoes etc.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Let know if you have contacts that can help in any way i.e.:</span><br /></span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><li><span style="font-size:130%;">Accommodation</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">Shower facilities</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">Immigration</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">Medication</span></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;">Funds</span></li></ul><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">If you can help S.W.A.T. with any ideas and if you have the same issue in your own area they are more than willing to help.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">The S.W.A.T. helpline number is 07943118441</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">email: swathomeless@hotmail.com </span><br /><div style="clear: both;"></div></div>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-90936714338186514992009-12-28T20:41:00.011+00:002010-01-06T18:07:30.743+00:00The Real Sher-e Panjab<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">taken from The Real Sher-e Panjab Blogs (listed below) to spread the message</span>
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<br />The Sikh Youth movement started in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">1980's</span> when Sikhs were under the oppression of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Skinheads. </span>Also when a Sikh was <span style="font-weight: bold;">killed </span>on the streets of the UK, the police didn’t show much concern. In Southall a young Sikh boy Vijay Singh was stabbed to death in board day light. In east London a Sikh man and his pregnant wife was killed in a stabbing by the Skinheads. (I have just highlighted two cases but the number of racist attacks runs into it the hundreds). In the 1990's the attention was turned to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Islamic extremist gangs </span>who target <span style="font-weight: bold;">venerable Sikh girls </span>and <span style="font-weight: bold;">terrorized </span>Sikh boys on the streets of the UK. <p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Seeing the plight and fate of our community a few families from the West Midlands started educating the community of the injustices committed on the Punjabi-Sikh nation. Together they came up with the intuitive and formed the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Shere Panjab.</span> This movement woke up the community and made people alert. This prevented our youth; from becoming a victim of a devious crime (such as deceptive grooming or gang beatings). The youth took part in self defence classes which in turn helped them escape racist attacks alive. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">A lot of time, money and effort went in to restoring the communities <span style="font-weight: bold;">confidence and honour</span>. This project also focused on getting people into their faith, Sikhi workshops and Sikhi camps were started. Over 15 branches nationwide made a difference in the religious development and social development of Sikh youth nationwide. In 1998 the SP project was <strong>put on standby</strong> in a <span style="font-weight: bold;">formal meeting (for Numerous reasons) </span>and people went on to focus on their individual projects. However looking at the plight of today’s youth, who do not have much of a clue about what is going on, it has been decided by all the <span style="font-weight: bold;">original members</span> to start up an <span style="font-weight: bold;">awareness (educational)</span> project under SP. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">We salute</span> all the original SP activists who woke up a sleeping community, because of all the hard work the SP <span style="font-weight: bold;">legacy</span> still lives on and instantly we remember the good old days were the community had a sense of community spirit. The list of legends is too big; you all know who you are! A lot of people have misused the SP name and brought a disgrace to it, they know who they are. But the real mans know the deal.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:0;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span>Unfortunately Sardar Nirmal Singh Dhesi who was a founding father of the SP is no longer with us. He passed away from cancer, </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sadar Nirmal Singh Dhesi (RIP Brother we miss you so much, but your legacy lives on)</span>
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<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sardar Nirmal Singh Dhesi helped plan many camps for Sikh youth, putting the lives of others before his own needs. He spent most of his earnings serving the Panth. </span></p><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0cm; margin-right:0cm; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} .MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:10.0pt; line-height:115%;} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:72.0pt 72.0pt 72.0pt 72.0pt; mso-header-margin:36.0pt; mso-footer-margin:36.0pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --></style>
<br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Panjabi criminals, who sell drugs to others, who terrorise people and exploit our women are not SP. The whole movement was started to better our community. Please Satsangat Ji you are all educated, I am not going to write an essay discussing this issue, and we all have brains use them!</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0cm; margin-right:0cm; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} .MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:10.0pt; line-height:115%;} @page Section1 {size:595.3pt 841.9pt; margin:72.0pt 72.0pt 72.0pt 72.0pt; mso-header-margin:35.4pt; mso-footer-margin:35.4pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">We are taking it back to the original principles, before this bad stigma was created. SP was a registered organisation and involved the whole community from elders to youngsters from men to women. It was a movement of mentality, education and creating awareness. Our main concern is about educating our families and youth about the dangers facing our community. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji gave us the roop and spirit of a lion (roams free with out fear). But these days a lot of Sikhs are scared when they walk around because they have been victimised, we need to provide mental rehab to these victims. If you look at history our women chose death and even got their kids killed in front of them by the Mughal Empire; but they never gave up their faith. But now days some of our girls are running away with people, whose ancestors were the Mughals. See how much the mentality of our people has changed. It is the duty of every Sikh to educate our people: <b>who ever, where ever, what ever</b> organisation, please spread Sikhi and the Khalsa Spirit of love and righteousness amongst the people.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
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<br /><a href="http://sherepanjab.blogspot.com/2009/09/introduction.html">The Sher-e Panjab Mission Statement</a>
<br /></div><h3 class="post-title entry-title"></h3><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Aim</span>
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<br /><div class="post-body entry-content"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">A strategic movement of mentality</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> designed to bring back honourable principals and high morals within our community. Our main concept is self preservation, to preserve the identity, honour and dignity of the Punjabi-Sikh community.
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">How
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<br /></span></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">An educational movement which will help provide our community with the knowledge of our roots and our history. We will also educate people about prevention skills; which will help them avoid tactics that are used by our predators (groups/gangs that want to harm the Punjabi-Sikh community).
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Principles of the S P movement</span>
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<br />• Belief in One God (the immortal soul and creator of all – WAHEGURU)
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<br />• Reject any caste system what so ever! We are all equal children of Waheguru! (The caste system is a part of the Hindu religion not Sikhism).
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<br />• We treat every religion, race and creed with love and respect; however we will speak out and make a stand against anyone trying to attack our religion and community. Sikhs are never attackers, but only defend their rights.
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<br />• We are working for the welfare of the whole of society, but in particular we will be working with Punjabi-Sikh youth to get them out of the bad elements of life. Such as drugs, tobacco, alcohol and the many other pitfalls of modern day society. We want our community to be represented in a positive light towards humanity, so all of us have a responsibility to act as good role models for the upcoming generation.
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Who are the members of the S P?</span></span>
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<br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Our spiritual parents are Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji & Mata Sahib Kaur Ji. Our father is the Lion of all lions and our homeland is Panjab. That makes us all the lions and lionesses of Panjab, as it is in our bloodline to roam free with the honour and style of a lion. The Sahibzadas are our brothers they showed us to never give up our identity, no matter at what cost! The Punjabi-Sikh community is like one big family. We are all apart of the SP, the weight of our honour and pride is on the shoulders of all our community. This responsibility is not given out to a chosen few; we all have a role to play. You can either bring shame on our community by doing negative deeds or you can bring pride into our community by doing positive deeds.
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Glimpse at the problems facing our youth:</span>
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<br />• The lack of knowledge of our roots and history. A lot of our community do not even know the names of our Guru Sahibs (But we know the name of 11 football players and of Bhangra Stars). This in turn gives individuals a sense of No belonging; making it easier for our people to be targeted for conversions etc. Only if the youth have a vibe of pride about their faith and community will they refuse to turn their back on the Guru and the community. S P along with other organisations will provide resources that will educate our youth about their faith and history.
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<br />• A lot of young women complain at the way our own men treat our women, with no respect etc. Adultery and divorce rates amongst our married couples are at an all time high. How can we complain about our women running off to men from different backgrounds when we abuse our own women (that makes us hypocrites). Guru Ji gave Sikh women the name kaur (warrior – Princess); however women you need to think do you have self respect? If not how can you ask for respect of others if you don’t respect yourselves! Your dignity is in your own hands, ask your self this, would you let your daughter dress and do the things you do? If not why?
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<br />• <span style="font-weight: bold;">Disunity</span> – Sikh on Sikh beef is at an all time high. We are too busy arguing over differences instead of working together on common goals. We need to end all this beef and come together, let’s wake up!
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<br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Importance of Unity!</span> </span></div><span style="font-size:130%;">
<br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, the true King was staying in Anandpur Sahib. One day Guru Ji, told the Sevadaars to cook a lot of rice. When the rice was cooked they were piled in a heap, then Guru Ji asked the Singhs to bring some deer. The deer were brought and allowed to eat the rice from the pile. All the deer ate some rice each and went away. The Singhs asked Maharaj “what does this mean?" Maharaj told them he will explain it tomorrow. The next day Maharaj asked that a few dogs be brought to the same pile of rice. When the dogs were brought to the pile the first one took a mouthful and the dogs started fighting, the pile of rice was ruined (they were all over the place drowned in blood) and the dogs left injured and hungry. Maharaj was laughing at this scene.
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Daya Singh asked: </span>“Maharaj, what is this? Yesterday you fed rice to the deer and today to the dogs, what does this mean?
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Maharaj said:</span> “Singhs I have given you instructions for the times to come. If you act like the deer in a united manner</span><span style="font-size:130%;">, you will fin</span><span style="font-size:130%;">d satisfaction and success, but if you fig</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ht like the dogs did, you will get bloodied and beat up and will not get anything"
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFSsEjuw_mfvBQRYDqfhnuOsrlSx1UEge2ASsHPEcJgqchxQOUqTREhxr61v32aG5XHb986FSHgLUnstDYp61wHCqGb9eB5d8zSxkEO0ZXxC3iAmBNt9-fYGAfIP_HkrAuIHBhDpZnti9/s1600-h/Unity+Fist.png"></a><div class="post-header-line-1"></div><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFSsEjuw_mfvBQRYDqfhnuOsrlSx1UEge2ASsHPEcJgqchxQOUqTREhxr61v32aG5XHb986FSHgLUnstDYp61wHCqGb9eB5d8zSxkEO0ZXxC3iAmBNt9-fYGAfIP_HkrAuIHBhDpZnti9/s1600-h/Unity+Fist.png">The Real Sher-e-</a></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:';font-size:130%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFSsEjuw_mfvBQRYDqfhnuOsrlSx1UEge2ASsHPEcJgqchxQOUqTREhxr61v32aG5XHb986FSHgLUnstDYp61wHCqGb9eB5d8zSxkEO0ZXxC3iAmBNt9-fYGAfIP_HkrAuIHBhDpZnti9/s1600-h/Unity+Fist.png">Panjab <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Mission</st1:place></st1:city></a></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrG5laoqhmgEfkb01mGzUiQs1aKHQnsKxDSGRVrr8IBVzJilDvd6J2FoV3hFnbhA2Z1y2XSHvzUNGJZGcr72ECs7ttBVc6gfc6KY59JWBNJqZXXY6IDWB_TMX92ByBrzxAaSfF_LH-ILu5/s1600/SP+Theme+Photo.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px; float: right; height: 150px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405395484425388322" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrG5laoqhmgEfkb01mGzUiQs1aKHQnsKxDSGRVrr8IBVzJilDvd6J2FoV3hFnbhA2Z1y2XSHvzUNGJZGcr72ECs7ttBVc6gfc6KY59JWBNJqZXXY6IDWB_TMX92ByBrzxAaSfF_LH-ILu5/s200/SP+Theme+Photo.bmp" border="0" /></a></span>
<br /><div class="post-body entry-content"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:';font-size:18;" ><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"></st1:place></st1:city><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b>Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji ki Fateh<o:p></o:p></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b>Dear Sadhsangat Ji,<o:p></o:p></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">The sevadars from the <b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">real (original)</span></b> Shere Panjab movement have decided that the need to educate our community has arisen again. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Our youth are straying away from our roots, culture and heritage. The general morale of our community is very low, and not many youngsters are proud of our faith and ancestry. This is mainly due to the lack of knowledge and the lacking of “down to earth” parchaar (preaching) which deals with reality and current issues.</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">We are determined to bring back the principals of, self respect, dignity, high morals, courage, honour and respect for our kaum (community) within the Panjabi-Sikh community.</p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Do Nothing Then Nothing Changes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Beware:</span></b> Over the last decade, all over the <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">UK</st1:country-region></st1:place> there have been miscreants operating under the guise of Shere Panjab. These groups have been tarnishing the name of Shere Panjab with their corrupt activities. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Our plea: </span></b>The movement was aimed to better our community, if any group or person is tarnishing our image under the SP name, they can not be a true Shere Panjab member.<b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style="color:blue;">Educating the community - Prevention is better then cure<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b>Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh</b></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal" align="center">
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<br /><a name="4707860548729664854"></a><a href="http://sherepanjab.blogspot.com/2009/10/sher-e-panjab-heritage-trail-click-on.html">Early 1990's Sher-e Panjab Community Work</a>
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<br /><div align="justify"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The Organisation aimed to make Punjabi Sikhs proud about their roots and heritage, Sub units were set up in most towns, which were aimed at developing a community welfare programme. The youth were given support & aid which helped them achieve a higher self esteem and a more confident personality.</span></strong></div></div><div class="post hentry uncustomized-post-template"><span style="font-weight: bold;">
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<br /><a href="http://sher-epanjabheritagetrail.blogspot.com/2009/11/historic-sher-e-panjab-documentation.html">Historic Sher-e Panjab Documentation</a></h3><div class="post-body entry-content">
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<br /></span><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgUgZKqvSaGLYJfTJG7ja8jbdApJQl7T0btpQ1PuY3mT81nOBHjCFkab65YnyiSwyrTo6uvDtJL45SRBuwKkT0XfLdOewtV77RLYEJQEY62OKzk_hpcnjD3lXgNs_RDtsYei_oCJLmtzs/s1600-h/sp+46.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393603876269473634" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 279px; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgUgZKqvSaGLYJfTJG7ja8jbdApJQl7T0btpQ1PuY3mT81nOBHjCFkab65YnyiSwyrTo6uvDtJL45SRBuwKkT0XfLdOewtV77RLYEJQEY62OKzk_hpcnjD3lXgNs_RDtsYei_oCJLmtzs/s400/sp+46.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:180%;">The Shere Panjab is still a registerd Charity, it is copyrighted. All our logos and designs can only be used with our approval, anyone voilating our rights will be prosecuted!</span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong>The SP Mission Form</strong></div>
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<br /><div align="center"><strong>Old SP Magazines were in both Panjabi and English </strong></div>
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<br /><div align="justify"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">In todays criminal environment where alot of our youth are getting mugged and bullied... It is very vital for a Panjabi-Sikh youth to be able to defend themselves!
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<br /></strong></div></div></div></div>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-32097139772108864092009-12-09T15:00:00.002+00:002009-12-09T15:01:19.897+00:00Email Your MPs to Put Pressure on Indian Govt<div class="post-body"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUBAdByLXeSpz1Lu4t3NEQ8HlEzoFO9uhqWp_Vu2ZkN-5eEcI4ow4Z0uv7XQeBz-uXxLO5XwhNOkxrS3bjXBEcqlB0H4G3vitmE5M6Fn31uEasF7ppgFeEFNvx1vg0OeAO0BBOnFCfMQT/s1600-h/ldh2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 349px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUBAdByLXeSpz1Lu4t3NEQ8HlEzoFO9uhqWp_Vu2ZkN-5eEcI4ow4Z0uv7XQeBz-uXxLO5XwhNOkxrS3bjXBEcqlB0H4G3vitmE5M6Fn31uEasF7ppgFeEFNvx1vg0OeAO0BBOnFCfMQT/s400/ldh2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412607134669988290" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Guru Pyaario,<br /><br />Benti to everyone please write to your local Member of Parliament about what has happened in Ludhiana. The British, Canadian and American governments can put diplomatic pressure on India to ensure peace is brought to Panjab, that the human rights of the Sikhs is restored and justice is delivered for the bloodshed of the Sikhs.<br /><br />You can contact your local MP through this website:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">http://www.writetothem.com/</span><br /><br />This is the least we can do sitting abroad! You can use the below template to send. Just copy and paste but remember to put the name of your MP at the top and your name at the bottom.<br /><br /><blockquote><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Dear </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">[WRITE MP'S NAME]</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">I am emailing you in regards to the concerning events that took place in Ludhiana in Punjab (India). On Saturday 5th December 2009 when police and paramilitary forces opened fire without warning and used heavy-handed barbaric tactics to stop Sikh protesters who were protesting, belonging to Sikh religious organisations, marching towards a controversial anti-Sikh two-day event organised in Ludhiana by Dera Divya Jyoti of Ashutosh; and that at one Sikh has been killed and about 15 seriously injured. Sadly, the death toll is expected to increase. Further to this a number of Sikhs have gone missing and it is feared the Punjab Police have kidnapped them and will torture them.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Members of the UK Sikh community, including myself, have family members living in the area and are horrified at the police brutality used against the Sikh protesters shown in the News reports.<br /></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Please see video below:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUjzKDSQWU0</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">News link and Press release from Voices of Freedom charity:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">http://www.panthic.org/articles/5183</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">http://www.panthic.org/articles/5186</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">I would like you to take up this issue with the Indian High Commissioner in the UK immediately and ensure that justice is brought for the victims of the Police brutality and that the Human Rights (which includes the right to protest) of the Sikhs will be protected. Please press upon them that we would like to see peace in Punjab, and that this cannot be achieved with over zealous policing.<br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">I await a response from you.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Kind regards,</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">[</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">YOUR NAME</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">]</span></blockquote><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">More photos of Police Brutality:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltoyJGYf7E6PuLHEqTrcvWoj-kmA9SNgjeOiogpn_ri6uBHcBAGV6Yj6nm6VjGJ85mFDzzJrngDWdeNEXJDzxy_Diw8h6IMJiNr1ioD3oFMMFpoNO9hDhxk1ov0i4PwTPWo89goWSZCGf/s1600-h/ldh4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltoyJGYf7E6PuLHEqTrcvWoj-kmA9SNgjeOiogpn_ri6uBHcBAGV6Yj6nm6VjGJ85mFDzzJrngDWdeNEXJDzxy_Diw8h6IMJiNr1ioD3oFMMFpoNO9hDhxk1ov0i4PwTPWo89goWSZCGf/s400/ldh4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412607139690275202" border="0" /></a><br />Lawless policemen<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7pcfq7EGtk-qTOQcEN8gEodH_m8N4yLZO8T6AWOfrZS4Ygu0SxoHDP2_PG_9txR8VEV0P1CgYgIeb3GW5PGw4M3HEc7ylZVof3p9PcskP1KaePIDph3thqFXVfhvi5LUgOZdng2Yxyp9/s1600-h/ldh3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7pcfq7EGtk-qTOQcEN8gEodH_m8N4yLZO8T6AWOfrZS4Ygu0SxoHDP2_PG_9txR8VEV0P1CgYgIeb3GW5PGw4M3HEc7ylZVof3p9PcskP1KaePIDph3thqFXVfhvi5LUgOZdng2Yxyp9/s400/ldh3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412607141033067762" border="0" /></a><br />Police beating an unarmed Sikh.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Hw1quIeqMPdDlzW9stsb2sxB-80oZkxaHs39lPNeSmd7ehJPL55EcHrQTZbOmj3i6Npxm3BICMvW2n75wdB-KaXDUIti3y7JJbjBds2zQpYUZitPe7DIpfhG6sn8bCL_0wm-cswa2IAk/s1600-h/ldh.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Hw1quIeqMPdDlzW9stsb2sxB-80oZkxaHs39lPNeSmd7ehJPL55EcHrQTZbOmj3i6Npxm3BICMvW2n75wdB-KaXDUIti3y7JJbjBds2zQpYUZitPe7DIpfhG6sn8bCL_0wm-cswa2IAk/s400/ldh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412607130391922514" border="0" /></a><br />Shaheed Bhai Darshan Singh after being shot in the chest by the Police.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuX1oTGAxrWTPXfXkJoKk0wWXbI4OX2wOsTcMaTNIZSHNVYtYsfFHFZuzp4C21g6ru8m1KBJW0JGSq8y7PYBV8HQn-RXJWiE_owThnHHCxViShSmm39MJ8vJbtYwWfeVZiQ1nCpAN4m9w0/s1600-h/ldh5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuX1oTGAxrWTPXfXkJoKk0wWXbI4OX2wOsTcMaTNIZSHNVYtYsfFHFZuzp4C21g6ru8m1KBJW0JGSq8y7PYBV8HQn-RXJWiE_owThnHHCxViShSmm39MJ8vJbtYwWfeVZiQ1nCpAN4m9w0/s400/ldh5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412608087409353074" border="0" /></a><br />Bullets being collected.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHeWulNhKQ6PmYc12h2btiZlJhEXCLtbWPrV3S8icwQDnrXzOJgC1fwyrTQaVDqZqhZ9nYApxiaBByowF7HWHc_mfiJ_pvnBBstlKQaWHU9_TheVGp-9GNiaWZmr5-a-WHhoq67vU7YYv/s1600-h/bullets-bus-hit.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHeWulNhKQ6PmYc12h2btiZlJhEXCLtbWPrV3S8icwQDnrXzOJgC1fwyrTQaVDqZqhZ9nYApxiaBByowF7HWHc_mfiJ_pvnBBstlKQaWHU9_TheVGp-9GNiaWZmr5-a-WHhoq67vU7YYv/s400/bullets-bus-hit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412607124559340658" border="0" /></a><br />Police didn't fire in the air but were aiming at the Sikh protestors. Some bullets hit many public buses as seen above.<div style="clear: both; padding-bottom: 0.25em;"></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Courtesy of Manvir Singh Khalsa (manvirsingh.blogpsot.com)</span><br /> <br /><br /> </div>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-78320025930702677742009-12-09T14:54:00.001+00:002009-12-09T14:57:07.872+00:00Sikhs Attacked in Ludhiana, Panjab<div class="post-body"><br /><br /><div style="clear: both;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkpQ6p72hIcLbO0avf6HVeqFUHj9iMeppaBScw1dHF2QmC3079NzGTczNnd5RNUTI2pzu-mhf1oWupLukFlummh4MwLFX4T0rFQ2eIzeMGcb26KY6zFejCtaL6GCpBCOp9GxjmDc-D99W/s1600-h/Photo+By+Neel+Kamal+Sharma+4_small.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 169px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkpQ6p72hIcLbO0avf6HVeqFUHj9iMeppaBScw1dHF2QmC3079NzGTczNnd5RNUTI2pzu-mhf1oWupLukFlummh4MwLFX4T0rFQ2eIzeMGcb26KY6zFejCtaL6GCpBCOp9GxjmDc-D99W/s400/Photo+By+Neel+Kamal+Sharma+4_small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412149187317103330" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">On Saturday 5th December, the Panjab Police shot and killed Sikhs protesting in Ludhiana against a rally organized by supporters of Ashutosh Noormehlia of the Divya Jyoti Jagran Sansthan.</span><br /><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAEbX91XkW8NDHcffvP-Y68zc0ZFDdO8AA___ba_N8oRJotbN6XJJ2h7EsaIsGcE8lKMDYKpy7xo_-Z8sGPjd5vVr54cN2iC-L19f6o-YfkPtRZyaPxTJlEneAoz6xc3UJYHsF5QiUGIy/s1600-h/Ashutosh.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAEbX91XkW8NDHcffvP-Y68zc0ZFDdO8AA___ba_N8oRJotbN6XJJ2h7EsaIsGcE8lKMDYKpy7xo_-Z8sGPjd5vVr54cN2iC-L19f6o-YfkPtRZyaPxTJlEneAoz6xc3UJYHsF5QiUGIy/s400/Ashutosh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412148871976083138" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br />Who is Ashutosh Noormehlia?</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Ashutosh Noormehlia is a man from Bihar who was brought to Panjab by agencies to create a cult (Diviya Jyoti Jagran Sansthan) to attack the Sikh religion. The cult-leader Ashutosh openly claims that Sikhs should not follow Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee and instead accept him as the Guru because he says that the 'Jyot' (light) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee is within him and he claims that he is the reincarnation of Guru Gobind Singh jee as well. In his dera he keeps saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee that they treat and keep like a book which they keep on the shelf. He quotes and misinterprets Gurbani on a daily basis at his programmes. Ashutosh preaches against and insults keeping Kesh, wearing the 5 Ks, reading Gurbani, following the Shabad Guru, and going to the Gurdwara etc. The cultists claim that they are the 'true Khalsa' and oppose Amritdharis.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><object height="280" width="380"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8UGFpjb_UAk&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8UGFpjb_UAk&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="280" width="380"></embed><a class="ehbamzvjswflcjzsvazw" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/8UGFpjb_UAk&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="ehbamzvjswflcjzsvazw" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/8UGFpjb_UAk&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="ehbamzvjswflcjzsvazw" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/8UGFpjb_UAk&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a><a class="ehbamzvjswflcjzsvazw" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/8UGFpjb_UAk&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></a></object><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Video of Ashutosh Cultist preaching against Sikhi</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7qO3wHyX0Ri-zzwlOoVlacWRrQRxk91yzln0HiLdMd3zzlP-NFDODxPUsSDAgNawD0FSqc2doLk2oqy9CRlBT12gSspswXQ5GsACfyHW3ZOJJVYXPAqSjM02UaoGm5n0_z16cDkS7PqU/s1600-h/Ashutosh1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7qO3wHyX0Ri-zzwlOoVlacWRrQRxk91yzln0HiLdMd3zzlP-NFDODxPUsSDAgNawD0FSqc2doLk2oqy9CRlBT12gSspswXQ5GsACfyHW3ZOJJVYXPAqSjM02UaoGm5n0_z16cDkS7PqU/s200/Ashutosh1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412146835561521186" border="0" /></a>They hold regular diwans at the heart of Sikh cities like Taran Taaran, Amritsar and Gurdaspur. Many times, events of 1978 have been repeated where the police was used for protection and attacking and killing the peaceful Sikh protestors. On one occasion, a programme was held on 19th April 2002 at which a preacher of Ashutosh, Shardha Nand, grossly insulted Sikhi and Guru Granth Sahib jee (see video above). When Sikhs showed up to protest they were attacked and fired upon. Shardha Nana escaped in government vehicles and Sikhs were arrested for causing violence. Similar events have taken place in other cities but with the help of the government Noormehls always managed to escape and Sikhs became the target of violence and police brutality.<br /><br />Read more about Ashutosh <a href="http://sikhfreedom.com/noormahal.html">here</a>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >The events leading up to Saturday</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTG2dVy2o02rWKxBidno8CvE1ZS5AhgI6QUPc72XWL8LE5KR-ZjpPO05OCgsTR84dGKTsLA7wjUO69ZMmvH_0E40FkUlFb7dhPj8sQFnErM2mPQWTx0MKe_PRlk5r0_prxp85IH6nckBg/s1600-h/badal11_3690.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTG2dVy2o02rWKxBidno8CvE1ZS5AhgI6QUPc72XWL8LE5KR-ZjpPO05OCgsTR84dGKTsLA7wjUO69ZMmvH_0E40FkUlFb7dhPj8sQFnErM2mPQWTx0MKe_PRlk5r0_prxp85IH6nckBg/s200/badal11_3690.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412246965852831458" border="0" /></a>After the events of 2002, the then government led by Capt. Amrinder Singh (Congress) banned Ashutosh from doing any form of preaching outside of his dera as it was a risk to law and order and it would hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community. However, the Badal government (the Akalis) lifted the ban and allowed Ashutosh to do programmes throughout Panjab. It should be noted that whenever anti-Sikh cults have risen in Panjab to attack the Sikhs it has always been during the Akali-BJP governments (e.g. 1978 massacre, 1984 Operation Bluestar, Bhaniaare wala, and Jhoota Saudaa).<br /><br />Ashutosh had planned a Shobha Yatra (mockery and copy of Sikh's Nagar Kirtan) in Ludhiana on 5th December, in which he was to sit in a Palki and roam around Ludhiana. But Panthic Jathebandis had protested against it, and due to pressure from all sides, the Badal's government refused permission for the parade. Despite the cancellation of the Shobha Yatra, Ashutosh was adamant to hold a programme to show his power, as he knows that 40% residents of Ludhiana today are from UP and Bihar. He wanted to directly challenge the Sikh panth.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieBiKUwJQW1d4vKcR2ILYiTG27W6-bnxPCqWiYQMzs7xot4PEC4v-O-9V5D3es70Rsa7P0_sEoxRkJyuY5HWgR5tRLFjlhzHyDUhm0wvpm9ZDg7DCihdJCTOWxOJhNZZwbEhgvGyrrZc4_/s1600-h/IN05_LUDHIANA_15935f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieBiKUwJQW1d4vKcR2ILYiTG27W6-bnxPCqWiYQMzs7xot4PEC4v-O-9V5D3es70Rsa7P0_sEoxRkJyuY5HWgR5tRLFjlhzHyDUhm0wvpm9ZDg7DCihdJCTOWxOJhNZZwbEhgvGyrrZc4_/s200/IN05_LUDHIANA_15935f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412248200132555154" border="0" /></a>One day before on 4th December, 12,000 Bihari workers rioted across Ludhiana and burnt down Sikh buses, trucks, cars and motorcycles in protest against another issue which was related to them being treated poorly by the police when they reported that they were being their money was being looted by robbers on paydays. Although the issues are different, it is hard to ignore that both events have links. When 12,000 Biharis targetted Sikh buses (Sachkhand and Akal Takht Express buses) and Sikh property no one was fired at! However, oney day later when 500 to 600 Singhs peacefully protest they are fired with bullets by the Police.<br /><br />On Friday 4th December the Sikhs were reassured by the government officials that Ashutosh's programmes were cancelled however fearing that it could be a bluff they decided to carry out a peaceful protest to the intended programme venue on 5th December. The Sikh Sangat led by Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale, leaders from Damdami Taksaal and Sant Samaaj gathered at Gurudwara Kalgidhar in Ludhiana where the Singhs did Ardaas in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee for blessings and then they began to walk.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3hZIk5osKI-ovNtngyXMVliSjcAhBA90wkXbh45hqu609Gq-uFnGAdDSQWVU71M_a-xy6XfXb7RiXvgOhT2L6Yk6fYMAw9fvUckZQj7_oQdYYXKg2PFIo7Q6FS1CrU8k9pIWiKqf5KAhW/s1600-h/GOLI+KAND-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3hZIk5osKI-ovNtngyXMVliSjcAhBA90wkXbh45hqu609Gq-uFnGAdDSQWVU71M_a-xy6XfXb7RiXvgOhT2L6Yk6fYMAw9fvUckZQj7_oQdYYXKg2PFIo7Q6FS1CrU8k9pIWiKqf5KAhW/s400/GOLI+KAND-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412131643484526290" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The Singhs had only walked a hundred kilometers or so when the peaceful Sikh protestors were stopped by the Police and were blocked from going forward. The Police then tried to put Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma (Damdami Taksaal) into a Police van when the Sangat intervened and prevented it from happening. At this point tensions rose due to the heavy handed tactics of the Police.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >LUDHIANA MASSACRE - DECEMBER 5th 2009</span><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMLN2upru2kAVuXmawumcVUIUrGksF-suVSb4EOjzM-TayJ8PsrPAn0dkjgD6OeK9CP15AQsH6cyvqCf57yn42VE_J2hxcoUXn8h6ujEsKBSkxv_jDrtNZKoMCbzqI7dwoOswXTgGCLio/s1600-h/GOLI+KAND-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMLN2upru2kAVuXmawumcVUIUrGksF-suVSb4EOjzM-TayJ8PsrPAn0dkjgD6OeK9CP15AQsH6cyvqCf57yn42VE_J2hxcoUXn8h6ujEsKBSkxv_jDrtNZKoMCbzqI7dwoOswXTgGCLio/s400/GOLI+KAND-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412132760497571714" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />The police set up a barricaded check post at Samrala Chowk, about 1 kilometer from the dera rally, and without warning fired upon the protesting Sikhs as they approached the check point. The police used tear gas and live ammunition on the protesting Sikhs. Varying reports are saying that 4 to 6 Gursikhs have been killed and 11 others were seriously injured by the indiscriminate police firing. The injured include Bhai Kanwalpreet Singh, Bhai Anup Singh, Bhai Manjinder Singh, Bhai Sukhwinder Singh, Bhai Parminder Singh, Bhai Gurpreet Singh, Bhai Gurjant Singh, Bhai Jaswinder Singh, Bhai Amarjeet Singh, Bibi Surinder Kaur and Bhai Mangal Singh.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVkMr3CL4C63PXtU0HSJi9j6mL7rc1V4n75ioTvMq0KHv8k9308qW2CZfC01q7kczM4iGvaZKeDqOaEZyT8F2tNDq2o9T2Tm3HaOseouzZyDXMJ0Tn0RT2pDHqpL_gYfxFQqc8ucUSALi/s1600-h/GOLI+KAND-5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVkMr3CL4C63PXtU0HSJi9j6mL7rc1V4n75ioTvMq0KHv8k9308qW2CZfC01q7kczM4iGvaZKeDqOaEZyT8F2tNDq2o9T2Tm3HaOseouzZyDXMJ0Tn0RT2pDHqpL_gYfxFQqc8ucUSALi/s400/GOLI+KAND-5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412131844147459618" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />58-year old Bhai Darshan Singh jee becomes the first Shaheed of this Saakaa (massacre). Bhai Sahib was a simple Gursikh who drove a Rikshaa for his livelihood. He was driving his Rikshaa when he saw the Gursikhs protesting. Finding out about the protest Bhai Sahib left his Rikshaa and joined the protest at the front. He has left 2 sons and 1 daughter.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_C2YH0vL7yXxM_mXybJYdjn_hmINFgduGhZuQRPbMPDpdjWtPwvaDTaNjuZuSqN7DsFQIcIRzvEFfaQCz04nw-149xIKA4IpT9c2neHnhAEiMSlmHIc0-vtCKCyq9pmOvfIzLVJ6SkJ5/s1600-h/babaji.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_C2YH0vL7yXxM_mXybJYdjn_hmINFgduGhZuQRPbMPDpdjWtPwvaDTaNjuZuSqN7DsFQIcIRzvEFfaQCz04nw-149xIKA4IpT9c2neHnhAEiMSlmHIc0-vtCKCyq9pmOvfIzLVJ6SkJ5/s400/babaji.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412131642789341538" border="0" /></a><br />Elderly Singh becomes Shaheed after Police open fire on Gursikhs.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKINqwnXe8F3NEmMg4mxRfKs_91FS8waBDiTCnAFbTFzC56KrgHJAK00HXI5b-qDkb2nLiOEciqRZb-EB5uD3Z-nUJluTRIrSGFo8Fy3SZSIz9RDkNLi65XUlO8XvRbBhveJpKwWsxkJ2I/s1600-h/GOLI+KAND-7.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 394px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKINqwnXe8F3NEmMg4mxRfKs_91FS8waBDiTCnAFbTFzC56KrgHJAK00HXI5b-qDkb2nLiOEciqRZb-EB5uD3Z-nUJluTRIrSGFo8Fy3SZSIz9RDkNLi65XUlO8XvRbBhveJpKwWsxkJ2I/s400/GOLI+KAND-7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412131846920471890" border="0" /></a><br />Gursikh left bleeding and his turban removed.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWkmJbBuVYOQbreIeavnqgURzeS1ILulOc0Cj7JyzHuO4fEroIZ7q0TfEq87nnTL7LjlSeRd0OIhoUwHl3sk0E-hPOjTwVHFKHmcJQ8vdze_fRSEPdF7ZMR5JOxecK4iv-eqrwtFpcnlI/s1600-h/GOLI+KAND-4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWkmJbBuVYOQbreIeavnqgURzeS1ILulOc0Cj7JyzHuO4fEroIZ7q0TfEq87nnTL7LjlSeRd0OIhoUwHl3sk0E-hPOjTwVHFKHmcJQ8vdze_fRSEPdF7ZMR5JOxecK4iv-eqrwtFpcnlI/s400/GOLI+KAND-4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412131657037614146" border="0" /></a><br />Sikh youngster lying on the ground seriously injured.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVC-H7RHpqSXY2gQU_0xJHkFPJTtGTZGua9JNhRIpYPaFeZHAdlIxAIeAtzY6NVJtA3Fhfk4JKWP5N8C3ER32_GpM4HDZdO9pkoT0PCQRcl6vzBPt6_zWnOYxHGMAf2mGE0fmthJHetxLC/s1600-h/GOLI+KAND-3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 257px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVC-H7RHpqSXY2gQU_0xJHkFPJTtGTZGua9JNhRIpYPaFeZHAdlIxAIeAtzY6NVJtA3Fhfk4JKWP5N8C3ER32_GpM4HDZdO9pkoT0PCQRcl6vzBPt6_zWnOYxHGMAf2mGE0fmthJHetxLC/s400/GOLI+KAND-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412131655810377506" border="0" /></a><br />Bhai Sahib jee shot in the stomach by the Police.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglpLiC_DUCX6sfiE54vy81TqITocC-XXnCkP9nC_7-Hcum1h568kYldYZjXiuMeYOgk6VmC0AXscoYRwuovDAwlpAcczN_5aKjG0qfuNiOEgfmCkuYPo68IltxwBlR8PI6o88nq327GMBx/s1600-h/Picture+058.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglpLiC_DUCX6sfiE54vy81TqITocC-XXnCkP9nC_7-Hcum1h568kYldYZjXiuMeYOgk6VmC0AXscoYRwuovDAwlpAcczN_5aKjG0qfuNiOEgfmCkuYPo68IltxwBlR8PI6o88nq327GMBx/s400/Picture+058.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412567561139456930" border="0" /></a><br />Bhai Sahib was repeatedly beaten on the head by the Police despite laying on the floor injured.<br /><br /><br /><object height="225" width="380"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cUjzKDSQWU0&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cUjzKDSQWU0&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="325" width="380"></embed></object><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Panjab Police brutality</span><br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-mSl0C6CkrfsAEm6U0ORJAG5V9pYLyKgWjjbvra2lY7SsUWugALRCFGWX0I9ZOflC2qH3iabe5NYDWd-NMeEDQP71HVddg1ORbGv5TEkxCULJY_Ksy04c4QLEWriHRleN0OVuGDQl2X9/s1600-h/5183_HarishBedi_HoneyBedi.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-mSl0C6CkrfsAEm6U0ORJAG5V9pYLyKgWjjbvra2lY7SsUWugALRCFGWX0I9ZOflC2qH3iabe5NYDWd-NMeEDQP71HVddg1ORbGv5TEkxCULJY_Ksy04c4QLEWriHRleN0OVuGDQl2X9/s400/5183_HarishBedi_HoneyBedi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412135883119362690" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Blood on their Hands!</span><br />Panthic organizations state that Harish Bedi, the local BJP MLA leader, and his son Honey Bedi are directly responsible for organizing the cult rally with the blessings of the ruling Akali government. Both had been actively preparing for the event for several days. Witnesses attest that Honey Bedi was present at the protest site, and shot a firearm in the direction of the protesters. The organizations have requested that along with cult leader Aushutosh, Parkash Badal, Harish Bedi and his son should to be held responsible for the bloodshed in Ludhiana.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0l2zYueklXto4MXul15WKF5gwbaf1jPTiledYH554X6mdqkvZy5-Zhce-nlcm9BMIwzvY62ZQ0ugLfdW1VCbGFPkpDkysYWE-988KV8i0YlCorGYcGchIp_NbrLopNEH0a9XE_0Xetbp/s1600-h/GOLI+KAND-10.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0l2zYueklXto4MXul15WKF5gwbaf1jPTiledYH554X6mdqkvZy5-Zhce-nlcm9BMIwzvY62ZQ0ugLfdW1VCbGFPkpDkysYWE-988KV8i0YlCorGYcGchIp_NbrLopNEH0a9XE_0Xetbp/s400/GOLI+KAND-10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412131846487757922" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Protest ongoing</span><br />The Gursikh leaders decided that they would get the Sangat to hold back from fighting the Police as they felt it was a trip to get maximum number of Sikhs get killed. Instead the decision was made by the Mahapurkhs for the Sangat to sit down and peacefully protest and stay clear from the trap. All the Singhs and Mahapurkhs continued the protested throughout the night and on to the next day. In the cold night of December with no extra clothes or blankets, Gursikhs sat in the roads to peacefully protest. As there was a complete shutdown in Ludhiana, I assume that Langar was not allowed to be brought to the places where Gursikhs were protesting throughout the day and night. Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale jee has taken the lead and are visiting hospitals to tend to the injured Singhs and preparing for the funerals of the Shaheeds tommorow in Ludhiana.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">courtesy of Manvir Singh Khalsa (manvirsingh.blogspot.com</span>)<br /><br /></div><div style="clear: both; padding-bottom: 0.25em;"></div><br /><br /> <br /><br /> </div>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-39968862900757673792009-09-29T21:01:00.001+01:002009-09-29T21:04:00.216+01:00Battle of SaragarhiCourtesy of Bhai Manvir Singh Khalsa<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">12th September marks the Battle of Saragarhi that took place in 1897. It is the incredible story of 21 Sikh soldiers against the ferocious Pathan (Afghan) tribesmen, numbering close to 10,000. The staggering ratio of 1: 416 stacked against the Sikhs was both unmatched and unprecedented, making their "last stand" at Saragarhi as the greatest odds faced by any troops in the history of modern warfare. The Battle at Saragarhi is one of eight stories of collective bravery published by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). It has been mentioned as one of the five most significant events of its kind in the world which includes the Saga of Thermoplyae associated with the heroic stand of a small Greek force against the mighty Persian Army of Xerxes in 480 B.C.<br /></div><br /><br /><u></u><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><u>A Glimpse at the Story of the Battle of Saragarhi</u></span><u></u><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI5Hffz9AwYQ_UzR6AFSBMljNjzlmGbmZCTyc38N3Ng182Kz4raqp7l7NGQpYCjHQRyGcFtT66tTqDE48OMkjLStHTdtSzcg-AursfabSnlSCuhT2fslnfCQEiPv-i1zfa0Z-JpRy8cAhM/s1600-h/Battle_of_Saragarhi.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI5Hffz9AwYQ_UzR6AFSBMljNjzlmGbmZCTyc38N3Ng182Kz4raqp7l7NGQpYCjHQRyGcFtT66tTqDE48OMkjLStHTdtSzcg-AursfabSnlSCuhT2fslnfCQEiPv-i1zfa0Z-JpRy8cAhM/s400/Battle_of_Saragarhi.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385728435321208130" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saragarhi</span><br />Saragarhi was a communication relay post between Fort Lockhart and Fort Gulistan in the Sulaiman Range of the North Western Front Province. Since Lockhart and Gulitsan were not in a visual line of sight due to geographical attributes, a midway heliograph communication post (communication by capturing sunlight with a mirror and transmitting it via coded messages) was built at Saragarhi. The Saragarhi post was vital in ensuring the survival of these two Forts in specific and the defence of the region, in general.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1uM55WQHL2Uq9KynhaqMiBkXJ5dekxE22JJYTA6dRvHm_DbI9qlxVlGI5Dr89TkW2FPNJxArrDxo90eAiUrb1nNQayVpY0avZaS56h9WJUo0ir9sn_qAvRqp8mXMbX8bVDA4hF1uQYhB/s1600-h/19North_West001.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1uM55WQHL2Uq9KynhaqMiBkXJ5dekxE22JJYTA6dRvHm_DbI9qlxVlGI5Dr89TkW2FPNJxArrDxo90eAiUrb1nNQayVpY0avZaS56h9WJUo0ir9sn_qAvRqp8mXMbX8bVDA4hF1uQYhB/s400/19North_West001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385732045732673122" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Resistance from Local Tribes</span><br />The last decades of the 19th century the Russians were trying to make inroads into the Indian continent via Afghanistan and the British had to make several incursions into Afghanistan to prevent Afghan tribes allied with the Russian from taking over. In order to this the British used posts constructed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, during his Western campaign. Constant raids and skirmishes by violent and bloodthirsty tribesmen were a regular occurrence and the British Indian Army was in constant vigil. Castration, mutilation and skinning captured soldiers alive was one of the many ways tribal leaders instilled fear and control.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYFXB7-KyOaNPIXQxIW6YqH8mghLD4V7Lmi37SsWb6cQVcXqDUn2KPdVueAQPLH4i9RHzmrYZZrWsK4wgl3nie0haj38L_rDyh0W7XeVFVqeSlLKdhyx9EnBHBT1KovwsDfcSGhTsAnABp/s1600-h/03-Men+of+the+Loodiaah+%28Ludhiana%29+Sikh+Regiment+in+China,+Circa+1860..jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYFXB7-KyOaNPIXQxIW6YqH8mghLD4V7Lmi37SsWb6cQVcXqDUn2KPdVueAQPLH4i9RHzmrYZZrWsK4wgl3nie0haj38L_rDyh0W7XeVFVqeSlLKdhyx9EnBHBT1KovwsDfcSGhTsAnABp/s400/03-Men+of+the+Loodiaah+%28Ludhiana%29+Sikh+Regiment+in+China,+Circa+1860..jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385716843502206178" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sikhs Soldiers in the British Army</span><br />The relationship between the Sikh soldiers and the British Army started out of mutual admiration for each others' courage and tenacity in the battle during the First Anglo-Sikh War (1839-45) and the Second Anglo-Sikh War (1845-49). The inclusion of Sikh soldiers in the British Army was a testament to that admiration. The British recognised that the bravery, honesty, integrity, and fearlessness of the Sikh soldiers came from their faith, the Amrit they had taken and the Rehit (code of conduct) thay lived by, and therefore only Amritdhari Sikhs who prescribed to Rehit were enrolled in the army.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8loWOR4Y2iiZFl2ELrLJXk_Rf4WwITzar_FlDZzEOcXpdKevG58V4fieYs5k5LfaxCWOpnZH5IXHPXQxV51-2_r0HguzfzPJXaaLbCK5vAt_mdo6auHv70J09xlU6DcvTbcubI860k3EI/s1600-h/03-The+ruins+of+the+Saragarhi+signal+post+-+Havildar+Ishar+Singh+and+his+20+men+of+the+36th+Sikhs.+Circa+1887..jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8loWOR4Y2iiZFl2ELrLJXk_Rf4WwITzar_FlDZzEOcXpdKevG58V4fieYs5k5LfaxCWOpnZH5IXHPXQxV51-2_r0HguzfzPJXaaLbCK5vAt_mdo6auHv70J09xlU6DcvTbcubI860k3EI/s400/03-The+ruins+of+the+Saragarhi+signal+post+-+Havildar+Ishar+Singh+and+his+20+men+of+the+36th+Sikhs.+Circa+1887..jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385710634883622962" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Plan for Attack </span><br />Before 12th September, numerous attempts were made by the Pathans to overrun the post but they failed due to calculated defensive actions by the Sikhs under the able leadership of Havildaar Ishar Singh, the detachment commander at Saragarhi. Unknown to the Sikhs, the Pathans were planning a major attack set for 12th September 1897 at 9am to destroy this vital post. The Pathan strategy was to block the reinforcement from Fort Lockhart and strike Saragarhi with no mercy. Havildaar Ishar Singh peered through his binoculars from the watch tower of his post. Through the magnified view, he could see columns upon columns and row upon rows of Pathans waving their swords and guns violently at the Sikhs. The dust kicked up by the thousands of horses temporarily blocked the sun rising over the horizon. The Pathan forces assembled before the Sikhs who were raring to go.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtcUeau5m_S600Xqx2-m_qDLzvmoY-JAWgIOPJyy_8A2siT4rGJilA45f0QODo6-1aih7jYN_7I5ma-qvdxtLc2QmUR7eVGgdY09TMndA2T95LSTUyxGYMbTjyLTWQjaSX0Ij9Rzojf-HV/s1600-h/image6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 393px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtcUeau5m_S600Xqx2-m_qDLzvmoY-JAWgIOPJyy_8A2siT4rGJilA45f0QODo6-1aih7jYN_7I5ma-qvdxtLc2QmUR7eVGgdY09TMndA2T95LSTUyxGYMbTjyLTWQjaSX0Ij9Rzojf-HV/s400/image6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385728428868371682" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Call for Back-up</span><br />Sepoy Gurmukh Singh, the detachment signaller, began signalling to Fort Lockhart about their position: <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"ENEMY APPROACHING THE MAIN GATE ... NEED REINFORCEMENT".</span> Lt Col Haughton, Commanding Officer of 36th Sikh Battalion, rushed his troops to help the outnumbered Sikhs but the Pathans had cut-off the supply route between Fort Lockhart and Saragarhi so that the Sikhs would be stangled into submission. Fort Lockhart transmitted back: <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">"UNABLE TO BREAKTHROUGH ... HOLD POSITION"</span>.</span> Saragarhi flashed back: <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"UNDERSTOOD"</span>.</span> With that message, Lt Col Haughton had sealed the faith of the Sikhs at Saragarhi to certain death. As he watched from Fort Lockhart, Haugthon with his own eyes counted at least 10 enemy standards (each representing 1,000 tribesmen) facing the 21 Sikh soldiers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4WlfNAFU32DF0PxkiqwYmWtK3MYW_1zEzx0fv8DT_DTmMFw78VZt2wyV3_7bBgnSXDdmMFIMxnT2YwWtkmXRgORq0s_LVBJorcHnliN8xwnjWsxkQGK3gisTbX_QZZh5oped4Ri7QcH6/s1600-h/afghan-tribesmen.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4WlfNAFU32DF0PxkiqwYmWtK3MYW_1zEzx0fv8DT_DTmMFw78VZt2wyV3_7bBgnSXDdmMFIMxnT2YwWtkmXRgORq0s_LVBJorcHnliN8xwnjWsxkQGK3gisTbX_QZZh5oped4Ri7QcH6/s400/afghan-tribesmen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385729677948480258" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The First Attack on the Fort</span><br />Like wild hordes on the loose, the Pathans howling at top of their voices rode with guns blazing onto the Sikhs in order to breach the main gate of the post. One of the sepoys sounded the army trumpet as per Havildaar Ishar Singh's command and in a flash they formed up two lines, one row in a squatting firing position and the other standing. With only having a few months of having been given a new type of rifle which was capable of firing ten rounds of 303 calibre bullets a minute, it proved to be more than a match to the muzzle loading rifles possessed by the tribesmen. Tribal leaders called for the Sikhs to surrender as their fight was the British and not with the Sikhs, however Havildaar Ishar Singh, a fearless Gursikh, just stared back at them with his piercing eyes.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_PWdVo7tlPXTXm6dPSAjmF4KN63i2yX9jlR-dl6fEaqJ0tTpCQmFgv6myJYsIPFfIaVgCmHC2I-pdt59w5W0mrQFL1SH6tewO9_RytcYtSADlN6gAxIev25sOA0l4dQYcZK9b_yz3VqF/s1600-h/03-Mountain+artillery+in+action+in+the+fabled+surroundings+of+NWFP,+1895..jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_PWdVo7tlPXTXm6dPSAjmF4KN63i2yX9jlR-dl6fEaqJ0tTpCQmFgv6myJYsIPFfIaVgCmHC2I-pdt59w5W0mrQFL1SH6tewO9_RytcYtSADlN6gAxIev25sOA0l4dQYcZK9b_yz3VqF/s400/03-Mountain+artillery+in+action+in+the+fabled+surroundings+of+NWFP,+1895..jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385710637854717058" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Sikh's Fire Bullets</span><br />The effective range of the Henry Martini rifle was around 600 yards (550m). Havildaar Ishar Singh held his order to fire until the enemy closed in within 250m from his post. Once the Pathans breached this marker, he yelled: <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">"NAA DARRO AR SIO JAB JAAE LARRO" </span>and in a loud chorus all the soldiers repeated: <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">"NISCHAI KAR APNEE JEEET KARO" ...</span> With the effective firing-range the Sikhs destroyed the first line of the Pathan advance. However reloading the guns were time consuming. From atop the post, Havildaar Ishar Singh saw again thousands of Pathans in rows upon rows, waiting to charge against them. Now the Pathans knew the actual strength of the Sikhs and planned for a massive assault on all flanks, a multi-pronged attack designed to divide the outnumbered Sikhs into much smaller groups thereby ensuring weaker defensive formations.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8LG5dM1SyIRTD50MHmh25XBlW7nAeICWlWq23H7NISnAy83pN7A03Q7LJGk39R8-VpFSZ8zxaerdHVmI-Z4cMcDmImY9pticRpk7nUcbz-dIqOHNYPdlpMQqbKsN2VuVFnBuKzSgCQUrR/s1600-h/afghan-tribesmen1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8LG5dM1SyIRTD50MHmh25XBlW7nAeICWlWq23H7NISnAy83pN7A03Q7LJGk39R8-VpFSZ8zxaerdHVmI-Z4cMcDmImY9pticRpk7nUcbz-dIqOHNYPdlpMQqbKsN2VuVFnBuKzSgCQUrR/s400/afghan-tribesmen1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385736950369664290" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Second-Attack on the Fort</span><br />The attack this time was with such fury that the earth around the fort shook as the Pathan horsemen thundered across the barren land to slice the Sikhs into pieces. Havildaar Ishar Singh, unnerved by this onslaught, gave battle orders again: <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">"SQUATTING SOLDIERS TO THE RIGHT ... STANDING SOLDIERS TO THE LEFT ... QUICKLY ... QUICKLY..."</span>, with clarity amid the chaos of battle. The highly disciplined Sikh soldiers followed the orders like clock-work. The tribesmen attacked in two formations, one towards the main gate and the other towards the gap at the fort. Havildaar Ishar Singh calculated that at least 150 tribesmen rode in this wave. He could see only the white of their eyes as the tribesmen approached closer, masking their faces. Undeterred, he and the other 20 soldiers roared like thunder, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">"BOLE SO NIHAL ... SAT SRI AKAAL!"</span>. The tribesmen's attack was repulsed once again by the Sikhs due to superior marksmanship and motivation but the soldiers' ranks and ammunitions also started to dwindle.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0jSH9R8fPxjdjALw6PbezogReahaVAAKDAI_5I0oESqFPNOCA3BPN0S94PQrNf0zUX5QGXjVDNn5hMRgR_QvDzOhZodddupkGzycaQXyCdDjbh9_P5RU2zFia1llW2NLn8UzzFR91tna/s1600-h/image4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0jSH9R8fPxjdjALw6PbezogReahaVAAKDAI_5I0oESqFPNOCA3BPN0S94PQrNf0zUX5QGXjVDNn5hMRgR_QvDzOhZodddupkGzycaQXyCdDjbh9_P5RU2zFia1llW2NLn8UzzFR91tna/s400/image4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385732467730941154" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10 Soldiers Left</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">From 9am to 12pm the Sikhs had been charged at seven times and had been now left with 10 soldiers led by the wounded Havildaar Ishar Singh, who despite being injured by bullets and saber slashes continued his duties. The ammunition gradually finished and by 2pm, Sepoy Gurmukh Singh signalled Fort Lockhart Battalion HQ: <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"LOW ON AMMO ... NEED AMMO ... URGENTLY!"</span>.</span> Lt Col Haughton sent some men to try and pass the ammunition to the trapped Sikhs, but again to no avail. As the Pathans attacked again, the 10 Sikhs repelled them back once again. The tribesmen now resorted to sitting fire to the bushes and scrubs around Fort. With the thick smoke the Sikhs could not see the enemy. The Battalion HQ in Fort Lockhart could clearly see the tribesmen approaching the breach in the fort due to their elevated position above Saragarhi. Lt Col Haugton frantically signalled Saragarhi: <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">"ENEMY APPROCHING THE BREACH ...!"</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> </span>Havildaar Ishar Singh, due to injuries sustained, had to drag himself towards the breach, accompanied by two other soldiers, to stop the tribesmen from entering the fort. Out of ammunition, all three of them fixed their bayonets and charged the tribesmen. Overwhelmed by the sheer numbers facing them, all three fell were they stood bravely. At the same time, the tribesmen entered the main gate due to the thinning of the defensive lines. However, hand to hand fighting still took place inside the fort, in full view from Fort Lockhart.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Y_RekHe4pRMBBpekpybm0bRVfD8D4URsR7jKeKvC14GxjM7eQQi7NRe1tUEdbNUcZ0aLT420jB4JJE4pn4UkueSkQRB0WJMCvKsktS20D55z3gyFeeUURx36kkHutsW1ScdZB2qu4y6C/s1600-h/image1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Y_RekHe4pRMBBpekpybm0bRVfD8D4URsR7jKeKvC14GxjM7eQQi7NRe1tUEdbNUcZ0aLT420jB4JJE4pn4UkueSkQRB0WJMCvKsktS20D55z3gyFeeUURx36kkHutsW1ScdZB2qu4y6C/s400/image1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385728424967730434" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Four Sikhs Left</span><br />Only 4 Sikhs were alive by the time the tribesmen breached the fort, with an additional soldier, Gurmukh Singh, in the nearby mound providing up to date situation report via heliograph. Out of ammunition, they did not lay down their weapons; instead, they formed an all round defensive position with their backs against each other, their bayonets pointing outwards. A force of nearly a hundred Pathans hacked the valiant Sikhs into pieces, but not before the Sikhs took a few heads with them. From Lockhart, soldiers were in utter disbelief of the raw courage displayed down below at Saragarhi and the stiff resistance put up by the remaining Sikhs. They simply gasped in awe of the action unfolding before their very eyes.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qyGDRJ_Lczvt1k4az51Kvo7RRMbSNcDgQu8QqJhOkswzxcwiU4BXeyc7E1ID9o1pVkIiqCxkhSBUav5x38bDeM465FjHdPeTLleZD-N4c9cckVqGNZfY4q7TtRVr2_7bF5BmVlzFZ09J/s1600-h/image7.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qyGDRJ_Lczvt1k4az51Kvo7RRMbSNcDgQu8QqJhOkswzxcwiU4BXeyc7E1ID9o1pVkIiqCxkhSBUav5x38bDeM465FjHdPeTLleZD-N4c9cckVqGNZfY4q7TtRVr2_7bF5BmVlzFZ09J/s400/image7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385738935886556626" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Sikh Left</span><br />At 3.30pm Sepoy Gurmukh Singh transmitted: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">MAIN GATE BREACHED ... DOWN TO ONE ... REQUEST PERMISSION TO DISMOUNT AND JOIN THE FIGHT ...!"</span> Orders came back: <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">"PERMISSION GRANTED!"</span> 19-year old Gurmukh Singh disassembled his heliograph device, picked up his rifle and bravely went into the fort to join the fight. Soldiers at Fort Lockhart saw him disappear into the thick of the battle, right into the tribesmen line. They could only hear him roaring at the top of his voice: <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"JO BOLE SO NIHAAL ... SAT SRI AKAAL! ... JO BOLE SO NIHAAL, SAT SRI AKAAL...!"</span> The third battle cry grew even more weaker, whilst Gurmukh Singh began choking on his blood as he stood there, bayoneting. Legend has it that he took down single-handedly 20 tribesmen before succumbing to the repeated slashes of the tribesmen's swords and the fire that was engulfing the post. Twitching, as his last breath left him, Sepoy Gurmukh Singh could hear in his mind the melodic Shabad of "DUKH BHANJAN" his mother had recited every evening in their home. He died, satisfied in the knowledge that he had done his duty and lived to his last breath with Kesh (hair) intact!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB1H94G8gMoUmG0BvZ5XiXqjV4JqSPkh194YL207FkirYMsksJsrmJMcDynN80uaP5eqB0yXe48nqQ9g8t63O4C6SCRINY7cE40WbqkP0Rm5FwLXEtfULiF46ihY69on0gclw3ejNJ1Dya/s1600-h/image5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB1H94G8gMoUmG0BvZ5XiXqjV4JqSPkh194YL207FkirYMsksJsrmJMcDynN80uaP5eqB0yXe48nqQ9g8t63O4C6SCRINY7cE40WbqkP0Rm5FwLXEtfULiF46ihY69on0gclw3ejNJ1Dya/s400/image5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385739537955838466" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Aftermath</span><br />Without the stiff resistance of the 21 Sikh soldiers at Saragarhi, both Fort Lockhart and Gulistan would have fallen to the enemy. By defending their position long enough for the relief column to arrive with artillery support, the 21 Sikh soldiers became the crucial factor in turning the tide of battle in their favour.The 21 Sikh soldiers fought on continuously for 7 punishing hours without food and water, completely surrounded, and pounded from all flanks. Unwearied by constant charges and mortal danger, they stood their ground against daunting odds, they repealed wave after wave of attack and fought till their last bullets. Even when out of ammunition, they did not abandon their post and instead chose to engage in a fatal hand to hand combat, till all made the ultimate sacrifice. When the relief column arrived a day later, they saw the burnt out bodies of all the 21 Sikh soldiers, together with at least 600 dead bodies of the tribesmen strewn only yards in front of their position.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLiuPDPr2kVRbFbVovJTdLQ3TB0VTpGCGqFYH2LOs48ocWYzYo_gZo5BLgoRLqOowUcmacLYqCNB0m_OztPohZJUiZhORhY03ns4JJqJGalEfMjE_XQziCqEcu8afCXU4ANug_Kw4wf4G/s1600-h/image9.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLiuPDPr2kVRbFbVovJTdLQ3TB0VTpGCGqFYH2LOs48ocWYzYo_gZo5BLgoRLqOowUcmacLYqCNB0m_OztPohZJUiZhORhY03ns4JJqJGalEfMjE_XQziCqEcu8afCXU4ANug_Kw4wf4G/s400/image9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385741328879909410" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">News of Bravery Spreads</span><br />LT Col Haughton signaled his HQ in Punjab about the battle that had transpired. Within a few hours, tales of their bravery were making news across India. The Governor General of India, the Earl of Elgin, wrote a personal telegraph to Queen Victoria describing the bravery of the Sikhs soldiers defending the post till their death. The news reached the British House of Commons, and the tales of sacrifice of the 21 Sikh soldiers were narrated. At the end the of Chief Whip's speech, the entire parliament gave a rousing standing ovation to the Gallant 21 Sikhs, as their names were called out aloud in a symbolic roll call. The collective courage of the 21 Sikh soldiers moved Queen Victoria so much that she awarded the 21 Sikhs with the Indian Order Merit (IOM), which is the highest award for bravery given to colonial troops and it was equivalent to the British Victoria Cross. This was the only time in history of warfare where each soldier who took part in the same battle was given the highest award. Additionally, the Queen awared their next of kin with 500 rupees and 50 acres of land. Finally, a memorial cenotaph was to be erected near the place where all these 21 soldiers fell, as a perpetual record to the heroic action of these gallant soldiers.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Dhan Hai Guru, Dhan Hai Teree Sikhee</span></div>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-55767548212814710362009-09-25T17:47:00.005+01:002009-09-25T17:52:35.601+01:00Humble Apology<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Das would just like to apologise for the lack of updates on the CSY Blog...</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Regular updates should resume within the next 4 weeks...</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">The new-look Turbanisation.com is also nearly ready and should be re-launched by October 1st...</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Apologies for any inconvenience</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!</span>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-75167407196001641302009-09-25T17:45:00.002+01:002009-09-25T17:47:17.745+01:00Khalsa Camp 2009<div class="post-body"><br /><br /><div style="clear: both;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhepIg-U4oaREDktKDiGfE8vcSTppWf7KqyGo8TgRfx6Ojp68LzMQIT1yEletWT_XZeaQ77RIO5GJqzzdvyFyc07FgjSILSPIzhZdg8KmbKX4d-URkxwyvq-ksTpsxYiXWN_3tQchsYhOhz/s1600-h/3870837013_f25bc7fa17_b.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 98px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhepIg-U4oaREDktKDiGfE8vcSTppWf7KqyGo8TgRfx6Ojp68LzMQIT1yEletWT_XZeaQ77RIO5GJqzzdvyFyc07FgjSILSPIzhZdg8KmbKX4d-URkxwyvq-ksTpsxYiXWN_3tQchsYhOhz/s400/3870837013_f25bc7fa17_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376836711438527186" border="0" /></a><br /><br />(written by Manvir Singh Khalsa)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For me Khalsa Camp 2009 has been the best in all years. The camp took place from 23rd August to 28th August at Preston. Guru Sahib showered so much kirpaa during the camp. The Sangat were blessed to have the company of three elder spiritual Gursikhs - Bhai Surjit Singh jee (from India), Bhai Jarnail Singh jee (UK), and Jathedaar Bhai Raghbir Singh jee (UK). In addition to that Giani Kulwinder Singh jee (Derby) blessed the Sangat with enlightening vichaar and sevaa during the week. The whole camp was "Naam" filled. From Amrit-velaa to evening the whole camp's focus and atmosphere was Naam - the talks, the keertan, the kathaa, the discussions, the conversations between campers etc.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The highlight of the camp as every year was the Amrit-Velaa diwaans. It is amazing how everyone wakes up early in the morning and joins in together to sing the praises of Waheguru and do Nitnem together and then be blessed to hear Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee talk to us. The talks by all the Gursikhs were great. Unfortunately I missed the first talk which was by Bhai Satnam Singh jee (Hayes). Bhai Tarsem Singh jee presented a beautiful poem he wrote himself on the need of Amrit & Rehat, followed by a talk on controlling the mind. Professor Virk (Derby) gave a great talk on Gurbani and Science, which showed that Gurbani is beyond Science and that we are blessed to have the Perfect True Guru. Bhai Surjit Singh jee (India) gave a mind blowing talk on Amrit, Naam and need of the Guru and also a talk on the importance of living a Guru-orientated life. The Q&A sessions were great. Daas learnt lots from the elder Gursikhs and the whole Sangat. It was great to have Darshan of the whole Saadh Sangat and spend a week in heaven.<br /></div><br /><br />Some photos (taken from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/technosingh/sets/72157622170520148/" target="_blank">Techno Singh's Flickr</a>):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECp_MzdinF23oCJz9T5i77Wqn63uRgZYg2MTLHyf7WU0WUAg6V3z5cp1hFjB2V_E8ZIlf860ZDUxOPB6o89a03I1yMmFi6nUp_g79P-Ad9d4OjuyrqidWKc2dk8dpOUW2MmD7v8p2bUh3/s1600-h/3874518526_98315ce99c_b.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECp_MzdinF23oCJz9T5i77Wqn63uRgZYg2MTLHyf7WU0WUAg6V3z5cp1hFjB2V_E8ZIlf860ZDUxOPB6o89a03I1yMmFi6nUp_g79P-Ad9d4OjuyrqidWKc2dk8dpOUW2MmD7v8p2bUh3/s400/3874518526_98315ce99c_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376844755101535762" border="0" /></a><br />Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee Maharaaj at Amrit-Velaa.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMc5QH5JwIaf6yrVC8WtDubS_9xPz-f1b1XQ1RFL7rEiH98AsGf5fUyZHixyIXY5T4Xis11F9MyyByaXT14w3bIyRL1rEK2s_Xc00voEfAFUW3VExYaoHdjf9ySChKU_HnFtukbBRfTeYG/s1600-h/3875336507_cc2e2f90c9_o.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMc5QH5JwIaf6yrVC8WtDubS_9xPz-f1b1XQ1RFL7rEiH98AsGf5fUyZHixyIXY5T4Xis11F9MyyByaXT14w3bIyRL1rEK2s_Xc00voEfAFUW3VExYaoHdjf9ySChKU_HnFtukbBRfTeYG/s400/3875336507_cc2e2f90c9_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376836702381301986" border="0" /></a><br />Bhai Tarsem Singh jee doing a talk on Amrit, Rehat and the Mind.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeExDw-mbBKqx2PU3jME1zg-VyxVpazmbLkMNIkjFjrOGA9DvRg_CEjnHnE5T-RePyF-3N1MGdEN9MvIVl4AuMuWdjTTI-WZdBJnjZNoMqjAFqOPr_GZPLb42brGa_iI0RNhmwzTRMoym/s1600-h/6533_1204348824633_1105990479_663805_3133707_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeExDw-mbBKqx2PU3jME1zg-VyxVpazmbLkMNIkjFjrOGA9DvRg_CEjnHnE5T-RePyF-3N1MGdEN9MvIVl4AuMuWdjTTI-WZdBJnjZNoMqjAFqOPr_GZPLb42brGa_iI0RNhmwzTRMoym/s400/6533_1204348824633_1105990479_663805_3133707_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377553565169761714" border="0" /></a><br />Sangat in Lecture hall.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAfFJVK4dcxRhRXlUheTmJT8Gk-YP9iai58-cr6i1Cy6Mk1mzy6JwOgLuGQFxfq0AufoWIP8i5eXT408zRKDBTuj8tphk1kjfnhqh04-KHzlIg_ux5Zsu8WT41mM8ucnpdR9W5PwK5szv/s1600-h/3878754339_a99959ab71_o.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAfFJVK4dcxRhRXlUheTmJT8Gk-YP9iai58-cr6i1Cy6Mk1mzy6JwOgLuGQFxfq0AufoWIP8i5eXT408zRKDBTuj8tphk1kjfnhqh04-KHzlIg_ux5Zsu8WT41mM8ucnpdR9W5PwK5szv/s400/3878754339_a99959ab71_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376839629788970242" border="0" /></a><br />Professor Virk talk on Gurbani & Science.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtRs5Asn43UbCiNlimOeY5GbmHDdtR4uPDDKuoZ9dyfuvzy3NxIDzz-9o9XZDW4Xmdees2cwtFbw7S8HeQ_cDECWOT_XjvHaq70PHoSzRWW6At84jiTQe5YOK6v3KQvk6BZspfVKdSN1W/s1600-h/3876049748_92827b5990_b.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtRs5Asn43UbCiNlimOeY5GbmHDdtR4uPDDKuoZ9dyfuvzy3NxIDzz-9o9XZDW4Xmdees2cwtFbw7S8HeQ_cDECWOT_XjvHaq70PHoSzRWW6At84jiTQe5YOK6v3KQvk6BZspfVKdSN1W/s400/3876049748_92827b5990_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376836691333630258" border="0" /></a><br />Langar.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMc0JV6JM_nsQJSGmFJ1myCFNJYrZQEr5AdKQGqt9KqWzwtQtVGBCxs5z4xQZ0dv7exq0OyqNRO4lzZuU41hNWcl7-lUadr55Gf0Q5Awr1a7NEzZOfrAbGl8Rk-thNC9PbuXk-YLN-oeyX/s1600-h/5900_262704660412_520320412_8555362_8024508_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMc0JV6JM_nsQJSGmFJ1myCFNJYrZQEr5AdKQGqt9KqWzwtQtVGBCxs5z4xQZ0dv7exq0OyqNRO4lzZuU41hNWcl7-lUadr55Gf0Q5Awr1a7NEzZOfrAbGl8Rk-thNC9PbuXk-YLN-oeyX/s400/5900_262704660412_520320412_8555362_8024508_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376838568249034402" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">A young Amritdhari Bhenji from Finland during Parkaash Sevaa of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee. Campers were encouraged to do Sevaa and learn how to do things which perhaps they have never had an opportunity to do before.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6UZcb2VxMVbFjm21bYFKZarWmzRCLhYrpfVkj11jAZtmNFLaDcNVMrbgXzzoiLUwNu7bpNst0CJK0Z90fAP1KgHgncI3UeZAgnsVzABQ6kCIRoV3qImPM_8Orrj27sWlUvJ-RaDEuSFU/s1600-h/3878725003_3e85f92631_o.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6UZcb2VxMVbFjm21bYFKZarWmzRCLhYrpfVkj11jAZtmNFLaDcNVMrbgXzzoiLUwNu7bpNst0CJK0Z90fAP1KgHgncI3UeZAgnsVzABQ6kCIRoV3qImPM_8Orrj27sWlUvJ-RaDEuSFU/s400/3878725003_3e85f92631_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376839635306390610" border="0" /></a><br />Bhai Raghbir Singh jee and Bhai Jarnail Singh jee workshop.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrZ4wbe1YaoeE5dDDup5JEblYEZQM-k3ZYC5aurNyc0k48UkwxIWXXEwzU_X-I2w3KmxMlt3mbtE57CYwetMOS-MOTkGkXljNbhNPBZLnZJ9-IF0gKhG0DnF8FjwMdiM4PKagg7EsslSAr/s1600-h/3871513062_49b7846220_b.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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I found the net on the side hard to climb! I ended up falling backwards but others went straight up like Spiderman!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9oAD3gUWyVZA9BiEqmtNv7QRZB7bw5xG9akw8M4t31EtoDb6-flgFa3xt6KMak7HJhLtO4kk05vQC4QNRSpS1YAwnoSiTuzP9d3l3WYrMU6weqKhxkLm7wJ0Fl7SKqyhKSbgrj0RjdiqX/s1600-h/5900_262705030412_520320412_8555416_1180377_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9oAD3gUWyVZA9BiEqmtNv7QRZB7bw5xG9akw8M4t31EtoDb6-flgFa3xt6KMak7HJhLtO4kk05vQC4QNRSpS1YAwnoSiTuzP9d3l3WYrMU6weqKhxkLm7wJ0Fl7SKqyhKSbgrj0RjdiqX/s400/5900_262705030412_520320412_8555416_1180377_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376847914617618418" border="0" /></a><br />Darbaar Sahib. Waheguru.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjroD79iLzSAh-GPLu2xX-BmabW9p3uvvp002uJ2au36jUSVenqPbIV4CFIjLT2-z3pl0CJyDnrvWdbi0fwPybnCWlmYFMbNEoN_xbkD15bniV0bbOfQtPUs58b2MoEnvPkycifEtj4Lp2Y/s1600-h/3875216639_d633b32b28_b.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjroD79iLzSAh-GPLu2xX-BmabW9p3uvvp002uJ2au36jUSVenqPbIV4CFIjLT2-z3pl0CJyDnrvWdbi0fwPybnCWlmYFMbNEoN_xbkD15bniV0bbOfQtPUs58b2MoEnvPkycifEtj4Lp2Y/s400/3875216639_d633b32b28_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376844778597021474" border="0" /></a><br />4 year-old Manmohan Singh doing Keertan. Waheguroo. "Tin Dhan Janedee Maao".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPjM0o5ybPY4JKuHH07ZEtM1qFKvszvrjx4oroEvpV_BId9LOnkd3Fg31wv0Ltqi-zdxCRhar7i5Yj703D4kLlVCarOr9zlnUKl4AvOI9h8sUP8srAiROiXonu1ublIHnDtKAdM7r2boS1/s1600-h/3870724991_c2cb3712fd_b.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPjM0o5ybPY4JKuHH07ZEtM1qFKvszvrjx4oroEvpV_BId9LOnkd3Fg31wv0Ltqi-zdxCRhar7i5Yj703D4kLlVCarOr9zlnUKl4AvOI9h8sUP8srAiROiXonu1ublIHnDtKAdM7r2boS1/s400/3870724991_c2cb3712fd_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376843080845735346" border="0" /></a><br />Keertan. "Mil Saadhsangat Bhaj Keval Naam".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYs4c41ndDs2xm3MXky3s34O3LZ-6zaEGcKOj-I2j3xqS5PcMAxsxfiA3GN7LgqbVBcNhi1sB9UzvUOyexe2Zn1l3Gxf75l2c3AqNp9ECD-dE12r1gQ1LjTMSvychKKyCRrpXSAFPB1cNF/s1600-h/3875295415_4b6a93cd02_b.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYs4c41ndDs2xm3MXky3s34O3LZ-6zaEGcKOj-I2j3xqS5PcMAxsxfiA3GN7LgqbVBcNhi1sB9UzvUOyexe2Zn1l3Gxf75l2c3AqNp9ECD-dE12r1gQ1LjTMSvychKKyCRrpXSAFPB1cNF/s400/3875295415_4b6a93cd02_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376846062058334834" border="0" /></a><br />Final Q&A session.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRzWBhsSXoQUQFL8AMJM6-xC9soUmlhNsllzl7-SnO2hzRhgxWQ-9oVP6dYsUiTmYOu6bkpM1HmN3xcRRoDMPzUeDmGNbUk0GKYoj8Y3oMq_jaIVosxOpVn7wwcofPxfI7lXuC_F9XNob/s1600-h/3876170838_f27a0be382_b.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRzWBhsSXoQUQFL8AMJM6-xC9soUmlhNsllzl7-SnO2hzRhgxWQ-9oVP6dYsUiTmYOu6bkpM1HmN3xcRRoDMPzUeDmGNbUk0GKYoj8Y3oMq_jaIVosxOpVn7wwcofPxfI7lXuC_F9XNob/s400/3876170838_f27a0be382_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376846071817806626" border="0" /></a><br />Final talk by Bhai Joginder Singh jee (Leicester) who went through a Pauree (stanza) written by Bhai Gurdaas jee on the life of a Gursikh and how Bhai Gurdaas Jee praises such a Gursikh who follows the Guru's Path and wins the internal battle of overcoming duality (being in two minds), doubt, fear and panj chor etc.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyFtDPHhGP9xJa-YG9vXzOB5PZOoeiUR0P9wVWVrqdaw8at6FnznL-zatpiTmZHThvIgq3ynZ2i8v-m0j1GQJzA8qzspSwiYb3vHKgXfNFDDIjDXzPBPPuEdR0vWeIswgBBkEW_FfvM7jn/s1600-h/3875383185_3c48eb2b75_b.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyFtDPHhGP9xJa-YG9vXzOB5PZOoeiUR0P9wVWVrqdaw8at6FnznL-zatpiTmZHThvIgq3ynZ2i8v-m0j1GQJzA8qzspSwiYb3vHKgXfNFDDIjDXzPBPPuEdR0vWeIswgBBkEW_FfvM7jn/s400/3875383185_3c48eb2b75_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376836697021605010" border="0" /></a><br />Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee Maharaaj leaving the camp site.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjijfBd7bfzOeDJ_hTkNCh1M7s3nurX2uT9RFVjPgIC6lAasFhiyTNag128uHvR-qSQN0xmZNcZ8MPTNAD3Kk6fk5duhkSWD-ijemW2dJOuKFkCQJ0wisxuhLZM-DiT4SNQE9Oi6PAn-Hna/s1600-h/3875469391_15a834a835_b.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjijfBd7bfzOeDJ_hTkNCh1M7s3nurX2uT9RFVjPgIC6lAasFhiyTNag128uHvR-qSQN0xmZNcZ8MPTNAD3Kk6fk5duhkSWD-ijemW2dJOuKFkCQJ0wisxuhLZM-DiT4SNQE9Oi6PAn-Hna/s400/3875469391_15a834a835_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376846751788313522" border="0" /></a><br />Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee Maharaaj.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Note: </span></span>All the Keertan from Khalsa Camp 2009 has been kindly uploaded by Sevadaars on<a href="http://media.sikhsoul.com/audio/index.php?q=f&f=%2FKeertan%2FEvents%2F2009%2F08+-+August%2FKhalsa+Camp+2009" target="_blank"> www.SikhSoul.com</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Dhan Hai Guru, Dhan Hai Teree Sikhee!<br /><br /></span><div style="clear: both; padding-bottom: 0.25em;"></div><br /><br /> <br /><br /> </div>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-14059317301828220712009-09-25T17:43:00.000+01:002009-09-25T17:45:01.292+01:00BOSS Sikhi Camp 2009<div class="post-body"><br /><br /> <p><br /> </p><div style="clear: both;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIXdbMlDP97Nb2qrJfNLYW_e13mRhljOsMw9nnx-WYJhB_JyLL1_bcnFuB3zosPbkRC9GJrCV6_3tj8wVMmD1ZPsg1hOcfOv5GhRz9_0Oj0fTUiiJw4tAh_flpKR81kp55R9AE7_1pzins/s1600-h/5400_255248830712_882430712_8409587_1096686_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIXdbMlDP97Nb2qrJfNLYW_e13mRhljOsMw9nnx-WYJhB_JyLL1_bcnFuB3zosPbkRC9GJrCV6_3tj8wVMmD1ZPsg1hOcfOv5GhRz9_0Oj0fTUiiJw4tAh_flpKR81kp55R9AE7_1pzins/s400/5400_255248830712_882430712_8409587_1096686_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376826450745050322" border="0" /></a><br /><br />(written by Manvir Singh Khalsa)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">From 13th to 19th August Sikhi Camp, which is organized by B.O.S.S., was held in North Wales. Guru Sahib did so much kirpaa and blessed everyone inspiration, devotion, and love for Sikhi. There were quite a few new campers who all enjoyed themselves and felt an inner awakening and thirst for Sikhi. As most years there were Gursikhs from India and abroad who shared their inspiration with campers as well. It was moving to see campers build up a relationship with Guru Sahib throughout the week and progress in their spiritual journey.<br /><br />Unfortunately I went ill during the camp like many other people. With Guru Sahib's kirpaa Daas did NOT have Swine Flu (despite the whole world thinking I had Swine Flu. lol). It was unfortunate that I had to stay in bed for three days during the camp and missed out on the talks, Sangat, diwaans, and Darshan of Guru Sahib. However, the day I was allowed back in the camp was amazing. It was so great to have Guru Sahib's Darshan and have Darshan of the Sangat. In two or so days that I participated in the camp, the highlight of the camp for me was seeing Baba Ranjeet Singh Dhadrian wale and taking part in the morning Naam Abhiyaas they led in the Darbaar Sahib. The atmosphere during the Naam Abhiyaas was electrifying! Baba Jee is a great soul. I have never seen him before, and having heard and seen him you can feel and experience that he is a great soul who has been blessed with Guru Sahib to inspire others.<br /><br />As always the last day of camp was emotional for everyone. Seeing Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee Maharaaj leave the camp site was moving. All the campers walked behind Guru Sahib as Guru Jee left the camp site. During the camp I had the opportunity to have Darshan of such blessed Gursikhs. The Sevadaars cooking Langar and certain other Sevadaars were just purely amazing. It was humbling how they did Sevaa very discreetly behind the scenes. "Gursikhaa Kee Har Dhoor De Ham Paapee Bhee Gat Paae."<br /><br /><br />Here's some photos (taken by others):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9uCNusNIooT-6V8hB7oLS9-qIO-h9zXZ_5iCn9LrNftewkB_qEL3rVEzJosr8dJH9TOpqC2-phUrt7WZ8Zknex4yWNbUYRacXPjT1USQEy7vsKz5O29R7wSITOaUh_aRLSD5JEYM6ESD0/s1600-h/5400_255248880712_882430712_8409595_1357045_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9uCNusNIooT-6V8hB7oLS9-qIO-h9zXZ_5iCn9LrNftewkB_qEL3rVEzJosr8dJH9TOpqC2-phUrt7WZ8Zknex4yWNbUYRacXPjT1USQEy7vsKz5O29R7wSITOaUh_aRLSD5JEYM6ESD0/s400/5400_255248880712_882430712_8409595_1357045_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376826469638574546" border="0" /></a><br />Campers having Darshan of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee Maharaaj.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5HUeH351wVIFMMPdsNAfyDlFgH_FTXT8_svU_4R0WnCmeM8ThHYGEgBHJwaLbBkLgSeNjR8n49NWsu0yTtjAp4YuA4SxZ8e71oHJN8hUuUwocdjB7DNjR_sLvhzq17R_48_5ymFU6bSN7/s1600-h/5289_254104575267_508200267_8196060_6312626_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5HUeH351wVIFMMPdsNAfyDlFgH_FTXT8_svU_4R0WnCmeM8ThHYGEgBHJwaLbBkLgSeNjR8n49NWsu0yTtjAp4YuA4SxZ8e71oHJN8hUuUwocdjB7DNjR_sLvhzq17R_48_5ymFU6bSN7/s400/5289_254104575267_508200267_8196060_6312626_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376826462813625634" border="0" /></a><br />Bhai Sardara Singh jee teaching martial arts to campers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrxkea37hIZqmSTR78FefORAZxcJo-ACZP9_thAIQDrtaWg47HPpM2QRwOFCCTqqtyKZ8Ozm8YKhP3YoQAdnaAfrtBd_0bZrLNjn7u2XLU0I3mvmSsTa766lvSnut0i_fFOZVeo0chJdx/s1600-h/5289_254104400267_508200267_8196033_3471474_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrxkea37hIZqmSTR78FefORAZxcJo-ACZP9_thAIQDrtaWg47HPpM2QRwOFCCTqqtyKZ8Ozm8YKhP3YoQAdnaAfrtBd_0bZrLNjn7u2XLU0I3mvmSsTa766lvSnut0i_fFOZVeo0chJdx/s400/5289_254104400267_508200267_8196033_3471474_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376826455421262034" border="0" /></a><br />Campers hiking as part of the afternoon activities.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjadDPrnHU516DFgVN2wRTPHXzN6A0StDVg0ZxbokXo-NMtZ1IsootSberD9HWaH20k7HtWQhKFT68A1-BYoQXp5sHvYLI1xzL7ZXvw-_X_ZZymOaQTxx_qatAvqrgXTwLh4qGDx7B7JTh8/s1600-h/5400_255248955712_882430712_8409607_7388755_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjadDPrnHU516DFgVN2wRTPHXzN6A0StDVg0ZxbokXo-NMtZ1IsootSberD9HWaH20k7HtWQhKFT68A1-BYoQXp5sHvYLI1xzL7ZXvw-_X_ZZymOaQTxx_qatAvqrgXTwLh4qGDx7B7JTh8/s400/5400_255248955712_882430712_8409607_7388755_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376826477750841298" border="0" /></a><br />Sevadaars in Langar kitchen.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg389sXJGaWoof6aT4J_iiECA-r-MNHcXlOStPf_jNReUNUoWGxq3qbURsLWdk5Wsf6OvF5Joip_g6MP8-jjPJGsBaZxtrsENIdo2A-kSMOE0rnRgcffdmlUEkXTeM9RyCHnPx_jo2bWWO-/s1600-h/6173_149790250411_543360411_3851206_3015260_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg389sXJGaWoof6aT4J_iiECA-r-MNHcXlOStPf_jNReUNUoWGxq3qbURsLWdk5Wsf6OvF5Joip_g6MP8-jjPJGsBaZxtrsENIdo2A-kSMOE0rnRgcffdmlUEkXTeM9RyCHnPx_jo2bWWO-/s400/6173_149790250411_543360411_3851206_3015260_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376827205947885346" border="0" /></a><br />Langar being served.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYD_eK0g3YKbeCs_Wo7h9zfkia3okCmi2JVkzU9f8BSgura3jsD1GZNp9rNt9rYCa5Eujj2mzEq2Ijy2s-OZom8gBeGsFvrG4x1d_tXEPSOr14IB_zTI32kACTpDtvYvVCSu83jb_EwA_i/s1600-h/6173_149795485411_543360411_3851281_5567990_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYD_eK0g3YKbeCs_Wo7h9zfkia3okCmi2JVkzU9f8BSgura3jsD1GZNp9rNt9rYCa5Eujj2mzEq2Ijy2s-OZom8gBeGsFvrG4x1d_tXEPSOr14IB_zTI32kACTpDtvYvVCSu83jb_EwA_i/s400/6173_149795485411_543360411_3851281_5567990_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376827213410537490" border="0" /></a><br />Young children with Bhai Rupinder Singh jee came all the way from East London (a 6 hour drive) to do Parchaar and speak about 'satkaar' (respect) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee. Amazing sevaa.<br /><br /><br />Note: There's not many photos of Sikhi Camp 2009 up yet. I assume the official photos will be put up in a few weeks time or so.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Dhan Guru, Hai Teree Sikhee.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="clear: both; padding-bottom: 0.25em;"></div><br /><br /> <br /><br /> </div>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-82873644196577546322009-07-30T19:01:00.001+01:002009-07-30T19:03:28.284+01:00Human Rights Activist Passes Away...<div class="post-body"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">On Sunday 28th June 2009, Ram Narayan Kumar passed away in Kathmandu, Nepal. For those not familiar with him, he was a friend of the Sikh Panth who fought tirelessly to expose the genocide and mass human rights violations of the Sikhs living in Panjab after 1984 and seeking justice on behalf of the Sikhs. Dhan Rab de Pyaare.</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwIAzEXnXw7YXDJEMfxeoB0dlvq7VBxkkWV4l4ctUzRl5qlCYl4qDtPyOKUmoWzSkSGfoEzlnwuOqm74U7zhQLZASXe7s2DqTUyWnV-NoSktLOQQeajEaeLT00TMkIZQ3o6oE4ZQXBa-Y/s1600-h/narayan.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 193px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwIAzEXnXw7YXDJEMfxeoB0dlvq7VBxkkWV4l4ctUzRl5qlCYl4qDtPyOKUmoWzSkSGfoEzlnwuOqm74U7zhQLZASXe7s2DqTUyWnV-NoSktLOQQeajEaeLT00TMkIZQ3o6oE4ZQXBa-Y/s400/narayan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353561392389034674" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8J26VY55vpcDhvzXYVpvO8BJkq7evYW4LL7OzOZVFTJXY2SYVuIzwIxR2K_2fVP3Z1haVbeeAD0pJvZbJR3WdcG93nCFEaElXx1nXgMquXHgDaeK18wweoWWkO_mGWHC7V1jIvVneKIS/s1600-h/Ram+Narayan+Kumar.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 159px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8J26VY55vpcDhvzXYVpvO8BJkq7evYW4LL7OzOZVFTJXY2SYVuIzwIxR2K_2fVP3Z1haVbeeAD0pJvZbJR3WdcG93nCFEaElXx1nXgMquXHgDaeK18wweoWWkO_mGWHC7V1jIvVneKIS/s400/Ram+Narayan+Kumar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353561096188949026" border="0" /></a>Ram Narayan Kumar was born in South Indian Tamil Brahmin family who at one point was a monk and lived in the backwaters of Delhi. Although he had no connection or link to the Panjab or Sikhs, he passionately fought for the rights and justice of the Sikh people in Panjab since Delhi anti-Sikh genocide of November 1984.<br /><br />He was a human rights activist and researcher who was the author of several books and reports on the state of human rights in India and an unwavering critic of the brutality of the state in suppressing armed political conflicts in Panjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Northeast India and other parts of the subcontinent. He campaigned for democracy and human rights against state brutality on the innocent citizens since 1975. He was imprisoned for 19 months for his vocal opposition to Indira Gandhi‘s emergency regime.<br /><br />He impressed everyone with his diligence, compassion and belief in justice; qualities that are as rare today as the person he was. His ability to combine cutting edge research and ethical principles of justice made him an endearing beacon of hope for many peoples and struggles that are on the verge of being forgotten.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KNxDnDP88TntUUJps9q5bxdO6kd2m0gIxgVgWB5pxNktbd9rLbkHXfxjGI57v6pNcNzKrg5yrs65qHDqRn4nwh-An_oPu8DKUp6RJdph1Iy0ff8xr3j8yzXsBEH3lJ6sf8miL4QHrLgo/s1600-h/review02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 54px; height: 72px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KNxDnDP88TntUUJps9q5bxdO6kd2m0gIxgVgWB5pxNktbd9rLbkHXfxjGI57v6pNcNzKrg5yrs65qHDqRn4nwh-An_oPu8DKUp6RJdph1Iy0ff8xr3j8yzXsBEH3lJ6sf8miL4QHrLgo/s200/review02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353568997642321618" border="0" /></a>His written work include "The Sikh Struggle" (1991), "Reduced To Ashes: The Insurgency and Human Rights in Punjab" (2003), "Critical Readings In Human Rights And Peace" (2006), "Terror In Punjab : Narratives, Knowledge And Truth Terror In Punjab : Narratives, Knowledge And Truth" (2008).<br /><br /><br />A video produced by Ram Narayan Kumar, entitled "Disappearances in Punjab":<br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="seyretpl" name="seyretpl" height="280" width="380"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.saintsoldiers.net/components/com_seyret/localplayer/player.swf"> <param name="flashvars" value="width=380&height=280&enablejs=true&file=http://www.saintsoldiers.net/seyretfiles/cache/pro/localfile/f40de238c087ea079a1e061a33640ab0.xml?random=fowlh&image=http://saintsoldiers.net/seyretfiles/localvideos/general/_thumbs/disappearances.gif&autostart=false&logo=http://www.saintsoldiers.net/components/com_seyret/localplayer/logo.png&skin=http://www.saintsoldiers.net/components/com_seyret/localplayer/skins/seyret_default1.swf&repeat=false&fullscreen=true"> <embed id="seyretp" name="seyretp" src="http://www.saintsoldiers.net/components/com_seyret/localplayer/player.swf" flashvars="width=380&height=280&enablejs=true&file=http://www.saintsoldiers.net/seyretfiles/cache/pro/localfile/f40de238c087ea079a1e061a33640ab0.xml?random=fowlh&image=http://saintsoldiers.net/seyretfiles/localvideos/general/_thumbs/disappearances.gif&autostart=false&logo=http://www.saintsoldiers.net/components/com_seyret/localplayer/logo.png&skin=http://www.saintsoldiers.net/components/com_seyret/localplayer/skins/seyret_default1.swf&repeat=false&fullscreen=true" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="280" width="380"></embed></object><br /><br /><blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"To accept that justice is impossible is like the end of all sense of purpose of life.”</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Ram Narayan Kumar)<br /></span></div></blockquote>Dhan Rab De Pyaare.</div><div style="clear: both; padding-bottom: 0.25em;"></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">The above was written by Manvir Singh Khalsa (www.ManvirSingh.blogspot.com)</span><br /> </div>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-68891670631235810852009-07-30T18:58:00.001+01:002009-07-30T19:00:46.913+01:00Remembering Giani Baba Gurbachan Singh Jee<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:180%;">2</span>8th June marked the Barsee (death anniversary) of Gurmukh Pyaare, Giani Baba Gurbachan Singh jee (Bhindran wale), who passed away in 1969. Giani Gurbachan Singh jee was a great Sikh who dedicated nearly 40 years of his life to Gurmat Parchaar through reciting and explaining the Guru's Word to Sangats far and wide, educating countless students to read and understand Gurbani, writing literature, and inspiring countless people to seek the blessings of Amrit & Naam and live in accordance to Gurmat. Dhan Guru, Dhan Guru Ke Pyaare.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_vTuppBosqXjbmK3OR7D29P-fi4keXarOgBrBi9MRHch63zMSjffti8CL6fsxqMGYr0VR-LxMEb2VEG7Vl8tvIU-SWg1Zzg_HfD_QQThmm7WJahelYyiFMC-PD_wt7MPPJyoPKQQzC_d/s1600-h/2086173680_ef794989c9_o.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 338px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_vTuppBosqXjbmK3OR7D29P-fi4keXarOgBrBi9MRHch63zMSjffti8CL6fsxqMGYr0VR-LxMEb2VEG7Vl8tvIU-SWg1Zzg_HfD_QQThmm7WJahelYyiFMC-PD_wt7MPPJyoPKQQzC_d/s400/2086173680_ef794989c9_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352719322799102210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-weight: bold;">A SHORT GLIMPSE AT THE LIFE OF<br />GIANI BABA GURBACHAN SINGH JEE<br /></span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Taken from www.DamdamiTaksaal.org and www.IkOnkaar.blogspot.com</span><br /><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvlqb-uUc_1drAGKI_oY4HMECzkmOvVpHIm1hPAVir4OKAIHb-IpywHYmz6mG1LAY94FKwuK5sOXWowTVOwGuhqj08J5wcIweo5iuqrl5G1vvhTte-ooydPF7P09Ezm0d0pEIR5sptmrT/s1600-h/3083379492_906bb13fcb_o.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvlqb-uUc_1drAGKI_oY4HMECzkmOvVpHIm1hPAVir4OKAIHb-IpywHYmz6mG1LAY94FKwuK5sOXWowTVOwGuhqj08J5wcIweo5iuqrl5G1vvhTte-ooydPF7P09Ezm0d0pEIR5sptmrT/s400/3083379492_906bb13fcb_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352715729285850466" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Childhood</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Baba jee was born on 12th February 1902 into devout Sikh family. With the influence of his parents and Guru jee's kirpaa, in childhood he learnt the correct pronunciation for reciting Gurbani and memorised the Nitnem banian (daily prayers). With the guidance of his Mama jee (paternal uncle) he was able to participate in reading from Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee in Akhand Paatths at the age of 7. By the age of 13, he learnt the Sanskrit language and read the Faridkoth Teeka (explanation) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee, which was one of the first written commentaries on Gurbani.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9deqa31h8zkoV0uK03NqBGQnA2C0Yj-dSfhLCpAGIPpfY9Ygvm0qRLIrHBzymGgKtNdmtDwwbEAsqTRecUf4OpIegVaRJ2VlufF6RTi_DXJTe3Bol-hCSGDV3TZDwv3qECxu94ypNrqp2/s1600-h/2192681289_2e389e93a2_o.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9deqa31h8zkoV0uK03NqBGQnA2C0Yj-dSfhLCpAGIPpfY9Ygvm0qRLIrHBzymGgKtNdmtDwwbEAsqTRecUf4OpIegVaRJ2VlufF6RTi_DXJTe3Bol-hCSGDV3TZDwv3qECxu94ypNrqp2/s400/2192681289_2e389e93a2_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352714274475404386" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Meeting Baba Sundar Singh jee</span><br />In 1920, Baba jee met Baba Sundar Singh jee, a great saint, who was on preaching tour in the area. Baba jee's mind was greatly influenced by the kathaa and keertan of Baba Sundar Singh jee, which led him to take Amrit from the Guru-roop Panj Pyaare and receive the blessings of Naam. Soon after, he went to Bindra Kalaa(n) Gurdwara to stay with Baba Sundar Singh jee and his Jatha (group) to attain religious and spiritual education. Baba jee would everyday rise at 1am, after doing ishnaan he would do Naam Abhiyaas followed by their daily sevaa of cleaning the Gurdwara Sahib, performing Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee’s parkaash, reciting Sri Japjee Sahib and Sri Sukhmani Sahib and starting the keertan. He listened to four complete Kathaas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee from Baba Sundar Singh jee and was trained in reading and understanding other religious and historical Granths.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIwGf4qfQwTpEjpz3SWBT7rb1EoPnBJmGPbLKQepfKO_9pNg4sLJV8vPYQtKBpRAlflaHYqJTCo0biG6xIbIDJc-OLPv75apvTJoMkFw6ew_NiMOU_bUhD9m4hsg2wxepKLTTUiUSF7S7c/s1600-h/2683990705_63f8003a69_o.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIwGf4qfQwTpEjpz3SWBT7rb1EoPnBJmGPbLKQepfKO_9pNg4sLJV8vPYQtKBpRAlflaHYqJTCo0biG6xIbIDJc-OLPv75apvTJoMkFw6ew_NiMOU_bUhD9m4hsg2wxepKLTTUiUSF7S7c/s400/2683990705_63f8003a69_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352716802107360194" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Becoming Jathedaar</span><br />Baba jee accompanied Baba Sundar Singh jee to the village Boparai where Baba Sundar Singh jee did the full Kathaa of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee, from beginning to end. On the last day of the Kathaa programme, Baba Sundar Singh jee honoured Baba Gurbachan Singh jee with a Siropaa (robe of honour) and announced that he would become the next Jathedaar of Damdami Taksaal. Baba Sundar Singh jee told the Sangat that many Gurmukhs have obtained education of Gurbani however Baba Gurbachan Singh jee (known also as "Khalsa jee") is the only student who met all the teachings of preceding saints.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2CorlYVhtuHyRoZhaMakLe5u4uMVXl8q9Oh_fzQFXp7vCR2M6oPqqNXJ7VEU9cIN74zmR8Qpe-UQGNawo2gmuuF7zA6dwdrs2vfL81Ts-AV8mueax6W6-rXs34p0Jxy3xJGw8b_aMjeX/s1600-h/2683990747_cb235757aa_o.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2CorlYVhtuHyRoZhaMakLe5u4uMVXl8q9Oh_fzQFXp7vCR2M6oPqqNXJ7VEU9cIN74zmR8Qpe-UQGNawo2gmuuF7zA6dwdrs2vfL81Ts-AV8mueax6W6-rXs34p0Jxy3xJGw8b_aMjeX/s400/2683990747_cb235757aa_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352718645727281650" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Parchaar Sevaa</span><br />Baba jee was engaged in countless Parchaar sevaa. On many occasions they would walk many miles along with the Jatha Singhs. The Jatha (group) toured Panjab, Kashmir, Peshawar, Banaaras, Patna Sahib, Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaran, Sri Hazoor Sahib, Calcutta, and Bombay. In each village or city they would the Jathaa would go to, they would do Kathaa of Gurbani, teach people how to pronounce Gurbani, do sevaa of the Gurdwara Sahib, and inspire the locals to seek the blessings of Amrit and abide by Khalsa rehat (discipline). As a result of this parchaar countless people became able to read Gurbani and do sevaa of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2UYaD22EmV86Ss0v8mQq541DJef7nIw4fRZf6nEFpmEqwaT5DXAReDh0yo3vVU4g_PFwuzWTJcASPDYsBO-77z6u27t3dlu6cBgrPi4EDKHhtUIcDM9iX2JwN8bbyXR7bwG9gld4iSfW/s1600-h/2548908985_a63e6b3440_o.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2UYaD22EmV86Ss0v8mQq541DJef7nIw4fRZf6nEFpmEqwaT5DXAReDh0yo3vVU4g_PFwuzWTJcASPDYsBO-77z6u27t3dlu6cBgrPi4EDKHhtUIcDM9iX2JwN8bbyXR7bwG9gld4iSfW/s400/2548908985_a63e6b3440_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352717656540042946" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Becoming Imbued in Gurbani</span><br />In 1927, Baba Gurbachan Singh jee along with other Singhs were doing Akhand Paatth sevaa (which was always free of cost) in a village in Doaba (Jalandhar area). During the Akhand Paatth, Baba jee completed his duty of reading Paatth at 4am and went to a nearby room to recite his Nitnem. Whilst reciting Nitnem, Baba jee fell asleep. From a nearby room, Giani Kirpaal Singh and the other Singhs heard a voice reciting Gurbani out loud. Out of curiosity the Singhs went to see who it was and found Baba jee reciting Gurbani in his sleep. The Singhs sat around him and listened to him do Paatth for half an hour in which time they noticed that he had started reading Gurbani from the Akhand Paatth at the exact place where had finished his Paatth duty (which was "Sorath Raag") whilst asleep. The sevadaars that were sitting there listening to him noticed that he had not made a single error in his recitation and were all left amazed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9o3V_IEmx6I0DO6koahctU7fUCgbIyTjb2rpIEmBAUaXtfKDCR1GimULyLl7cofqJ4nRPEhVtY71FaAcEdXfeZ55EETjOrct2ghKAqi8pxbFM2507Vt-SILUaH9if_e3kYUdCzsYTJu7/s1600-h/3112863353_b635748272_o.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9o3V_IEmx6I0DO6koahctU7fUCgbIyTjb2rpIEmBAUaXtfKDCR1GimULyLl7cofqJ4nRPEhVtY71FaAcEdXfeZ55EETjOrct2ghKAqi8pxbFM2507Vt-SILUaH9if_e3kYUdCzsYTJu7/s400/3112863353_b635748272_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352711234785126242" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Affects of Naam</span><br />Once Baba Jee went to a hospital in Ludhiana to see a doctor due to their ill-health. Seeing that the patient looked like a saint, the Sikh doctor asked Baba jee to tell him about himself and who he was. In following Guru Sahib's teachings, in humility Baba jee changed the topic and said, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"I don’t know anything much. I am not really anyone. Can you tell me about yourself?"</span> In ego the doctor said that he had done sangat with many saints and shared his spiritual achievements to which Baba jee replied that he was very blessed. Later, the doctor was carrying out the medical examination using a stethoscope. To his astonishment, every time he pressed it against Baba jee’s body, all he could detect was the constant sound vibration of <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"Vaheguru"</span>. He did this against all of Baba jee’s body, but all he could hear were the vibrations of Naam. Seeing this great kallaa (power) of Naam, the doctor fell at the feet of Baba jee in shame. Baba jee showed the sceptics that through Naam-Abhiyaas (practice of the Divine-Name), Naam becomes part of the body and each hair of the body vibrates Naam as instructed in Gurbani.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRjSTCgi-wiAh7yCCt232BsxSUjlj0ZWA4PLDVnI3IDztVU4ad3yn2Xx1P9rp5VFR9acw0oCdQsaQb1QQ6Lp2S9A0l0aMmiNmWUSMBbRFuhZTGZCvgXhF_SVL5cFJ5haapBh2zufPAQan/s1600-h/Baba_Gurbachan_Singh_21.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRjSTCgi-wiAh7yCCt232BsxSUjlj0ZWA4PLDVnI3IDztVU4ad3yn2Xx1P9rp5VFR9acw0oCdQsaQb1QQ6Lp2S9A0l0aMmiNmWUSMBbRFuhZTGZCvgXhF_SVL5cFJ5haapBh2zufPAQan/s400/Baba_Gurbachan_Singh_21.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352703501587822850" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Last moments</span><br />The Sangat of the village Mehta invited Baba jee and his jatha to come and do Parchaar. During this visit, on 28th June 1969 at 2.10am, whilst repeating <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"Vaheguru" </span>Baba Gurbachan Singh jee breathed his last breaths. Baba jee's body was taken to Amritsar and bathed in the Amrit Sarovar (pool) and then cremated at Kiratpur Sahib in accordance to Baba jee's wishes.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Dhan Guru, Dhan Hai Teree Sikhee<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">The above was written by Manvir Singh Khalsa (www.ManvirSingh.blogspot.com)</span></span>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-42778435866342514362009-06-04T11:09:00.001+01:002009-06-04T11:15:28.995+01:00A Must Watch - "Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun"<span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" >Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!</span><br /><br />Sadh Sangat Jee, there is a new 3 part (split into 27 on Youtube) Film like no other in our history.<br /><br />For more info on this blessed project and its Seva go to:<br /><a href="http://www.ukgurdwarasurveyteam.com/index.html">http://www.ukgurdwarasurveyteam.com/index.html</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjNUC92MEIoixOyF4g4uoMe4JAIb8_zdvOdaPcJ3yRoj9QcAEdCqQnfuJPNRKtUtNLu-q1A01CT1NO_6hkX1n2qIHY8bw_kZqW3bZUaNsPffVkgovfHPtH_ipp31ot2bR8Bfysn8cMQFB/s1600-h/savalakhcoveraol.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjNUC92MEIoixOyF4g4uoMe4JAIb8_zdvOdaPcJ3yRoj9QcAEdCqQnfuJPNRKtUtNLu-q1A01CT1NO_6hkX1n2qIHY8bw_kZqW3bZUaNsPffVkgovfHPtH_ipp31ot2bR8Bfysn8cMQFB/s400/savalakhcoveraol.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343412497524004194" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><object height="525" width="660"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Juo5mZqSEIA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Juo5mZqSEIA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="525" width="660"></embed></object>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-1935283312875389412009-05-20T17:38:00.002+01:002009-05-20T17:45:16.905+01:00Jaswant Singh Khalra: A Martyr of Human Rights<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">(taken from manvirsingh.blogspot.com)</span><br /><br />Below is a video from SikhNet's Online Youth Film Festival by 18 year old Raj Singh. This is a small video that focuses on the human rights abuses which have occurred in Panjab by the Government. The video was very well produced and backed up with lots of information.<br /><br /><br /><embed id="VideoPlayback" src="http://video.google.co.uk/googleplayer.swf?docid=7335486769025180427&hl=en&fs=true" style="width: 600px; height: 526px;" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed><br /><br /><br /><br /><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"This documentary is still a work in progress about human rights defender Jaswant Singh Khalra. Upon completion of this documentary, there has been some progress in the murder trial case of Jaswant Singh Khalra. Six low-level officials were convicted for the abduction and murder of Jaswant Singh Khalra. However, the primary architect of this crime, former Director General of Police KPS Gill, has not been held accountable. Despite Special Police Officer Kuldip Singh's testimony, who witnessed KPS Gill interrogate Jaswant Singh Khalra in illegal detention, the Central Bureau of Investigation refused to investigate or prosecute KPS Gill for his role in Jaswant Singh Khalra's abduction, torture and murder."</span><br /></div><br />- Raj Singh, aged 18</blockquote><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">"One is sincere, one is charitable, one is devoted to the truth, one is courageous - these are the things that make one a Sikh."</span><br />-Cynthia Keppley Mahmood (p.29, Fighting for Faith & Nation)<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Dhan Hai Guru, Dhan Hai Teree Sikhee</span></div></div></div>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-54691153364208192672009-04-29T21:55:00.003+01:002009-04-29T22:02:00.065+01:00EVERY SUNDAY!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihQnkba3UKCSbD2u9vCmN3JbKm2W5AWHtx0-Ua7gFfSDINbJ4vTEqqwhDgwCwQRt5AxXPYc_LMiVzWzv41QiYe0JeMHxx4NCSQs7Z-FNXKlOEllbciUqO5ptXcGI-dvekj9yK61JGjUV-e/s1600-h/csy09JPG.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp-4KVr1DwUetL5b_wsTcJhBkLtPabpuDDJpGZZroevVKDEmyb3ejZ4SYPNHG39clZWAs27q0-EdfxKlGZPM57Gx7DxzYAS1jktbjdaYLEa1qvF-9WOz0MepzU2fBufzxuHFiDO7D9Qn0/s400/Bow+09+attack+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319918471760377106" border="0" /></a><br /><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><u><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB">Introduction<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB">Whenever we go to the Gurdwara and stand in the Ardaas, at the end of the Ardaas we recite the following words... <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><em><span style="line-height: 115%; font-style: normal;font-family:Calibri;" lang="EN-GB">“<b style="">Guru Granth Jee Maaneo, Pargat Guraa Ki Deh</b></span></em><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB">|</span><i style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><em><span style="line-height: 115%; font-style: normal;font-family:Calibri;" lang="EN-GB">Realise that Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the embodiment of all the Gurus.</span></em><i style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><em><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%; font-style: normal;font-family:Calibri;" lang="EN-GB">Jo Prabh Ko Milbo Chahe, Khoj Shabad Meh Leh</span></b></em><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB">|</span><i style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><em><span style="line-height: 115%; font-style: normal;font-family:Calibri;" lang="EN-GB">Those who seek union with God should search through the divine wisdom of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.”</span></em><i style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB">These words contain the essence of Sikhi. To a non-Sikh Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji may seem just a book, a piece of well constructed literature from the 15<sup>th</sup> century; but Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is much more than that. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the living, talking, eternal Guru Sahib Ji, the Guru who is beyond time and death, the Guru who embodies that divine light which passed from Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji all the way to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the Guru to whom even the Tenth Master Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji bowed Their head, and the Guru who has lead the Khalsa Panth for the last 300 years. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b style=""><u><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB">The Tragedy<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB">It is with a heavy heart that we must relate the events at Gurdwara Sikh Sangat</span><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">, </span><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Harley Grove in Bow (<st1:place st="on">East London</st1:place>)</span><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB">to the wider Sangat. On the afternoon of Monday the 16<sup>th</sup> of March 2009 there was a women’s congregation going on at </span><strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-weight: normal;font-family:Calibri;" lang="EN">Gurdwara Sikh Sangat</span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">; one of the women from the Sangat noticed an intruder enter the Gurdwara Sahib from a side door. After this a</span><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB">fire broke out in the Sachkhand room (where Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaaj is seated whilst at rest) of </span><strong><span style="line-height: 115%; font-weight: normal;font-family:Calibri;" lang="EN">Gurdwara Sikh Sangat which ended up engulfing the whole building</span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">. Over 10 fire engines and 50 firefighters battled for over 6 hours to bring the fire under control. The firefighters confirmed that the fire destroyed over 75% of the Gurdwara Sahib complex, with the roof of the whole Gurdwara Sahib completely caving in, leaving only the outer walls standing. The Sachkhand room where the fire began was completely and utterly destroyed by the fire.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">The most painful news for the whole Panth is that 11 blessed Saroops of our beloved Satguru, the light of the Ten Guru Sahibaans, the Jugo-Jug Atal Eternal Satguru, Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji were burnt due to the fire. 8 Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji were recovered on Tuesday the 17<sup>th</sup>; the police discovered 3 more Saroops and many more Gutkaa and Pothee Sahibs on Friday the 20<sup>th</sup>. With heavy hearts Sevadars from across the country gathered together at <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Gurdwara Mata Sahib</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Kaur</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Academy</st1:placetype></st1:place> and worked day and night on the daunting Seva of preparing Satguru Ji’s saroops for the Sanskaar (cremation) ceremony. It brought tears to the eyes of all the Sevadars and anyone who had Darshan of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s Saroops; to see how the Angs (limbs) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Mahaaraaj were crumpled, burnt and blackened because of the fire, and dripping wet and ice cold due to the water damage. Take a moment Saadh Sangat Ji, think in your hearts, our beloved Satguru Ji’s Saroops were burnt in fire and doused in water – do we feel no pain?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Under the guidance of Sri Akaal Takhat Sahib an Akhand Paath Sahib was carried out at <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Gurdwara Mata Sahib</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Kaur</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Academy</st1:placetype></st1:place> and the Sanskaar Seva took place at Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Chigwell. Sangat from across the country came to pay their respects and witness their beloved Satguru Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s Sanskaar ceremony being carried out, yet sadly out of 500,000 Sikhs that live across the UK, only 1,000 – 2,000 people gathered for the Sanskaar ceremony of Guru Sahib Ji. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s blessed remains will be taken to Panjab where the scattering of the blessed remains of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji will be carried out by Sevadars approved by Sri Akaal Takhat Sahib.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b style=""><u><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Who is Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji?</span></u></b><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">It was only a few months ago that we celebrated the 300<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the Gurta Gur-Gaddee Divas (Guru-ship ceremony) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, last year we also remembered the 30<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the massacre in Amritsar by the fake Nirankaris of 13 innocent Singhs, and this year we are commemorating 25 years since Sri Akaal Takhat Sahib was attacked by the Indian Army in Operation Blue Star. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Yet time and time again we fail to realize that Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the Eternal Embodiment of all Ten Gurus Sahibaans. It is no use to simply chant the words of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaaj proclaiming that Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is and forever will be, ‘<b style="">Pargat Guraa Kee Deh</b>’ – ‘The Divine Embodiment of all Ten Guru Sahibaans’. It is time to bring those words uttered by the 10<sup>th</sup> Master 300 years ago into action in our Gurdwaras, communities and everyday lives. It is only 300 years since Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji commanded all Sikhs to accept Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the Eternally Living Embodiment of all Ten Guru Sahibaans, it is only 30 years since 13 blessed Singhs laid their lives defending the respect of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, and it is only 25 years since Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji endured the bullets of the Indian Army all for our sake... Yet we forget their sacrifices every moment of every day!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Saadh Sangat Ji we must remember that it is the first time in history that such a devastating attack has been carried out on a Gurdwara Sahib outside of India. An attack on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is an attack on the very foundations of Sikhi, it is an attack on the whole Sikh Panth; <b style="">an attack on the Gurus house is an attack on our house</b>. The fateful day of March 16<sup>th</sup> 2009 should be remembered by all Sikhs, and by the world, as the day when Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaaj sacrificed <b style="">Themselves</b> in order to wake up the Sikh Panth.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN"><span style=""> </span>We must believe and accept that Sri Guru Granth Sahib are the ‘<b style="">Jaagdee Jot</b>’ – ‘The Forever Awakened Eternal Light’ of all Ten Guru Sahibaans. An attack on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is an attack on the beauteous wisdom of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, it’s an attack on the never-ending humility of Sri Guru Amardaas Ji, and it’s an attack on the Tenth Master Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji who sacrificed his four sons for the Khalsa Panth. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Just as Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji sacrificed their physical form by burning in boiling cauldrons, standing on the burning hot plates of the prisons of Lahore whilst red hot sand run down their divine body and eventually passing into the icy cold waters of the river Ravi; just as Sri Guru Teghbahadur Sahib Ji marched to Delhi in order to sacrifice their physical form to protect righteousness and truth, just as Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji sacrificed their entire family for the cause of justice, in the same way Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaaj has sacrificed themselves 11 times in order to awaken the Sikh Panth from its slumber which has lasted many years. <b style="">ALL</b> Ten Guru Sahibaans have sacrificed themselves through smoldering fire and icy cold water 11 times in order to awaken us – if we refuse to awaken now how can we call ourselves Sikhs of the Guru?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b style=""><u><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB">What to do now?</span></u></b><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Our beloved Satguru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji has given Shaheedi (martyrdom) 11 times... Important questions remain unanswered Saadh Sangat Ji... <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Where do we go from here Saadh Sangat Ji?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Do we fall back into a state of unawareness and carry on letting Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s respect and authority be questioned and undermined again and again?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Are we going to wake up?</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN"> Or will we simply ignore the fact that <b style="">ALL</b> ten Guru Sahibaans have sacrificed themselves through smoldering fire and icy cold water 11 times in order to awaken us?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">If there is one lesson we learn from looking at Sikh history it is that sacrifice is always followed by revolution; the martyrdom of Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji was followed by the establishment of Sri Akaal Takhat Sahib by Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji and the sacrifice by Sri Guru Teghbahadur Sahib Ji was followed by the establishment of the Khalsa brotherhood in order to tackle injustice by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji. We must contemplate that if Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji has sacrificed themselves 11 times there must be a reason; it must be a <b style="">wakeup call to the Sikh nation</b> to make us realize our mistakes.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN"><span style=""> </span>As stated many times before we need to accept and believe that Sri Guru Granth Sahib is our Eternal Living Guru. Treating Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji with complete love and utmost reverence has been part of the Sikh religion since the 5<sup>th</sup> Master Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji first compiled Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in 1604. From the day the compilation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was complete Sri Guru Arjan Sahib never sat on their throne or slept on their bed again, rather they gave up these comforts and instead enthroned Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji upon their Throne and Bed; for the rest of their life Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji sat upon the ground and slept upon a single white sheet. We should learn from the example and Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji and we should endeavor to stop Beadbi (disrespect) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and divine Gurbani wherever it is taking place, whether in our Gurdwaras, homes or in our libraries. We must forever remember the immortal words of the 7<sup>th</sup> Master Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">“</span><b><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB">Jin Bhae Adab Naa Baanee Dharaa | Jaanoh(u) So Sikh Nahee(n) Hamaaraa |</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b style=""><i><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB">He who has no fear or respect of Gurbani. Know that he is not my Sikh.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">This means going into our local Gurdwaras ensuring that the respect and sanctity of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is maintained on a day to day basis. Is Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji accompanied by at least 5 Singhs when going from one location to the next? Is the Sachkhand room of Sri Guru Granth Sahib big enough to accommodate all of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s Saroops? <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">The fact of simply how long it is taking for the Police to deal with the case of the fire and also the fact that the fire is being treated as a <b style="">simple case of criminal damage to property</b> is a testament in itself to how we have failed to make the world aware that Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is not a book, or a piece of sacred literature, rather <b style="">Sri Guru Granth Sahib is our beloved Living Guru</b>. We must keep pressure upon the Police to resolve this issue as quickly as possible, we have to stress that this matter will not be allowed to be ignored or brushed under the carpet. We need to make it as clear as day to the world that any attack on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji will never be tolerated at any cost by the Sikh</span><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB"> Panth</span><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN"> in order to help prevent such vicious and hateful attacks in the future. We will not let the perpetrator of this evil act to get away.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Guru Sahib is urging us to cast off the divisions of Jathebandi, caste and discrimination and to unite as One Panth. We must all unite to fight any forms of corruption which have crept into our Guru’s house, and we must all endeavor to increase our individual Rehat and our love for Guru Sahib Ji’s Baani. We should do this by joining in the 1 million Chaupai Sahib Jaap (<a href="http://www.chaupaisahib.org/">www.chaupaisahib.org</a>) and pray for the Chardi Kala of the Panth. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">We must all </span><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB">take the pain of this episode in our history into our hearts, into the very core of our being as a Panth. We must all give up drugs, castes, and material attachment to the world and join together as brothers and sisters in the Khalsa. We must not be scared to wear the beloved uniform of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji which is drenched in the blood of countless Shaheed Singhs, read the Baani which once flowed from the divine tongue of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and take pride that our father is Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji and our mother is Mata Sahib Kaur Ji.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Each of us must promise ourselves that we will not rest till the perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to justice, in the divine words of Satguru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji...</span><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">“Kookar Koorr(u) Kamaaeeai Gur Nindaa Pachai Pachaan(u) ||<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Those who practice falsehood are dogs; those who slander the Guru shall burn in their own fire.” Ang 21 SGGSJ</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 36pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hRZWJJVOJ_mwzcgqnUajPoiB11D_z0GN8i5Ze3_no-Zj9CHW56BtvU-n8_9Xu2UfyrRYRFXEjEfEqf2fVREaiLNeLn5qTtk_q7eNBUWKVZ9ZCzRGKYF4k2BQ6oXDI9tJbrdvFkYq5Uw/s1600-h/Bow+09+attack.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hRZWJJVOJ_mwzcgqnUajPoiB11D_z0GN8i5Ze3_no-Zj9CHW56BtvU-n8_9Xu2UfyrRYRFXEjEfEqf2fVREaiLNeLn5qTtk_q7eNBUWKVZ9ZCzRGKYF4k2BQ6oXDI9tJbrdvFkYq5Uw/s400/Bow+09+attack.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319918063436375410" border="0" /></a></p><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYjtGDDrhdAuC1wNUF-ywZ8PU5R9BgGyq_JcBIe6SAmWQs8jJT4KlrjooMUU6DF_NLmwkMonPAz3FdLzN-9Hq_JC0UIyAxkt8sv_FfxWZnSOIVmhC753TmEDOd_udik_9Qo_vkgp2GYw/s1600-h/08.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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Bhai Sahib was a Sikh youth parchaarik (preacher) with undying passion Sikhi and sevaa. He was instrumental in starting up parchaar in colleges and universities in the UK over 20 years ago. Through his sevaa in camps, gurdwaras, and universities, he inspired countless youngsters into becoming Sikhs and getting involved with sevaa.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2CCr0Wlwg7PBC1qVHIRXkt3J5O5p1lhMC4iD_90VslV1Gn15m5dJtihzqxGSTH7jG1DQXts-QuTFPIbu4277d0RB0bllw2Vi_6Xn2pq8PztGMtSyjJ_yYH6cB1sOek-P0J0PNdUHPJnb/s1600-h/Bhai+Nirmal+Singh+-+Boss+Sikhi+Camp+2008a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2CCr0Wlwg7PBC1qVHIRXkt3J5O5p1lhMC4iD_90VslV1Gn15m5dJtihzqxGSTH7jG1DQXts-QuTFPIbu4277d0RB0bllw2Vi_6Xn2pq8PztGMtSyjJ_yYH6cB1sOek-P0J0PNdUHPJnb/s320/Bhai+Nirmal+Singh+-+Boss+Sikhi+Camp+2008a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312673154147638130" border="0" /></a>I remember that Bhai Sahib attended Sikhi Camp 2008 despite feeling very weak from the cancer treatment. He did a great talk for the youngsters on building a relationship with Guru jee. Many people opt out of doing sevaa because they can't be bothered or too lazy. However, I remember talking to Bhai Sahib and him saying with a smile on his face, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"I would have to die until I stop doing sevaa."</span> He shared stories how in the early days they would go up and down the country to do sevaa in universities and how sometimes they had no money for parchaar material or petrol but having full faith in Guru jee they some how always managed to reach the colleges and universities and do sevaa. It's embarrassing how sometimes we can't be bothered to attend local camps, talks, events or help out with community projects on our door step, when Gurmukhs like Bhai Sahib and others used to drive for hours and hours to far and near places to simply share and spread the word of Guru Nanak, hoping that even one brother or sister could be awakened in finding their Guru. I remember him always radiating happiness and immense pyaar for Sikhi and gratitude to Guru Sahib for all he has given us. Thank you to Guru Sahib for sending such Gursikhs for doing such great sevaa and inspiring me and countless others. Dhan Guru, Dhan Guru Ke Piaare!<br /><br />In June 2007, when Bhai Sahib got diagnosed with cancer, an Ardaas Benti Keertan Darbaar was held for him by the Sangat in Birmingham. During that time (12th June 2007) Bhai Jagjit Singh (Leeds) sent an email out to the Sangat where he talked about Bhai Sahib:<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"></span><blockquote><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Vaheguru ji ka khalsa, Vaheguru ji kefateh</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Pyaare jeeo, I first came across Veer Nirmal Singh back in 1992, when I attended Khalsa Camp as a mona. Veer Jee did a talk at the camp, which like so many caught one's attention and imagination. When he spoke, he had a blend of humour, strength, compassion, and a spirit about Sikhi and Sikh history. I remember leaving his talk really thinking about the words he spoke, and the message.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">I think over the years hundreds, if not thousands of Sikh youth in UK have probably heard veer jee speak at various sikh youth events. He is a popular figure amongst the Sikh youth, who bridges the tribalistic jathebandic divides. Having got to know him over the years, he has always come across as a sevadaar who is dedicated to the Sikh youth, a person who has inner strength, and yet the ability to be compassionate.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">He has spent 3 decades doing seva with the Akhand Kirtani Jatha and BOSS, inspiring youngsters to be disciplined and proud of Sikhi. As one of the eldest of all the youth, he was regarded with dignitary type status. On the rare occasion that any issues would arise within the youth seva, he was often the person that people would speak to resolve issues. He is seen as someone who would say what needs to be said and deal with issues without being a politician. Hence, we as those younger than him regard him as a honest soul with integrity.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">It is unfortunate to hear that veer jee has now contracted cancer and has only been given a short while left to live. Such is bhaanaa, and ultimately none of us know when our time will come. This is why we should remember Guru jee at all times, so that we fulfil this lifetime as our last, and break the cycle of life and death.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">The sangat has decided to hold a keertan darbaar as an ardaas benti for veer jee This is a person who spent the prime of his life dedicated to helping so many youth on their path to their Guru. Hence it would only be fitting if all the youth came together and sang Guru Jee's praises, and did an ardaas benti for his Chardi kala and for his family. </span><br /></blockquote></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PHOTOS OF BHAI SAHIB:</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Sikh Marriages & Relationships Open Forum at Wolverhampton Uni (Nov 2007):</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5ws-YWGXjCTxbHIxgybmUwCCKTTzAEPxrh62JxEmiuGGfzHmkmmCuBFp8le_0OWBrOeAlDyLmTTKif0FM0Rojwqe1H38ijmQrbJnNm1ektswMV0NIlncnJbR3mdCjOYXuyoDANeIOZAF/s1600-h/WolvesUni1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5ws-YWGXjCTxbHIxgybmUwCCKTTzAEPxrh62JxEmiuGGfzHmkmmCuBFp8le_0OWBrOeAlDyLmTTKif0FM0Rojwqe1H38ijmQrbJnNm1ektswMV0NIlncnJbR3mdCjOYXuyoDANeIOZAF/s400/WolvesUni1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312630743289852994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_udV8GPTR4k6lcQwmolo8iKgb8PNt_kXuiO0ja3ek2Tz4mOMy6o4nSbVYlFXFAFic9IiUX0VroKkgW8i_c1XpWhworWhwPBZm-Avf0yPcHMtVXXv6l6iZBivr3u1eKoiQCzxV-TNrwAzL/s1600-h/WolvesUni2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_udV8GPTR4k6lcQwmolo8iKgb8PNt_kXuiO0ja3ek2Tz4mOMy6o4nSbVYlFXFAFic9IiUX0VroKkgW8i_c1XpWhworWhwPBZm-Avf0yPcHMtVXXv6l6iZBivr3u1eKoiQCzxV-TNrwAzL/s400/WolvesUni2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312630743769526610" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Open Session with elder youth at 2007 Coventry Christmas Camp</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EG6a7xpBZ5GpaNPkbzVkIqBh01SJKmv_ob12qhWtUQ63nqbDd4EzYjBGn8M25HbD26ZNfiIfO-W9HZy1PLAYhJWXtiBdpw0YU-5pzoRq-kL6dSFjbJRzY04daDpJNHHBhQR7zL-nVolx/s1600-h/SG100592.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EG6a7xpBZ5GpaNPkbzVkIqBh01SJKmv_ob12qhWtUQ63nqbDd4EzYjBGn8M25HbD26ZNfiIfO-W9HZy1PLAYhJWXtiBdpw0YU-5pzoRq-kL6dSFjbJRzY04daDpJNHHBhQR7zL-nVolx/s400/SG100592.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312632016283786386" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZDqkpmZMpSJ5OrJrmbx_nrnt_7CtvlyzGWUhXp8xLug8_2s1c074y7SWzFXEYTsQnjuUVzCm__t7DIk4hBT2EhGpOidJVuFhrglKfBj-oTo9DQ15bD0Zt93EpqbB1e3TRXztnYYU2bcEX/s1600-h/SG100595.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZDqkpmZMpSJ5OrJrmbx_nrnt_7CtvlyzGWUhXp8xLug8_2s1c074y7SWzFXEYTsQnjuUVzCm__t7DIk4hBT2EhGpOidJVuFhrglKfBj-oTo9DQ15bD0Zt93EpqbB1e3TRXztnYYU2bcEX/s400/SG100595.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150889883815212770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Talk at Boss Sikhi Camp </span>2007:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7YSWnnkxORGzHUMM9G-guTtEjScJBKMZbv5hMq5GkxaCVOZN4amDdIlD1IbLbHO1QJJP8eFzp7si7KNILomcFex__mgp659P6lKso-sOcc2vvuZt4CTQzOoNFXmNoLOcBJPd2b3jxR7P/s1600-h/Sikhicamp07(1).jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7YSWnnkxORGzHUMM9G-guTtEjScJBKMZbv5hMq5GkxaCVOZN4amDdIlD1IbLbHO1QJJP8eFzp7si7KNILomcFex__mgp659P6lKso-sOcc2vvuZt4CTQzOoNFXmNoLOcBJPd2b3jxR7P/s400/Sikhicamp07(1).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312634673730636130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JrhrGsY0BV0q3oUmiGPu5CN5tPK9semF9E_Od2Mhc6fB5TieySpGmSDWRqEz3IRk_h25YFDr4V-va2VnMOjky_K7-qUD-WfbgWFH_-s99cDDJ2h8WgOpiQhoivIZWBPFMqh41XLOy0ka/s1600-h/SikhiCamp07(2).jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JrhrGsY0BV0q3oUmiGPu5CN5tPK9semF9E_Od2Mhc6fB5TieySpGmSDWRqEz3IRk_h25YFDr4V-va2VnMOjky_K7-qUD-WfbgWFH_-s99cDDJ2h8WgOpiQhoivIZWBPFMqh41XLOy0ka/s400/SikhiCamp07(2).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312634675942715730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Text Message written by Bhai Nirmal Singh jee:</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"></span><blockquote><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">"If ever you should get this message then it means my soul has left this earthly existence. Thank you for all love, kindness, support, and friendship that you all gave me. Sorry I could not text you all individually, I am in too much pain. Don't cry over my departure but smile that we met in this life. I hope you did come by to see me and give me a hug and say GurFateh to me. Pray for my soul and do Ardaas. Be strong and positive. And if anybody cries, pull their ears. Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh."</span></blockquote><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Bhai Sahib knew his journey in this world was coming near an end and that Shaheed Singhs were waiting to take him to Sachkhand. He had been in a hospice because he was suffering a lot of pain, but he requested this week that he be allowed to go home. Last night Gursikhs gathered and did Keertan for 6 hours. Bhai Sahib listened to the Keertan and then everyone did Nitnem. As Anand Sahib was completed, Bhai Nirmal Singh jee breathed his last breath with joy and peace.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><blockquote><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਨਮੁ ਸਵਾਰਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਚਿਲਆ ॥</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">gurmukh janam savaar dargeh chaliaa||</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Spending this life fruitfully Gurmukh goes to the other world.</span><br />(Bhai Gurdaas jee)</blockquote></div><br /><br /><br /><object width="500" height="405"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/M6JLW-AvPPc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/M6JLW-AvPPc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-18136766781911169532009-03-03T11:01:00.003+00:002009-03-03T11:18:28.132+00:00Sikh Rapper: Humble The Poet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5IdHQ9Wm3U225g0hT27T3DQfM_ZyfTzQXzdDtxQVUdrmVSIvEDc9y8bFW0868s9Z92CjFba99-gHb2JDjlPE28lqxl4-E48bcbY-wUq55HZhlEK1nGBZcxq98fnruTb1XrR8Sh_KA-r7/s1600-h/Humble.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308916326946206578" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 117px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5IdHQ9Wm3U225g0hT27T3DQfM_ZyfTzQXzdDtxQVUdrmVSIvEDc9y8bFW0868s9Z92CjFba99-gHb2JDjlPE28lqxl4-E48bcbY-wUq55HZhlEK1nGBZcxq98fnruTb1XrR8Sh_KA-r7/s400/Humble.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><object height="405" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JZVoVDgc-Og&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JZVoVDgc-Og&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object><br /><br /><object height="405" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ji_6L-brMQg&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ji_6L-brMQg&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object><br /><br /><object height="405" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/H5HeZSMdhxk&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/H5HeZSMdhxk&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object><br /><br /><object height="405" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fbbe6t1rCnM&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fbbe6t1rCnM&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="500" height="405"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oTMqIp1S3Sk&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oTMqIp1S3Sk&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thepoetproject.com/">http://www.thepoetproject.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/kanwersingh">http://www.youtube.com/user/kanwersingh</a>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-20911087591789665972009-02-27T13:17:00.004+00:002009-02-27T13:22:12.855+00:00Importance of Gurmukhi & Panjabi<div style="clear:both;"></div><span>In celebration of 300 years of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee, SikhNet.com held a film festival. The below video is a documentary by Raj Singh portraying the importance of the Gurmukhi script as well as the language of Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee, Gurbani. </span><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TIZDObFamyo&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TIZDObFamyo&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />On one of the online Sikh forums someone posted a topic: <a href="http://forums.waheguroo.com/index.php?showtopic=22884&hl">"How Often Do You Speak Panjabi?"</a> The topic is very important and made me think about how much we speak and value Panjabi.<br /><br />If we look at third generation Pakistani children, they can speak fluent Urdu/Panjabi. On the other hand, most second generation young Panjabis cannot speak fluent Panjabi. This is very worrying, considering the Panjabi language and Gurmukhi script is an integral part of Sikh heritage, culture, and religion.<br /><br />Some people don't speak Punjabi because they are frightened that they will make a mistake - SO WHAT? I used to make and still continue to make mistakes when speaking Panjabi (even English! lol). That's how one learns. When you say something wrong or mispronounce a word, the other person can correct you and you can learn from it! You only learn through making mistakes and not having the fear to make mistakes.<br /><br />All Gursikhs should be able to speak Panjabi. If not - LEARN! Guru Sahib gave us Gurmukhi lipi (script) and the Panjabi language is the language of the Sikh Nation. If it had not been for the Guru Sahibs and Sikhs, there would be no Panjab. Panjabi is our language. A nation without its mother tongue is doomed! Look at Africans who were made into slaves. They were deprived of their mother tongue. When they would speak their native language they would be beaten. Eventually they lost all culture, history, and religion and become slaves of western culture and adopted the names of the White masters.<br /><br /><br />Guru Kirpaa karan.<br /><br /><br />Another point is that I have noticed some youngsters seem to take the mick and mock Gursikhs which speak good Panjabi or speak more Panjabi than English amongst their Sikh circle. This is really bad. I have seen this happen and its really embarrassing to watch our own people find our own mother tongue embarrassing and something to mock.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A few personal suggestions for learning or improving Panjabi skills:</span><br /><br />1. Attend Panjabi class at a nearby Gurdwara, school, or college.<br /><br />2. Attend Gurbani Santheaa class.<br /><br />3. Try and listen to people speaking Panjabi (listening to Kathaa is extremely useful).<br /><br />4. Try and read books or newspapers in Panjabi to pick up new words.<br /><br />5. Most importantly, do Ardaas! Ask Guru jee to help you learn Panjabi and read Gurmukhi and the Great Guru will truly make the impossible possible and show the way.<br /><br />Written by Manvir Singh Khalsa<br /> </p>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-75141165541441213462009-02-27T13:10:00.002+00:002009-02-27T13:16:55.349+00:00Bhagat Ravidaas Jee<div style="clear:both;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Below is a short article on Bhagat Ravidaas jee:</em><br /></div><br /><br /><u></u><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><u>A GLIMPSE AT THE LIFE OF BHAGAT RAVIDAAS JEE</u></span><u></u><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpWUNgdQfjZXjccIWQ2RTdp-gMngozDsivzWNrltL45syuX5kuq-_kcx8-pB-UIVn-p2UfyXaa4jHAx1AoiFgU23nfXvgazzjm2GALXx_qmoK5_ByOD5j-Vr7Z6tX_4wXPWsxrbg0RhTQv/s1600-h/01-Casteism+in+India.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpWUNgdQfjZXjccIWQ2RTdp-gMngozDsivzWNrltL45syuX5kuq-_kcx8-pB-UIVn-p2UfyXaa4jHAx1AoiFgU23nfXvgazzjm2GALXx_qmoK5_ByOD5j-Vr7Z6tX_4wXPWsxrbg0RhTQv/s400/01-Casteism+in+India.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301999779043161138" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Bhagat Ravidaas jee was born on <span style="font-style: italic;">Ravivaar </span>(Sunday) into family whose members were declared untouchable by the ancient Indian caste-system philosophy. According to the ancient caste system, humans were 'in principle' high or low according to their birth and no action could alter this inferiority or superiority. Bhagat jee was born into the family of Bhai Santokh Daas jee and Bibi Kalsi Devi Jee, who were poor leather-makers ('Chamaars') by caste and occupation. He was barely five days old when Bhagat Ramanand jee visited his house and blessed the child.<br /><blockquote><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਜਿਹ ਕੁਲ ਸਾਧੁ ਬੈਸਨੌ ਹੋਇ ॥ </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਬਰਨ ਅਬਰਨ ਰੰਕੁ ਨਹੀ ਈਸੁਰੁ ਬਿਮਲ ਬਾਸੁ ਜਾਨੀਐ ਜਗਿ ਸੋਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"That family, into which a devotee of Waheguru is born, whether of high or low social class, whether rich or poor, shall have its pure fragrance spread all over the world. ||1||Pause||"</span><br />(Bhagat Ravidaas jee, Ang 858)</blockquote><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8qgfNbqF3VAG6_Xj-GPeDBz-Vur1izOZDgYN2XyZ8gVR5bDSj-txdYoiYPV_fPKA9ZCcK5pSLXIn7USVU2tgS_LP9PP_ZhDDRQLeLYA6SK7E2KixuPT4wE1cooEis3qWPPLPmNbQtrlhl/s1600-h/01-Bhagat+Ravidaas.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 394px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8qgfNbqF3VAG6_Xj-GPeDBz-Vur1izOZDgYN2XyZ8gVR5bDSj-txdYoiYPV_fPKA9ZCcK5pSLXIn7USVU2tgS_LP9PP_ZhDDRQLeLYA6SK7E2KixuPT4wE1cooEis3qWPPLPmNbQtrlhl/s400/01-Bhagat+Ravidaas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301999456665248322" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Adulthood</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">When Bhagat jee was old enough, he got married and his father inspired him to join the family business. But Bhagat Ravidaas jee was absorbed in devotion of Waheguru. The money he received from his father for business, he spent in the welfare of the Saints and needy. His father was extremely angry with him and threw him out of the house. Bhagat jee did not regret his actions and quietly left home and began to live in a small hut with his wife where they decided to set up a small shop of making and repairing shoes.<br /><blockquote><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਨਾਗਰ ਜਨਾਂ ਮੇਰੀ ਜਾਤਿ ਬਿਖਿਆਤ ਚੰਮਾਰੰ ॥</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਰਿਦੈ ਰਾਮ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਗੁਨ ਸਾਰੰ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"O humble townspeople! I am obviously just a Chamaar, shoemaker, (which you people consider low)</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">, but in my heart I cherish the Glories of Waheguru (and for this reason I am no longer low). ||1||Pause||"</span><br />(Bhagat Ravidaas jee, Ang 1293)</blockquote><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScvMvY6C7Z13Vhl961_kz3i-BkGVZByFQWW2HAVVyvfMu-OfQknkOigkE2FGovaIsbJ8cpWOzvtlRegIEMmX4_F18euB6bUPZrJIn6HkF6LJxSyOsi9ZR9KwgbclJNVujwzhIOc_v9Xhq/s1600-h/01-Bhagats+meeting+Guru+Nanak+Dev+Ji.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScvMvY6C7Z13Vhl961_kz3i-BkGVZByFQWW2HAVVyvfMu-OfQknkOigkE2FGovaIsbJ8cpWOzvtlRegIEMmX4_F18euB6bUPZrJIn6HkF6LJxSyOsi9ZR9KwgbclJNVujwzhIOc_v9Xhq/s400/01-Bhagats+meeting+Guru+Nanak+Dev+Ji.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301999459899461058" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Meeting the True Guru</span><br />Bhagat Ravidas jee, like other Bhagats whose Bani is contained in Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee, was a contemporary of Guru Nanak Dev jee. We know this as Mira Bai who lived during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar was a disciple of Bhagat Ravidaas jee. Janamsaakhis and 'Tvareek Guru Khalsa' (p. 80) mention that the Bhagats met Guru Nanak Dev Jee. According to the Meharvaan Janamsaakhi, the Bhagats met Guru Nanak Dev jee at Ayodhya. From reading Gurbani, the Bhagats clearly state that they found the True Guru and that received Amrit & Naam from the Satguru, who can only be Satguru Nanak. Therefore, Bhagat Ravidaas jee became a disciple of Guru Nanak Dev jee. A Gurdwara Sahib is constructed in Ayodha in memory of the historic meeting between Guru jee and the Bhagats.<br /><blockquote><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਪਰਮ ਪਰਸ ਗੁਰੁ ਭੇਟੀਐ ਪੂਰਬ ਲਿਖਤ ਲਿਲਾਟ ॥ </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਉਨਮਨ ਮਨ ਮਨ ਹੀ ਮਿਲੇ ਛੁਟਕਤ ਬਜਰ ਕਪਾਟ ॥੬॥ </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"When one's pre-ordained destiny awakens and one meets the True Guru, who is the Supreme Philosopher's Stone, then the inner-soul meets with the Supreme Soul, and the stubborn doors of the mind are opened wide. ||6||"</span><br />(Bhagat Ravidaas jee, Ang 346) </blockquote><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX_VadvCMNPqs1Rt9TEeF0zlIh5wokbcoPbRtCzxPfpX5oBFy2HQlrD_5nn-fsKr8CmMd3AZ1rZCMTVsH_1gmmSm8hNsC2FaZPElYJibrFU1eHS41SJDiI2VUeDmQNzLewNwgVnfjBGJ5s/s1600-h/2113847799_20328e1319_b.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX_VadvCMNPqs1Rt9TEeF0zlIh5wokbcoPbRtCzxPfpX5oBFy2HQlrD_5nn-fsKr8CmMd3AZ1rZCMTVsH_1gmmSm8hNsC2FaZPElYJibrFU1eHS41SJDiI2VUeDmQNzLewNwgVnfjBGJ5s/s400/2113847799_20328e1319_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300797252728223842" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Revealing of 'Dhur Kee Baanee'</span><br />With True Guru's Grace, Bhagat jee reached God-consciousness (Brahm-Gyaan) and experienced Waheguru's Divine Light. He was blessed with the gift of revealing Gurbani sent by Waheguru for the benefit of humanity. Forty Shabads were revealed through Bhagat jee that were later incorporated in Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee by Guru Arjan Dev jee. One may think why wasn't Bhagat Ravidaas jee called 'Guru' if he revealed Gurbani? The late Giani Sant Singh Maskeen gave the following analogy to explain the difference between Guru and Bhagat. There is one child who opens his eyes and realizes he is sitting in his mother's lap, and other has to crawl to his mother and then sits in her lap. Then Ten Sikh Gurus had Brahm-Gyaan from the very beginning. They opened their eyes and they were already sitting in the lap of Waheguru. On the other hand, the Bhagats were those who in some point of their life, after spiritual work and effort, experienced the Divine Light and sat in the lap of Waheguru Once they reached this level, Waheguru revealed the Shabad Guru to humanity through these chosen Bhagats. As a consequence there is no difference between the Shabad (Gurbaani) revealed through the Sikh Gurus and the Bhagats. Both are 'Gurbani'.<br /><blockquote><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਗੁਪਤੁ ਉਪਾਏ ਵੇਖੈ ਪਰਗਟੁ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ॥ </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਕਰਹਿ ਸੁ ਹਰਿ ਰੰਗਿ ਭੀਨੇ ਹਰਿ ਜਲੁ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਨਾ ॥੩॥ </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"The Lord who created the whole creation and watches over all is hidden in each and every heart; He reveals Himself in the humble saints who fall at the feet of the Guru. Those saints chant the Name of the Lord and are drenched with the Lord's Love. Their minds are drenched with the Ambrosial Water of the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||3||"</span><br />(Guru Nanak Dev jee, Ang 1171)</blockquote><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhScNddLPuY27zNLx4HF5Ygs8e-IhTcsLLoKhybejxoVzn_Q7k9aVJbw9EEcKWuitM3iD_wgTYVK0kDzLS59KtI9fwzufzrHB2R4TGg_ULx05jKMtg-n1f1Qrsfrcz2DAmBmyQwTmH5x1G0/s1600-h/00-Bhagat+Ravidas+Ji.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhScNddLPuY27zNLx4HF5Ygs8e-IhTcsLLoKhybejxoVzn_Q7k9aVJbw9EEcKWuitM3iD_wgTYVK0kDzLS59KtI9fwzufzrHB2R4TGg_ULx05jKMtg-n1f1Qrsfrcz2DAmBmyQwTmH5x1G0/s400/00-Bhagat+Ravidas+Ji.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301999454016932642" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Queen of Chitaur</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The queen of Chitaur, Maharani Jhally, had heard of Bhagat Ravidaas jee's greatness. On pilgrimage to Banaaras she visited Bhagat Ravidaas jee and heard Gurbani being sung. Hearing the Divine Praises of Waheguru she became a follower of Bhagat jee. However, the king got enraged on hearing that that his wife had made a low-caste cobbler her Guru. The queen tried to convince her husband of Bhagat jee's greatness which made his mind confused whether or not Bhagat jee was a great saint or not. In order to test Bhagat jee, the king invited him to Chitaur and requested to participate in a religious feast. The Brahmin priests refused to eat alongside a low-caste. Hearing this Bhagat jee moved away. But miraculously, the Brahmins started seeing every person distributing food look like Bhagat jee. They complained to the king. The king understood the mystery and meaning of the incident and became a follower of Bhagat jee.</div><blockquote><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਮੇਰੀ ਜਾਤਿ ਕੁਟ ਬਾਂਢਲਾ ਢੋਰ ਢੋਵੰਤਾ ਨਿਤਹਿ ਬਾਨਾਰਸੀ ਆਸ ਪਾਸਾ ॥ </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਅਬ ਬਿਪ੍ਰ ਪਰਧਾਨ ਤਿਹਿ ਕਰਹਿ ਡੰਡਉਤਿ ਤੇਰੇ ਨਾਮ ਸਰਣਾਇ ਰਵਿਦਾਸੁ ਦਾਸਾ ॥੩॥੧॥ </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"It is my occupation to prepare and cut leather; each day, I carry the carcasses out of the city. But (O Waheguru!) Your slave who was born in that social-class has come into the sanctuary of Your Naam (Divine-Name), and now the important Brahmins of the city bow down before me. ||3||1||" </span><br />(Bhagat Ravidaas jee, Ang 1293)<br /></blockquote><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZxCz87cR490evIegLB2RRvQM111fWXqYj3R6ZI-wIc-lcxKkxvCwAs4XjS4No8pdOYcQnHT4ldXwEmEr1hdjCZFuSCo6nSo1dyWQpqs0ZQjUOGd9aquaWzGEqiOuRW1XJ5tskvHpOYjC/s1600-h/00-+Bhagat+Ravidaas+ji+lived+up+to+151+years.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZxCz87cR490evIegLB2RRvQM111fWXqYj3R6ZI-wIc-lcxKkxvCwAs4XjS4No8pdOYcQnHT4ldXwEmEr1hdjCZFuSCo6nSo1dyWQpqs0ZQjUOGd9aquaWzGEqiOuRW1XJ5tskvHpOYjC/s400/00-+Bhagat+Ravidaas+ji+lived+up+to+151+years.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302000517323472242" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Undying Faith in Naam</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It is said that once a wealthy man felt sorry at Bhagat Ravidaas jee living in poverty and so offered Bhagat jee with the gift of a 'paaras' (the philosopher's stone that turns cheaper metal into Gold). The man assured Bhagat jee that he could get any amount of wealth by making use of it. Bhagat jee asked him to place it in a corner. A few month later, when the same man came to see Bhagat Ravidaas jee, he found the Bhagat jee still living in poverty. He asked Bhagat jee why he had not used the philosopher's stone. Bhagat jee replied, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"God's Name alone is the paaras."</span></div><blockquote><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਕਹੁ ਰਵਿਦਾਸ ਸਭੈ ਨਹੀ ਸਮਝਸਿ ਭੂਲਿ ਪਰੇ ਜੈਸੇ ਬਉਰੇ ॥ </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਮੋਹਿ ਅਧਾਰੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ ਜੀਵਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਧਨ ਮੋਰੇ ॥੩॥੧॥ </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"O Ravidaas! Say- (those who have been plundered by desires) all run around deluded like madmen and do not understand (that the true support of Life is Waheguru's Name); I have the Lord's Name as my only Support; He is my life, my breath of life, my wealth. ||3||1||"</span><br />(Bhagat Ravidaas jee, Ang 974)<br /></blockquote><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Bhagat jee lived to a ripe old age of 151 years, and died in 1529 at Chittor, in Rajasthan. An umbrella-like tomb in his memory still stands there. It was Bhagat Ravidaas jee' firm faith in Waheguru that he was able to ultimately achieve oneness and union with the Creator.<br /></div><br /><blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਜੈਸਾ ਰੰਗੁ ਕਸੁੰਭ ਕਾ ਤੈਸਾ ਇਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥ </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ਮੇਰੇ ਰਮਈਏ ਰੰਗੁ ਮਜੀਠ ਕਾ ਕਹੁ ਰਵਿਦਾਸ ਚਮਾਰ ॥੪॥੧॥ </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"O Ravidaas, the tanner! Say- (As I deal with the Lord's Name, I know that) the love of this world is like the pale, temporary color of the safflower. However, the color of my Lord's Love is permanent, like the dye of the madder plant. ||4||1||" </span><br />(Bhagat Ravidaas jee, Ang 346)</div></blockquote><div style="clear:both; padding-bottom:0.25em"></div><br /> </p>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-47094114306983893522009-02-06T14:21:00.003+00:002009-02-06T14:37:25.717+00:00Caught In The Crossfire - BBC Documentary<ul><li><div align="justify">This documentary looks at the tensions between Sikhs and the Indian authorities in the 1980s, looks at real life events and examines to what extent peoples lives were affected.<br /><br /><object height="364" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NE1k26NlFyM&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NE1k26NlFyM&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /><br /><object height="364" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/M8tenYXMzH8&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/M8tenYXMzH8&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /><br /><object height="364" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xvfbasHpso0&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xvfbasHpso0&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object></div></li></ul>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-32944077428387556792009-01-21T10:39:00.003+00:002009-01-21T10:45:35.669+00:00'Always Remember Death' Sakhi<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZzcFu5SFWvhm3d0rWPEAXhDIMYiwfnyNIvbsV-GM5GyMubR8NRaZcdC70bq7pAyyaQBek7nIrM9r8vdyZDGP31H5lfVjsePMPeBrBrklPo5d8yMDf7j3I7JI5vvj_2hlW-RvXa0BOikz/s1600-h/Angel_of_Death.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZzcFu5SFWvhm3d0rWPEAXhDIMYiwfnyNIvbsV-GM5GyMubR8NRaZcdC70bq7pAyyaQBek7nIrM9r8vdyZDGP31H5lfVjsePMPeBrBrklPo5d8yMDf7j3I7JI5vvj_2hlW-RvXa0BOikz/s400/Angel_of_Death.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292970200956381602" border="0" /></a><b><span style=""><br />If you Remember death you will not Sin <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;">Kabeer, we are puppets of clay, but we take the name of mankind. We are guests here for only a few days, but we take up so much space. SGGSJ</span></b><b><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <span style=""></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">There once was a young student who went everyday to visit a wise and spiritually blessed old man. Each day after school the boy would visit and listen to the old man narrate the Guru's teachings and in turn he would help the old man with chores. The old man would always be very happy to see the boy. However one day the boy came to the old man's home as he did everyday.</span><br /><br /><span style="">Upon entering the old man summoned him to his side at once. The old man had a grave look on his face. After sitting the boy down he started</span><br /><br /><span style="">"Dear boy tomorrow you will die and visit me no longer, you will not see the sun rise, not hug your parents and siblings, not eat a morsel of food as this is your final day on earth."</span><br /><br /><span style="">The boy began to weep loudly.</span><br /><span style="">"Why are you crying?" the old man said, "I told you, that you have the rest of the day to live, why don't I start our daily lesson?"</span><br /><br /><span style="">"Baba Ji, leave me be" cried the boy. "Let me say my final farewell to my family and friends, please."</span><br /><br /><span style="">"Very well" said the old man, "but remember you have little time left."</span><br /><br /><span style="">The boy raced home and told his family and friends the wise mans prophecy. Everyone wept and embraced him. After he could shed no more tears, he went to his bed room and began to watch the clock. "Only 6 hrs left to die," he thought to him self. Then only 3 hours left, then 5 minutes left and the old man came inside his room.</span><br /><br /><span style="">"Let us talk," said the old man.</span><br /><br /><span style="">"You want to waste time talking"? said the boy "I am going to die soon!"</span><br /><br /><span style="">"God can make anything can happen in a second and you have 5 minutes left so lets talk," said the old man.</span><br /><br /><span style="">"Ohh Baba leave me alone and let me die in peace. I am in so much regret of my past deeds!" cried the boy.</span><br /><br /><span style="">"Very well, but answer one question and then I’ll leave you alone," said the old man. The boy agreed.</span><br /><br /><span style="">"In this day did you slander anyone's name, speak unpleasantly to anyone, harm someone, lie, or commit any sin?" said the old man.</span><br /><br /><span style="">"No all I thought about was dying" said the boy.</span><br /><span style="">"How can I do anything else?"</span><br /><br /><span style="">"That is the lesson I was trying to teach you" said the old man. The way you have not done anything wrong in the last 24 hours is the same way i have done nothing wrong in the last 46 years!"</span><br /><br /><span style=""><b style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Moral: the human body is a time bomb waiting to go off, we should Jap Naam as much as we can and not waste our golden chance of human birth in <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">sins</span> and <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">maya</span>!</b></span></div>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-30377425787869525042009-01-19T14:19:00.001+00:002009-01-19T14:23:22.623+00:00The Importance Of Rehit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPSslvU5-7dZO40AWu0lvAJ94zqWSIR1wEJwP8EdcmaJLvvpTyYtFwkLe4qiyh2BCAD_trFN73wTBsAR4MCJFJgz5n6S9mhmR7L_NkYpvfnxhY164GmsTgMWUmGYnIFdMP0ZObBv2JLz51/s1600-h/GuruGobindSingh.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPSslvU5-7dZO40AWu0lvAJ94zqWSIR1wEJwP8EdcmaJLvvpTyYtFwkLe4qiyh2BCAD_trFN73wTBsAR4MCJFJgz5n6S9mhmR7L_NkYpvfnxhY164GmsTgMWUmGYnIFdMP0ZObBv2JLz51/s400/GuruGobindSingh.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289170459478297634" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Gurbani is our guidance (supreme teacher) that will guide us to achieve our salvation. The teachings of Guru Ji are also known as <b>Gurmat.</b> The person that follows every teaching of the Guru is known as a <b>Gurmukh.</b> When Guru Gobind Singh Ji created the Khalsa Army he also got some of his Sikhs to write down the <b>Rehat Marayada (Sikh code of conduct).</b> For a Sikh it is very important to live according to the <b>discipline </b>set out in the Sikh code of conduct.<span style=""> </span>The Sikh who lives by the code of conduct and reads a lot of Gurbani is sure to get the <b>Gurus blessings</b> and achieve their salvation.<b><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="color: green;">Shabad by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji (Sarbloh Granth)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="color: green;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="color: navy;" lang="FI">Rehani rehai soiee Sikh Mera, Ohu Sahib Mai Uska Chera<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="color: red;">They are a true Sikh who follows the discipline/teachings. They are my master and I their slave.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="color: red;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="color: blue;" lang="FI">Bina Rehat Ne Sikh Kahavai, Rehat Bina Dar Chota Kavai<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="color: red;">Without the Sikh discipline (rehat), call not yourself a Sikh, without Sikh rehat at the court of God you shall receive punishment.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="color: blue;">Pritham Rehat Yahe Jan, Khande Ki Pahul Shhekeh.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="color: red;">The First/supreme discipline is to drink the nectar of the double edged sword (Amrit)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: green;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b>I have not love for appearances or for high castes. It is discipline that I love. -<span style=""> </span>(Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji)</b><br /><i><span style="color: blue;">Rehatnama Bhai Sahib Singh Jee</span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b>Those who turn away from their responsibility to accept the Guru's orders will receive punishment in God's Court. </b><i><span style="color: blue;"><br />Thankhaanama Bhai Nand Laal Jee</span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b>Those who turn their faces away from the True Guru shall have their faces blackened. Night and day, they suffer in pain; they see the noose of Death always hovering above them.</b> <i><span style="color: blue;"><br />Ang 29 Guru Amar Daas Jee Raag Sri Raag<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b>Without discipline the whole world remains deluded. Without discipline they will go to hell. </b><br /><i><span style="color: blue;">Rehatnama Bhai Desa Singh</span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b>The Sikh of the Guru should study Rehat and discipline and they should adopt those principles that please the Guru.</b><br /><i><span style="color: blue;">Rehatnama Bhai Chaupaa Singh Jee</span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b>The most important principle is to forever remember the Rehat given by the Singhs at the initiation ceremony.</b> <i><span style="color: blue;"><br />Rehatnama Bhai Desa Singh</span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>The Sikh never abandons the code of conduct.</b> <i><span style="color: blue;"><br />Rehatnama Bhai Desa Singh</span></i></div>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-16603786773935692632009-01-19T14:17:00.001+00:002009-01-19T14:19:34.317+00:00Instability of the World<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGD8I-uYAcBIGHHxfJvOsjqT3XXrIfdRZfsNLGgkU0NYckyJbV9j5MubnVP4GqHx8KhLEPMhZWGv0XyN9L3ufdhpLL_P9dz7FHzYV461r4go2l1qlewypT7vgIWAKTkqtRvlRVMXqB3E4/s1600-h/unbalanced.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 337px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGD8I-uYAcBIGHHxfJvOsjqT3XXrIfdRZfsNLGgkU0NYckyJbV9j5MubnVP4GqHx8KhLEPMhZWGv0XyN9L3ufdhpLL_P9dz7FHzYV461r4go2l1qlewypT7vgIWAKTkqtRvlRVMXqB3E4/s400/unbalanced.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289607872865803906" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="">Instability of the World<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style=""><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:formulas> <v:path extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="t"> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'width:119.25pt;"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\Singh\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image001.png" title="unbalanced"> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><br /><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">We are currently living in Kuljug (Dark Age), this is the time were evil pervades the world.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: left;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">People have lost faith in God (atheist).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">People commit all these weird rituals which bring nothing in return.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">People perform ruthless deeds for example the genocide of people and the killing of animals.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">People have lost their consciousness – have no fear of karma (what goes around come around) or God.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">All morals, dignity and self respect have been lost.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">People oppose Gods natural laws. For example homosexuality<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">People are stuck in greed and materialism<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">People that practice truth are very rare, and the people that practice the truth are opposed by the wicked beings. The truthful person is seen as being weird in this Dark Age by the public. The truthful have to undergo hardships and struggle to protect their righteous beliefs as most of the world is intoxicated by corruption.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Ang 445 Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Aasaa, Fourth Mehla:<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></i><span style="font-family: Arial;">In the Golden Age of Sat Yuga, everyone embodied contentment and meditation; religion stood upon four feet. With mind and body, they sang of the Lord, and attained supreme peace. In their hearts was the spiritual wisdom of the Lord's Glorious Virtues.<br />Their wealth was the spiritual wisdom of the Lord's Glorious Virtues; the Lord was their success, and to live as Gurmukh was their glory. Inwardly and outwardly, they saw only the One Lord God; for them there was no other second. They centered their consciousness lovingly on the Lord, Har, Har. The Lord's Name was their companion, and in the Court of the Lord, they obtained honor. In the Golden Age of Sat Yuga, everyone embodied contentment and meditation; religion stood upon four feet. ||1||<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--> <!--[endif]--> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Then came the Silver Age of Trayta Yuga; men's minds were ruled by power, and they practiced celibacy and self-discipline.<br />The fourth foot of religion dropped off, and three remained. Their hearts and minds were inflamed with anger. Their hearts and minds were filled with the horribly poisonous essence of anger. The kings fought their wars and obtained only pain. Their minds were afflicted with the illness of egotism, and their self-conceit and arrogance increased. If my Lord, Har, Har, shows His Mercy, my Lord and Master eradicates the poison by the Guru's Teachings and the Lord's Name. Then came the Silver Age of Trayta Yuga; men's minds were ruled by power, and they practiced celibacy and self-discipline. ||2||<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--> <!--[endif]--> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Brass Age of Dwaapar Yuga came, and people wandered in doubt. The Lord created the Gopis and <st1:place st="on">Krishna</st1:place>. The penitents practiced penance, they offered sacred feasts and charity, and performed many rituals and religious rites. They performed many rituals and religious rites; two legs of religion dropped away, and only two legs remained. So many heroes waged great wars; in their egos they were ruined, and they ruined others as well. The Lord, Compassionate to the poor, led them to meet the Holy Guru. Meeting the True Guru, their filth is washed away. The Brass Age of Dwaapar Yuga came, and the people wandered in doubt. The Lord created the Gopis and <st1:place st="on">Krishna</st1:place>. ||3|| <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial;">The Lord ushered in the Dark Age, the Iron Age of Kali Yuga; three legs of religion were lost, and only the fourth leg remained intact. Acting in accordance with the Word of the Guru's Shabad, the medicine of the Lord's Name is obtained. Singing the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises, divine peace is obtained. The season of singing the Lord's Praise has arrived; the Lord's Name is glorified, and the Name of the Lord, Har, Har, grows in the field of the body. In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, if one plants any other seed than the Name, all profit and capital is lost. Servant Nanak has found the Perfect Guru, who has revealed to him the Naam within his heart and mind. The Lord ushered in the Dark Age, the Iron Age of Kali Yuga; three legs of religion were lost, and only the fourth leg remained intact. ||4||4||11||</span></div>Croydon Sikh Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14399518019576428063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808367582552771905.post-11995882407981530932009-01-19T14:06:00.003+00:002009-01-19T14:13:16.957+00:00Passing On Of The Guruship<a name="6174730751054292369"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpoIm2CGMLyyhvlm4fGalgKxERK9Wzg_xFJ_h747i1paOM9_EpE4DALg-UtPPOIhSHrg1yiQ_EgKTlpSNGssnD76hxoZ9RiF2RXUT7DIJeuIS61HLhfEpfUP_rXNhabHGMdmpCwOBP97jt/s1600-h/10Gurus.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpoIm2CGMLyyhvlm4fGalgKxERK9Wzg_xFJ_h747i1paOM9_EpE4DALg-UtPPOIhSHrg1yiQ_EgKTlpSNGssnD76hxoZ9RiF2RXUT7DIJeuIS61HLhfEpfUP_rXNhabHGMdmpCwOBP97jt/s400/10Gurus.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291633248455378914" border="0"></a><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiADUB2K-P7gcS2pHCKGQD6pvFv02W9kMZPFOmg4qvLJEzjIA7YWe2lD5oVgc6BUZs4D1fRe2mDWKJN04r730nWb7QDzaB-oe_OOAWoHNFQAcyNh02OxtZkuLtpe3H_37pgjMXZGMXQBIwt/s1600-h/sharing-light.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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padding: 1pt 4pt; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">nwnik rwju clwieAw scu kotu sqwxI nIv dY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(966-16, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">naanak raaj chalaa-i-aa sach kot sa<u>t</u>aa<u>n</u>ee neev <u>d</u>ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">Nanak established the kingdom; He built the true fortress on the strongest foundations.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">lhxy DirEnu Cqu isir kir isPqI AMimRqu pIvdY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(966-16, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">lah<u>n</u>ay <u>Dh</u>ari-on <u>chh</u>a<u>t</u> sir kar sif<u>t</u>ee amri<u>t</u> peev<u>d</u>ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">He installed the royal canopy over Lehna's head; chanting the Lord's Praises, He drank in the Ambrosial Nectar.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">miq gur Awqm dyv dI KVig joir prwkuie jIA dY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(966-17, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">ma<u>t</u> gur aa<u>t</u>am <u>d</u>ayv <u>d</u>ee <u>kh</u>a<u>rh</u>ag jor puraaku-ay jee-a <u>d</u>ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">The Guru implanted the almighty sword of the Teachings to illuminate his soul.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">guir cyly rhrwis kIeI nwnik slwmiq QIvdY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(966-17, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">gur chaylay rahraas kee-ee naanak salaama<u>t</u> theev<u>d</u>ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">The Guru bowed down to His disciple, while Nanak was still alive.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">sih itkw idqosu jIvdY ]1] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(966-18, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">seh tikaa <u>d</u>i<u>t</u>os jeev<u>d</u>ai. ||1||<br><span style="color: navy;">The King, while still alive, applied the ceremonial mark to his forehead. ||1||</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">lhxy dI PyrweIAY nwnkw dohI KtIAY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(966-18, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">lah<u>n</u>ay <u>d</u>ee fayraa-ee-ai naankaa <u>d</u>ohee <u>kh</u>atee-ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">Nanak proclaimed Lehna's succession - he earned it.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">joiq Ehw jugiq swie sih kwieAw Pyir pltIAY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(966-18, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">jo<u>t</u> ohaa juga<u>t</u> saa-ay seh kaa-i-aa fayr paltee-ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">They shared the One Light and the same way; the King just changed His body.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">JulY su Cqu inrMjnI mil qKqu bYTw gur htIAY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(966-19, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">jh</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">ulai so <u>chh</u>a<u>t</u> niranjanee mal <u>t</u>a<u>kh</u>a<u>t</u> bai<u>th</u>aa gur hatee-ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">The immaculate canopy waves over Him, and He sits on the throne in the Guru's shop.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">lµgru clY gur sbid hir qoit n AwvI KtIAY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-1, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">langar chalai gur saba<u>d</u> har <u>t</u>ot na aavee <u>kh</u>atee-ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">The Langar - the Kitchen of the Guru's Shabad has been opened, and its supplies never run short.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">Krcy idiq KsMm dI Awp KhdI KYir dbtIAY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-2, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">kh</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">archay <u>d</u>i<u>t</u> <u>kh</u>asamm <u>d</u>ee aap <u>kh</u>ah<u>d</u>ee <u>kh</u>air <u>d</u>abtee-ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">Whatever His Master gave, He spent; He distributed it all to be eaten.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">hovY isPiq KsMm dI nUru Arshu kurshu JtIAY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-2, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">hovai sifa<u>t</u> <u>kh</u>asamm <u>d</u>ee noor arsahu kursahu <u>jh</u>atee-ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">The Praises of the Master were sung, and the Divine Light descended from the heavens to the earth.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">quDu ifTy scy pwiqswh mlu jnm jnm dI ktIAY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-3, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">t</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">u<u>Dh</u> di<u>th</u>ay sachay paa<u>t</u>isaah mal janam janam <u>d</u>ee katee-ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">Gazing upon You, O True King, the filth of countless past lives is washed away.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">scu ij guir PurmwieAw ikau eydU bolhu htIAY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-3, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">sach je gur furmaa-i-aa ki-o ay<u>d</u>oo bolhu hatee-ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">The Guru gave the True Command; why should we hesitate to proclaim this?</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">puqRI kaulu n pwilE kir pIrhu kMn@ murtIAY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-4, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">pu<u>t</u>ree ka-ul na paali-o kar peerahu kan<sup>H</sup> murtee-ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">His sons did not obey His Word; they turned their backs on Him as Guru.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">idil KotY AwkI iPrin@ bMin@ Bwru aucwiein@ CtIAY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-4, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">d</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">il <u>kh</u>otai aakee firni<sup>H</sup> baneh <u>bh</u>aar uchaa-ini<sup>H</sup> <u>chh</u>atee-ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">These evil-hearted ones became rebellious; they carry loads of sin on their backs.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">ijin AwKI soeI kry ijin kIqI iqnY QtIAY ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-5, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">jin aa<u>kh</u>ee so-ee karay jin kee<u>t</u>ee <u>t</u>inai thatee-ai.<br><span style="color: navy;">Whatever the Guru said, Lehna did, and so he was installed on the throne.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">gur AMgd dI dohI iPrI scu krqY bMiD bhwlI ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-7, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">gur anga<u>d</u> <u>d</u>ee <u>d</u>ohee firee sach kar<u>t</u>ai ban<u>Dh</u> bahaalee.<br><span style="color: navy;">Guru Angad was proclaimed, and the True Creator confirmed it.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">nwnku kwieAw pltu kir mil qKqu bYTw sY fwlI ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-7, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">naanak kaa-i-aa palat kar mal <u>t</u>a<u>kh</u>a<u>t</u> bai<u>th</u>aa sai daalee.<br><span style="color: navy;">Nanak merely changed his body; He still sits on the throne, with hundreds of branches reaching out.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">dru syvy aumiq KVI msklY hoie jMgwlI ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-8, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">d</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">ar sayvay uma<u>t</u> <u>kh</u>a<u>rh</u>ee maskalai ho-ay jangaalee.<br><span style="color: navy;">Standing at His door, His followers serve Him; by this service, their rust is scraped off.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">dir drvysu KsMm dY nwie scY bwxI lwlI ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-8, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">d</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">ar <u>d</u>arvays <u>kh</u>asamm <u>d</u>ai naa-ay sachai ba<u>n</u>ee laalee.<br><span style="color: navy;">He is the Dervish - the Saint, at the door of His Lord and Master; He loves the True Name, and the Bani of the Guru's Word.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">blvMf KIvI nyk jn ijsu bhuqI Cwau pqRwlI ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-9, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">balvand <u>kh</u>eevee nayk jan jis bahu<u>t</u>ee <u>chh</u>aa-o pa<u>t</u>raalee.<br><span style="color: navy;">Balwand says that Khivi, the Guru's wife, is a noble woman, who gives soothing, leafy shade to all.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">lµgir dauliq vMfIAY rsu AMimRqu KIir iGAwlI ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-9, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">langar <u>d</u>a-ula<u>t</u> vandee-ai ras amri<u>t</u> <u>kh</u>eer <u>gh</u>i-aalee.<br><span style="color: navy;">She distributes the bounty of the Guru's Langar; the kheer - the rice pudding and ghee, is like sweet ambrosia.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">gurisKw ky muK aujly mnmuK QIey prwlI ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-10, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">gursi<u>kh</u>aa kay mu<u>kh</u> ujlay manmu<u>kh</u> thee-ay paraalee.<br><span style="color: navy;">The faces of the Guru's Sikhs are radiant and bright; the self-willed manmukhs are pale, like straw.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">isKW puqRW GoiK kY sB aumiq vyKhu ij ikEnu ] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-15, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">si<u>kh</u>aa<sup>N</sup> pu<u>t</u>raa<sup>N</sup> <u>gh</u>o<u>kh</u> kai sa<u>bh</u> uma<u>t</u> vay<u>kh</u>hu je ki-on.<br><span style="color: navy;">Guru Nanak tested His Sikhs and His sons, and everyone saw what happened.</span></span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="font-family: WebAkharThick; color: maroon;">jW suDosu qW lhxw itikEnu ]4] </span></b><b><span style="font-family: WebLipiHeavy; color: green;">(967-16, rwmklI, blvMif qy sqw)<br></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">jaa<sup>N</sup> su<u>Dh</u>os <u>t</u>aa<sup>N</sup> lah<u>n</u>aa tiki-on. ||4||<br><span style="color: navy;">When Lehna alone was found to be pure, then He was set on the throne. ||4||</span></span></b></p><br><p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><br></p><p style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm; background: rgb(255, 255, 153) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; 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