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  • Sannyasa is traditionally conceptualized for men or women in late years of their life, but young brahmacharis have had t
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  • ...demy Award for Best Original Song and a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. ...arranger before heading to South India to look for work, wherein, he sang for the Tamil film Ratchagan.
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  • New to Sikhi is a community for people who discovered Sikhism & Sikhi way of life. New to Sikhi (NTS) is a safe place for members to socialize through the forum discussions, communal chat, private
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  • Gurdwara [[Mehdiana Sahib]] (known for its unique depiction of scenes from Sikh history, especially life sized sta Gurudwara Nanaksar, built as a memorial for [[Saint Baba Nand Singh]] is also located in Jagraon.
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  • ...itish Labour Co-operative politician. She is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Birmingham Edgbaston since the 2017 general election. She is the first fema ...King (first Sikh life peer in the House of Lords) as her main inspiration for her later ambition to enter politics.[4][5]
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  • ...goli district of [[Maharashtra]] state in [[India]]. This temple is famous for the [[Sikh]]s as it is mentioned in the {{g11}} and is where the whole temp ...onstructed by Yudhishthira, eldest of [[Pandava]], when they were expelled for 14 years from Hastinapur.It has been stated that this temple building was o
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  • '''Gristi''' is a [[Punjabi]] word for the 'life of a householder'. Sikhi promotes the adherent to live their life ...life, he wanders in the forest, but his mind does not remain at rest, even for an instant.] page 835
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  • ...gs who had come to hear the Guru. "Master," said Mardana, "you teach a way for every person to find liberation. But many of those who listen still seem to "Most people don't recognize life's value," replied the Guru, "although human life is the dearest treasure on
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  • ...villages. These villages are inhabited by the Bishnoi community whose love for animals is legendary. The total area of the Sanctuary is 46,513 acres. It w ...he Regional Fruit Research Station (Seed Farm). Abohar is also very famous for the cotton production and is one of the biggest cotton producing belt in al
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  • ...Party [[Sikh]] politician. He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Slough in 2017 In 2012, his mother, Dalwinder Kaur Dhesi, was jailed in India, for kidnap and forcing an abortion on a teenage mother, who later died.
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  • ...d your letters and we are very happy to read that you are trying your best for self-improvement, self realization, and meditation and service of Khalsa. ...s. Now only true and sacrificed lives are required to become a light house for all these misguided ruined and dark-wandering people. We are giving a dim m
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  • It took 239 years from [[1469]] to [[1708]] for the religion of [[Sikhi]] or [[Sikhism]] to be established. The [[Sikh]] fa
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  • ...which translates as: “In the name of the Supreme Power, do something good for someone else in your life.” ...th, be content, follow the guidance of a spiritual master and do something for someone else in your life.
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  • '''Mukh Gyani''' is a term for a person who has gained knowledge, but yet does not follow his/her life a If, for instance, a person knows about Sikhi and has become so familiar with the Gu
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  • ...r own morals and ethical values. We all have the right to make that choice for ourselves and to run our life the way that we think fit. ...w.sikhchic.com/people/i_learned_punjabi_for_my_dear_wife I Learned Punjabi For My Dear Wife]
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  • ...rostitute. Prostitute is one who sells herself for sake of money. A Person for sake of his selfish motives, if sells the truth, if he leave the truth way ...there. Ganika is not follower of Spiritual wisdom which is the truth, but for her/his selfish motives they say every religion is right.
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  • ...e came to listen. Even the smallest village would overflow with thousands, for once word spread that he would be speaking, people would travel from far an ...and straight forward person who was jailed several times during the fight for India's freedom. As a true Sikh of Guru Nanak Dev, he didn't believe in the
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  • ...partment and a regimental commander in the Canadian Armed Forces decorated for his service in Afghanistan. Sajjan was also the first Sikh-Canadian to comm ...ada in 1976, when he was five years old, to join their father who had left for British Columbia two years earlier to work at a sawmill. While the family w
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  • ...[Guru Granth Sahib]]. The word Lavan, in the Indian tradition, also stands for the marriage ceremony: in Hindu society the couple reverentially circumambu ...Name and to hold fast to his moral and social obligations. This endeavour for simultaneous perfection in spiritual as well as social spheres is required
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  • ...of his father [[Dr Dewan Singh Kalepani]], a doctor who dedicated his life for the care of the prisoners at Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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  • ...ind, is still in the possession of his descendents. This village is famous for Gurdwara Zafarnama Sahib. ...f Chamkaur and invites Aurangzeb to visit him even though he is the reason for the martyrdom of many brave and innocent Sikhs. The letter was personally d
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  • ...abi from Khalsa College at [[Amritsar]]. After this he began research work for his Ph.D. thesis. ...s well versed in Gurbani and Sikh literature. He devoted whole of his life for Sikh missionary activities. Bhai Sahib Ji was a close companion of Sant Jar
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  • * [[Waheguru]] - the Most Common Phrase which is heard which is God's name for sikh and people used it in every situation wether happy or sad. Waheguru is ...er good or bad, sikhs are often used this words for their satisfaction and for other satisfaction too.
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  • ...n to eat from the [[Guru's kitchen]], and allowed to join the congregation for prayers and hymn singing. ...whether this cure was of mind and spirit, or of his physical body, is left for the reader to speculate. The Guru gave Prem a new name, Murrari, which mean
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  • ...the birth place of [[Guru Nanak]] Dev, for many years. He broadcast kirtan for 36 years from All India Radio, [[Lahore]] and later from [[Jalandhar]] and ...r) in the [[Punjab]]. His forefathers were honoured Ragis at Nankana Sahib for five generations. He sings in simplified classical mould and balances the e
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  • ...tling in Calgary. Sahota worked Kuwait, Dubai, Oman, Australia, and Hawaii for Vince McMahon and the WWF from 1980-86. ...teur ranks. Persack trained Singh for six months and suggested it was time for him to go to Calgary and Stampede Wrestling.
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  • ...the Communication Centre, at the Agriculture University of Ludhiana. Known for his psychological but realistic portrayal of characters, he selects some co ...ion of short-stories, ''Naven look'', earned him the Sahitya Akademi Award for 1969. His work was also awarded by the Punjab Arts Council in 1981.
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  • This means that a Shaheed is one that gives their life for a cause that people may learn from. ...concept of Shaheedi (martyrdom) for Sikhs is actually different than those for other faiths.
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  • ...he Hebrew Bible (historically called by Christians the Old Testament), and for this reason is sometimes called an Abrahamic religion along with [[Judaism]
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  • *July 23: [[Baba Atal Rai]], son of [[Guru Hargobind]] ji left for his heavenly abode on [[23 July]], [[1627]] ...noured Sikh scholar, missionary, and literary master who is also respected for his Sikh way of life.
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  • ...ਜੀ ਊਭੀ) (June 1561 - 1641) is a [[Sikh]] religious figure who is venerated for his religious devotion and service to the fifth [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Arjan Baba Jai Lal Ji maintained a hut for prayers outside the village of Patara, and devotees visited this hut to see
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  • ...She performs the Sikh devotional music, kirtan and tours around the world for the Kirtan. She lives in Amritsar, Punjab. She completed her MA in Gurmat S ...ani. She attended Sri Guru Harkrishan Senior Secondary School in Gurdaspur for her basic education. While at childhood, she played with the different musi
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  • ...music with Komal Ji, a respected music professor, in Punjab. He had a gift for music, and excelled as a student from an early age. ...and In the early 1970's Gian Singh Surjit Ji was appointed as an examiner for Pracheen Kala Kendra Music Academy, Chandigarh, India, an office he held un
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  • ...da bal bakhsho", which is indeed a fine introduction to the Guru’s legacy for a child. ...teachings through its simplicity. The prose is used as an effective medium for the Guru’s message.
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  • ...or would not seek to harm innocent and defenceless humans or animals, even for his/her own survival, since the true warrior values the creation of God and ..., which are a part of God. The true warrior harbours only love and respect for all beings, whether they be friendly towards him/her or not.
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  • ...es in Mississauga. An initiative of Sikhs Serving Canada, a registered not-for-profit organization, our mission is to positively impact local communities ...ained supply of safe, nutritious and culturally-appropriate food available for distribution to low-income families.
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  • ...vitation of Raja Ratan Rai, staying for several months.Staying near Nangal for another nine months it was here that Guru Sahib wrote "[[Chaupai Sahib]]" P [[Guru Gobind Singh]] stayed here for about a year and composed hymns in praise of God. The [[Gurdwara]] is situa
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  • ==Shabad to ask for blessing== ...lls us to place our trust in the Almighty and with humble gratitude to ask for His blessings and then with the assistance of wise (sant) people to set for
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  • '''Text for children''' ...are given in the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] which is more than a holy book for the Sikhs - It is their "Living Guru". By reading the Guru Granth Sahib, th
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  • [[Gurbani]] highlights the importance for the adherent of [[Sikhism]] to tread on the path of [[Truth]] and to follow ...ver know in which direction He may choose to change your life. Be prepared for everything and anything that the Lord wishes.
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  • This is a seminal form of worship for Sikhs. ...t we do not remember god because we never think that he will be benificial for us. we think we are best but we don't remember god who makes us best everyt
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  • .... He had also received the vows of the [[Khalsa]]. He also served the army for a brief period. He was among those from his village who had volunteered to [[Saka Nankana Sahib|For details of the Nankana Sahib Massacre]]
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  • The Village/Pind he stayed in for the majority of his Life/Jeevan was named kartarpur.
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  • ...p. In days of peace, when there were no battles, he used to sit in Samadhi for days at a stretch. He was respected by one and all in Dal Panth. ...by Guru Gobind Singh ji. Created in Taksal of Guruji, Babaji was treasure for Khalsa Panth.
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  • ...to Amritsar where he stayed at Dharamsala of Addanshahis another name for Sevapanthis. After his preliminary training in scripture reading, Sham Sin Having an ear for music and a good singing voice, he learnt Sikh devotional music from Bab
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  • ...ng at this tranquil spot, the Guru fixed his thoughts on God and meditated for a little while. Bhai Mardana began singing the Guru’s sacred songs or hym ...d, "A number of flags are flying on the roof of your house. What are these for? What do they mean?’
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  • ...the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in the 1970's, there has been a constant hunger for information about the contribution of the [[Sikh Gurus]] to the world. ...amming features such as a macro language, variables, a transclusion system for templates, and URL redirection.
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  • ...as no food. Guru Nanak sent his Companion [[Bhai Mardana]] to collect food for [[langar]] (the sikh's meal). Many people donated rice and flour (atta) to
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  • ...s the concept of ''"[[Only those who have loved shall attain the Lord|Love for the Lord and his creation]]"'' and the ''"[[Simran|constant remembrance of If you do not feel any love for God; you will not feel any love for His creation and vice versa; your heart will be barren and you will have no
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  • ...o tells, What is real Dharam, What are you doing and for what you are here for. Satguru = Person, Satguru = Chitt and Satguru = Parameshwar. But to get et
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