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Sannyasa is traditionally conceptualized for men or women in late years of their life, but young brahmacharis have had t

...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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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.

...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]

...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

'''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

...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

...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

...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.

...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

It took 239 years from [[1469]] to [[1708]] for the religion of [[Sikhi]] or [[Sikhism]] to be established. The [[Sikh]] fa

...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.

'''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

...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]

...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.

...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

...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

...[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

...of his father [[Dr Dewan Singh Kalepani]], a doctor who dedicated his life for the care of the prisoners at Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

...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

...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

* [[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.

...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

...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

...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.

...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.

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.

...he Hebrew Bible (historically called by Christians the Old Testament), and for this reason is sometimes called an Abrahamic religion along with [[Judaism]

*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.

...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

...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

...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

...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.

...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.

...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.

...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

==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

'''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

[[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.

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

.... 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]]

The Village/Pind he stayed in for the majority of his Life/Jeevan was named kartarpur.

...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.

...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

...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?’

...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.

...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

...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

...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

...pect in the kidnapping and murder of one employee, but served only 90 days for a weapons charge.[4] In 1993, he was convicted of weapons charges again and ...s, including Gurdip. When Gurmeet Dhinsa arrived at the scene, he was held for questioning and released. Although Dhinsa was released, a task force was fo

...eturned home. Both received the Amrit - holy nectar, and set up a platform for reciting gurbdmand preaching the [[Singh Sabha]] creed. ...is services during the Gurdwara Rakabganj agitation. On receiving the call for the liberation of Gurdwara Janam Asthan at Nankana Sahib, he along with Bha

...ered at the Thaat. Back in Dehli a thief who had been watching their house for some days decided to break in and steal all their valuable clothing, jewell ...man standing guard with a big stick. The thief hid for a while and waited for the old man to go. After half an hour the thief decided to leave the house

(1919-2012), who left for heavenly abode on February 10, 2012 was a revolutionary soul, spiritually u ...nna Muzzefrabad, it is important to highlight the reforms initiated by him for the welfare of the society in POK and after partition in Jammu and Kashmir

...civil life was used as a weapon, but special varieties were soon developed for fighting. War axes were of all sizes from light weapons, to heavy pole axes

...erse is called a '''Pauri''' or a [[Shabad]]. Various other words are used for special sections of Gurbani. ...rally meaning ladder, rung, step, or stair, it is a form of stanza adopted for Vaars. They generally consist of 6 to 8 lines each. Stanzas of Baabaa Nanak

...octorate. While most folk singers and movie singers in India are not known for their educational qualifications, Sartaaj is one of the younger crop of sin ...[[Maharaja Duleep Singh]], the last king of [[Punjab]].He was also Praised for his Work in

...r no one has ever paid any respects to him for his sacrifice. What he did for his country and religion has never been valued or acknowledged. ...at sacrificed their lives for this cause. This will be a very proud event for all families that have members that have sacrificed their lives.

...[[Sufi]] master. A 'peer' is also referred to as a Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. A Pir usually has authorizations to be a teacher for one (or more) Tariqahs (paths). A Tariqah may have more than one Pir at a t

...hould accept it sitting down with cupped hands raised high to make it easy for the Sewadar to serve you. The Parshad is then transferred to the palm of on ...you put up your cupped hands. You should take a small plastic bag (or ask for one from the [[Sewadar]] (volunteer) serving the Kara Parshad) to save your

They lived, for the most part, in monasteries and were for some time quite a respectable class of faqirs, a few of them rising quite h

...rimage and was surrounded by admirers and seekers, it was never a surprise for the family. She travelled through her teens and by age of twenty four had s ...Gurpreet Kaur Grover. She went to a convent and then to Government College for Women, from where she took a degree in arts. Right from the age of 15, she

...ho live the life without the ability to see there is always an urgent need for donors. If doing this is something that your loved one has considered, plea

.../http://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/books/delhi-casting-couch-capital-for-authors/article1-1169316.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 January 2014</ * '' Just for you '' (2014)

...Rs. 300,000 to religious and charitable causes. Half this amount was used for establishing a college in Rawalpindi. Aside from completing the daily recit

...ed Bhai Mani Singh branch of Damdami Taksal. Sant Ameer Singh ji is famous for producing a full sateek of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. ...ublished in Lahore in 1897, with Bhai Gurmukh Singh Sidhana doing the seva for the printing.

...his system. He was well known doctor that Dara Shikoh arrived to his court for medicine and to give gifts. He have all kind of medicines in his stock. Sim

I asked them the reason for this special interest. They showed me a villa within the country club compl Argentina is the second largest exporter of peanuts after China, accounting for 25 percent of the world trade in kernels. Rio Cuarto region produces high-q

...nd shifted to Delhi. Meanwhile, he had been awarded a Ph.D. degree in 1937 for his thesis on the Evolution of Sikh Confederacies, the first doctoral degr

...ibute to all [[Sikh Guru]] and the great Sikh Martyrs who laid their lives for the principals of [[Sikhism]], righteousness and to protect the self-respec The film Khalsa is a cinematic revival of the actual Khalsa history for the first time, in the entire history of cinema. The film was made after a

...pandit to tell him about his future. The pandit looked at Sant Ji’s hands for a few minutes and then began to tell Sant Ji and the rest of the sangat who ...ew minutes ago had changed and now revealed a completely different destiny for Sant Ji.

In the fondness for you, every one came rolling over his head, As these paths are sanctified for the dauntless devotees of Divinity.(3)

'''www.sikhtourism.com''' - an exclsuive portal for Sikh Pilgrimage, Sikh Yatra and Punjab Tours. ...laces really gives you peace but only if it is hassle free and convenient. For that you need to travel with someone with expertise in organizing tours in

...- upon that GurSikh, the Guru's Teachings are bestowed. Servant Nanak begs for the dust of the feet of that GurSikh, who himself chants the Naam, and insp ...son who lives his life according to the tenets of Sikhism. A Gursikh works for the welfare of whole humanity. A true Gursikh never hurts the feelings of a

...and the editor of the Punjabi monthly ‘Panj Darya, and as on the look out for a sanctuary where he could find some respite from his hectic life. He joine ...dgment, between body and soul, between dream and reality became the powder for his burgeoning imagination. His own sojourn in "the realms of gold" was dir

...ressed the importance of education and opened many educational institutes for this purpose. He was greatly respected in the Sikh community. ...travel village to village on bicycles) let it be know that he was looking for some helpers. Hearing this, Beer Singh told him of Prem Singh, who was soon

.... The school’s program and curriculum are designed to prepare the students for the physical, mental, and spiritual challenges of life in accordance with [ ...ion. This solid academic foundation is combined with a unique opportunity for practice and mastery of Kundalini Yoga and meditation. Balancing ‘[[Miri

...re is only ONE God who has infinite qualities and names; S/He* is the same for all religions; #'''Uphold Moral Values:''' Defend, safeguard and fight for the rights of all creatures and in particular your fellow beings.

...ter breaking all the doors; those dear brothers will bind you and send you for burial... (Shalok Farid, p. 1383). ...erview and a (magical-non visible to the living) opening is made, in order for the dead person's soul to see through, in the earth he/she is buried in all

...os in the inaugural season of the Premier Hockey League in 2005. He played for Hyderabad Sultans in the next three seasons till 2008, captaining the side. His brother Didar Singh, a drag flick specialist also played for the Indian team, Haryana and Chandigarh Dynamos.

...was an Ontario New Democratic Party Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Bramalea—Gore—Malton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2011 t ...federal riding of Bramalea—Gore—Malton which resulted in a narrow victory for Conservative opponent Bal Gosal;[4][5] he became MPP in the overlapping pro

...he instance of Mahatma Gandhi, a few Akalis came to Vaikkom to make langar for satyagrahis. After successful completion of satyagraha and the Temple Entry After becoming a Sikh, Bhupinder went to Gujaranwallah and Lahore for theological studies. He worked some time in Khalsa College. But the returns

...at. Sadhus (holy people) and beggars passing-by would sit outside his shop for a rest under the large tree. ...as given me this profession by sending me as a son in this family who have for many generations prectised this trade. Which profession is good or which is

...unworldly of the followers of different orders give themselves this name. For instance, several of the Nirmala Sikhs take pride in calling themselves Bih

But times have changed for him now. One of the most sought after raagi (religious singer) of this regi ...bout people who are coming away from gurmat sangeet and adopting pop music for name and fame? “It is true that youngsters even from raagi families have

...equals and avoiding criticising others are all examples of truthful living for Sikhs. ...not act out of selfishness but, by focusing on God, acts out of compassion for others '''"… becomes the slave of the Lord’s slaves, then …. finds th

...ed value of Gyan Marg (Path of Knowledge). It also lays stress on the need for earning God's Grace in order to reach this spiritual goal. ...ve the usual tensions and turmoil. He must be a soldier, scholar and saint for God.

...s the "True Lord" prevails in all the universes beyond the known universe; for a Sikh all ritualistic and traditional worship, being too trivial to please [[Image:Typical.darbar.sahib.png|thumb|200px|right|A typical layout for the [[Darbar hall]].Men and women usually sit on separate sides of the hall

...“Green Kargil” while commanding an Infantry Division in Leh-Ladakh region for initiating ‘Operation Green Kargil’, which was awarded by the Prime Min

...scrossing the entire hillside. However, these tunnels are now inaccessible for want of proper maps. The largest of its battlements is the 16th century bas ...e of the fort. Rani Mahal is a small palace within the fort complex, built for the wives and concubines of rulers. The Mahal has, however lost most of its

...was appointed president of the 11 member lighting committee set up in 1896 for the installation of electricity in the Harmandir Sahib, (Darbar Sahib). Sar

...stating sex to be ONLY for the creation of life, which is only one purpose for this expression between a married couple] ''' ...th embryos and genes is discouraged. although not forbidden. Contraception for the purpose of avoiding the results of illicit sex is also forbidden (such

...of the ideal Sikh homo whose spirit never falters or wilts in the midst of life's miseries, confusions and terrors. ...rahmo Samaj preacher, turning up in the village, provide him opportunities for instruction in Sikh religion and morals. The daily katha or scriptural comm

Bhai Jodh known as earlier also joined the Sangat for Karsewa, he had traveled to Chak Ram Das (Amritsar) with the Sikhs from the ...ed Guru Ji, at that time Guru Sahib sent a message to Sang Dhesian village for Baba Sang ji to join the Barat. Along with Guru Sahibs and barati's were Ba

Having worked for a long time, it was time for her to settle down peacefully. However, fate had other plans. ...undles of thread to the leprosy home at Rohinjan at Taloja as raw material for their khadi attire.”''

...ugh there is no ritualistic or formal observance prescribed in Sikh system for Amavas, the day is marked by special congregations in gurdwaras. During Amavas devotees gather for ablutions in [[sarovar]]s (the holy tanks). The shrines at [[Tarn Taran]] (

...er as the Guru was already married, her father asked the Guru's permission for Mata Sahib Devan to live in the Guru's house as Sikh and serve the Guru and ...in Delhi. Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, passed away before Mata Sundri Ji. She left for heavenly abode in 1708 and her last rites were performed in Bala Sahib, Del

Others say he was the model for {{w|Gandhi}} ji's diet his last years, as he subsisted only on milk from hi Noting it was about time for the lion to return with the goats, the Pir told the Guru he was worried his

...lves and finding bliss and peace. However, very few actually become happy; for most their life is hurdled with misery and dissatisfaction. We continue to

...Fateh Chand Maini lived. His childless Rani had developed special fondness for the young Gobind Das, who, too, often came here to sit in the Rani\'s lap g ...the king and the queen had a new object of their life and more admiration for the child prophet. Love and yearning grew day by day. One day queen was in

...used to take bath in Bein river and then Meditate. Guru Sahib stayed here for 14 years 9 months and 13 days. While Bathing here one day in Bein River Gur

Toor qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics by registering a throw of 21.49m at the Indian Gra

...brought by his father to Guru Har Rai at Kiratpur in 1657. He stayed there for two years, receiving instruction in Sikh lore. In 1659, he returned to his ...sa, Mani Ram was there with five of his sons whom he presented to the Guru for initiation. The five, Bachittar Singh, Ude Singh, Anik Singh, Ajab Singh an

<h3>There are three requirements for a Sikh of the Guru: </h3> ...as the two wings of a Bird. You must have equal strength in both the wings for the bird to lift off. Similarly, one must practise and carry out both Simra

|8 || The Creator is inaccessible for the creation || ਕਾਦਰ ਕੀਤੇ ਤੋਂ ਅਗੰਮ ਹੈ |9 || The Creator is inaccessible for the creation || ਕਾਦਰ ਕੀਤੇ ਤੋਂ ਅਗੰਮ ਹੈ

* [[Queen's Award for Sikhs]]

Singh’s upbringing and his Punjabi roots have provided material for his viral videos (his most popular being THE SWAG SONG). Most of his work c ...al '15where he played Bobby Dhaliwal, the first candidate of colour to run for prime minister in the 2015 Canadian federal election. The series was create

...being rich some started jewelry businesses. "Sunar, Soni" is a Hindi word for Goldsmith and Jeweler. In India, a metalworker who specializes in working w ...sources above from where a free online copy of the above book can be read for reference.

...ittle distance short of [[Bhai Mul Chand|Bhai Mul Chand's]] house, waiting for formal reception by the host. ...sured her that there was no cause for alarm for the wall would stay intact for a long time.

...tor of all), such as the name Mumba Devi, the local name for Parvati, used for by the Colabai fisher folk that lead to the old colonial name of Bombay (be For Chatrapatti Shivaji, who like the Sikhs in Punjab, rose up to rid India of

...hen Guru Ji found that Bhai Manj Ji had not returned last night, he looked for him & found him inside a well. GURU ARJUN DEV JI along with his Sikhs ran t ...ikh way of Life. GURU SAHIB replied that you are already into Sikhism, ask for something else to which Bhai Ji requested GURU SAHIB to never put any Sikh

...used to live in basic accommodation and constructed a very beautiful place for Guru Granth Sahib Ji where Amrit-Bani was read daily and pilgrims could get After the formation of Pakistan they lived for a while in Hoshiapur, then in Delhi and finally they all met up in Amritsar

...the battle, he asked to know his dying wish. Mahan Singh humbly requested for the cancellation of the deed of renunciation he and some of his companions

...o). He states he is the Secretary of International Affairs, [[Akal Takht]] for Sikh Dharma, although the existence of this office and his posting by Akal * Bhai Sahib was also honored with knighthood in 2007 for services to [[Sikhism]].

...ion without interference or hindrance. Today, we tend to take this freedom for granted – but in 1675, when all of the Hindus of Aurangzeb's Moghul Empi ...more so than the rest of the city, is congested. This is also a good area for window shopping. It is the location of the original Haldiram's. A particula

Translation: There is no place for Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Sahib in whole Dasam Granth. Why? If this is writin ...ritual Life and contains various Historical narrations related to Bhagats. For example:

...life. We have often seen that youth use to speak lie, when they have to go for some deed which is against will of parents. This charitar somewhat depicts

...ld age and orphanage home near Lake Club Chandigarh. Old age home is meant for senior citizens who are unable to stay with their families or are destitute ...ties to senior citizens. The old age homes have special medical facilities for senior citizens such as mobile health care systems, ambulances, nurses and

...ed; which notes can be used; and their interplay that has to be adhered to for the composition of a tune. The Indian Sanskrit name for this raga is Kalyan and the Persian name is Yuman. In the [[Ragmala]], Kali

...rson near to God and is of no spiritual benefit. However, if one uses this for medical reasons, then Gurbani does not speak against it. ...ision; worship of graves, idols & pictures; compulsory wearing of the veil for women, etc are all forbidden.

...e time of [[Guru Nanak]]. It was this social unit which was most important for all the [[Sikh Gurus]] who preached the 'life of a house-holder' rather tha ...he importance of the "way of the householder" as the ideal pattern of life for the seeker of liberation, rejecting the ascetic alternative. He himself lea

...to a wall, but mere bricks and mortar could not hold the young Sahibzadas, for the wall collapsed and fell to the ground. Then, on 26 December 1705, Baba ...cal rallies & meetings are held by various political parties the next day, for which stages are set up near gurdwaras. The Mela conclude on December 26 w

...rk with his brother-in-law the Moti Of Daulat Khan's stores were he worked for many years before setting out on his travels - his [[Udasis]] to deliver hi ...ting "Wah Guruji! Dhanyah Guruji! Sath Guruji! Others say he did not speak for several days then would only repeat "their is no Musalman their is no Hindu

...dness to people in need, through selfless service, compassion and respect for those whose circumstances are such that they have difficulty coping with t ...of fundraising, this would bring communities, groups and people together for a worthwhile cause. Schools and children can also be part of journey to p

...are cousins or a good friend. Indian history is replete with women asking for protection, through rakhi, from men who were neither their brothers, nor Hi ...harm in doing any of these things, but our Guru just did not approve them for his Sikhs.

Bhai Satnam Singh Ji was a devoted Gursikh who had a lot of love for Sant Baba Nand Singh Ji. Bhai Sahib owned the Quality hotel, which is situa ...ng as flames began to spread along the walls. The serviceman began to fear for his life and immediately began to run towards the stairs to alert Bhai Satn

...nt leader who was jailed twice by the British Empire, once for five years for organising protests against British rule. His political influence and views ...the US. After that he spent the next 10 years in the US, working in a farm for 12 to 14 hours a day. Influenced by the farming methods practised in the U.

...had been in the service of [[Dara Shikoh]], who, having lost the struggle for succession to his father's throne, was executed by agents of his half-broth

...Maskeen Ji. He admired and respected Maskeen Ji and decided to follow him for the remainder of his life. He spent some time in [[India]] with Giani Sant

...services at Siri Harmandir Sahib. He used to accept a very minimal amount for food and clothing. Overall, worldly way, he was considered a poor person. ...very good kirtaniya and how he was very poor. Raja Ranjit Singh felt sorry for him and immediately ordered 100,000 mohars (Gold coins) from his treasurer

...[[Gurdawara Chevin Padshahi]] at Nulchi. He participated in the agitation for Sopore gurdwara in [[1935]]. He was elected the first President of the [[Ja ...d. He remained the president of [[Gurdwara Punja Sahib]] ([[Hasan Abdal]]) for several years. Jathedar Kapur Singh dedicated himself to service of the [[S

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...wishing for long time to have a Gurudwara in Madrid . It was a challenge for the small [[Sikh community]], which consists of only a dozen families, to The main function of the Gurdwara is to provide Sikhs with a meeting-place for congregational worship through ‘Keertan’, the collective singing of Go

...ni kirtan. In later life, he was based in Ludhiana and has been based here for nearly 40 years ago. ...]] player. Bhai Harbans Singh has been performing [[kirtan]] and [[katha]] for many decades and he has with his jatha and as a member of the [[Atamras]] j

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...the [[Sangat|sangat]] to achieve what they wanted to achieve during there life's.

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..., I asked the Stockton Gurdwara [[Giani]] ji to arrange for some transport for us, if possible. On Sunday evening Giani ji informed us that he had made th ...t 9 A.M on Monday morning, Tarsem Singh came with his car; we were waiting for him. He parked the car there and introduced himself to me. We exchanged gre

...return after a long period of separation. She has an anticipation and hope for the child’s return, although at the same moment she is painfully aware of ...reserved purely for [[Gurbani]] [[Kirtan]]. Maajh or Majh was the setting for compositions by [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Ji, [[Guru Angad]] Dev Ji, [[Guru Amar

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...defend the freedom of religion and worship in [[India]] and gave his life for a cause which to him meant true commitment to God. ==The need for detachment==

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...f devotees) was coming from Kabul (capital of Afghanistan) to [[Amritsar]] for the [[darshan]] (audience, blessings) of the Guru. They had heard many grea ...(service) for the sangat; the members of the [[sangat]] were very pleased for the assistance given by these two volunteers.

...aulan, against whom her 'father' the qazi had pronounced a death sentence, for showing devotion to Sikh gurus, was brought here discreetly by [[Sant Mian See [[Gurdwara Mata Kaulan]] for more details.

...until they reached Kamrup in Assam. The women of that place were notorious for their magic and wiles. Their chief and the ruler of the place was a queen n ...it, the Guru halted a little way off. Mardana felt an irresistible craving for food. Cautioning him against the wiles of the women of that place and couns

...rwent a remarkable transformation. His life of banditry and misdeeds ended for he knew now wanted nothing more thana life of dedication to the service of ...re the horses reached Lahore. The Govenor offered the Sikh owner a fortune for each animal. With his offers rebuffed he had his men seize them.

...er 2004) was an [[India]]n writer in [[English language|English]], notable for his depiction of the lives of the poorer [[caste system|castes]] in traditi ...e to the [[suicide]] of an aunt, who had been excommunicated by his family for sharing a meal with a [[Muslim]]. His first main novel, ''Untouchable'', pu

...anted to go out and spend the night at his friend's house, and he asked me for my permission. I told him that his room needed cleaning as all his clothes ...created this life? How come, it comes to an end one day despite my wanting for it to never end? If I have no control over its end, can I have my clone tha

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...e being done. There was no devotional singing in praise of deity, no place for the travellers to stay, no free kitchen, and hardly anyone came to pay obei ...s tasks was ingrained in my mind. My mother had taught me to provide water for the animals, plant trees and water newly planted saplings, offer feed to th

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...n - denied an education, the coveted special string, of their being blamed for the deaths of their husbands because of their supposed bad karma in an earl ...Malwa Punjab. He was told that he had to marry princess of Junagarh, and for that he had only a day left and if King failed to reach there, she will die

...s new Gurdwara after the [[Labana]] [[Bania]] (trader) who is well known for his part in finding [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] [[Baba Bakala]] (he actually pr

...Banda Singh Bahadur. He took part in all of Banda Singh's major campaigns. For his fearlessness in battle, he came to be known as Baj Bahadur (bahadur, li ...eshwar]] . He was given a cavalry of 2000 horsemen . He was much acclaimed for his bravery and fierceness .

'''[[Operation Blue Star]]''' was the codename for the attack on the [[Akal Takhat]] and the [[Golden Temple complex]] during ...of Buta Singh to Delhi, Indira Gandhi did a about-face and admonished him for making the announcement.

...old the principle of self-determination by individuals of their own faith; for the person's right to choose freely his own spiritual path. |For the sake of saints, did he perform this deed. Gave his head without a sound

...or Baba Kalu, the Guru's father, and directed him to compensate the farmer for the damage. But footmen sent to estimate the loss reported that they had se

...ly Uncle is not only a spirited person himself but is also a guiding force for the coming generations. Over several years, Jolly Uncle’s writings have e

...ndscape from month to month along with the yearning of the bride (devotee) for God, the Beloved. In [[Guru Arjan]]’s stanzas is rendered the mood of the ...] (Sankranti) entered the Sikh way of life, if only to provide an occasion for the recitation of one of the Baramahas. Special divans take place at gurdwa

...eplied that glimpse of guru ji made him very happy and was waiting for him for long time and now he was relaxed as his all sins destroyed. Mian Ussain Kha

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...l approach]] to achieving one's target as a disciple of the faith as well. For example, “Sahajdhari” (slow adopters) are those Sikhs who have not yet ...st constantly develop their '''love for God''' by developing '''compassion for all God’s creation'''.

...discovered that unscrupulus labor contractors had no intentions of paying for their return. Stranded in an America that no longer needed them and had exp Ghadr was the name given to a newspaper edited and published for the Hindustani Association of the Pacific Coast which was founded at Portla

...wara] here; there will be huge development and no place left will be left "for standing" here. ...) as guided by Maharaj je will only get meals in Baijnath sahib Gurudwara, For those peoples meals will come from sky." Time will tell if this will happen

...ust Benefactor can be achieved by internalising the Guru’s word and hoping for His Grace. Through His [[Hukam]], His love and glory, the purpose of life ...t positive thoughts, positive expectations and to reach positive results. For the Guru’s Sikh, the '''"cup is always half full, not half empty"'''. Th

...ier who served in the British Indian Army during World War I. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the war. His story has been the subject o ...ab, India, in 1888. He belonged to the Sikh Rajput community and was known for his physical strength and courage. During World War I, he joined the Britis

....bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8132642.stm Body may have lain for five years] BBC News, Friday, 3 July 2009 ...the flat, would have been 90 this year. Police officers, who are appealing for relatives to get in touch, made the discovery as they investigated a water

...arried in 1519, when she was 13 years old. Khivi was married to [[Lahina]] for 20 years before he became the second [[Guru]] of the [[Sikh]]s. Life would have gone on this way, had it not been for her coming under the influence of Mai Bhirai, who told her about [[Guru Nan

...unique - use 4 first letters of shabad; powerful tool; now set as standard for kirtan darbars ...anisation committed to producing high quality freely distributable content for propagating the Sikh way of life.

...of God which is the only lasting reality. They also lay stress on the need for the right conduct and moral awareness. The attitude towards the Divine is, ...head (119). These lines are only symbolic of Farid`s intensity of yearning for union with the Divine and need not be read in their literal sense. In the

...lands where Guru Nanak Dev and Bhai Mardana might have once walked wishes for the day he can safely play a Rebab again. '''Waziristan musician prays for Taliban defeat'''

...He was also a Union Activist and served as Treasurer and Chief Negotiator for the Oakland Teachers Association (OEA). He was also a well-known leader in .... Allegedly earlier that morning Sandher approached Malhi to give him time for addressing the congregation and tell them how he had come to re-embrace Sik

...ming unpaid work in hospitals, old peoples' homes, community centres, etc. For many people this activity forms an essential part of their life, providing

...emated and ‘Frank Perfect & Sons’ funeral directors had the responsibility for the delicate arrangements. On the 12th November her beautifully reefed coff

...after the engagement. After the wedding, it takes another couple of years for the bride to move in with her in laws and live there. This is called Muklaw When the time for the marriage ceremony came, it was not considered desirable for the Guru to go to Lahore, along with the armed Sikhs in large numbers. Furt

.... The latter, too, was puzzled. 'Who can he be?' thought he. 'Not a Hindu, for no Hindu can dare thus to distort the Muhammadan salutation. Who does not k ...s about his faith and denomination. The Guru replied with a Song which did for the Pir what his own efforts had till then failed to do. It gave him a visi

...was in charge of collecting donations, of which he secretly took a portion for himself. When the Guru asked him to attend the wedding, Prithia said, ''"I Actually, he was afraid if he were away from the Guru for too long, he might not be appointed the Guru's successor. Having no luck wi

...Kaur, was allowed to was allowed by government to draw half of his pension for her lifetime, living her last days at Gujranwala.

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...nces of the death of the Guru are described in some detail. His orders for Sikhs to venerate the Adi Granth as Guru after him and to read barn dai ...on of Rehat, the Code of Socio-religious Conduct and discipline prescribed for the Khalsa, at Dadu Dwara - Guru’s salutation, Khalsa’s notice, Guru’

...is acquired. Desires are the reason for our sorrows and pains; its a such for an escape from these sorrows and pains. Fulfilling desires the person gets

...r home. Through hard work, perseverance and honesty, they have made a life for themselves and their families. ...ised the Sikh community for "having served this country with great loyalty for hundreds of years, adding to the rich tapestry in Britain."

...esident of the Ragamala Mandan Committee formed to counteract the movement for the expunction from the Guru Granth Sahib of the last composition, Ragamala

...and glorious moments straight out of the [[Sikh history]]. He illustrated for the well-known Amar Chitra Katha publications. His comics were widely read

...aur (Shilpi Mudgal), Nihaal hunts Romeo for the safety of America. He asks for one thing in return of Romeo's capture: to bring the villian to his hometow

...government's Vakil, a title which became a permanent adjunct of his name. For having associated himself with the government, Subeg Singh had to expiate b ...nour of heads of Sikhs cremated with due ceremony and had monuments set up for them. [[Yahiya Khan]], who succeeded his father, Zakariya Khan, as the gove

...[[Pakistan]]. From an early age, he began his mission to change the world for a better place. He preached to all the peoples; to the whole world and is t ...nd spiritual wisdom imparted by this wise servant of God. With dedication, for nearly 7 decades, he promoted the message of peace and brotherhood, of equa

...u will become aware of various issues raised by this charitar and the need for these issues to be resolved? ...s are not compatible, it will be impossible for the two to live in harmony for all their lives. In this tale, the wife is very pretty while the husband lo

...ople. He fought for the nation with a clear conscious and he gave his life for Sikh nation and attained Shaheedi in accordance to his Guru. ...missing. At that time Bhai Sahib realized that the person who went to city for medicine was a traitor and he took out the pin form gun and then sent the p

...nd intensely religious, Rattan takes great pride in himself and his faith for what he has accomplished. ...post's newest dentist. "I believe I did a good job by asking (the Army) for permission, because a lot of (Sikhs) assimilate right away and then regre

...went to Kishan Ganj (Bihar) to train in motor electrics, where he trained for a year and then returned to Calcutta. ...is own hand. Bhai Sahib Jeevan Singh Ji Ragi from Ludhiana performed Ardas for him and he became well again. He then moved from Calcutta to Hoshiarpur and

...he time vedh or vaid or hakem). The physician by the name Hardial was sent for. As he held Guru Nanak's wrist to feel the pulse, the latter smiled a winso ...all there is pain of separation from God; then there is the pang of hunger for contemplation on him.

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...ce it had been doing since his birth. He literally stood rooted to a spot for the duration of the recital. The music cast a spell on him. He travelled i ...e Guru they had lost themselves to him. [[Guru Nanak]] graced this village for three days and three nights. My grandfather named those days the "stillness

:That a new establishment be built for the Saint Baba Nanak. ...are connected with the tradition, indicates that there was some firm basis for the story which became current soon after Guru Nanak's passing away.

...f Baba Jagta ji. Not only distinguished for his spiritual status, but also for his utter self-abnegation in the consequential benevolence shown to all who ...hey were shivering and drenched but were too scared to ask for any shelter for fear of being cast out of even this little refuge. Baba ji on seeing them w

...s sites. He has been the "anchor" kathavachak at Gurdwara Kalgidhar Sahib for many years. ...preaches and it is for this reason that he has become a great role model for the Sikh youth of today. He is always conciliatory in his approach and beli

...personal relationships are just a temporary association which we play with for a few day; soon they will be gone! God does not want us entrapped in these ...not understanding about nutrition and the fact that too much sugar is bad for the body will deem the mother cruel and may even say so to the mother! Howe

...khs, the global Sikh community) and is a title of honour and distinction for the excellent and meritorious service rendered by any individual to the It is normally a title awarded by one of five [[Takhat]]s to an individual for exceptional and consistent service to the Sikh cause. Well known "Panth Rat

...d science were taught in Hindi. "So I would say laabh for profit and haani for loss," she laughs. But Kaur was stubborn and she worked doubly hard - both Looking back now, Kaur says, she has her father to thank for her verve and passion to excel. Coming from a family of landowners, "where

...nandpur Sahib''. It is one of the five [[Takhat]]s and a seat of authority for the Sikhs. This shrine is located in the center of the city of Anandpur Sah ...the first initiation of Khande Di [[Pahul]], when the young Guru called for a special congregation on the [[Baisakhi]] day of 1699 with thousands of

...b and do seva there. He went to the Nanded railway Station and was waiting for the train and offering prayer. Later he told others that he had suddenly no ...is the magic of the words said by Kalgidhar Sachche Patshah (a title used for Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji during his lifetime, literally The Kalgi wearing G

...ed the Sikh army. He participated in [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh]]'s campaigns for the capture of [[Kashmir]] and [[Peshawar]]. After several years of active ...4, [[Atar Singh Sandhanvalia]], who had been in residence in British India for some time, crossed the Sutlej into Sikh territory and joined Baba Bir Singh

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...ati Kaur was a pious and religious lady who was the source of inspiration for Bhai Sahib's keen interest in religious studies since his childhood. He was ...r the spiritual enlightenment of mankind. He also opened various platforms for the service of humanity. He always inspired people to help the needy irresp

...times of the [[Sikh Gurus]]. He was a trader and a contractor and supplier for the Mughal Army and supplied them with saddles, bridles(rakabs) and reins. ...zeb]]. A dust storm had hit Delhi at that time and the Mughal soldiers ran for cover. Bhai Ude and Bhai Lakhi Shah had devised a plan to recover Guru Ji's

...necessities of life. Most villages have a temple, where people congregate for worship. In many parts of the Himachal the village Gods are carried on pala ...a has a war memorial dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives for their country. Dharamsala also serves as the Seat of the 'Government in Exi

...h lubricates the hair. A muscle is also attached to the base of every hair for bringing about movement. Pigments are added to the shaft of the hair as it ...refrain from tampering with it. This is the visible token of his affection for us, as well as our faith in him.

...the University interested in Sikhism. The Society aims to provide a forum for discussion, information on the Sikh philosophy, history, the associated way

...y and the army indeed was his first choice. But he stayed in the army only for a very short time. Irked by the strict army regimen, he took out his discha ...st in shrine reform. During the [[Morcha Chabian]] the [[Akali]] agitation for the recovery of the keys of the [[Toshakhana]] (treasury) of the [[Golden

...and for the rights of the weak among us; to fight for justice and fairness for all;

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...uite simple. After [[shabad kirtan]] is recited, an [[ardaas]] is offered for the young (or old) Sikh who is beginning their journey with the Guru – th ...s for an 11-year old girl, who was very excited and worked hard to prepare for this day. After a few shabads were sung by the local jatha and the girl’

...llages took some of the Sikhs accompaning Guru Gobind Singh to their homes for meals. As they returned to the camp, Guru Gobind Singh asked each one of th ...he best feast of my life," but would not say more. The Guru thereupon sent for the host who had entertained Mailagar Singh. He shyly confessed that he was

...hing propitious is available, the adverse one is ignored, and is not cared for by the wise-ones. Why would a woman, getting a wealthy and wise young man, (Said the prince,) ‘Yes, I will take you with me if you call the Yogi for me,‘Who will play love-tunes with both his eyes shut and resonantly clapp

...relegious person who sent him to the local ‘Madrassa’ (Islamic school), for learning Quranic education while his mother was a liberal Sufi lady. She wa ...sain. It was Maoj Deen who first called Hussain a ''Malang'', a term used for enlightened and dauntless Sufis and qalandars.

...gh Bahadur]] Ji (3), Bhagat [[Kabir]] Ji (1), and Bhagat [[Namdev]] Ji (1) for a total of 19 hymns. In the texts composed for this raag, the question asked is why should one cling to all the evils of t

For the sake of Maya and money, you sell knowledge; your life is totally worthl Gather up merits for your travelling expenses, and do not think of tomorrow in your mind.

'''Sarovar''' is a [[Punjabi]] terms used for a pool. Many historic [[Gurdwara]]s in [[India]] and [[Pakistan]] have a Sa ...drain and cleanse these Sarovars on a regular basis. The Punjabi term used for this function of cleaning these pools is [[Seva|Kar Seva]]. The Harimander

...r by god(Worldly or Spiritually). Such people are very Humble and they ask for only those things which are actually required to live fruitful life. ...g for Dairy animals, which help in earning in his livelihood and demanding for Horse which help him to visit place when needed.

...stitution is defined as the act of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for money or goods. Women who engage in this activitiy are generally called pr ...Baisuva and Ganika. Kutniya is word used for pimps who procures customers for prostitutes.

...lecting donations, of which, it is widely said, he secretly took a portion for himself. When the Guru asked him to attend the wedding in Lahore, Prithia r Actually, he feared that if he were away from the Guru for too long, he might not be appointed the Guru's successor. Having no luck wi

...d Punjabi culture. However, he was best loved and is best remembered today for his little epic that captured the heart and soul of Punjab’s rural life a ...ontaneous essay, written in his daily in 1953 on his village paved the way for Mera Pind, published in 1961. The Encyclopaedia Britannica calls the book �

Complete equality, non-discrimination, standing up for true justice, promoting an enduring spirit of positivity ([[Chardikala]]), ==Message for the World ==

...arried to the sister of Dev Thrikewala who is known to have written lyrics for Shinda and [[Muslim]] clan renowned singers, such as [[Kuldeep Manak]]. Bef Shinda currently works as a producer for younger artists. In addition, his latest album 'Putt Sardaran De' was succe

...ne]]s in [[Pakistan]]. With the recent relaxation of the visa requirements for Indian citizens, more and more visitor now travel to Pakistan every year<re For non-Sikhs and students of comparative religions, the authors hope the guide

...'' can be loosely translated as '''saint''' though this is not very exact, for the English term, when used in the adjectival sense ‘saintly’ refers to '''Sat or Satya''' has commonly been used since the Vedic times for the Ever-existent, Unchanging Reality or the Self-existent, Universal Spiri

...onal]] (BKI) with [[Talwinder Singh Parmar]] and served as its commander for 11 years until his death when he was betrayed by a former associate turned ...ive of seceding from [[India]] in order to form the state of [[Khalistan]] for Sikhs. The first Unit of [[Babbar Khalsa| BKI]] was founded in Canada in 19

...f the [[Sikhism|faith]] for [[Malwa]] as ''[[Bhai Mahan Singh]]'' saved it for [[Majha]]'''". Then he received the rites of initiation.

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...and defence of the [[panth]] (the path of [[dharam]] or righteousness) and for the sake of other individuals or groups in the community who were venerable ...dedication to [[Dharam]] have a deep and unflinching love for the Guru and for the path of Gurbani.

...udding novelist from [[Punjab]]. The book carries an inspirational message for the youth of today and those of future generations. The plot and structure ...this book. My book is not intended as a work of religious fiction. It is for all sects and communities of the world. I hope that readers will appreciat

...them a living consciousness of their religious inheritance. The search was for the authentic Sikh personality and to this end all of the conscious energy ...at Khalsa college, S. Pratab proceeded to Great Britain where he qualified for service on the railways, but he chose to be in the Indian Civil Service. Af

...problems like a kind benefactor, earnestly. He '''always''' had a solution for them. ...ing for the entire service. Later, he would have a light dinner and retire for the day.

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...was in charge of collecting donations, of which he secretly took a portion for himself. When the Guru asked him to attend the wedding, Prithia said, ''"I Actually, he was afraid if he were away from the Guru for too long, he might not be appointed the Guru's successor. Having no luck wi

...g and guardianship; of loving all are paramount to [[Sikhi]] and necessary for a rewarding and fruitful spiritual life. ...of community cohesion, of kindness and forgiveness, of sharing and respect for all were strongly emphasised. The fact that we all belong to the one same G

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In America he became India's spiritual ambassador and pleaded eloquently for better understanding between India and the New World in order to create a h ...race the whole world. There was no difference between a Hindu and a Muslim for him. He was common Guru to all. He was the Guru of all human race. '''

...ill some debate about the complete acceptance but it serves as a good base for most Sikh communities worldwide. ...-being of even its weakest and infirm members - both locally and globally, for all of mankind. This is the practical aspect of the three pillars of Sikhi

...Patiala state on 21 November 1887. The term babu, a common mode of address for junior government officials, soon came to be prefixed to his name. ...ional women's dupatta or scarf. Babu Teja Singh replaced the Sikh term for God "Vahiguru," by "Vahugur." The word karah prasad, Sikh sacrament, wa

...the age of nine, he was honoured with the title of Baba, a grand old man, for the extraordinary powers he had displayed. The present nine-storey building ...s to the very top through the breadth of the wall itself, with a provision for entrance at each floor.

...n [[Punjabi]] Muslim poet, was born in what is now Pakistani Punjab. Known for his seminal work of [[Heer Ranjha]], based on the traditional folk tale of His mausoleum is a place of pilgrimage today, especially for those in love. A consummate artist, deeply learned in Sufi and domestic cul

...[sewadar]] who offered us [[langar]] and provided rooms at gurudwara sahib for our stay. Some portion of the Gurdwara were under construction and this wor ...ther develop this important shrine and any donations will be most welcome. For more information about Gurudwara sahib, Please contact

...h prompted him to write biographies of Sikh heroes who had fallen fighting for the glory of the [[Khalsa]]. ...he Patiala and East Punjab States Union Government for his monumental work for the advancement of Punjabi letters. Baba Prem Singh died at Patiala on 10 J

...hem. Area from Orrisa to Rameshwaram is called Dravirh and Bheel is a word for BOW in dravirhian language. (Kauda, like others of his tribe, hid in the fo ...ork. He will save me from the man-eaters. Have no fear. Please pray to God for my success. My success will bring joy to your people. They need to be taugh

...who came to their home for food. Sain means Sayian, a person which is born for God(Sayin). ...as very happy in their company. He performed for them all menial officies, for he believed that serving saints was equivalent to serving God himself.

When a hungry animal sees food, it will not wait for its frail parents or grand-parents to eat first before it starts eating; ho ...better, more finely tuned and fairer role in life. The essential attitude for correct meditation is one of listening. To listen clearly one must subdue t

...ng man hoping to find work was named charanjit singh. Feeling some empathy for the young man, Gursewak Singh began to relate a story from his earlier year ...h had accomodations for pilgrims and weary travelers. Before he settled in for a much needed night of restful sleep he went to the central room where the

.... On 1st January 1990, Sant Kishan Singh Ji resigned his being and left us for the heavenly abode. On 3rd January 1990, his body was submerged in the rive

...-granthi in Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Gujranwala in 1936 and did katha there for many years which including Guru Itihas too. ...nas for Pheru Morcha and was imprisoned on 7th April 1924. He was punished for 6 months imprisonment and sent to Multan Jail. In jail he used to do naam s

...]] folklore. There are many stories of Nanaki's deep and devoted affection for her brother, [[Nanak]]. ...th the Nawab Daulat Khan of Sultanpur. He wrote a letter of recommendation for young Guru Nanak and so, at the age of fifteen, Nanak came to live with his

He was responsible for the reconstruction of the shrine, [[Gurdwara Nangali Sahib (Poonch)]] in 19 ...ablished there. Since then, the Digiana Ashram has remained a nerve centre for socio religious-cum-economic-educational activities of the Sikh minority in

...paralleled fervor for Sikh precepts and practices, and a perpetual longing for the advancement of the Sikh Panth. To many who continue to be inspired by h Giani Ji's passion for Sikh spirituality had an early start. In his childhood, he used to join his

==Sikh sacrifices for freedom== ...s produced in 1950 it failed to deliver any safeguards or political rights for the Sikhs as a people or nation. The Sikhs therefore refused to sign the Co

Pearl was an extremely passionate activist for human rights. In 1949, outraged that existing adoption services considered ...n the original it was inaccessible to me, and this was a matter of regret, for I have had many Sikh friends, and have always admired their qualities of ch

...and talents they have. It makes them '''forget that God is responsible''' for these things and leads them away from reunion. '''Pride leads to [[Haumai]]

...], [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] set a new precedence for the world in general and for the Sikhs specifically, when he sacrificed his life to defend the rights of ...sacred thread (of the Hindus) which marked a great event in the Iron age. For the sake of saints, he laid down his head without even a sign. (13)

...abel after his death. This album includes new songs, which Soni had chosen for his album. Some of his songs on this album also feature other guest Punjabi

*'''M''' stands for [[Mool Mantar]], *'''S''' stands for the final [[Salok]].

...tsar]]. His son, Nihal Singh Attari, was known for his martial prowess and for his personal loyalty to [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh]]. Nihal Singh's son, Sham ...ge of Indgarh, near Jagraon, while Kahn Chand Sidhu with 25 horseman, left for the Majha, crossing the Sutlej river. He had two sons, Gaur Singh one of th

...iage in the UK. I have been thrown out onto the streets, and left to fend for myself. Why am I being persecuted like this? What have I done so wrong? I ...legations that she was having an affair. This was used as a justification for preventing her return to the house and the family.

...from Punjab towards the mountainous ranges and foothills of Peer-Panchal for spreading of Sikh-ism and teachings of Guru Ji. One of such Saint was Baba

...intercourse in order to concentrate on divine love. Family life is the aim for every Sikh in order to conceive and nurture their children and contribute t

...the United States that were reported to the police as acts of retaliation for the terrorist attacks. According to family members, Singh Sodhi had been di ...st 2006, Arizona Supreme Court overturned Roque's death sentence in return for a sentence of life in prison.

...his body one after another by the Governor of Sadhuara Mohammad Osman Khan for his association with Guru Sahib. Later his entire family was hunted and kil For safe passage out of Machiwada, these two Khan Brothers and two Sikhs carrie

...ed among the Sardars. From his share, Chuhar Singh retained ten villages for himself and gave the rest to his lieutenants. ...d remained in the driving seat of [[Gurdwara Shahid Bunga Baba Dip Singh]] for a long period of time, where a few years back his elder [[ Baba Deep Singh]

...s are not compatible, it will be impossible for the two to live in harmony for all their lives. In this tale, the husband was much older than the wife; fu

...he son of the Namardar of the village. His birth was a source of happiness for his parents, since he was their only son, thus they named him 'Khushi' (hap ...for Quranic education, in his early age. He also attended a village school for worldly education, and was very intelligent student of his class, but after

...]] and also the architect of [[Operation Bluestar]]. They were responsible for three high-profile killings; Arjan Dass, [[Lalit Maken]] and [[A.S.Vaidya|G ...]]. In a 31-page booklet titled '[[Who Are The Guilty]]', [[People's Union for Civil Liberties]] (PUCL) listed 227 people who led the mobs, which killed u

...id of Vadhbhag Singh, Adina Beg appealed to Jassa Singh of the Khalsa Army for mercy upon the civilians of Jalandhar(9) ...be the most powerful time of the year and most effective time of the year for people to get evil spirits at Dauli Dhar and have their problems solved wit

...umorous SikhNet production encouraging youth to start now and make a video for the 2009 SikhNet Youth Online Film Festival. Prabhu Singh makes a terribl ...ww.sikhnet.com/news/100-operated-cleft-lip|Free Treatment: 100 operated on for cleft lip|http://www.sikhnet.com/files/imagecache/thumb/news/image/teaser/l

...n the bank of a river nearby slipped into the river. The king did not wait for a second and jumped in the river as well to save his child. ...dev]]. For all of his life, Namdev had worshipped God and had faith in Him for each and every moment. He did not worship anyone else but the one immortal

...The Sikh Channel primarily focuses on education and religious programming for the Sikh community. It operates from a studio in the Aston area of Birmingh ...ce of the Sikh faith, providing a European free-to-air television platform for Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike.

...]. The British had been ruling [[India]] as a colony of the British Empire for over 100 years. ..., Gujarati and Pushto languages. [[Kartar Singh Sarabha]] did all the work for that paper.

...ommon principles ideas in all religions of the world and this is also true for [[Sikhism]] and [[Christianity]] ...ent, however, both of these attributes have important differences as well (for differences read below). Sikhs share other divine attributes with Christian

...fire on groups led by Surjit Singh and Joginder Singh to start this battle for 14 acres attached with Gill Dhaba near Dashmesh Public School on the Bathin ...ar. Nihang leader Surjit Singh and his accomplices are in the Patiala jail for attempt to murder.

...Spiritual teacher of the Sikhs" laid down various key beliefs which define for its adherents the key doctrine of this [[faith system]]. The central and ke ...on of castes and its divisions; the expectation of service called [[Seva]] for the community; the requirement of "[[Akal purakh ki fauj]]" - the "[[army o

...f the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in the 1970s, there has been a constant hunger for information about the contribution of the [[Sikh Gurus]] to the world.

...ing to think that the earth is surrounded by a completely barren universe; for millions of miles in any direction, despite our best efforts over the last ...can travel in any direction in the 3 dimensional Universe away from Earth for many tens of years and it appears that you will find absolutely no living c

[http://www.emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=9521 The Sikh Times - Queen's Award for Sikhs Oct 14, 2010] A Sikh centre was amongst this year’s winner of the Queens’s Award for Voluntary Services 2010

...leh Shah received his early schooling in Pandoke, and later moved to Kasur for higher education, to become a student of the prominent professor, Ghulam Mu ...spend their lives trying to penetrate the meaning of life while searching for God. Those among them who were poets articulated this exploration through t

Abu Tarani worked as the Emperor's spy in the Guru's court for about two years. In the book, mentioned above, he has recorded an eye witne ...stirred the water with the sword and recited some holy words. This went on for about half an hour. At that time a woman, perhaps related to prophet came f

All Creatures have God’s spirits and must be properly respected. Show love for all living things. Mistreatment of any living creature is tabooed and forbi ...e first round of the marriage ceremony, the Lord sets out His Instructions for performing the daily duties of married life. Instead of the hymns of the Ve

...the Indian Army from 1963 to 1966. In 1980, he won a seat in the Lok Sabha for the first time. He currently also serves as the chairman of the Punjab Urdu ...gislature from Talwandi Sabo and became a minister in the state government for Agriculture, Forest, Development and Panchayats.

...ar]].<ref name=odnb/> At [[La Albuera|Albuera]], in 1811, he saved the day for the British by taking the responsibility at a critical moment of strongly u ...in-chief of the British army. While in this position he had responsibility for the direction of the Crimean War, which he endeavoured to conduct on Wellin

...omes. A bigger Gurdwara was built in 1966 and it served as a meeting place for the Punjabis and a memorial to Bhai Maharaj Singh, a Sikh warrior. It is be ...nry Lawrence, a British Resident, the British put up a reward of Rs.10,000 for his capture. He was arrested 28 December 1849 as he was planning a revolt w

...agirworth 15,000 rupees a year. He remained in the service of the Maharaja for nine years and was dismissed on account of some discrepancies discovered in ...Sardarni Chand Kaur, was allowed by government to draw half of his pension for her lifetime.

...dice. Both Guru and Nanua had mutual liking for each other. They met daily for a game and then departed. The Guru appreciated him in all respects but rema

The second is anxiety for Lover. Trailing, searching for you.

...o Punjabi Journalism in Canada, and the International Award of Distinction for Journalism from the International Association of Punjabi Authors and Artist :"Bagri stayed talking to Purewal for about 1 hour during which time the subject of the Air India Disaster came u

...d Joginder Singh (Spokesman), who was excommunicated from the Khalsa Panth for his anti-Panthic activities and association with Gurbaksh Kala Afghana, a C ...rogatory language to defy Sri Akal Takhat Sahib's status and was also sent for publication in many newspapers by the Spokesman editor.

...arrived near Gurdwara Poanta Sahib, two GurSikhs carried Babaji's message for the masand requesting initiation of a Akhand Path at the Gurdwara. The masa ...khs inside, who were conducting the Akhand Path. The GurSikhs had no guns. For they had not come with the intent to fight, but rather to hear the sangat's

...st son of Giani Soorat Singh ji. After Bhai Gurdas Singh ji left the world for Sach Khand, his younger brother Giani Bhai Sant Singh ji was honored with t ...ed in gold, they ensured that this was completed with the greatest respect for Guru Sahib ji.

...understand Gurbani and attain spiritual wisdom to receive Lord's Command. For this reason Human Joni(Specie) is the last Step to understand God.<br>ਭ�

...flute, she eventually falls in love with him. They met each other secretly for many years until they were caught by Heer's jealous uncle, Kaido, and her p ...iage. However, on the wedding day, Heer's jealous uncle Kaido had arranged for one of his servants to lace some sweets, that Ranja had sent to Heer, with

...of a ''janamasakhi'' was dispatched by the India Office Library in London for the use of [[Trumpp's Translation Of Portions Of The Guru Granth Sahib|Dr.

...lled in a duel Karma Chhina, a notorious informer who had been responsible for the arrest and execution of many of the Sikhs. He also joined the [[Dal Kha

...sted to Maharaja Ranjit Singh at the time of birth of Kanwar Kharak Singh, for permission to rebuild this historical place a new. As a result of this, the

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...n August [[1846]]. In November [[1847]], the title of Raja was recommended for him by the Council of Regency, but was at his request conferred upon his so ...mir which had been given away by the British to the Dogra Raja Gulab Singh for his services to them during the first Anglo-Sikh war. Since the Multan outb

...h was killed by gunfire as, after his arrest, he struggled with a commando for his weapon. ...part of my body, after my Shaheedi, be removed and used by anyone (Donated for transplants) who may need. However if you need my eyes, let the authorities

...some other skewed reason; but in most cases the wrong doer offers a reason for the violation. ...'natural selection', or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life."''

...e:CIMG0336.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Kanga - one of the five articles of faith for the Sikhs]] The Kanga is an article that allows the Sikh to care for his or her unshorn long hair, [[Kesh]]. The kanga is usually tucked in fron

...ved on many US and international science advisory boards including serving for 14 years as the Editor of a monthly journal, Drug Development Research. ...[[Anandpur Sahib]] Foundation awarded him the Order of [[Nishan]]-e-Khalsa for his superb accomplishments in promoting the glory and pride of the [[Khalsa

As a result, the person will develop a taste for worldly enjoyments and forget about God, the Creator and Provider. ...burns your spiritual life but fails to provide any long term satisfaction for the mind. The Guru tells us that the thirst of the mind and body cannot be

...i glanced away from the presentation screen he had been watching intensely for the past few hours. The four of us making the presentation turned and looke The presentation we returned to was the ad campaign for the Congress party for the forthcoming Lok Sabha election.

...[Guru Har Rai]] in 1657 A.D. Returning home, he left his three elder sons for service of the Guru's institution. Bhai Dayal Das was fifteen when he enter ...ommendation from Diwan Durga Mall, [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] made him minister for domestic affairs. In 1665 A.D., when [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] went to Assam fr

....A. examination was an unprecedented event in the annals of the University for never before had the distinction been claimed by a mofussil college. This h ...ndu University the Guru Nanak Chair of Sikh Studies, but had to leave soon for reasons of health. Back at Patiala, he was made a fellow of the Punjabi Uni

...[Jai Singh Kanhaiya]] of the Kanhaiya Misl.<ref name=":0" /> She arranged for her son Maha Singh to be married to [[Mananwala|Man Kaur]], daughter of Sar

...ra]] that was built to commemorate his visit, is now a place of pilgrimage for the [[Sikh]]s. ...was no food. Guru Nanak sent his Good Friend Bhai Mardana to collect food for langar (the Community Kitchen). Many people donated rice and flour (atta) t

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'''Professor:''' "You know, I contribute regularly for [[gurdwara]] (Sikh temple) functions. One year, special [[Gurpurb]] celebr ...ted me for my contribution. I usually gave 25 rupees every time they came for collection. They told me, “This will be a special function, we want a bi

...839). These sheets are believed to be newsletters sent from the [[Punjab]] for the Peshwa Daftar at Poona (now Pune). In the late afternoon, he would come to the Saman Burj and transact business for four hours. The letters contain valuable information about Ranjit Singh's f

...[Simran]] (meditation and contemplation) and in [[Sewa]] (selfless service for the community). Only then can one progress spiritually. The [[Sri Guru Gran ...rimary belief is in only [[1|one]] supreme God – This sole God is the same for all the peoples of the Universe. [[Guru Arjan]], the fifth [[Sikh Guru]] hi

...-old, tucking and tying, until they had wrapped his head with a [[turban]] for the first time. "For a Sikh, it is a beautiful ceremony," said Sartaj Singh, a member of the gur

...s, they have faced hardships because of their appearance but are respected for their hard work and skills. ...n of people of another faith; [[Sarbat da phalla]] to seek God's blessings for all the beings on Earth; to only use force in self-defence and in the defen

...of many people across several continents. He practised the purest of love for the congregations and if you got that magic touch of Baba ji, it would sure ...oming and bringing your children to the sangat. Learn humility and respect for others by serving the sangat, whilst also being engaged in meditation. Lear

“Anyone can eat for free here and on an average we serve food to 100,000 people. On weekends an “The free kitchen uses firewood, LPG gas and electronic bread makers for the cooking and we use around 100 LPG cylinders and 5,000 kilograms of fire

...ed much spiritual and moral guidance and a solid and creditable foundation for a new world religion. Their dedication for service of others was finally rewarded when Nanak was born in 1469. Thus, M

...n Arabic word for God, which was used by the Christians of the Middle East for hundreds of years before the advent of Islam. |There are five prayers and five times of day for prayer; the five have five names.<br>Let the first be truthfulness, the sec

...est of three brothers and one sister, did not attend any school or college for formal education as his father arranged his studies in Hindi, Brij Bhasha a ...e High Court, he held several different appointments in the state, serving for a brief interregnum, 1915-17, in the neighbouring Sikh state of Patiala.

...nger, and entertainer. The [[award winning]] artist has made a global name for himself as one of the forefront upcoming musical producers of our time. Ind ...[[Indystructable]] which fulfilled the sudden demand surging from Britain for a genre combination of [[Punjabi]] and [[Hip-Hop sounds]]. In 2008, Indy es

...uru, however, wisely kept the military traditions of his father alive, for security and defensive reasons and the continuance of Naam Parchar.

...d a distance from him or put her in a "surplus population" pool to be used for menial jobs. "Everybody laughs at my poverty for such is my state,and now, the eighteen Siddhis are under my sway: Such is T

...of his disciple, Bhai illa Singh of Thakurval, in [[Hoshiarpur]] district. For twelve years he presented himself once every week in the holy [[sangat]] at ...proceedings. The letter included a note on the Bakapur family and its zeal for the Sikh faith. The invitation, widely circulated, evoked a warm response.

.... The Guru replied that when a person became a Sikh, he lost his caste. As for the Kashmiri Pandits, it was his duty to raise his voice against cruelty an ...Mati Das approached the Guru with his palms pressed together , as he asked for his blessings, saying that he was happy to be the first to achieve martyrdo

...s that there is a specific ''goal'' to the process: the attainment of God. For Rumi, God is the ground as well as the goal of all existence. However Rumi It is often said that the teachings of Rumi are ecumenical in nature. For Rumi, religion was mostly a personal experience and not limited to logical

...and he start following it. In Japuji there is a Pauri on Suniyey(Listening for understanding) and then Maniyey(Believing).

...madh on the Mound, It had a tank Known as a Sarovar in Sikhism, next to it for Sikhs and other devotees to take a dip in the holy tank before entering the

...God existed alone in deep meditation and self absorption. When God willed for the manifestations of his values, He created universes, worlds and all mate ...ence. The Naam (SHABD), the Name of God is the only medium available to us for approaching Him.

...cated in England, Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany has lived in the United States for forty-five years. A graduate of Agra University in India, he completed adva ...Engineering, the Optical Society of America, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

...iritual guide for the Sikh and provides instructions to the ardent learner for this difficult and problem-laden journey of life. In the [[Guru Granth Sahi ...on life. This verse provides a simple but important guide to the Sikh and for all other believers in the Supreme Spirit to re-adjust their mind to follow

...vious of Him (6). Yet man need not resort to the forests in search of Him, for He dwells within him (30). He must abandon his ego. Abstinence and physical ...of a person whose heart is illuminated by the Supreme Light is ineffable. For such spiritual achievement, man needs guidance of the Guru, i.e. spiritual

...ground with gold coins to release bodies of the Sahibzade and Mata Gujari for cremation</small>]] ...brother and [[Mata Gujar Kaur]] ji, his grandmother sacrificed their lives for their faith and the right to remain [[Sikh]]s.

...o the baptismal water Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Nanak, Nanak X, created for the initiatory rites promulgated in supersession of charanamrit at the time ...y morning, the last quarter of night, the awakened ones develop a fondness for cultivating the True Name (Sri Guru Granth Sahib, 146).

...ance. The garden surrounding the [[Gurdwara]] became a place of pilgrimage for the people from all over Delhi. This is where they received the message of ...tly the Guru was immediately imprisoned. In the prison his deep compassion for the suffering of prisoners had a great moral and spiritual influence on the

...est of three brothers and one sister, did not attend any school or college for formal education as his father arranged his studies in Hindi, Brij Bhasha a ...e High Court, he held several different appointments in the state, serving for a brief interregnum, 1915-17, in the neighbouring Sikh state of Patiala.

...d 1854 to study Indian languages and prepare their grammars and glossaries for use by [[Christian]] missionaries. Staying first at Karachi, he learnt Sind ...o that I could refer to every passage again, whenever I found it necessary for the sake of comparison."

stresses the need for good behavior, Man is a thinking animal and should think ahead to consequen we learn to thank God for all his various gifts and treasures which He gives us. Man should compare h

...ot summers, during the dead of winter the unheated burj offered no comfort for the Guru's mother and sons. ...salutes the supreme sacrifice of these kids of steel who never once - even for a moment considered the easy option and always remained focused on their mi

...ll say "no". The next question to ask is: Do you believe in the ten Gurus? For most the answers has to be "yes". If you agree then: Do you trust the Gurus |That which is for his own good, he thinks is evil. If someone tells him the truth, he looks u

...cc. to both religions. Sikhs call it with many names but Waheguru, is used for meditating upon god and Muslims call it Allah. God is Near, God is One, God ...r of Righteousness(militarized religion)''': Both religions believe in War for righteousness. Sikhs call it Dharam Yudha and Muslims call it Jihad. Howeve

...th would get agony. so the bani of guru sahib is itself for whole humanity for universal brotherhood. ...ak was a kid when he uttered his first rhyme called Patti Likhi then Rhyme for doctor and so on. He travelled across india, sri lanka, bangladesh, sikkim,

...nt male academics to accept as they had been accustomed to male domination for centuries. In fact even now many males wish not to follow the message of [[ Teja Singh Bhasauria targeted [[Namdev|Bhagat Namdev’s]] work for according to his views "this was not Sikh, but a Hindu view". One particula

...rs, a sect of philantrophist was started by Bhai Kanhaiya, after searching for a spiritual guide amongst Hindus and Muslims, he became a [[Sikh]] of the [ ...ns and put on a sword but claimed his sword being a symbol of his Guru was for the use of his enemy. Thus, the Guru exempted Khanaiya and his followers fr

...d a [[gurmata]] or resolution to the effect that they must punish Akil Das for his crimes against the Sikhs. ...do they not die of sheer starvation? My troops bar their way. They search for them and they kill them where they see them. I have burnt down entire villa

With some success he was able to do that work with great devotion for many years, but while he kept his hands busy in work, his mind always wande ...in the darshan, a glimpse of Baba Nand Singh ji. He would often stay there for many days performing voluntary service.

...i]]. She attended Sri Guru Harkrishan Senior Secondary School in Gurdaspur for her basic education. As a child, she played with many different musical ins ...a Bachelors degree in Music. She then attended Punjabi University, Patiala for her Masters degree in [[Gurmat Sangeet]], where she studied [[Kirtan]] unde

...n the temporal and the spiritual aspect of human life. The term represents for the [[Sikh]]s a basic principle which has influenced their religious and po ...an, saint, holy man, spiritual guide, head of a religious order and stands for spiritual authority or non-material or non-worldly power; control over the

...he mind allowing one to conclude their day, giving thanks to the Almighty for the completion of another successful day.

...is driven by Lalvani and his son, Tej. But it wasn’t always plain sailing for the enthusiastic and modest [[Sikh]] businessman. Indeed, the company’s r ...mouth ulcers and had failed to find a treatment on the market that worked for him. They might alleviate the immediate pain, but they didn’t cure the pr

...mber 1594, that [[Mata Ganga]] the wife of Guru Arjan, received blessings for an illustrious son (the future [[Guru Har Gobind]], Nanak VI) from Baba Bu ...[Guru Arjan Dev]], suggested that she pay a visit to Baba Buddha ji to ask for the gift. Mata ji got delecious food prepared by her attendees and visited

...ls. Guru ji asked the hermit why he was so furious, when he had asked only for a small amount of fire to light their own hearth. The hermit replied that t ...thers, God, certainly would not be residing in such a malicious mind. Look for Him in the whole of mankind. Don’t hate a person believing him to be of l

...unity websites, magazines and vehicles to help generate usage and exposure for advertisers. ...nd are fully behind this venture some stating its already an everyday tool for Sikhs in the UK.

...ed that was a single occasion where Randhir spotted a homeless man begging for some money. He saw it was someone he knew from school and immediately went ...t we have. They get have a great sense of accomplishment when they do good for others within their community, giving them a sense of pride and identity.

...੝ਗ੝ ਜ੝ਗ੝ ਭਗਤ ਉਪਾਇਆ ਪੈਜ ਰਖਦਾ ਆਇਆ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਜੇ ॥, God send many persons to earth for mission of spreading truth. There is no limit of sending paigambars ...m also move on path of wisdom then these rituals will keep no significance for him.

...oic ballads included in the Guru Granth Sahib. Basant, is the Punjabi word for spring from which the musical measure the Var derives its title. Like Malh

...his raw talent and had finally found the protege that he had been looking for. ...ch as K. Deep, Mohammad Saddiq and Surinder Shinda. He wrote several songs for Shinda and accompanied him as a member of his entourage before deciding to

...orms of behaviour, religious as well as social, private as well as public, for members of the [[Khalsa Panth]]. ...dministration. Although known to earlier Sikh scholars, it was published for the first time in 1953 by the Sikh History Society, Amritsar, edited wi

...Waheguru. This is accepted as one of the primary concepts of [[Sikhism]]. For the Sikh, the acceptance of His Hukam is a concept that needs to be learnt ...ull of gratitude and prayer for all he has done. Those who have no regard for the Hukam, suffer in pain:

One of the more famous of these weddings was the one arranged for the mother of Ranjit Singh which led to a more cohesive Misl unit (uniting ...has reached adulthood. After the wedding, it takes another couple of years for the bride to move in with her in laws and live there. This is called Muklaw

...t]] language and literature, poetics, philosophy and mythology at Amritsar for about 15 years, Santokh Singh moved to Buria, an old town on the right ban ...rit language and literature, poetics, philosophy and mythology at Amritsar for about 15 years, Santok Singh moved to Buria, an oldtown on the right bank o

...eat & the mean; differentiation of friend & foe. Then all is yours and you for everyone. Your corporeal being is a product of air, water, fire ,sky and ea Baba Ji would often concentrate his mind, body and soul on the Creator Lord for very long periods of time. Initially, he did not understand the strong feel

...to follow. Like other writers of rahitnamas, he lays down rules of conduct for a Sikh embracing personal, social and religious aspects of his life. To su For his involvement with this genre of Sikh literature, he is also known as Bha

...k Dev's life. While describing the Third missionary Tour of Guru Nanak Dev for visiting Mecca, Madina (sic), Baghdad and other places, Bhai Gurdas states-

...or the prestigious Grammy Award in 2006 in the 'Best World Music' category for his album ''"Golden Strings of the Sarode"''. Besides being a high-profile ...s of the "Senia Maihar School" tradition have principally been responsible for a renaissance in Indian classical instrumental music in the twentieth centu

...kh martyr ever and by this event, the Guru set a precedence and an example for the people of the world. He demonstrated how one should lay down one's life ...he lesson taught by the Guru and have walked in his path of self sacrifice for their commitment to truth and justice.

...etween the two eyebrows. Today, the Tilaka can be worn on a daily basis or for special religious occasions depending on different local customs. It is nor

Out of respect for his wisdom and fascination for his beautiful poetry, many thousands of followers heeded his words and chan ...glish=t&id=30785#l30785 p714]). In fact, he actually pointed out the need for there to be no different religions. At the time [[India]] was suffering un

...ly requested “If you really want to give me something then PLEASE do ardas for me that Guru Sahib blesses me with his sewa and that he remains a humble se ...as how much bani a certain Gursikh has kanth (memorized), time they get up for amritvela e.t.c. However once a Gursikh leaves this karam bhoomi (earth) it

...hat 6 Harat were installed by Guru Arjun Dev at Amritsar for flow of water for crops to maintain Greenery and help people economically. ==For construction==

Unfortunately for her, her father overheard her comment and became very angry. It was not the ...was forced to beg for a living. Still she bathed, fed, and cared lovingly for her leper husband, never losing faith.

...and Usha. However, the word bhakti does not occur there. The word occurs for the first time in the Upanisads where it appears with the co-doctrines of g ...pped. The path of bhakti was not directly accessible to the lower castes; for them the path of prapatti (unquestioned self-surrender) was prescribed. Si

==Difficulty in education for girls== ...uspices of the local [[Singh Sabha]], offered to open a school exclusively for girls.

One who works for what he eats, and gives some of what he has. ...das (supplication prayer) to Guru Ji for an improvement in their Sikhi and for increased understanding of Gurbani. After having the sangat (company) of ma

...k in New Delhi on 1 April, 2004 at the age of 79. He remained head of SGPC for a record 27 years, and was one of the most influential and controversial Si ...sive heart attack some days ago, was flown here this evening from Amritsar for advanced treatment.

...direction to the interested reader. These events in history are an example for the followers of the Gurus to learn from; to gain spiritual guidance and in ...r communities to protect their own members (''"their own"''). The evidence for this, is well documented in the history of mankind. In protecting or seekin

...s a hunter and was told by Baba Sri Chand that one day he will have to pay for killing animals. To this Baba Lakhmi Das replied that he will leave this wo ...Lakhmi Chand for this act and stated that one day he would have to answer for their deaths in the eternal court. The angry Baba Lakhmi Chand came home to

...River]] on the Indo-Pak border. [[Guru Nanak Dev]] used to visit this site for meditation. ...Baba Nanak]] at a distance of about 4 Kms. Kartarpur Corridor is now open for India Citizens.

...e massive flow of its poetry, the vast range of its figures and images and for the abundance of detail, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, Suraj Prakash in shor ...1927-35. Bhai Vir Singh has also added notes where necessary. It is usual for gianis (learned scholars) to hold serial discourses on the text of Suraj Pr

...st, first Sikh to Captain NCAA Division I Golf team, and first Sikh to run for state representative in Illinois General Assembly. He was the CEO and found ...was the oldest among three siblings, and all of them faced severe bullying for their religious differences being one of the first Sikh families in the cit

'''Chandu Shah''' was a govenor of Lahore who was responsible for the torture of [[Guru Arjan Dev]]. ...hat [[Guru Arjan]]'s son, Har Gobind would be the best choice as a husband for his daughter who was of marriageable age. Chandu Shah laughed at the sugges

...mulate more and more wealth which is strongly condemned by the Sikh Gurus. For example, Guru Amar Das says: ‘mayadhari ut andha bola' ('the worshipper o ...u?'Guru Nanak advised him to share his wealth with needy people and use it for charitable purposes.

...hamed to do the housework.  Once he took bread from the field, he was late for school. class teacher asked: "Why Anokh singh aimim you so late ..? ” Bha ...er young Singhs. Bhai Sahib had very strict amrit vela. He had a deep love for Bhai Sulakhan Singh and other Singhs around.

...nd Sant Bhola Singh, and then attending for nearly five years an institute for the blind children at Daudhar. He gained good command of Sikh theology and ...de powerful speeches from the Congress platform and was taken into custody for one of these and confined in jail from 23 June 1922 to 30 June 1923.

...the international community. This is indeed a favourable ground situation for any programme aimed at future glory of the Panth. ...h [[Guru Granth Sahib]] is our Guru Eternal, so that there is no place now for 'dehdhari' (human-form) Gurus in [[Sikh religion]]. It is possible and nece

...fit, non-government, literary-cultural charitable organization constituted for the purpose of service, promotion and preservation of the traditional human ...lish a world-class old age home/village, having a separate endowment fund, for exponents of all activities associated with the Foundation.

...e in the search of spiritual solace and said that one should search within for God. He said that one's inner self has a relation with God. He disdained th ...g only one, named Sita, who was of a pious temperament. He selected a cave for his residence from where he walked daily through a tunnel to the temple of

...noured Sikh scholar, missionary, and literary master who is also respected for his Sikh way of life. He was a leading figure in [[Sikhism]] who enjoyed th

...no Bruno}}(1548–1600) was {{w|burned at the stake}} by authorities in 1600 for expressing these "radical" views. ...tinuum where the stars we see at night are of identical nature as the sun. For holding these and other radical views he was executed in 1600.

...arities to ensure every man, woman and child has access to nourishing food for an active and healthy life. ...ty, religious beliefs, gender or social status and without any expectation for any reward.

'''See main article [[Pahul]] for more details''' ...[[Guru Gobind Singh]] asked a gathering of Sikhs, "who is prepared to die for God?" At first, the people hesitated, and then one man stepped forward, and

...eers of all the three times – past, present, and future – it is impossible for us to judge truly even common fellow-men like ourselves, in spite of an int ...cts of those mysterious cosmic processes, which make the sun and the moon. For the dead toy replicas of the great it becomes physically impossible to anal

...ers had gathered at [[Anandpur Sahib]]. Many had come as a sign of respect for the [[Guru]] and in accordance to his invitation while some had just come o ...s hand, ''"I need one head. Is there anyone among you, who is ready to die for his faith?"'' When people heard his call, they were taken aback. Some of th

[[Sikhs]] have been a part of the [[United States|American]] landscape for more than 130 years. "Some Sikhs worked in lumber mills of Oregon or in railroad construction and for some Sikhs it was on a railway line, which allowed other Sikhs who were wor

...Jatha’s key motto based on [[Nishkam]] [[Sewa]] (service without a desire for personal gain) was put into action. ...ter for the employment needs of the local Sikhs. The project provided work for many Sikhs who would otherwise have been unemployed.

''"There are five prayers, five times for prayers, and the five have five names.<br>The first is truthfulness, second Let true purity be God's Word for you. ||2||<br>

...particular [[bani]], or would perform an [[ardas]]. He had a kind for word for everyone he met and especially appreciated those that he recognized as hav ...wisdom and that one day he will shine like a bright star and will be known for his great spirituality and divine knowledge. He will also enlighten the san

...days of Gurū Gobind Siṅgh, who sitting here sometimes would have reed-pens for the writers made and then throw them into the pool. It was here that [[Bhai It always waits on its toes for the wise.<br>

...Regiment. The town of Mardan, near Peshawar, was its normal duty station. For him the change made little difference as he continued spending his off duty ...s still told, even today— …that once as he remained absorbed in meditation for long hours, he was reported absent from duty, but the officer who went to c

...ointed to. Mahant Sahib has been serving sangats in the villages of Punjab for over 50 years and is loved by everyone who has ever had the great fortune o ...process that took '9 years'. The exegetical annotation is being performed for a fourth time now and Mahant Baba Kahan Singh Ji is the main helmsman in th

==Reason for Conflict== ...ughal troops, no doubt in a panic, had seen the hawk fall and came looking for the Emperor's prized baaz. The Mughals are said to have used some derogator

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...stone and presented Rs 100 as darshan bheta (the money presented or gifted for viewing a thing).

...wait for me there. Your grandfather and elder brother are already waiting for you." Thus the Guru watched his two sons achieve eternal peace through mart ...are sanctum. Another vast hall close by is called Akal Buriga. It was used for the daily congregations before Mariji Sahib was constructed. To the west of

...nce which must have left a deep impression on his mind was the preparation for his benefit of a copy of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] in the hand of Suhel Sin

...ered the Russian letter with the accompanying presents to Baba Buddh Singh for onward transmission to Baba Ram Singh. The British government came to know

...der his arm. To complete the guise, he also carried with him a jug (Iota ) for his ablutions and a carpet whereon to say his prayers. Thus dressed, he app ...irection. He travelled by short stages as was his wont; for his was a tour for the purpose of sowing the seed of Name in the hearts of mankind. He wanted

Having represented Pelham (one of the Borough's wards) for 14 years, Councillor '''Makhan Singh''' was elected as Graveshams first cit 'I am very exited and honoured to be elected Mayor for Gravesham. It is a unique achievement in my family and they are all very pr

...irect poetry, very much like Puran Singh, and thus, strengthened the trend for succeeding generation of poets.

...URU JI KA KHALSA VAHIGURU JI KI FATEH''' is the [[Khalsa]] salutation used for the first time among the [[Sikh]]s by command of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] at t ...'''Ik Onkar''', '''Oankar''', '''Parh-brahm''' were favoured above others for the Godhead: '''Hari''', '''Narayana''' and '''Rama''' acquired greater cur

on to the human race. This Vedic Knowledge has been in existence for seven brahmas so far. Each Brahma lives for 311 trillion, 40 billion

...mputer animation with stereo sound and will be available as a DVD and also for theatrical release which are scheduled from May 08. ...ab]] and is set in the historical period of [[Mir Manu]] that is notorious for large scale massacre of the Sikhs during the period 1748-1753.

...life which thrust the simple Punjabi village boy to world fame. He worked for various theatrical companies in Calcutta; it became apparent that he would ...tta, his talents were recognised by famous world personalities; the demand for his work increased and Singh's work began appearing in famous art galleries

...to get them he finally resorted to suggesting the Guru send them as gifts for his son's coming wedding. As the Assamese ruler had requested that the gif ...Today the city is known as Paonta Sahib. It is an important religious spot for Sikhs and a bustling industrial town. It is a city sacred to the memory of

...end of his physical life, he said to his [[Sikh]]s, ''"I have mastered my life's test. Go to my son, the holy Hargobind, and give him my consolation. Inste ...ving the news of his father's death, caused the [[Guru Granth]] to be read for ten days. When the last rites were finished, [[Bhai Buddha]] dressed him in

...ed as martyr by several Sikh Organizations for his contribution to Sikhism for standing against tyranny and lost his life. ...between Shiv Sena activists and Sikh youths. Shiv Sainiks had given a call for Gurdaspur bandh on 29th March, were protesting against the registration of

For a moment of sexual pleasure, you shall suffer in pain for millions of days.<br> For an instant, you may savor pleasure, but afterwards, you shall regret it, ag

...ht. From [[Adi Granth]], four types of Treasures or Padarath's are present for the soul. One who prays for the four cardinal blessings <br><br>

....v.), it is situated in the same 18thcentury period of suffering and trial for the Sikhs. Bijai Singh is in every sense an exemplary character. Born Ram L ...novelist did succeed in his purpose of stirring the hearts of his readers. For them Bijai Singh and Sushil Kaur became real persons, embodying the Sikh vi

...in its simplest context, means Unity and the name was also an abbreviation for “Everyone Keeping Together As One”. The name became very popular and th ...o many great men and women in the past and present have done and are doing for the Sikh nation, but we try our best with what little we have and the abili

...u marriage ceremony, became one of the first in history to teach and argue for the equality of women with his famous words. ...h Gurus]] introduced many new and radical practises, some of which we take for granted today. One of these was the equality of women. (see article [[Women

...e and all. Mother Earth also produces and provides different kinds of food for all creatures and inhabitants on Earth without any consideration and discri ...ver, copper, coal, iron to the inhabitants to develop and produce articles for comfort of human race.

For this purpose Vishnu manifested himself ad Brahma and he was known as "Chatu In this way, the Brahma incarnation manifested for purifying he subjects;

...presses the intense love and deep connections that an enlightened soul has for the supreme cosmic Energy that we call [[God]] or [[Waheguru]]. The daily m ...(2)}} Further, in simple terms [[Gurbani]] tells us not to harbour hatred for anyone in these terms {{gb1|259|11457|WAWWA: Do not harbor hatred against a

# Lack of realisation of one's greatest gift by and throwing it away for mere worldly pleasures

...u will become aware of various issues raised by this charitar and the need for these issues to be resolved?

...ually, leading to injustice. Pride makes human beings take personal credit for the successes, good qualities, wealth and talents that they have. It makes them forget that God is responsible for many things and this ego leads them away from reunion with [[Waheguru]]. Pr

"I do seva, bhenji", she protested. "I'm not getting paid for this. I spend so many hours here, while I could easily be doing something e ...years ... day and night, and weekends too. And haven't taken a single cent for my time. How can you even think that another person should come over and ru

...ro. He has taken birth to destroy evil, sin and falsehood. He will fight for the cause of virtue, and truth. I will go to that sacred place to be blesse Pir Bhikham Shah then left for Patna with his disciples and some servants.

...b. There he taught in Secondary Technical School, Willsdon, London, N.W.10 for two years, 1961-63, and, then, he went into his own business of Motor and C ...been studying Sikh Scripture, Religion and Polity. While writing articles for many weeklies and monthlies in Canada and India (including Spokesman, Chand

...il S. 1818 [1761 A.C.]. From Jind he proceeded to Patiala where he resided for twelve years and then made preparations to shift to Nabha. In the month of ...ed to make the journey from Sarvala to Chhoi. Early one morning he set out for Chhoi, following the road which would lead him past the place where the Har

...us, called “kafir” (unbelievers) and did not allow him to enter a Mosque for 30 years. ...Ji. I see Guru Ji sitting in Bahishat (heaven) with open arms and waiting for me. I want His love and want to die as Guru Ji’s servant.” Qazi left an

...the command of the Guru-panth, despite being pitted against Baba Ram Singh for the said position. ...h. Dhan Dhan Akali [[Baba Sahib Singh Ji Kaladhari]], who made it possible for [[Singhs]] to carry a shastar and wear blue, in the dark days of colonialis

...any other digit gives a series of numbers which add up to the number nine. For example the addition of one, zero and eight is nine. This is the significan ...a person who follows the law of repeating the Lord's name with half of his life's breaths.

...from their worldly illusions. The Gurus prayed to God to bless the people for their welfare and goodness, so that the people may not suffer from worldly ...d's Name. [[Gurmat]] has evolved a tradition of observances and ceremonies for the Sikhs, mostly centred around the [[Holy Book]], [[Guru Granth Sahib]].

...Sikh. Contrast this to Buddhism where the adherents of that faith aspire for self-realisation. Hence they need to be clean shaved to suppress their ego ...which embraces the WORD of God was bestowed with the honour of living Guru for all times to come.

...ome he outshone the moon and the stars. "Can you not spare just a little? For me, sweet sundari?" Kubja looked at Krishna and her heart flipped over, as ..., overwhelmed by the force of his beauty. That he would look at her, care for her, when she was nothing - she didn't understand it. "How do you know abo

...cated on the banks of the [[River Ganges]] and is one of the major centers for [[Hindu]] pilgrimage. People gathered there in large numbers and would bath Guru Nanak Dev Ji entered the river for purposes of bathing as other common pilgrims were doing. Instead of throwin

has the supplies for God's Path. Worldly success shall not fail him. (2)|SGGS Page 743}} ...Bhai sahib remained with the Guru for most his life, he remained a Muslim for all his life while many thousands became Sikhs and disciples of the Guru. H

===Man Lost Tail for Hair=== ...at will be produced by decreasing the surface area of these points is easy for all to imagine!

...the age of five, he was discovered sitting cross-legged in deep meditation for nearly three hours on a raised and narrow bricked edge of a well outside th ...raj, Brig. Partap Singh Ji Jaspal (Retd.), 1992</ref> Baba Nand Singh left for his heavenly abode on [[29 August]] [[1943]].

...ind without any visible means of power, all who observed bowed their heads for surely they were in the presence of a great soul. This news was carried to :"My cup is full. I have drunk the cup of my Lord's love which fills me for all time."

...refer to a beggar or religious mendicant a man who has given up the search for worldly temptations and most often lives off of the donations that other me ...up wealth and expensive clothing, tattered rags were more than good enough for such a holy man.

...nary purposes. The regular 'Rally for Islam' may as well be renamed 'Rally for Racial Hatred' as the group ensure posters and publicity includes as much r RALLY FOR ISLAM (IX) IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE - SUNDAY JULY 25TH - 1PM - 6PM - ALL WELCOME

...ceive reward or punishment if not here and now then in a subsequent birth, for his actions in the present one. The soul, it is held, does not cease with t ...tern philosophers of yore also believed in the transmigration of soul, but for them it was associated with the concept of the immortality of soul. In Indi

..., the equality of all mankind, dedicated faith in the Gurus' word and love for all of humanity. The stepping stone for a [[Sikh]] is to accept the [[one God]] and remember Him with ones mind and

...ime runs out. We all plan for your old age retirement but have you planned for your long journey hereafter? What contributions are you making to this fina ...and wealth as your own, and you do not meditate on the Creator Lord, even for an instant. (2)}} Don’t let this be true anymore.

...e child and returned home, remaining a steadfast supporter of the [[Guru]] for his entire life.

...anak, who goeth with such a thread on his neck.<br>Thou purchasest a janeu for four damris, and seated in a square puttest it on;<br>Thou whisperest instr ...;<br>Yet the cotton thread is spun, and the Brahman cometh to twist it.<br>For the ceremony they kill a goat and cook and eat it, and everybody then saith

...d to get this feeding over as soon as possible and really wasn't in a mood for Bhai Dhanna ji's simple inquiries. He replied, ''"Oh, nothing, I am just fe ...you. I need a new cow for example, and a few other simple requests - but for now, please eat."''

"The soul is never born nor dies; nor does it exist on coming into being. For it is unborn, eternal, everlasting and primeval; even though the body is sl ...ctrine of transmigration of soul is also accepted. The word ‘dehi' is used for embodied atman. When the body perishes it enters a new body. Lord Krishna e

...rticles that catch my eye and events happening around me..Watch this space for Info on Gurmat Sangeet.'''.Shabads in ancient styles are up..''' Guru Ang S ...h Di Fauj-''' ''Khalsa @ Cisco :o)''] - Articles on Gurmat, Daily thoughts for the day, Local (New Delhi, India) Sikh news, Messages aimed at elevating an

...sects have expressed their own "Rehat Maryadas" on this subject. However, for a true Sikh that guidance provided by [[Gurbani]] takes precedence over vie ...a [[Sikh]] as [[Bani]] is regarded as the [[Guru]] or "Spiritual teacher" for the [[Sikh]]. (''"Bani guru, guru hai bani vich bani amrit saaray."… "Ban

I knew what she was about but decided to play it for what it was worth. To me, the antithesis of being modern is to be primitive .... I see that many Sikhs also seem to reason similarly; that says something for our sense of self and the self-imposed psychological burden that many Sikhs

...p of volunteers. None of the the team take a salary or any form of payment for the work involved to run the label. That includes running of the Charity on ...rk done now is driven by a passion and duty that if we do not do something for tomorrows children to Preserve The Past and Inspire The Future who will?

...] and was hanged by British colonial government on 16 March 1917 in Lahore for instigating revolt against the empire. He was tried under third [[Lahore Co

...poetry full of patriotic fervour and recited it with gusto at Sikh divans. For taking part in the Guru ka Bagh agitation in 1922, he underwent imprisonmen ...hs. He held this office from 12 March 1930 to 5 March 1931. He also served for a time as secretary of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee as wel

...ember of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the Punjab Legislative Assembly for two terms. In 1962 he contested Member Parliament (MP) election from Taran In 1921 Comrade Chhina and Pratap Singh Kairon went to the USA for further studies. Both joined Berkeley University, California to do Masters

...ed [[Sikh]] scholar, missionary, and literary master who is also respected for his Sikh way of life. He was a leading figure in [[Sikhism]] who enjoyed th ..." ("khungee") to the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. Bhai Sahib is also responsible for composing the composition known as "Kabit Savaiye Bhai Gurdas".

...rnment found out that the sangat of Rawalpindi was going to prepare langar for the prisoners of Morcha of Guru kaa Baagh, and as such decided not to stop ...ting just behind my martyr (shaheed) husband. I have been getting the urge for long time, to tell the true story of Punja Sahib incident but no one took t

'''12 O'clock Joke:''' For all of you who thought of the '12 o Clock joke' as a slam against Sardars, ...teased him. The Sikh youth replied, "He was not teasing me but was asking for my Help".

...ief Minister [[Captain Amarinder Singh]] launched a year-long preparations for the celebrations of the 550th birth anniversary of [[Guru Nanak Dev]], the ...ptain thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union government for acceding to various requests of the state government with regard to the cel

...after trying several treatments, Dr. Desai told me that he has no medicine for my ailment and that I will never be able to hear with my right ear. The rep ...e and all the hair on my head and body were gone. I suffered these agonies for more than three and a half years, when on April 27th 2002, three teams of d

...Rabinder spent a year at the University of California at Berkeley studying for his LL.M. It was during his time at Berkeley that he became very interested ...-5 Gray's Inn Square where he was made a tenant in 1990. He remained there for over 10 years specialising in public and administrative law, Employment Law

...before stone. He waited for god to come out of stone. He haven't took food for three days, he became weak. Watching all this Waheguru came out of Stone an With folded hands and falling at the feet of the stone he begged for his service to be accepted.

...rform Seva or Selfless Service within the community. Not only is this good for community relations but it is also good and moral uplifting of the person p ...ntres, etc. Volunteers engaged in Seva are referred to as [[Sevadar]]s and for many people this activity forms an essential part of their daily life, prov

.... He carried the torch of truth, heavenly love, peace and joy for mankind. For 1 year he spread his message of peace, compassion, righteousness and truth ...oney and hid it someplace thinking that the musicians would go to the Guru for help and if the Guru was unable to locate the bowl, he would be humbled.

...he use of a wooden spile (sphya) driven into the heart is used. The reason for this is that priest saw the animal making a noise as a bad omen. Jhatka req When your account is called for in the Court of the Lord, what will your condition be then? ||187||

...is time, he also learned how to fly. He returned to India in 1914 to fight for his country's independence. On November 16th, 1915, Sarabha was hanged at t ...b in 1896. When he was fifteen, his parents put him on board a ship bound for America to work there. The ship landed at the American port of San Francisc

...01]] - [[21 August]] [[1986]]), famous Sikh painter, well known especially for his portraits of the [[Sikh Gurus]] was born on 29 November 1901 in a [[Ram ...t the age of 15, Sobha Singh entered the Industrial School at [[Amritsar]] for a one year course in art and craft. It is said that in 1919 he was present

==Muslim's call for prayers== ...knocking at the door of each Muslim house in their vicinity to summon them for prayers five times.

“Children are our gift to the world, money is for sustenance and a woman is our conscience”. (1048) He should beg God for prayer, austere life, and self-discipline.

...la came to the holy city of Amritsar and approached Jathedar Hanuman Singh for assistance against the British. ...Tenth Sikh Guru, were camped out in his state, out of fear of retribution for his support to the British, Karam Singh informed the British of the whereab

...a Singh had made his money as a builder and contractor who was responsible for constructing many buildings in and around what is today New Delhi. Lady Var ...India where he set up a legal practice in Lahore. He struggled in practice for several years before the Partition of India in 1947. This forced him to aba

...ar states. Supporting a cause related to Baba Nanak will only pave the way for peace in the sub-continent.}} ...med for a significant task) for rains across the country more particularly for the state.}}

...he came of age, he joined the Patiala state army (Risala No. 2) and served for three years. ...Sahib is completely free of contamination and knowing it to be benevolent for the whole humanity, I have accepted this scripture and I accept myself to b

...od that indicate his humble personality and the uncompromising love he had for all. Despite being the son of the king of kings (Guru Hargobind Sahib Jee) The Guru explained that there was a need for a great soul to face this oppressive regime. Gobind Rai, being only 9 at th

...dea of Divine might. There was presumably also the need to find a parallel for prakriti which in Indian thought was postulated as coeternal with Purusa. M ...he Creator's might. Here (drat) stands for the material phenomena as 1] as for power, might, strength, wonder'oking omnipotence, the authority of God. Nur

...in God and a future state.”'' <ref>“Shorter Oxford Dictionary” page 1164. For further reading refer to Archbishop of Canterbury A.M. Ramsey’s “Sacred ...like England and the U.S.A, secularism is not practised in the real sense. For example only a Protestant Christian can become the head of state in Britain

...ortal and innately aware of its immortal nature, as well as the true basis for sentience in each living being. The '''concept of the soul has strong links ...ontains many variant beliefs on the origin, purpose, and fate of the soul. For example, advaita or non-dualistic conception of the soul accords it union w

...akhinn. Malcolm himself admits to his account being hasty and sketchy, and for this he seeksjustincation in its usefulness "at a moment when every informa

...oard (ISSB), but neither a [[Hindu]] nor a [[Sikh]] had ever been selected for army service since the country’s inception. Though, many [[Christian]]s h ...peared in the ISSB examination. However, I was mentally prepared to settle for admission in BA (Architecture) in the National College of Arts”''.

...down, does not mention the name of Bala Sandhu. (This may be an oversight, for he does not mention [[Rai Bular]] either.) ...r instance, is a cruel man; he is greedy and ill spoken; he blames Mardana for spoiling his son; and Guru Nanak is rather chary of meeting him. Guru Nanak

...roles, such that for a male the association was more often with pride and for a female the association was more often with shame. But today women feel pr ...under part of kam. You are watching for internal pleasure. This is banned for sikhs.

...e, his own clothes tattered, his eyes wide and terrible, Guru Nanak yelled for the Sikhs to follow him. Then, he set off at a strong pace along the road. ...behaviour was strange and unfamiliar. So rather than follow him, concerned for their safety and wanting to feel protected, they turned away and walked hom