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...spiritual essence and as such has to be subdued and recognised as such by a practising Sikh.

| '''Subject:''' || Viewpoint of Human Rights in different religions (including [[Sikhism]]) and Culture ...information]</ref> Its content includes places of origin of human rights, human Rights in smaller and larger religious communities and areas for action. Th

...ice for mass state crimes in [[Punjab]], India by documenting and exposing human rights violations, bringing perpetrators to justice, and organizing survivo Impunity means the institutional refusal to hold perpetrators of human rights abuse accountable. Ensaaf believes that impunity is the root cause o

The story revolves around Sikh-Diaspora. It is a depiction of the internal landscape of their psyche, state of mind and atti ‘Kambdi Kalaai’, the film is focused on the state of oscillation of human mind, which makes it difficult to grasp the truth. The title song, ‘Supn

...erally '''[[Human Hair|Keshdharis]]''' as they also believe in maintaining a natural way of life, but sikhs do not believe that merely keeping hair, g If a Sikh keeps their hair untrimmed because of Guru Gobind Singh's Hukam, he ha

...throngs 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 "Most people don't recognize life's value," replied the Guru, "although human life is the dearest treasure on this earth."

...plete this cycle. Once the cycle is complete, one gets a chance to become human again and release themselves from this world by chanting "Waheguru" (God's ...millions of Sikhs visit this Holy Shrine, some of which are there to take a bath in the holy waters of the well, and others which are there to release

...as to be nourished and cared for. Fasting as an austerity, as a ritual, as a mortification of the body by means of willful hunger is forbidden in Sikhis

Human Worship is condemned in Sikhism. ===Why Human Can't be Worshipped?===

'''Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan''' is a building located at Punjabi University, Patiala. It has four doors, symboli ...ul building has become a de-facto insignia of Punjabi University, Patiala. A great example of unique and significant venture in the history of higher ed

...oung, male [[Sikhs]], in order to stamp out terrorism in Punjab. However, a large number of [[Sikhs]] were innocent and were the backlash of the CM's a ...India]]. His father was a government employee. His elder brother works for a private company.

...ong Sikhs the couple circumambulates the Guru Granth Sahib, completing a circuiting as each of the quartets of Lavan is being sung or intoned (^^ANA ...quired to move successfully towards the goal of mukti, the ultimate end of human life.

...without rain (1819). Woman is a sword which destroys dharma (16). The five human jewels, truth, intellect, contentment, knowledge and generosity are counter

<center>::::'''Sikhism does not in anyway support the concept of Living human Gurus after [[Guru Gobind Singh]].''' ...uru Nanak Dev]] Ji and [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji. He became popular due to a youtube video where he claims him baba nanak, openly and allowing people t

...old man, and many so called humane ignore such things. So Humanity is not a small term but wide.

...s a word which is based on two roots - Pariya {{gu|ਪਰਾਇਆ}} which refers to a stranger, alien, foreign entity and oopkar {{gu|ਉਪਕਾਰ੝}} which So the word "Parupkaar" means to do good to a stranger; to be generous to a foreign entity; to be nice to someone who you do not know.

...t village Muhadipur, District Sialkot, [[Punjab]] (now in [[Pakistan]]) to a Ghumman Jatt family. ...oined the Indian Army and served in 4th Jat Battalion until he resigned as a Major in 1983. He participated in three Indian wars during 1962, 1965 and 1

...in Punjab, beginning the government’s active armed oppression of Sikhs and a violent police crackdown of the Sikh insurgency ...ali Dal parties, and families and friends of suspected militants<ref name="A Judicial Blackout: Judicial Impunity for Disappearances in Punjab, India"/>

...Kumar, Amrik Singh, Ashok Agrwaal and Jaskaran Kaur. The report focuses on human rights violations committed by the Punjab Police during its operations to s The first chapter has a chronology of events and detailed information on the Jaswant Singh Khalra

...ns are not any physical body but these all deamons are Formless and inside Human itself. These Deamons are based on Markandya Purana, Where Guru Gobind Sing ...'Madhu Keetab''' : Madhu means Shahd(Sweet honey) and Keetab means Insect. A Person Mann(mind) is keetab and his Chitt/Heart is Madhu.

::::'''Sikhism does not in anyway support the concept of Living human Gurus after [[Guru Gobind Singh]].''' '''Please note - Sant Baba Ram Singh Namdhari is considered by most Sikhs as a great saint, reformer and revolutionary. His followers, however started ca

...says "no" to inter racial marriages. Sikhism isn't just a religion, it is a way of life, and for someone to live that life, they have the right to sele But in Some Instances If a Higher caste Person married a Person of Lower Caste; that person were out casted. By some Ignorant Proud

...itional Yoga philosophy and practice, compare a human being to being like a building with ten doors. Five are entrance doors, and five are exit doors. ...us that the person who has the 10 Bairagan (senses) under their control is a Pure person.

...ngland and Wales under the Charities Act 1993, Charity Number 111 2055; as a non-profit organization in Canada; under the Societies Registration Act 186 UNITED SIKHS began in 1999 when a group of Sikhs from the New York metropolitan area banded together to assis

...y was the basis of the Hindu religion, that without it a man would only be a [[Sudar]]. [[Guru Nanak]] refused to wear the thread. * The thread is a sign of discrimination. Low castes are not allowed to wear the janoy.

...the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Rĝmĝyaṇa. See also {{w|Mahabharata}}. ...t epic poems in the world.[1] Including the Harivaṃśa, the Mahabharata has a total length of more than 90,000 verses.

...a definite personality and the capability of influencing the destinies of human beings. They became the deities whose favourable intervention was sought by ...ic times, and it has continued one way or another in the Indian tradition. A popular form has been the observance of Sankranti with ritual performances

...liament of India]], a political leader of [[Indian National Congress]] and a labour union leader. Maken was the son-in-law of late President of India Mr ...ndependent investigation and the report [[Who Are The Guilty]] prepared by human rights organization [[People's Union for Civil Liberties]] on the 1984 Anti

...tenth human Guru, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] left this physical world - that is a period of [[239]] years. ...well-being of the masses. By setting an exceptional example of how to live a holy and worthy life through the reciting of holy hymns called [[Shabad]]s;

'''People's Union for Civil Liberties''' '''(PUCL) '''is a prominent [[civil rights]] organisation in India. It was formed in 1976 by ...defending civil liberties and human rights from different backgrounds onto a common platform.

...e (a battle or a visit to the site or town) during the days of the Earthly human Gurus; the days of [[Banda Bahadur]]; or the times of Mughal or Afgani oppr Even though there was never a visit by [[Baba Makhan Shah Labana]] to Barnoti, the Sangat of the area na

...amous comedian in the USA (but almost unknown elsewhere in the world) made a cheap joke of one of their presidential candidate and also the [[Sri Harman ...liation has be lowered to such a low and insignificant level - a house for a rich political.

'''Nail or Nakhun or Nahoon''' is a hard, horn-like structure at the end of a human's and an animal's fingers or toes. ...Harinya Kashap. he killed him with his nails. Nar Singha used his nails as a weapon, because harinakashyap had been blessed that he could not be killed

...ctical arm of the Mission: members are encouraged to serve all humanity on a voluntary basis. The Punjabi slogan he gave to his followers was "nanak naa ...Das Dharam, which are: speak the truth, be content, follow the guidance of a spiritual master and do something for someone else in your life.

...have to Know to Love, and one have to love to know. This is First Step of Human's Life in Spiritual Arena. ...evotee. If he able to understand he start following it. In Japuji there is a Pauri on Suniyey(Listening for understanding) and then Maniyey(Believing).

...ce, one sees the practise of devotees cleaning the footwear of visitors to a [[Gurdwara]] so that the mind of the devout [[Sikh]] is made more humble. ...hem treat others badly and unequally, leading to injustice. '''Pride makes human beings take personal credit for the successes''', good qualities, wealth an

...ingh branch of Damdami Taksal. Sant Ameer Singh ji is famous for producing a full sateek of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. .... Giani ji showed immense respect to the Bani of the Bhagats, and produced a sateek of their Bani. It was published in Lahore in 1897, with Bhai Gurmukh

..., and was a sign of nobility. An aristocrat, whether a Mughal noble man or a Hindu Rajput, could be distinguished by his turban. A Persian saying at that time was "a person’s status could be judged from three things: Raftar, Dastar, and Gu

...ion of his art. He was given State award by the Punjab Government in 1971. A few months later he passed away at [[Ludhiana]] on 5th January, 1972. ...ement. He sings in medium tempo, creating the illusion of a placid flow of a stream."

...n the background. Its distance from [[Takhat Hazoor Sahib]] by road across a bridge built over the Godavari though kar-seva is about six kilometres. ...of snakebite. His repentent soul had since been wandering in different sub-human bodies until, so goes the legend, Guru Gobind Singh emancipated it by the t

The Bahá'í Faith is a religion founded by Bahá'u'lláh in 19th century Persia. Bahá'ís number ...uism, Buddhism, and other religions, and that his mission was to establish a firm basis for unity throughout the world, and inaugurate an age of peace a

...vicinity, Jain Mandir and a lot of small temples, the whole area exhibits a genuine cultural harmony. ...wn life, and his brave companions' lives, forestalled Aurangzeb's plans of a forced mass conversion.

'''A Sikh always obeys the hukam of the Guru''' ...iod before and after the times of the [[Ten Gurus]]. Most [[Sakhi]]s have a moral lesson and highlight important [[Sikh principles]]. Sakhi means "sak

...ke the initiative and persuade other Indians to contribute funds to start a [[Gurdwara]]. Finally the Gurudwara was opened in Madrid on 8th August 200 ===What is a Gurudwara?===

'''No one is my enemy, and no one is a stranger. I get along with everyone.''' (1)}} ...munity so confident and expansive in its hospitality that it would embrace a complete stranger.

...e world: ''"manas ki jat sabhe eke paihcanbo - recognise all of mankind as a single caste of humanity"''. ...on to root-out the injustices and prejudices of discrimination from common human behaviour and to bring to the masses this concept in clear focus.

...bandhak Committee (S.G.P.C.) in 1999, she became the first woman to do so. A year later she hit the headlines again. This time in connection with the my ...o marry Kamaljit Singh, a small time farmer. In April 2000, Kamaljit moved a criminal petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, alleging that his w

...ent and dedication to the order ([[Hukam]]) of the tenth master and become a member of [[Khalsa]]. The Khalsa is the "Saint-Soldier" of Guru Gobind Sing ''"In the tenth month, you were made into a human being, O my merchant friend, and you were given your allotted time to '''pe

MOTHER EARTH HAS CREATED a beautiful big garden in which exist different kinds of trees and plants wit Lord, I am overwhelmed by your infinitely wonderful creation which no human being can apprehend. It is beyond our understanding or reach. Within Nature

...for the purpose of service, promotion and preservation of the traditional human values and heritage in general, and in the devotional music of our traditio ...office at C 26, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi – 110013 on March 14, 2008, as a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the promotion and preservat

...orld, separate recognition as a religion an affront that is widely seen as a deliberate act of suppression of the Sikhs. ...which the Sikhs were prepared to accept a political union within India, as a federal state. This demand for internal self-determination was pursued thro

'''Sarbans dani Guru Gobind Singh''',1998 is a documentry film on [[Guru Gobind Singh]] and [[Wazir Khan]] filmed in the R ...munity as no Human actor is by Sikh tradition allowed to portray a Guru as a (Dehdhari). Its like the events happened in the background.

A mass Grave of Sikhs killed in November 1984 has been discovered after 26 ye ...e more some torched houses, the remains of a burnt Gurudwara and scattered human bones scattered around the torched compounds. Now inhabited by stray animal

...because it can speed up your morning routine. Research shows that growing a beard is actually the key to keeping you younger-looking, naturally moistur ...nsland, beards block up to 95 percent of the sun's UV rays, which can play a huge role in preventing basal-cell carcinomas (the most common form of all

Is it not frightening to think that the earth is surrounded by a completely barren universe; for millions of miles in any direction, despite ...niverse; a vast inhospitable desert with no living creatures. The earth is a minuscule dot of life in the barren vastness of the Universe.

...e from far off places and keep his company. He was representing himself as a very religious person. ...]] and a bard was considered by the supposed Holy man a ‘Shudra’ of so low a varna (caste) that even his shadow could defile his life.

...oman"'' is a reference to the soul of '''all human beings not just that of a woman'''! These banis which start at [http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gur ...e bani and then suchajee bani so as to tell how an ignoble soul can become a noble soul. The noble soul is always honoured in God's house. The ignoble s

.... According to his family, Johal was an online activist and contributed to a magazine and website documenting the alleged persecution of the Sikh religi ...Jagtar Singh Johal, alias Jaggi Johal, has been “arbitrarily detained” in a Delhi jail has put the spotlight on the “arrested” Scotland-based Sikh

...characteristic feature of mammals, commonly known as "Hairy quadrupeds" - a group of animals that mark the climax of evolution. Mammals are also the do ...he tails has been lost the hair too could have been lost. On the contrary, human head-hair has increased manifold as compared to other mammals.

...att Kalshar alone has contributed 54 Swaiyas which is a onsiderable share. A detailed account of his Swaiyas, eulogising various Gurus is as follows Blessed is Guru Nanak, who took Avtar in human form, and came to earth.

'''Photos, Pictures, Sceneries or Statues''' of the 10 Human Gurus and other revered personalities are not to be worshipped within Sikhi ...ist or engraver of the time, to engrave, paint or sculpt their physical or Human rup (form).

...and musicologists of yore studied this relationship between music and the human psyche and evolved raags that linked our changing moods to changes in natur ...s a special raag for each period of the day., representing each mood. Such a finely tuned understanding of the mood created by different musical notes d

Dr. Anarkali Kaur Honaryar, is a [[Sikh]] and Senator in Afghan Parliment; a trained dentist managing to achieve outstanding level of education in this ...s was going to be impossible in the country in which she lived. She is now a leading campaigner for the rights of Afghan women.

...tion serves as a resource for all organizations and individuals as well as a point of contact for the Sikh people.Contents ...ainst racism while advocating social justice, equality for both sexes, and human rights for all peoples

{{p|File:Sikh family 2-mod.jpg|Sikh family visiting a Gurdwara}} '''[[Sikhism]]''' is a monotheistic faith, which teaches that there is only one God; that is not s

...ong way to go. At the end of Kali Yuga, it is believed that a new order of a peaceful global society will be established. * {{gb1|1288|55316|The trouble-maker is called a leader, and the liar is seated with honor. O Nanak, the Gurmukhs know that

...rporated into the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] by [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the last human Guru of the Sikhs. As is commonly believed, they were composed by Guru Teg ...end the freedom of religion and worship in [[India]] and gave his life for a cause which to him meant true commitment to God.

...cover his [[kesh]]. Traditionally the parna is used to cover the head when a person is at home, visiting locally, exercising or or often worn by farmers ...arna is not appropriate for sports as it may come loose, but a patka with a knot tied properly in it but ''larh'' in parnas are gently placed and for g

As a means of recording the passage of [[time]], the '''17th century''' was that ...Sahib]] near [[Bhatinda]], [[Punjab]]. The scribe was [[Bhai Mani Singh]], a classmate of Guru Gobind Singh.

...and was arrested and was Killed in Anandpur by Guru Gobind Singh. He was a creul Man. ...eing a virgin or having relations with only her husband was (and still is) a very important thing in Punjab. Many women, both Hindu and Sikh preffered t

* Who is a real Muslim? * Who is a real Vaishnav?

...an biologist Gregor Mendel (1822-1884), from Gk. gamete "a wife," gametes "a husband," from gamein "to take to wife, to marry," from PIE base *gem(e)- " ...kh teaching because the divine spark of Waheguru (God) is present in every human body, and so the body has to be kept clean and perfect. Anything that may h

...t a man from whose hands his god had taken food, could put himself under a human guru inferior beyond all comparison to the much worshipped and much beloved ...eal worldly sorrows? People suppose that idols of stone are God, but He is a real divinity and altogether different. If gods of stone can fulfil man's d

...lities''' which lead the soul closer to God. The [[Gurus]] taught that all human beings have the '''qualities they need to reunite with God''' but they must ...[[Guru Granth Sahib]], the Guru explains how by meeting a the "True Guru", a person's destiny can change and life become more meaningful:

'''Sikhs for Justice''' is a Human Rights Advocacy Group based at New York.<ref>See: [http://www.SikhsforJusti ...ght of Sikh community living in different part of this globe. To enumerate a few of those principals, peace, justice, equality, love and tolerance, the

...aṇ gẖar gurū ḝikẖĝ▫i▫ĝ sėhje sacẖ vĝpĝro. Kẖandiṯ niḝrĝ alap ahĝraʼn Nĝnak ṯaṯ bīcẖĝro. ((8)) Human life is such a precious jewel, but it is being lost in exchange for a mere shell. ((1))}}

...is that which Guru Granth Sahib Jee speaks - and that is to respect every human and to see everyone as equal. EktaOne was a website run by Bhai Amanpreet Singh (Wolverhampton, UK) and was renamed to

...Ravi Bhalla) ([[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: ਰਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਭੱਲਾ, ਰਵੀ ਭੱਲਾ) is a Turbaned [[Sikh]] City Mayor from Hoboken, New Jersey. ...w Jersey and currently resides in Hoboken’s 2nd Ward, where he also serves a Democratic Committeeman for the 3rd District of the 2nd Ward.

...es from the town. He told Mardana to play on the Rebab and he himself sang a Divine song. ...aight to Sheikh Farid and said, My master! Today I have seen a Faquir, not a Faquir but God himself!

...on of Bagh Mall and the grandson, on the mother's side, ofBhai Kanhaiya, a devout Sikh of the time of Guru Gobind Singh. The Var was completed i ...or couplet and a chhand or lyric. Beginning with an invocation to Ganesa, a Hindu god, the goddess Durga and the Supreme Lord, the creator of all gods

...j''' is village action group organized by Col. Gurbirinder Singh Sandhu, a retired Punjabi Colonel .Having taken an early retirement from the Indian a ...rrupt police officials, the organization known as the ‘Majha Ex-serviceman Human Rights Front’ was successful in getting Nihang Poohla and eight of his a

Hawayein (Punjabi: ਹਵਾਝਂ) (Hindi: हवायें ) is a 2003 Bollywood film, directed by Ammtoje Mann. The movie stars Babbu Mann, ...is the story of his journey from innocence to disillusionment, from being a simple, romantic, music loving student, to becoming one of the most wanted

'''Sant Kirpal Singh''' Ji (Feb. 6, 1894-Aug. 21, 1974) was born to a Sikh family in Sayyad Kasran, district Rawalpindi of Punjab. After his stud A very brief statement on his mission in his own words, , "To fill the human heart with compassion, mercy and universal love."

after this creation the first Brahma was born from a lotus flower emanating from him. Brahma being the first human inquired about where

...kh can learn about the Sikh beliefs and the type of conduct expected from a Sikh. *3. At all times practice Truth, live a Truthful life and engage in service ([[Sewa]]) for the community.

...ntless practises will not bring one closer to [[God]] or make one a better human being. In all societies round the world, through fear and uncertainty, memb * ''"When a black cat crosses one's path, something will happen if one crosses the line

...n name, Jalĝl ad-Dīn Muhammad, literally means "Majesty of Religion" , was a 13th-century Perhaps the most famous Sufi who is known to many Muslims even ...cember 1273 in Konya; his body was interred beside that of his father, and a splendid shrine, the Yesil Turbe (Green Tomb today the Mevlana Museum), was

Patna is a sacred city for the [[Sikh]]s. The tenth and last of the "human" Gurus, [[Guru Gobind Singh]], was born in this city in [[1666]]. The city A bustling city of 1,200,000 people, the city is approximately 15 km long and

‘It is not an attempt for fusion of religions, but a quest to nurture an appreciation of similarities and to value the differenc ...onference aimed to reach academics, spiritual leaders and civil society as a whole to build bridges in faith communities. To achieve these objectives wi

...d on a fence, which encircles the tree. Along with the fence and signboard a Nishan Sahib has been erected by the local Sikh [[Sangat]] (community). T ...lt a fortune in no small part on his business which uses the tree's sap as a natural insecticide for Agricultural use.

In the presence of the recently rediscovered site of a mass grave from the 1984 Sikh Genocide, the foundation stone of "Sikh Genoc ...Hondh-Chillar and those Sikhs who were similarly murdered at the hands of a carefully planned, orchestrated and executed massacre of Sikhs throughout I

...of over 400 tales of trickery, deception and play of mainly women but also a few men for wrongful purposes. This Bani of [[Charitropakhyan]] is based on the conversation between a wise adviser (minister or "manteree" {{sdd|ਮੰਤ੝ਰੀ}}) and Raja (

...h master [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji. Hair is a natural part of the body and a gift from God that is not to be cut. ...their nails, but Sikhs only remove the part of the nails that are now not a part of the body. This is similar to combing the hair.

...dard of dress which distinguishes him or her as a human being dedicated to a life of truthful living. The Guru has instructed his Sikhs to maintain high ==Is Bana required for a Sikh==

....html 30 July 2011: Rabinder Singh QC has become the first Sikh to be made a judge in the High Court ]''' ...late Professor Frank Newman at Berkeley, who was a pioneer in the field of human rights law and partly because of his studies on the American Constitution a

...f Khalistan, an organization that supports the establishment of Khalistan, a sovereign Sikh nation in South Asia. He is the President of Khalistan, whic On Jan. 30, 2001 Dan Burton mentioned in the Congressional records that a Christian organization called the "Persecuted Church of India" had thanked

...sion. Starting with one agenda, one desktop, and one employee; it has come a long way since. ...ebrated memories were completely destroyed, whether by ageing, accident or human aggression.

...ng '''Sikh man’s [[turban]]''' was forcibly removed in broad day light by a police officer on the orders of another senior officer of Punjab Police. ...nd private life", said Surjit Singh, chairperson of Sikh Rights, a UK Sikh Human Rights group.

...defender who was born in Khalra village of [[Amritsar]] district. He was a bank employee in [[Amritsar]] during the 1980's. After [[Operation Blue Sta ...e Punjab and Haryana High Court, chaired by Justices Mehtab Singh Gill and A N Jindal, extended the sentence to Life imprisonment for four accused Satna

{{p|File:Sikh family member at a wedding.jpg|Sikh family members at a wedding ceremony}} ...h Gurus]] were married while the eighth Sikh Guru, [[Guru Harkrishan]] was a 'bala' or "child Guru".

...the Sikh way and vision of life through incident, example and argument. In a manner, the author, Bhai Vir Singh, has only extended the form effected by ...ve, we find Baba Naudh Singh a horizontal study in idealism. It represents a moment in Sikh consciousness around the turn of the present century.

'''Historicalgurudwaras.com''' is a ''' Website Project concerning [[Sikh]] Places and History''', covering all ...children of almighty – Akal Purakh and with his blessings we have created a platform where we can learn about those sacred places that are all around

[[Image:Japji sahib art.jpg|thumb|200px|A calligram of Guru Nanak Dev ji using Japji Sahib Bani, by Devinder Singh|le ...ul path to achieve the aim of human life i.e. '''…to meet GOD'''. ‘Ji’ is a word that is used to show respect as is the word ‘Sahib’.

...kill or capture the Sikh Chief and his followers. He issued orders also to a number of Mughal and Hindu officials and chiefs. He ordered them to proceed ...e first encounter he fought so heroically that 'he was very near effecting a complete defeat on the Imperial armies'. But he had no place where he could

<h3>There are three requirements for a Sikh of the Guru: </h3> <h3> In addition, a '''[[Khalsa]]''' '''[[Sikhs]]''' are required to:</h3>

...] are derived; the concept of equality of the genders; equality of all the human race; the extinction of castes and its divisions; the expectation of servic ...[Soul]] and the principle of [[reincarnation]]. The soul is believed to be a tiny spark of God’s light "detached" from the [[Almighty]]. This spark is

'''Bhatt Salh'''(Pa: ਸਲ੝ਯ੝ਯ ਕਵਿ, Hi:सलढ़य कवि), pronounced as sall-eya, a Devotee Bard and mystic, whose three Swaiyas are incorporated in [[Adi Gran * How could a Human like Satgur Amardas be Emancipator?

...jab, some of whose compositions are included in the Guru Granth Sahib, was a poet whose Punjabi verses are the first recorded poetry in the Punjabi lang ...e attitude towards the Divine is, throughout Farid`s compositions, that of a loving wife towards her spouse. Farid teaches man not to seek God in lonely

A [[Sikh]] is required by the [[Sikh Gurus]] to live a disciplined life by doing pure and righteous deeds and actions. He or she m The following are the list of activities that a Sikh should engage in:

..., The Lows, The once-lionised Punjab Police faces a discrediting litany of human rights complaints, Jul 24, 1996, ''Outlook India'', Bhavdeep Kang, [http:// ...orcibly taken by the police during his police custody, he is currently on a death row in India<ref>http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050119/punjab1.ht

...the holy [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. The ceremonies which are most important to a [[Sikh]] are: ...d be chosen by the parents to their liking. See [[Sikh Names]] to see over a thousand Sikh names.

...one God]], [[all people are equal]] and [[good actions]] are important for a [[Sikh]]. Sikhs also believe in honesty, truthfulness, charity, and the [[c ...he [[living Guru of the Sikhs]] is the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]], which is a large written volume consisting of 1430 pages.

...eader or profession, etc. The global Sikh community has always operated as a collection of many smaller locally communities. During the time of the thir ...dreds of "Jathebandis" across the global. Each "community of Sikhs" called a "[[Jatha]]" operates autonomously adhering to and living by the rules and p

...gives courage to put up bravely with all the slings and arrows of outraged a fortune. it's opposite to hasty and impetuous. Nanak and the other Sikh gur ...ce one can pop off. guru ji gave various dalils like patience the milk and human the calf

...district town, can be reached by rail and road. Kolayat is also known for a Hindu temple dedicated to Kapil Muni. Both Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Gobind S ...pious deed. It gave Birth to various diseases and it is not safe for other human beings too. All Dhoondiya Jains were shut after this discourse. [[Guru]] ji

...l is achieved! That does not sound too bad does it? Really, it is not such a big deal, is it? - One thing only - Just remember God! The question then is ...onal 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 pr

...exactly happened 62 years ago?''' <small>(Published on August 14, 2009 by A Kaur}</small> ...religion, with Pakistan (later declared) as an Islamic state and India as a secular one.

...deference to the thought and the teachings of [[Guru Nanak]]. Although in a few rejoinders* most of the absurdities raised by him have been appropriate ...organizations dump in the vagueness and uncertainties). It does not take a highly qualified scholar or an eminent historian to enunciate the truth. T

...tion and securities litigation. While at Sidley & Austin she was appointed a Special Assistant District Attorney for Queens County for the purpose of re Prior to joining Shearman & Sterling Harmeet also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Paul V. Niemeyer of the United Stated Court of A

...theego, and opens up our inner channels to the Divine energy of God. It is a question of awareness, brain chemistry, vibratory rates and frequencies, an

...rian language, but in ethical and spiritual language capable of expressing human realities and spiritual values. ...her travels to the east to Tibet and China. He reached mount Sumer and had a long dialogue with siddhas (hermits). He recorded his discourse with siddha

A [[Christian]] is someone who lives according to the teachings of [[Jesus]]. ...oly Spirit, which is considered divine by most of them, can enter inside a human. Sikhs believe in the presence of the divine soul within.

...the spiritual aspect of human life. The term represents for the [[Sikh]]s a basic principle which has influenced their religious and political thought ...ir” literary meaning senior man, saint, holy man, spiritual guide, head of a religious order and stands for spiritual authority or non-material or non-w

[[Image:Prof_mohan_singh.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A picture of Professor Mohan Singh]] ...o Lahore in 1939 to launch a Punjabi monthly Punj Darya & even established a publishing house there. That was the time when he soared high in the field

...trakhand}}. This [[Gurdwara]] has historical importance as it is linked to a visit here by [[Guru Nanak Dev Ji]] (the founder of the religion of [[Sikhi ...lt&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCUQ8gEwAA Haldwani]. We were warmly welcomed by a [[sewadar]] who offered us [[langar]] and provided rooms at gurudwara sahib

'''Navdeep Singh Bains''' is a Member of Parliament in Canada and the Minister of Innovation, Science and .... But my knowledge about these observations could be inadequate," he makes a cautious effort not to pass judgment.

...four, and never five or three. <br><br>So Satya is a mathematical formula, a man-made calculation, but it is not Sat. It is logical truth but not existe ...aam is God’s ''Word'', or the Divine Essence. Etymologically, the word has a striking resemblance with the Greek ''neumena'' or the Bright Essence as op

...at our lives are spent under His constant gaze. Just like a mother watches a small baby, the Lord watches us all. {{srig|38|1567|He created all, and He So the Guru wants us to remember this and live a life of purity and truthfulness; only the ones who are endowed with these p

...r duty to meditate and recite the [[Gurbani]] so that these virtues become a part of their mind set. ...erson will overlook deficiency in others and accept them wholeheartedly as a product of God. [[Sikhism]] asks all believers to take on "god-like" virtue

...s the ego and will help to attain the sanctuary of god. In Hinduism, it is a large mythical bird or bird-like creature, but in Sikhism the whole viewpoi Guru Arjun Dev explained that if Garuda(Spiritual wisdom is in Human then the Mann i.e Snake will not eat you and one have not to have fear of w

...Nagar (Kingsway Camp) as a constable and was having the belt number 2394 D.A.P. In november 1979 he toured the world visiting several countries; Nepal, [[File:KhalistanMemoBrussels.png|thumb|250px|left|Jalwehra handing over a historic memorandum with Sikh demands (Khalistan) to the Indian embassy of

...It boasts a following of over two million people worldwide. He related the human soul to Radha whose goal was to merge with eternal reality (Soami), thus th ...tees. He established his Satsang in [[Agra]]. In 1855 Dayal Singh had only a handful of followers. At the time of his death in 1878, it is thought that

There is a Funny fact at end of Akal Ustat, i.e Guru Sahib haven't wrote last stanza c ...uted by the Guru. Instead, he has very clearly and firmly stated that "all human beings are one" thus:

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{{p|File:Haiti-8-mod.jpg|Dr. Pargat Singh Bhurji with a tiny new arrival to disaster stricken Haiti}} ...eh Baisan payea]''' which translates to "Do Seva in this world and reserve a seat in Heaven" (sggs page 26)

...o the Chisti order of Sufis. He was at a time a Bhagat, a Sant, a Sufi and a Wali. ...ah. Inside their family home Hussain's mother called him ''Jyoti Saroop'', a name that had been given him given to him by Enayat Shah Zeldar. She died w

...ring their life. God is Truth and by trying to ‘practise truth’, i.e. live a truthful life, Sikhs believe that they can live in accordance with God’s ...lways involves showing love for God by selfless service to God’s creation. A person who is [[gurmukh]] does not act out of selfishness but, by focusing

[[Image:Miss Pearl Buck 2.jpg|300px|thumb|left|{{cs|Mrs Pearl S Buck, a Nobel laureate}}]] ...a prolific American writer who won a Nobel Prize in Literature (1938) and a Pulitzer Prize.

''"Recognize all human nature as one."'' <br> ''All have the sam eyes, the same ears, the same body and the same build - a compound of the same four elements."''

...d.” Well, it may be true that suffering tends to build character and makes a person emotionally stronger, but it can also sometimes result in bitterness ...n or for some other skewed reason; but in most cases the wrong doer offers a reason for the violation.

* Symbol of strength (ਬਲ), ਬਲ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲਾ ; gives strength to human to do effort intensive tasks;​ Need to analyze my actions and efforts are helping me grow as a better human (aligned with Gurbani).​

...pture of the [[Sikh]]s. The Sikhs treat this [[Granth]] (''holy book'') as a living [[Guru]]. The holy text spans 1430 pages and contains the actual wor ...art of the daily prayers [[Nitnem]] of the Sikhs, which serve, as well, as a part of the Sikh initiation [[Pahul|Khande di Pahul]].

...ure'''; a disproportionate emphasis of ones daily life on the pleasures of a sensual nature and it is in this sense that it is considered an evil in [[S ...ical]] literature [[kam]] is not always disdained. [[Kam]] as Kamadeva is a god in the [[Hindu]] pantheon comparable to [[Wikipedia:Eros (mythology)|Er

...weak as human beings. At that time, Bali the king of the Asuras had waged a war against the gods, who had lost strength on account of the curse of Durv ...could only be done by churning the great milky-ocean and for this purpose a truce with Asuras (demons) was necessary. Then the truce was declared. Mand

...horitative powers, great charity work, etc. The limit of what can give one a sense of "excessive pride" is almost without end; there are so many things ...This can lead to an elevated ego on the one hand or if you see yourself as a "loser" in this 'game of ego', jealousy may play an important part in your

...e bodies of their dead into a river. They believed that the death of one's human form is an event to be rejoiced and not mourned. They do not drink any wine ...estions their orthodoxy is their belief in the continuation of the line of human Gurus after Guru Gobind Singh. They therefore do not believe in the orthodo

...ed Sheikh Sharf. The faqir had a large following among the Muslims. He was a devout man. He had spent his days and nights in ceaseless efforts to realiz ...n and enjoyed the Supreme Lord, and risen above the limitations imposed by human creeds. In any case, I should like to see him.'

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...born in 1962 to his father Sardar Tarlok Singh and Sardarni Pyar Kaur,into a Jatt Sikh Family,in the village of Agwan Kurd, district Gurdaspur. He and S Beant Singh was killed by gunfire as, after his arrest, he struggled with a commando for his weapon.

...'''[[Mukti]]'''. The basic concept underlying mukti or liberation is that human life is in bondage on account of its own deeds and acts ([[karma]]). All th ...Fontana Books</ref> Guilt and sin, however, are not ingredients that play a direct part in the concept of [[mukti]].

[[Akbar]] was a famous king of [[India]]. He was a kind and good king and respected the [[Sikh Gurus]] for their sensible prac ...ould be made to welcome the king. But the Guru said, ''"Akbar is as much a human being as others are. The Guru's place is open to all. The king and his subj

...d as the [[perpetual Guru]] (spiritual guide) of the [[Sikh]]s by the last human-form Guru of the Sikhs, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] three hundred years ago. With [[Nanded]] as the nucleus, the celebrations were organized at a global level in which almost every Sikh participated. Major processions ori

...Friday after the Akhand Path. Community services include establishment of a school, teaching of Punjabi * [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=35.697212&lon=51.429271&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2 Wikimapia Map]

'''How can one become pure?''' This is a question that is posed by [[Guru Nanak]], the founder of the [[Sikh faith]] ...ions, saints and sages have declared purity to be of immense value in the human evolutionary process. Movement upwards in the cosmic order is impossible if

...the sacred [[Guru Granth Sahib]], is considered a fundamental component of a Sikh's life. ...vetasvatar, I, V. 23). The [[Bhagavadgita]] attempts to expound bhakti in a systematic manner and puts bhakti marga in juxtaposition with karma marga a

...ken all his vows and had resorted to underhand behaviour. Despite sending a huge army to capture or kill the Guru, the Mughal forces did not succeed i ...kes [[Aurangzeb]] for his weaknesses as a human being and for excesses as a leader. Guru Ji confirms his confidence and his unflinching faith in the

{{p|File:Lotus flower open pink.jpg|A pure, awake and alert mind}} Mind is the element of a person that enables them to be aware of themselves, of the world around the

:::::::'''Sikhism does not in anyway support the concept of Living human Gurus after [[Guru Gobind Singh]].''' '''Baba Piara Singh Bhaniara''' (born in 1958) is the spiritual leader of a breakaway Sikh sect based in Dhamiana village in Ropar, Punjab. He is belie

...s form(birth in world) is not supreme, THE ONE. The thought itself condemn Human Worship. * As THE ONE is a formless thing, It could be understand and realized, within oneself but cou

...orated into the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] by [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the last [[human Guru of the Sikhs]]. As is commonly believed, they were composed by [[Guru ...bringing to a close the reading of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] ([[Bhog]]) on a religious or social occasion and should thus be the most familiar fragment

...versal rhythms of rise, flowering and decline, which examined history from a global perspective. His work includes over 50 titles on various aspects of ...ester College and Balliol College, Oxford. He began his teaching career as a fellow of Balliol College in 1912, and thereafter held positions at King's

...n itself was not unusual - it was designed more like a garden of life than a cradle of death. ...]] (worldy attractions) became a human's sole companion until the gates of a graveyard. Perhaps it was the absence of Maya in such places that kept my h

...njabi word "Sant" conveys to the average person in [[Punjab]]. The word is a modified form of the word "Sat" which can simply mean "True" but can also ..."Sant" is a wise, considerate, judicious and knowledgeable person who has a good understanding of [[Dharam]] or religion. They incorporate Dharam into

...o help alleviate that suffering is one of the '''noblest human traits''' - a precious gift that our Creator has bestowed upon us. Thus, qualities like s ...ted. The pain of others inexplicably become our pain as well. But we're in a state of denial and complacency.

...d the compounds are generally left out of this scheme of poetry. Sometimes a letter is used to begin more than one stanza. ...nes. Besides, there is an additional couplet following the first pauri and a nine line long sloka at the very beginning of the composition which is repe

.... However, read the following and find out the significance of hair of the human body, mind and spirit: ...of hair goes back to the times of the Bible and beyond. The Bible talks of a man called Sampson who obtained supernatural powers through his long hair.

...al and applicable to all the peoples of the world. The articles highlights a few quotes from [[Gurbani]] concerning [[Islam]] and [[Muslims]]. These quo == Gurbani: How to become a true Muslim ==

Meditation is any practice whose goal is attaining a state of higher consciousness. It is the process of retraining our awarenes ...ne has to disengage the mind away from mundane interactions and join it to a much higher level of awareness.

...Mahmood’s early education, otherwise restricted by family circumstance to a narrower area. Neither her mother nor her father had finished secondary sc ...achelor’s degree, New College in Sarasota, Florida – which she attended as a fully-funded National Merit Scholar. This intense, highly intellectual ex

...omen, religious persecution and hatred, racial injustice and oppression of human rights. The chains that bind any one of these categories slip into all of t ...Gurus inspired the people to worship the omnipresent existence within the human body irrespective of caste and creed.”

'''Fasting''' as a penance does not bring the person near to God and is of no spiritual benefi ...ns to help the person for their short visit during this present ‘Joone’ or human life on Earth.

...Cotton School, Simla and the Government College Chandigarh, where he was a ''Gold Medalist'' in the subject of History. ...Singh Mann)''', he has lead the peaceful struggle in [[Punjab]] to achieve a “buffer state” between India and Pakistan.

.... Of all Indian instruments, it is said to get closest to the sound of the human voice – able to imitate vocal ornaments such as gamakas (shakes) and meen ...ation of khyal and thumri compositions. The vocal quality of sarangi is in a quite separate category from, for instance, the so-called gayaki-ang of sit

...s. The [[Khalsa|baptised Sikhs]] both male and female are required to wear a uniform to unify and bind them to their commitment to the true, universal, ...ib]] and is a textual icon for GOD and hence is the only holy number which a true Sikh believes in.

...University of London and the University of Cambridge. After qualifying as a Barrister he practiced law in England for 20 years until 2000 when he pract ==A Return to Uganda==

A '''Muslim''' ([[Arabic language|Arabic]]: مسلم) is an adherent of [[Isl ...as a fellow Muslim anyone who has sincerely pronounced the {{w|Shahada}}, a ritual declaration of ones submission to God and an assertion that Mohamme

...unal recitation of Naam that is called ''Naam Jaap''. However, this is not a strict definition of these phases as variations are found among the differe ...term used to refer to this very important activity in the everyday life of a Sikh – the singing, quite meditation, listening of sacred text or sacred

'''A strong fort like Lanka and the moat of sea around it-— such an abode of R ...Lanka, which is made of gold, it attracts our attentions, the ''Mann (the human mind) as we lust after worldly attachments of wealth and possessions.

...is evil trait, the person will suffer horrible pain everywhere he goes. As a negative emotion it causes harm to the mind and body. When one is jealous, No one pays any attention to what he says; he is just a fool, <br>crying out endlessly in the wilderness.}}

...od before and after the times of the [[Ten Gurus]]. Most [[Sakhi]]s have a moral lesson and highlight important [[Sikh principles]]. Sakhi means "s ...ev Ji]]'s, hukam (order) in order to become a true Sikh of his true Guru. A few years later from this time, Bhai Lehna Ji received Guruship from Guru

That a human being can never be equated with God is established by the following verse o ...h me and who will treat me God will degrade as he will attach himself with Human. Gur Gobind Singh ji also said that what so ever he is guided by Akaal Pura

One day when [[Guru Nanak]] was nearly 70 years old, a yogi came to visit him. Talking with the Guru, seeing his serene surroundin So the Guru in his wisdom sent word to his followers that he was going on a holy walk, and that he desired his Sikhs to come with him on this mission.

...day [[Pakistan]]. His parents were of [[Hindu]] background and he was from a family who were traders. Even as a boy, [[Nanak]] was fascinated by religion, and his desire to explore the my

...e Sikh articles of faith]], to school before the case was heard in full at a hearing in several months time. ...supreme court in the UK, decided that a school had violated the rights of a student, Gurinder Singh Mandla, when he was not allowed to enter the school

A Sikh centre was amongst this year’s winner of the Queens’s Award for Vo A special dinner was organised to receive this award, which was presented by

...of Eastern and Western culture as well as his deep spiritual insight, made a great impression in Europe and America. ...or better understanding between India and the New World in order to create a healthy synthesis of East and West, of religion and science.

...g|thumb|325px|right|{{c|[[Guru Tegh Bahadar|Guru Tegh Bahadar, Guardian of human rights]]}}]] ...d much more that gives, not only the Sikhs, but the citizens of the world, a clear and unique message and direction to the interested reader. These even

...am Rahim and for deeply disrespecting the Panj Pyare by not showing up for a summoning (Peshi). He has officially been removed as Jathedar of Akal Takht ...nks to the Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhuma for arranging such a large gathering of Sikh devotees during the coronation ceremony besides ext

...are born or where we will be after death. The implication is that there is a designer of this life which I call as “my life” and all other lives. If ...how these four activities define our lives. If the life is to be lived at a higher level than this, why do we not know about it? Guru Granth provides t

...th false praise done by his own wife. She says him a saint type person and a Saint of dark age of kalyug. In Ego he thought himeslf saint of saints and A female barber lived in Anandpur, she was known in the world as Nand Mati.

...degenerate into a dry and didactic poem, but possesses intrinsic worth as a literary production of high aesthetic value. ...Surat Singh succeeded to the throne. But, although he was now the chief of a small territory, he never failed to answer the call of his compatriot Sikhs

Langar Aid is a special project by the international humanitarian aid organisation called [ ‘[[Langar]]’ is a term used in the [[Punjabi]] language to describe a free kitchen where food is provided to all people, regardless of background

'''Prakash''' {{gu|ਪਰਕਾਸ਼}} is a [[Punjabi]] word meaning "light, radiance, awakening, enlightenment" and is ...chanting of sacred [[Mantar]]s. The prakash process is completed by taking a [[hukam]].

...nth [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]]; the mother of the tenth and last human Sikh Guru, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] and the grandmother of the [[four Sahibzad ...of [[Baba Buddha ji]] ([[6 October]] [[1506]] - [[8 September]] [[1631]]), a most venerated, primal figures of early [[Sikhism]], passed at Jhanda Ramda

...ll dealings. Both of the above terms mean to carry out good deeds and earn a honest, pure and truthful livelihood by exercising ones God given skills, a ...he work to God your main motivation. To perform '''Kirat''' is like saying a prayer or performing meditation. It is equal to your ‘Sunday Service’ a

'''Bhagat Surdas''', was a poet, sant, musician and [[Gurmukh]], who is believed to have lived from 14 ...y. He was another influential Bhagat in the Bhagti Movement of South Asia. A line by Bhagat Surdas has been incorporated into the Sri [[Guru Granth Sah

In a world full of cacophony and chaos, it does seem a little odd to talk about ‘soundless sound’. Interestingly, soundless so ...ement such as dust, one can only imagine the power such vibrations have on human consciousness,” he says.

...SIKHS set up the first SRI GURU NANAK FOOD BANK in Kenya in response to a severe drought ravaging the nation. The food bank was inaugurated at the ...are very small, generally less than three and a half feet tall, and have a rare condition known as Laron syndrome or Laron-type dwarfism.}}

'''Babbu Mann's Song Feud''' is a controversy over the song "Ik Baba Nanak C" from his album called "Singh i ...t baba took a Black Audi, These Uneducated ladies put the throne of god in Human's neck)

...ikh Guerrilla group [[Khalistan Liberation Force]]. He was born in 1970 to a middle-class family. ...OMMUNALISM/for%20uplode.doc</ref>. As per [https://www.ihro.in/?q=node/130 Human Rights Watchdog], the communal chauvinists ran amuck and innocent students

[[Image:Nanak-rakhri.jpg|thumb|right|????? This is nothing more than a work of fiction.]] ...ion in Hindi, Punjabi, Oriya, Assamese and most other Indian languages) is a '''[[Hindu]]''' festival, which celebrates the relationship between brother

...aam, Allah, God, etc. As one understands this term better, he or she gains a better idea of the concept of God and His Creation; His expanse and vastnes ...tion of the vision of God as explained by the Guru. Further, the Sikh owes a duty to understand this concept of God and to then keep this reality in foc

...mous and popular religious book of Hinduism is the Bhagavadgita. It forms a part of the sixth book of the Mahabharata. It contains 18 chapters comprisi 1. The Bhagavadgita is in the form of a gospel of Lord Krishna to Arjuna. The scene is the battlefield where the fo

He is also the Chief Leadership Officer at United Sikhs, a global UN mandated humanitarian relief NGO, where he has dedicated many mon ...t will activate 1 million citizens to volunteer in Human Rights causes and Human Development projects in their own communities.

==<div style="background:#e0fbbf"><center>'''HUMAN HAIR - A BIOLOGICAL NECESSITY'''</center></div>== ...characteristic feature of mammals, commonly known as "Hairy quadrupeds" - a group of animals that mark the climax of evolution. Mammals are also the do

...ation and is as such counted as one of the [[Five Evils]] found within the human mind. ...ecific person (such as a co-worker or supervisor) or event (a traffic jam, a canceled flight), or your anger could be caused by worrying or brooding abo

The Charitar is about a Warrior Lady Valandej Devi. In a literal sense, Charitropakhyan is a plot created by Guru Gobind Singh in which there is an account of stories t

...take me from the airport to my hotel, or to a convention center, or to a restaurant. Taxi drivers are often immigrants with interesting personal ...uestion I get asked repeatedly is, " When did you know you wanted to be a writer?" I pause. I reflect. I remember around age fifteen, the thought

...the Sikh guidance on the importance that the Guru places on this positive human quality: ...God". A spiritual person cannot be complete without kindness. Kindness is a most excellent way of life...

...allowed. Remarriage was banned and the widows 'karma', evil done by her in a past life, was used as the excuse of her husband dying. This excuse was use ...outlaw the practise in 1956. In 1981 another revival of the practice saw a preventive ordinance passed in 1987 called the ''Commission of Sati (Preven

'''Rudra Avtar''' is a composition and epic poetry under title ''Ath Rudra Avtar Kathan(n)'', writ ...s vices. Such a one-mindedness and focus is called Rudra Dhyaan. From such a dhyaan, the thoughts that sprout are all under divine hukam (and are not se

...Khand is not a geographical spot, but the final state of the evolution of human consciousness. ...ed upon his or her memories and experiences. No other person will approach a situation in the same way he or she would. Each person woukd judge it from

...my passion for travel took me to [[Gujarat]]. I was amazed to come across a lesser known facet of [[Sikh history]]. I saw evidence of the visit of [[Gu Lakhpat fort is about 20 kilometers from Korini village where there is also a big [[Sarovar]] to the memory of [[Guru Nanak|Guru Nanak Dev ji Sahib's]] v

Baba ji was born in [[1469]] and brought a universal message of peace, love, unity, mutual respect, service and dedica ...established – his teachings, enshrined in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], are a beacon to many millions in the world.

...nown as a great propagator of Gurmat as preached by the Sikh Gurus. He was a great driving force behind the project to expand the Tikana Sahib at Gonian ...rted reciting the Kirtani 'Asa Di Var' in the ambrosial hours of dawn, but a few years later he started the practice of reciting the entire 'Sukhmani Sa

...thing and everyone are basic values that are well-known and gave the world a simple and universal faith. Today, some 540 years after the birth of the fo [[Sikhi]] is respected world over and is known as a religion of peace and unity of mankind. The [[Sikh]]s have only fought wars

...imran]] - awareness and meditation on God's name, [[Kirat Karni]] - living a life engaged in honest work and [[Wand kay Shako]], sharing ones wealth wit This translates into a pure way of living; focussed and unfettered mind, honest living, love of fe

...m ‘Manu’, which has led the text to be associated by Hindus with the first human being and the first king in the Indian tradition. ...f this eponymous author’s life are known, it is likely that he belonged to a conservative Brahman class somewhere in Northern India. Hindu apologists co

...e world. He is a member of the Financial Services Roundtable. He serves as a Trustee of the National Urban League and the Asia Society. Mr. Banga is an * Director, Chairman of Human Resources & Compensation Committee and Member of Nominating & Governance Co

...gives clear advise: When you see your neighbour or colleague or friend eat a buttered bread while you eat yours dry - DO NOT ENVY him or her. ...ind the movement towards democracy and must be endured in order to achieve a more just social system. Envy will take you away from God; accept things as

...he self, the tenth gate or the dasamdvar opens inside the body and renders a hyper-physical service by taking the seeker beyond the bondage of embodied ...atha Upanisad (2.51), however, describes human abode of the Unborn One as “a city with eleven gates” (puram-ekadasa-dvaram). Mystical and soteriologi

...ter with Kauda was (Acc. to Prof. Sahib Singh) near Kudapa, which is today a village about 70 km from Vijayawada in the Andhra Pardesh section of India. ...kill them. 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

...unjabi newspaper) 1947-1978. He was also the Editor of Singh Sabha Patrika a monthly magazine of Sikh history and divinity, from 1973-1988. ...he Malerkotla state of yore in Mera Pind, a book that enjoys the status of a classic today, and the book, in turn, immortalises its writer Giani Gurdit

...wers. In Sikhism Goddesses are Mostly used denote Materialistic Things and Human Emotions. ...nu in his repose on the snake Ananta. She is often pictured as standing on a lotus (Padam or Kamal). She is also called Sri or the goddess of prosperity

[[Sikhism]] is a way of life; a disciplined mode of living coupled with a belief in the presence and unity of one God, the equality of all mankind, d ...emember Him with ones mind and acknowledge Him through ones daily actions. A [[Sikh]] puts his trust in God alone rather than in other beings, relatives

::::'''Sikhism does not in anyway support the concept of Living human Gurus after [[Guru Gobind Singh]].''' '''Balak Singh''' was a Kuka/Namdhari Guru. He was born in 1784 in the village Sarwala near Hazro S

...The soul, it is held, does not cease with the physical body, but takes on a new birth in consequence of the person’s actions comprising thoughts, wor ...w karma or action leading to further consequences. Jivatma is thus tied to a karmik chakra or an endless cycle of birth-action-death-rebirth, until the

'''Lunch at the Langar: Exploring a Free Kitchen in Delhi''' ...e which serves meals to around 10,000 people every single day, there's not a trace of chaos. And the food is free. For all.

In a literal sense, Charitropakhyan is a plot created by Guru Gobind Singh in which there is an account of stories t ...narratives or story-telling by the wise adviser of King Chitra Singh with a specific purpose in mind. Standing true to his job, the adviser intended to

...oals of every [[Sikh]]. A [[Sikh]] strives to avoid rebirth through living a meritorious life of honest work, service to others, and remembrance of God� ...the human mind, and creating difficulties in the individual’s progress to a state of knowledge and bliss.

::::'''Sikhism does not in anyway support the concept of Living human Gurus after [[Guru Gobind Singh]].''' ...protests against the Dera) since the day Ram Rahim, in an effort to create a new ceremonial initiation for his followers; to brighten, accelerate and sh

...n` {{sdd|ਘੋੜੀਆ}} in [[Punjabi]] is the plural form of ghoree {{sdd|ਘੋੜੀ}}, a {{dict|mare}}. ...handsomely {{dict|caparisoned}} mare to go to the house of the bride where a reception awaits.

...rry. The Sikhs who attain this high level of dedication to [[Dharam]] have a deep and unflinching love for the Guru and for the path of Gurbani. Below is a list of prominent historical figures who gave their lives for their faith a

...s the basis of the [[Hindu]] religion, that without it a man would only be a Sudar (their are four great varans or castes of Hinduism: ''Brahmans'', the ...ead on his neck.<br>Thou purchasest a janeu for four damris, and seated in a square puttest it on;<br>Thou whisperest instruction that the Brahman is th

...a Sikh priest at Jandiala, in the Amritsar district. He took unto himself a Muhammadan woman, whom he attached to him rather by ties of love than of la ...ustifying himself to men, he stated that Nanak had also taken unto himself a Muhammadan woman bound to him by no bonds save those of lucre and ephemeral

...tory relates that the Guru, an accomplished archer, shot two arrows from a colony of cobblers in Moti Bagh which hit the 'Divan' (throne or bed) of [ ...n his cot as a miracle, as the note stated that this was not a miracle but a display of the Guru's skill in archery. The Emperor was said to be so impr

...]] of all [[Sikhs]]. It is central to Sikh worship as it is said to imbibe a living spirit of the Ten [[Sikh Guru]]s. <ref>[http://www.hindu.com/mag/200 ...book and perhaps also in Biaji Mkut Sakhi 10. The Dohra is also quoted in a few Rehitnamas.

'''Chandi Charitar 2''', a splendid narration by [[Guru Gobind Singh]], right after Ukati Bilas, prese ...ib have told various attributes of Chandi. He cleared that Chandi is not a Human(lady) or not some deity but it is formless and is will power(Shakti or Huka

'''CHALI MUKTE''', literally ''forty (chali) liberated ones (mukte)'', is a term used to refer to the 40 [[Sikh]]s who laid down their lives for the [[ ...igious services. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who had watched the battle from a nearby mound praised the martyrs' valour and blessed them as the Chali Mukt

...v Ji (1469–1539), the founder of the Sikh Dharam (Religion). GNNSJ is thus a faith-based organization (FBO) duly registered in the UK , India and Kenya ...sales venture in India Saturday as part of an ambitious plan to establish a foothold in the country's vast consumer market. The US discount chain has t

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