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  • ...ace of [[Hindu]] pilgrimage, has since ancient times, been one of the most important centres of Sanskrit learning; it's old name is '''Kashi'''. [[Guru Gobind ==Important People from Varanasi==
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  • ...densities of human population in the world. Indeed, about one in every 12 people on earth (8.5% of world population) live in its catchment area. Due to this ...the world, considered to be the Holy city ''par ecellance'' among Hindus. People carry sacred water from the Ganges that is sealed in copper pots after maki
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  • ...d on the fact that there is only one God, responsible for all and that all people are equal and should have equal opportunities. Three of the most important teachings of Nanak are known as nam simran, kirt karo, and wand chako. (The
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  • ...ther tongue on the personality of a child. The mother tongue plays a very important role in shaping the personality of a child. Thus we must do the needy to m ...oaches that will create interest in learning at the same time. It is very important to create interest in learning the language. The mother tongue is a treasu
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  • ...een built in 1930. The place where Gurudwara Sada Barat now stands was an important halting place for merchants and other travellers coming from and going to h ...The raised platform from where [[Raja Bhup Singh]] would serve food to the people still exists. A big festival is held here annually on the occasion of [[Loh
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  • ...alayas]] (its putative origin) and is an important cash crop for the local people. ...ith opium) in the early days of the [[British Empire]][2]. Charas plays an important and often integral role in the culture and ritual of the Hindu religion, es
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  • ==Geography and People== ...and features holy flames that are fed by natural gas. The district's other important temples include Brajeshwari Devi temple, Chamunda Devi temple, Chintpurni t
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  • Many people feel proud of their being belonging to an influential tribe and they would God does not like HAUMAE in which people start to do their own wills but SURTI so that they do the Will of God under
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  • Pashtuns people also referred to as Pushtuns, Pakhtuns, Pukhtuns), also called Pathans or e ...they were the main ethnic contingent in the movement. Pashtuns are also an important community in Pakistan, where they are the second-largest ethnic group.
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  • ...[[India]]. The [[River Ganges|Ganges River]] (or '''Gangĝ''') is the most important river of northern [[India]] and Bangladesh. River Yamuna is the largest tri ...densities of human population in the world. Indeed, about one in every 12 people on earth (8.5% of world population) live in its catchment area. Due to this
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  • ...ng the days of Rajput Kings, Ghuram (Kuhram of the Persian Writers) was an important town with a strong fort to protect it. ...pressed people as a possible source of timely help and consolation. So the people of Ghuram came to Patiala and appealed to Baba Ala Singh's noble wife, Mai
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  • ...ened people. In such a critical time, the security of Guru’s family was an important issue. It was obvious that only very reliable persons were appointed to ful
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  • He was a very compassionate soul and felt distressed at the sight of needy people. To help them he gave money and things from his house and even the clothes ...the position of Jathedar at Sri Akal Takht Sahib because he persuaded many people to come here and take Amrit. He himself took Amrit from here six years earl
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  • ...range in the north and the main Great Himalayas to the south, inhabited by people of Indo-Aryan and Tibetan descent. It is one of the most sparsely populated ...Ladakh gained importance from its strategic location at the crossroads of important trade routes, but since the Chinese authorities closed the borders with Tib
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  • '''Dayanand Saraswati''' was an important Hindu religious leader of his time, is well known as the founder of the Ary ...nth Sahib Ji. It has been written that it is a book of jokes and all those people whose compilations are included in Shri Guru Granth Sahib are unknowledgeab
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  • ...ough grace of Akaal Purakh, Baoo jee took care of his amrit vela as a most important commitment to his faith. ...t a house from the Cantonment Board. Many people were bringing influential people to put their requests through but Baoo jee relied only on Guru Sahib and ke
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  • ...eed for us as a community to have their lives portrayed as lives of normal people, just the way it really is. Secondly, the elders in the community feel conc ...unjabi culture portrayed in them. “That’s good”, she said, “Language is an important element. But what about Sikhism – The Sikh Culture, the ethos?” The ans
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  • ...upernatural powers. To say nothing of the common people, he was visited by important Sikh chiefs who came to seek his blessings. Among his frequent visitors w
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  • ...he administrative headquarters Nanded District is Marathwada's second most important city, next only to Aurangabad. Nanded is a well-known Sikh Pilgrimage cente The main language spoken is Marathi. People are also very comfortable with English, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada.
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  • ...during his eastern travels. He preached against idolatry and exhorted the people to sing praises of the One God, who is Formless and yet all forms are His. [[Guru Nanak]] during his travels came to Jagan Nath Puri. It is a very important place of pilgrimage for [[Hindus]], situated on the sea shore, touching the
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  • ...of Commons to mark the [[Tercentenary]] of The [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. Many people of all different faiths and none joined in to celebrate the three hundredth ...of diverse beliefs. Messages were also received from large number of other people, including Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor,
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  • ...in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. With approximately 8.1 million people (81 lakh), it is India's 6th largest metropolis and the 41st largest metrop Sikh pilgrims often use the city as a stop over to reach the important Sikh shrine of [[Hazoor Sahib|Takaht Sri Hazoor Sahib]], which is located a
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  • ...han him. It leads to jealousy, feelings of enmity and restlessness amongst people. [[Sikhism]] requires that a '''person serves society''' and community with ...ds to [[Haumai]]''' because it makes people believe that they are the most important thing in life and '''leads to self-centredness'''.
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  • ...e are our kids and we should take care of them like flowers... prayers are important but good medical advice is paramount," says the cricketer's dad. ...ali Wale, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 'I see few people trying to blame my guruji for delay and bcci! Again wrong it was my decisio
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  • ...s to be the cornerstone of their faith (see 1 Corinthians 15) and the most important event in human history.[33] Among Christian beliefs, the death and resurrec ...ower over life and death and therefore has the authority and power to give people eternal life.[38]
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  • ...r a simple and user-friendly interface to search, read and understand this important compositions by the [[Sikh Gurus]] and others. Most Sikh principles and con Many people have contributed to this project, and below we acknowledge all of them.
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  • ...ld. As the world's largest liberal democracy, India has also emerged as an important regional power, possessing one of the world's largest military forces with ...ders with [[Pakistan]] and [[Bangladesh]] (both once part of India), the [[People's Republic of China]], [[Myanmar]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]], and [[Afghanista
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  • ...n the town of Vancouver. It took the Canadians 94 years to accept that the people the Indian sub-continent and in particular the 376 passengers had been clea ...hout benefit of the fair and impartial treatment befitting a society where people of all cultures are welcomed and accepted."''
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  • He has also covered every important battle fought in Jammû province after 1947, making this book a must-read f This is also the first book about the people of Jammû province. Dewan has tried to provide the essential details about
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  • '''Don't judge people <br>by their appearance.'''</font></div> According to Sikhism most important World authority,
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  • ...transformed how we live, how we think, and who we are. Unfortunately, most people do not realise that this constant need and its subsequent choice is a conti ...it is accepted in [[Sikhi]] that we have many choices to make, most of the important ones have already been made for us. The choice of who we are has to a large
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  • ...ludes drawings of the members of the Sikh royal family as well as of the important courtiers. ...is sway in a most arbitrary manner... The pleasure which he took in seeing people hung by dozens must be attributed to his brain." He acknowledges that "Ranj
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  • ...taught in the schools and universities of Bihar. Whether or not all of the people in Bihar are Sikhs it does not matter, the fact is that they take special p ...ng the linguistic lines as has happened in the Soviet Union or Yugoslavia. People cannot be held together by force or any other artificial means. Even the Si
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  • ...ad been missing, ruling for forty years he did much for the welfare of the people of Nabha and for Sikhs in general. He despatched contingents of troops to f ...the servant of the Khalsa the generous Maharaja served his kingdom and its people's interests well. Among his many acts of generosity he provided funds for t
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  • ...ship and endowed the spiritual throne to the Holy Granth. The town is also important as Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, one of the five temporal thrones or seats of auth ...exercise to facilitate the large inflow of pilgrims for this rare, hugely important and once-in-a-lifetime occasion for the Sikhs and also for the whole of the
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  • ...tion from [[Gurbani]] highlights the importance of [[Naam]] [[Simran]] for people who wants to adhere to the path of '''Dharma''' ...e principal Sikh belief lays stress on one's actions and deeds rather than people's religious labels, rituals or outward appearance or signs.
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  • The '''Kali Bein''' is one of the important rivulets in [[Punjab]], [[India]]. With a length of 160 km, it emerges from ...ev]] used to take a dip in the stream. During all religious occasions, the people of Punjab will dunk in this rivulet for purification. It is believed that G
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  • ...rgotten is that the period signifies the single largest human migration of people in modern history. Till today, there is no institutional memory of Partitio There is nothing at the border that marks it as a place where millions of people crossed, no plaque or memorial at any of the sites of the camps, nothing th
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  • ...lat bread), 1.5 tons of Daal (lentil soup) and free food served to 100,000 people every single day are what makes the free kitchen run at the Golden Temple i ...to 100,000 people. On weekends and special occasions double the numbers of people visit the langar Hall. The langar never stops and on an average 7,000 kg of
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  • The blind guides of the "letters" make most people to believe that Christ Jesus shall appear again but very unfortunately the ...e were very religious people but to-day they are the most spiritually sick people of all who needed the Spiritual Doctor Christ Jesus the most. But they rath
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  • ...sources say it was Chandi, but Dr Gopal Singh, in his History of The Sikh People, says it was Durga). Which deity, matters little in the telling of this eve ...ilable there is enough to substantiate that the women of Sikhism played as important a role in The organisation and establishment of tradition as any man.
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  • ...ross over the Great Himalayan range since ancient times. Salt was the most important export from the valley, at least until the discovery of the famous sapphire ...mysticism and had visited more than one mystical Baba seeking a son. Here people still speak of the many miracles he performed. He is even said to be seen i
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  • ...n the MPS. We need the best people to police London; the background is not important. What matters is having the talent, passion and determination for the job."
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  • ...top floor comprises of the Darbar Sahib, which can accommodate about 1,000 people. The ground floor consists of the langgar (dining) hall, the kitchen, the o By the late 19th century, Klang town was an important commercial trading center. Many Sikhs were employed by the Federated Malay
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  • ...of thought, Shia Islam holds that Muhammad's family, the Ahl al-Bayt ("the People of the House"), and certain individuals among his descendants, who are know Shias regard Ali as the most important figure after Muhammad. According to them, Muhammad suggested on various occ
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  • ...e used to be acute shortage of drinking water in Bidar. All efforts of the people to dig wells were of no avail. Even when wells produced water the water was The Guru was greatly moved by the miserable condition of the people. With divine name on his lips and the mercy in his heart he touched the hil
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  • ...at there is [[one God]], [[all people are equal]] and [[good actions]] are important for a [[Sikh]]. Sikhs also believe in honesty, truthfulness, charity, and t ...istory of this habit of "eating together as equals people before God", the people attending sit on the floor to eat their food. This habit of sitting on the
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  • [[Image:Sikhi1.jpg|thumb|400px|right|{{cs|Diagram showing some of the important Sikh concepts<br>''Click here to enlarge''}}]] ...is a opportunity - in [[Gurdwara]] (Sikh temple); in community centre; old people's homes; care centres; major world disasters, etc.... The [[Sikh]] holy scr
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  • The city is an historically important town north of Patiala, especially for the Sikh faith. Gurudwara Fatehgarh S ...erent castes / religions, thus depicting the harmony and brotherhood among people of those times.
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  • ...ineteenth century the printed copies of this Prakash were available to the people in decent numbers. Probably this was the first book easily obtainable by th ...([[8 October]] [[1787]] - [[19 October]] [[1843]]) the noted author of six important literary works - [[Naam Kosh]], [[Guru Nanak Parkash]], [[Garb Ganjni Teeka
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  • ...anguage, but in a language which was closely related to that of the common people to whom they addressed their teachings. The basis of this dialect, which ha ...([[8 October]] [[1787]] - [[19 October]] [[1843]]) the noted author of six important literary works - [[Naam Kosh]], [[Guru Nanak Parkash]], [[Garb Ganjni Teeka
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  • ...s a total population of 4.2 million. In the 2006 census, more than 350,000 people recorded Asian ethnicity, just over nine percent of the population. Nearly ...inster system, New Zealand has no written constitution per se, but for two important documents - The Treaty of Waitangi and The Bill of Rights. It follows a Ger
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  • ...o work together in friendship. The taught that religion was a way to unite people of diverse backgrounds in the knowledge that we are all children of the sam ==Important facts about Sikhism==
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  • ...two separate Gods, Ram for Hindus and Allah for Muslims as claimed by the people. He declared that there is only ONE GOD for whole humanity, we can love Hi ...is ever self-existing. All people are His children. No one community or people of any particular religion have “franchise” on Him. God belongs to all
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  • ...ur Teacher"), he is the most important prophet in [[Judaism]], and also an important prophet of [[Christianity]], [[Islam]], the Bahá'í Faith, Rastafari, Chri ...in a time when war threatened and the large increase in the number of his people concerned the Pharaoh who was worried that they might help Egypt's enemies.
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  • ...ch places, no one can enter the prayer hall with socks on. Under some very important and special circumstances, permission to wear new pair of socks after washi Many people out of their deep devotion, and others to seek cure from an ailment, revere
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  • ...on Guru's spiritual powers. On arrival at Raikot, Guru ji had asked these people gathered around to bring some milk. Jeeringly they said, "Yes, why not. Tak ...Shiromam Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee through a local committee. The most important annual event is a threeday fair held on 19, 20 and 21 Poh (first week of Ja
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  • ...ciated with this sacred shrine. Elderly [[sewadars]] have always played an important role at this holy temple. ...nd does [[Katha]] every Sunday. This event is always very well attended as people come from far of places to listen to wadde Baba ji.
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  • ...lation in nearby area, this historical gurudwara is not much known by the people outside of Bageshwar. It is suggested that you to visit this gurdwara sahib * There is a need to further develop this important shrine and any donations will be most welcome. For more information about G
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  • ...u Tegh Bahadur''' - The Gurdwara in Nichi Bagh area is the oldest and most important sangat at Benaras judging from old hukamnamas and other relics possessed by ...inside the main hall of the Gurdwara, and its water is used for drinking. People believe in its curative properties. In the Gurdwara are preserved two cloak
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  • ...mber of the Semitic language family. It is spoken by more than 280 million people as a first language and by 250 million more as a second language. It is the ...European languages in modern times. The influence of Arabic has been most important in Islamic countries. Arabic is a major source of vocabulary for languages
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  • ...y this man who had dedicated his life to the concept of [[sewa]], the most important ideal in Sikhism. This voyage has culminated in the publication of Garland ...on his life is meagre and limited to either his own notes or recall of the people who had known him or of him, but the vitality of the oral tradition helped
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  • ...de the writings of the Sikh Gurus. According to Sikh tradition, one of the important factors in the introduction of the concept of miri-piri (temporal and spiri It is important to examine the difficulties and confusion which emerged concerning the tran
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  • All Gurpurbs are considered auspicious and important but special significance is accorded to the birth anniversary of [[Guru Nan ...hey weave their way through the markets and residential areas of the city, people come forward to seek the blessings of the Panj Pyaras (Five Beloved Ones) ,
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  • ...ve million deaths a year globally will take the lives of another 1 billion people in the 21st century. Rather, they will die prematurely. ...arguments, research seems to suggest that smoking on the big screen is an important factor for nonsmoking individuals, especially teenagers, to light up. Those
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  • ...he Gurudwara, Diwan Singh used to recite his poems and discuss with Indian people the problems of slavery and freedom. During the Second World War when Japan
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  • ==A Historically important Borough== ...umbus, who thinking that he had landed in India named America's indigenous people, Indians; the city of Gravesend became the burial place of England's first
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  • ...ery Sunday, volunteers cook a hearty vegetarian lunch for, say, 300 or 400 people. Families sign up to cook to honor special occasions — a family graduatio ...ing together is one of the important liturgies of the human community, for people of every faith and none.
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  • ...is told in his trademark style, by following the remarkable stories of the people who put the pieces together. [[category:sikh people]]
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  • ...the World Conference of Religions for Peace, which since 1970 has brought people together across religious boundaries including Christians, Jews and Muslims ...f welcome dated 12 February, to the delegates and observers attending this important conference.
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  • ...eep. Just read as much bani as you can. Finally, when a Singh is martyred, people often give their families money to honour them. I don't want you to even to
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  • ...presence of the holy [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. The ceremonies which are most important to a [[Sikh]] are: Baptism and marriage are the most important ceremonies in the life of a Sikh. It is in the form of a formal oath and in
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  • People use a variety of both conscious and unconscious processes to deal with thei ...them head-on) or a personality that seems perpetually cynical and hostile. People who are constantly putting others down, criticizing everything, and making
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  • ...ght that he or she is better or more important than others. This is a very important quality for all humans to nurture and one that is an essential part of a [[ ...gn of Nimrata or extreme humbleness, in the past it was common for younger people to reach to touch the feet of an elder or a Santly figure or religious teac
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  • This article list [[Shabad]]s from [[Gurbani]] which are recited at important occasions in a Sikh's life. Some of this Gurbani is recited or sung before ...of Truth. In the third line, the Gurbani tells us: In the company of wise people and in their surroundings you, enjoy His treasures and drink the nectar of
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  • ...In Langar, only vegetarian food is served. This is done to ensure that all people, irrespective of their dietary restrictions will feel welcome to eat as equ ...stop there. Take a look at any Nagar Kirtan and you’ll find more food than people attending the Nagar Kirtan. Thus making the institution of langar a social
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  • ...impressed by his faithful and devoted services, he decided to give a very important assignment to Sant Isher Singh ji. Sant Baba Attar Singh Ji sent him to dis ...in the village Lambian and hence wished to make his Ashram over there. The people of the area were very happy to learn this and offered as much land as was r
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  • '''Sanskar''' is a religious rite in [[Sikhism]] which take place at an important stage in ones life. For a person to attain various worldly goals s/he must ...ective spouse's caste. However, in practice, many Sikhs take preference in people from their caste.
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  • '''Do you face enquiring looks/questions from the people when you go out in public in the khalsa dress?''' ...h ji. He gave this roop to us so that people can spot us among millions of people. I would request all sangat to keep your hair and wear Turban with pride.
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  • ...removed from Gurdwaras this statue got unnoticed thus got intact. Very few people know about this statue. Gurdwara Shri Guru Nanak Devji is an important religious site of the [[Jammu]] and [[Kashmir]] pilgrim tourism. The sacred
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  • The study involving 60,000 people found those who followed a vegetarian diet developed notably fewer cancers ...all, their results suggested that while in the general population about 33 people in 100 will develop cancer during their lifetime, for those who do not eat
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  • Punjab who were, at that time, considered the natural leaders of the people. brothers of Mahraj tribe, came to him to complain that the people of Kaura tribe did
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  • A very important letter in this collection is from Maharaja Ranjit Singh addressed to the Em ...to various sardars informing them of the action he took against the unruly people (f. 83) such as despatching an army to subdue a rebel, Khan Beg Tiwana, who
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  • ...uru]]s to perform [[Seva]] or selfless community service. This is not only important for community relations but is also invaluable for the moral uplifting of t ...ru Nanak]] and is designed to uphold the principle of equality between all people of the world regardless of religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gender or s
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  • ...onch via Haji Peer for the relief of Poonch town. Due to the burning of an important Chanjal bridge in the base of Haji Peer, the Indian offensive brigade could ...e under the occupation of enemy and no grass was available, therefore, the people sold their milch animals even at the rate of Rs. 5/- per cow. But nobody wa
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  • '''Bangladesh''', officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a country in South Asia. It is bordered by [[In ...esh. The most well known is [[Gurdwara Nanak Shahi Dhaka]]; it is the most important historic Gurdwara, commemorating the visit of [[Guru Nanak]] in 1506-1507.
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  • '''Hacienda de Guru Ram Das (HGRD)''' is a vibrant spiritual community of 350 people living in Northern New Mexico, just outside the City of Española. While ma ...holy shrine, the "Mother Ashram" with the vision of it being a place where people could come to experience spiritual growth and individual, community, and pl
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  • Two-hundred-and-seventy people died in the Lockerbie plane bombing nearly 20 years ago. As new questions a Tomorrow was an important day. The next morning, the 47-year-old car mechanic was due to start a new
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  • The 42-metre tall India Gate is situated such that many important roads spread out from it. Traffic passing around India Gate used to be cont The lawns around Rajpath are thronged by people during the evening, when the India Gate is lit up.
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  • ...urdwaras some of which can accommodate hundreds of devotees. Most of their important shrines are connected with the ten Gurus or have other historical associati ...to be well up with the scriptures, Sikhs recognise no hereditary class of people for performing kirtan in the shrines. There are persons who train themselve
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  • ...ment of air is not so important but the "seva" element has taken on a more important and overriding role. The Sikhs treat the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] as a "li ...e God and help others to do that. They are the rulers of the hearts of the people. The political kings are temporary kings and their authority ends with thei
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  • ...unjabi]] language to describe a free kitchen where food is provided to all people, regardless of background, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender or social s ...[1481]]. It is designed to uphold the principle of '''equality between all people''' of the world regardless of '''religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gende
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  • ...and Suri. Of Punjab. In keeping with Khatri-like traditions, Bhera was an important trading outpost on the road to Kabul, and a 'taksal' (mint) during the reig ==Notable People==
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  • ...e people of the Punjab when Panini grammatized the language of the Punjabi people and named it Sanskrit (means adorned). Pali/Prakrit is much older than Sans ...for children. Also in this age of high literacy and technology it is very important for a language to stay competitive with other languages, in conveying some
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  • ...guages - Hindi, Bengali, English or German. The study of this language is important, not only because it is one of the most widely spoken languages of India, b |colspan=3|Gupta (concealed), Lupta (vanished) and Tripta (satisfied) are important exceptions. These words have come from Sanskrit, without undergoing any mo
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  • ...ion's establishment) the stairways of their first Prophets' dreams play an important part in each religion and its literature. ...le to figure who the Piper's is who is calling you to join him. Beckoning people to take a different road.
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  • ...tion Black Thunder I and II are two relatively unknown events but are very important. While the Indian government claims it is regretful for invading Amritsar i However, in this operation, though far fewer people died, the effect on Sikhs was the same because even as the Indian governmen
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  • ...s and then the Afganis again had come to India to rob it of its riches and people. The second important river is Barba River. It is a tributary of River Kabul and joins it from t
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  • ...n important part in your life. Feelings of enmity and restlessness amongst people due to this 'perceived sense of achievement' can lead to friction and sadne ...of the [[five evils]]. Pride makes human beings believe that they are more important than others. It makes them treat others badly and unequally, leading to inj
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  • ...fashion. In fact, the vast majority of non-Sikhs and other clean-shaven or people with haircuts in Punjab have already discarded turbans and in the main, no ...not only restricted to Punjabi styles of turban. In fact, even today, many People in Pakistan and Afghanistan keep a 'Turla' and a 'Shamla' in their turbans.
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  • ...rovide a person with a new lease on life. This verse provides a simple but important guide to the Sikh and for all other believers in the Supreme Spirit to re-a ...e be order in the world. Without compassion there will be no order and the people of the world will suffer in pain. ''"How can anyone know the pain of anothe
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  • ...od ([[Mukti]]). The [[Sikh Gurus]] taught that to achieve this goal it was important to work hard at developing '''positive human qualities''' which lead the so One of the most important virtues which [[Sikh]]s try to develop during their life is that of '''trut
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  • Of the many texts designated 'Puranas' the most important are the ''{{IAST|Mahāpurāṇa}}s''. These are said to be eighteen in numb ...Purana|Markandeya]] || 09,000 verses || Contains the [[Devi Mahatmya]], an important text for the [[Shaktas]].
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  • :''‘The execution of the accursed kafir of Goindwal is an important achievement and is the cause of the great defeat of the accursed Hindus.’ Jahangir has left for posterity a frank account of this ‘important achievement’.
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  • ...ference point for the era along with his father, Akbar's, Akbarnama. First important printed version of 'Jahangirnama', was by, Sayyid Ahmad printed at Ghazipur ...prophetship and called him the enlightener. From all directions shoals of people would come to him and express great devotion. This busy traffic had been ca
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  • ...ovided to pilgrims regardless of their religion, caste or creed. Although people visit this shrine daily, on Sundays a large congregation ([[Diwan]]) is hel The cool mountain air, which has always attracted people to the area; the vistas of breath taking scenery and the moving spiritual a
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  • ...as not just a basic human and legal right but that it is actually the most important human right under the UN Charter and foundation, the one which all other hu ...ghts enshrined in international law and the freely expressed wishes of the people themselves. Genuine peace and justice in South Asia depends on the free exe
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  • ...ve given to us in this home (in jail). I have not been able to discuss any important matters with you as I wanted. ...re spirit but it should be a spirit not a talk. When you talk a thing some people who agree with you will stand by you and those who don't understand you wil
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  • ...ad the reports of bloodshed and the loss of innocent lives. There are some people in the world committing suicide to kill their opponents. So the cycle of re Knowing this, still most people are too involved in their own everyday little problems and daily struggles
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  • ...e themselves in Punjab of the Guru's time. These were the stories that the people of the time were familiar with, as these stories had been told for hundreds ...very familiar with the Guru's audience. Depictions of Mount Meru played an important part in the iconography of the Vimanas of many Hindu Temples. Even the top
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  • After teaching people in [[Lahore]] to live honestly Guru ji returned to [[Talwandi]] to see his ...honest hard work as an essential part]] of ones duty to God. The other two important messages taught by the Guru were the [[Naam Japo|remembering and reciting o
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  • ...ing in the area. It seems modern Hrishikesh experiences little shortage of people travelling from all over the globe in pursuit of enlightenment. Some pilgrims also stay at Srinagar and visit the important historical places there. It is also said that the Gurdwara of Srinagar poss
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  • ...fighters used hammers to destroy the graves of clerics and other prominent people in Kismayo. Al-Shabab, an armed group fighting the transitional government The ancient graves of clerics and other prominent people are among holy sites being targeted by the armed group in the port city of
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  • ...ers in USA, Canada and United Kingdom, actively promoting the interests of people of Indian origin North America by monitoring and addressing current critica ...promote mutual understanding, respect, appreciation and cooperation among people of faith in North America through extending hospitality, offering education
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  • Daily prayers are called Nit-Nam and devotion is a very important part of Sikh life. The morning prayer consists of:- Jap Ji, Jap, Chaupai, S In the Sikh religion it is forbidden to eat Halal, Kosher and beef. It is important that even when cooking, the same utensils should not be used to cook for Si
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  • ...a ride, as no one was stopping on the road side to pick him up, to reach a important meeting with other Singh's. All the Singh's in Nabha jail were impressed by ...is weapon on innocent public and he never participated in looting innocent people. He fought for the nation with a clear conscious and he gave his life for S
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  • ...p://www.religionsforpeace.no/index.cfm?id=91145 Religions for Peace] is an important organisation based in Europe involved in [[Interfaith]] dialogue. It is a b "People need to get out more and speak to their neighbours and get to know them - l
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  • ...ose subject to natural disasters. The organisation wished to thank all the people who have donated so generously to make the relief programs possible; a spec ...hquake. They were very generous and kind towards us, as were all the other people we met on our journey.
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  • ...e and high note for the last more than three decades.He is one of the most important gems of Sikh, Panthak and Punjabi Poetry. He is well qualified poet who has ...ure through his poetry. His poems are very popular and All Punjabi knowing people throughout the world admire his Punjabi Poetry on Social Media 24 hours. On
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  • ...shown to be false and that A.A. should be abandoned by all right thinking people. The attempts of those who try to defend A.A. fall short because most of th ...ny large A. A. meeting there are atheists, agnostics, spiritual A. As, and people who are deeply religious. Most of each group, believers and unbelievers, wi
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  • ...Bachitar Natak]] which forms part of the [[Dasam Granth]], the second most important scripture of the [[Sikh]]s and is written entirely by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] ==Important Shabads verses: 4 to 16==
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  • ...vileged or royal act. During those days kings, chiefs, and other important people usually had more than one wife as a symbol of their being great and superio ...a nice camp for the marriage. This place was named Guru Ka Lahore. Today, people are going to Anand Pur visit this place as well. The bride was brought to t
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  • ...distinctions have surfaced only due to ill interests of certain section of people, who, on the pretext of making a society more manageable through these clas * Stay away from homes of higher caste people.
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  • ...ed it as a royal act. During those days kings, chiefs, and other important people usually had more than one wife as a symbol of their being great and superio ...ice camp for the marriage. This place was named [[Guru Ka Lahore]]. Today, people are going to Anandpur visit this place as well. The bride was brought to th
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  • ...s. Hindu families are often seen at the Gurpurb celebrations and on other important occasions. Some Hindu families, not only attend regular congregations, but
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  • ...g> ਦਇਆ </big>) translates to '''compassion''' or '''mercy''' and is a most important quality for a Sikh. It is a necessary quality needed to become compliant to ...complete loss of compassion for humanity. The Devil runs the mind of these people. Let’s learn from [[Gurbani]] as only then can we make sense of the world
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  • ...nd most important Scripture of [[Sikh]]s. This composition covers the most important war of Gurmat philosophy i.e fight between ''Bibek Buddhi'' and ''Abibek Bu ...are generic terms while Mahadev is the name of one person, whom mistakenly people call Rudra or Shiva.
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  • ...a became their famous deities over a period. Guru Nanak explained to these people about the disease and asked them to keep clean, drink clean water and worsh ...ashtrian Vanjara Sikh and maintained well. The Vanjara priest told me that people from his community are devout Sikhs and always eager to partake of Amrit. T
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  • ...s in [[Guru Granth Sahib]] are of more importance then others. However, an important understanding one must have is that no [[shabad]] is greater then the other ...gies and philosophy that, a soul could not think of his own and God. Those people have turned their backs from God and Gurmat. All Disbelievers come in this
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  • ...of life; the Hindu knows the Vedas and Puraanas. To instruct their minds, people ought to study some sort of spiritual wisdom. ||5||"''{{sref2|340|15554|}}. ...f the World. [[Worldwide Praise for the Guru Granth Sahib|'''See what some important non-Sikh personalties have said about this Granth.''']]
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  • ...ng people on right way. It is easy to bring devoted people on way, but few people who do not believe in the god chooses another path. The same is in case wit .... The hill has a very large number of beautiful Jain temples. It is a very important pilgrimage spot for the Jains. Guru Ji preached to jain the way of life as
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  • ...s, surrounded by forests, had kept any news of his bad deeds a secret, so people continued to think of him as a good man. Few people could guess that his wealth was secretly earned by robbing his guests who s
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  • ...ught of as dangerous. He thought it would be the tool needed to help these people. This was the first time kundalini yoga was taught openly, ever. Traditiona ...ole purpose of Kundalini yoga as taught by Harbhajan Singh Yogi is to help people grow to live happy, healthy, and holy lives. Today 3HO hosts yoga festivals
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  • ...otection provided or guaranteed by them against external aggression to the people paying it. The circumstances which led to the creation of this system were ...sed and, as such, the protection of law and life could not be given to the people by the nominal governments professing to be holding charge of the state. Tr
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  • ...Kashmir]], Rajouri is a district of composite cultural heritage, in which people of various castes and creeds live in a cordial atmosphere. The Sikh popul ...]s exist in the district, but Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi Rajouri is a very important religious place which has been constructed in the memory of '''6th Guru Har
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  • ...Chakna]] – “Share and Consume together”. The community or [[Sangat]] is an important part of [[Sikhism]]. ** All people are equal:
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  • ...last cadre was specially constituted to provide jobs for such of the local people as had filled offices of trust under the Sikh Darbar. The lowest grade gaze ...ched to the police to alert the government to the prevailing temper of the people. The old village watchandward system was revived. Village watchmenchaukfdar
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  • "The police hacked off the arms of people and we collected their torsos in gunny sacks," said one of the residents wh There was a line of poor people, laborers. We joined the line. We entered from the southern gateway. Eve
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  • ...coming here to Amritsar, we should celebrate the immense contribution that people from the Punjab play in Britain, the role they play, what they give to our ...n and that is why this visit to the holy temple, the Golden Temple, was so important."
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  • ...here the founder of the faith, [[Guru Nanak Dev]] visited and instilled an important lesson for his followers. Still visible is the sacred rock with the hand pr ...e holy. He told them the greatness of God and His creations. More and more people began to gather around him every day.
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  • * '''Marital monogamy''' refers to marriages of only two people. Chastity is a very important aspect of Sikh teaching because the divine spark of Waheguru (God) is prese
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  • ...insensitivity of the administration and the clergy to the problems of the people, particularly those of the so-called lower castes. The Sikh persuasion is that social evils must be confronted and people's suffering alleviated. The believer should not be an idle bystander. He
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  • ...1 Hemkunt-Trust made this magnificient shrine. Sant Thandi Singh played an important role in sewa of the shrine. When people begin the climb, it does not seem so difficult. But after half a kilometer
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  • There are two important aspects in living as a Sikh. ...dy of the holy Scriptures. Meditating and understanding of the [[SGGS]] is important to the proper development of a Sikh. One must study [[Gurmukhi]] and be abl
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  • ...of foreign forces both pre-Islamic and Islamic. For roughly four decades, people of Punjab truly experienced a climate of peace and they thereby demonstrate ...wami to have paid a visit to the Golden Temple. But he didn’t. Why is that important? In his Satyarth Prakash, (page 393) Swami’s own version of the Bible, he
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  • ...ts are made by skilled craftsmen who have knowledge of musical sounds. The important towns where these instruments are manufactured are Lucknow, Rampur, Madras, ...uch instruments are used for producing tals (rhythms) and that is why some people call them tal vad. This category includes mridanga, tabla, pakhawaj, dholak
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  • ...itutions, have a basis in this mechanism of ecstasy. Religious word brings people into that state easily. Any newer knowledge that will penetrate into, will There are people who can see deep spirituality, in between the lines, in descriptions of War
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  • ...is to ensure Dharmik music is always coming through every year and depict important messages via videos where possible. As the artist roster grows it is inten ...ns across the media to help send out messages of Sikhi in places where the people will be triggered to ultimately turn to Gurus Shabad for guidance.
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  • ...and archive photographs relating to the history of the Punjab and the Sikh people. ...e at sites which have significance for the joint history of Anglo and Sikh people and cultures.
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  • ...c. Volunteers engaged in Seva are referred to as [[Sevadar]]s and for many people this activity forms an essential part of their daily life, providing spirit ...cility for the disabled; the mentally ill; the dispossessed; generally for people who were no longer accepted by anyone in society. [[Bhagat Puran Singh]] bu
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  • ...ts, some of who, after listening to Wali, also adopted the language of the people, Urdu, as the medium of their poetic expressions. Prominent poets -- Shah H ...f Khari Boli) they were struck by the fact that the spoken language of the people was capable of such rich literary expression.
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  • ...pg|The morning drizzle did little to dampen spirits as colourfully-dressed people from all faiths and cultures streamed through Vancouver’s Main Street and ...gecache/thumb/news/image/teaser/large/gt-thumb.jpg|Forty to fifty thousand people, on an average, partake of langar every day at Harmandar Sahib. "On Sundays
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  • ...s Shrine with great Devotion. It is a sacred place for Buddhists too. Many people from Tibet come here on pilgrimage, to pay homage to Buddhist Shrine situat ...chemes and mega-water diversion and hydro-electricity projects, these hill people continue to scrounge around at subsistence level.
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  • ...of the [[Ten Gurus]]. Most [[Sakhi]]s have a moral lesson and highlight important [[Sikh principles]]. Sakhi means "sakhshi" gavah or "real witness". "Lke ...bad person. We are always making judgments about various aspects of other people.
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  • [[File:Carnival_Mask_teeth.jpg|thumb|right|200px|People who are Anti of Dasam Granth, by reading two lines argued over fact that go ...o formless God, as appears in Guru Granth Sahib. Important thing that such people fail to note is that in Guru Granth Sahib too, such poetic expression of Go
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  • ...f Kabul river on the low lands from Indus to Nowshera. They were fanatical people and never liked the Sikhs. Yusufzsis, the most numerous of the Peshawar tri ...Khaibar which is only nine miles from Peshawar. On previous occasions, all important invaders had entered India through it. Hari Singh Nalwa decided to construc
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  • ...cted from the revenues of certain custom houses. The manner in which these people were treated or rather treated themselves, I frequently wished for the powe ...wn for their effective use of match lock when mounted. Infantry was not an important branch of the ammy and was used only to garrison a few forts. There were fe
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  • ...s and to establish ones virtues; then comes the duties to live and play an important and useful role in the family unit; and subsequently one was to play a cohe ...of life'''}}. By living with kindness in your heart you fulfil one of your important duties to yourself, to your family and to your community.
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  • ...his feet. This created jealousy and bitterness in the hearts of yogis, as people paid much attention to the Guru and ignored them outright. ...ced the world becoming a recluse, yet he went to the houses of the worldly people to beg his food. He questioned, "In what way' you are superior to those at
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  • ...side him. ''"The food is great and the people are friendly....I think it's important to get to know other cultures."''}} ...ritish Generals regarding the [[Sikh]]s soldiers and their [[turban]]s are important and, I hope, helpful for the two Sikhs who joined the USA army and are faci
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  • ==Playing an important role in Indian national politic == ...nd business-friendly regional governments. Latterly, with funding from the People's Republic of China drying up, Surjeet's party could rely on support from e
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  • ==Important contribution to Sikhi== ...women in the village taunted her, saying that her husband was becoming an important holy man, and would, therefore, soon forsake her. She knew she had nothing
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  • ...rnment jobs and causing him to plunge into the selfless service of his own people, his own country and in his own way. ==In the service of his country and its people==
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  • ...ong distance, he rested on the bank of river Mahanadi at 'Kaliaboda'. Many people went to Nanak to pay their homage. This made Chaitanya Bharati envious who ...mption. It is a subject for future research. Kaliaboda, nevertheless is an important place for the Sikhs. There is also clear evidence in Bhadrak District that
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  • ...ave conveyed through plays. In this time of religious extremism it is very important that where we ground our children in our own belief system we must inculcat ...d felt like I belonged the minute I stepped into their Temple. These young people are quite courageous. For many of them, this was their first time performin
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  • ...ls that Panini synthesized Sanskrit from the spoken language of the Punjab people, Ancient Punjabi, which was named as Prakrit by him. This Prakrit, in fact, ...e language of the Brahmans that was never spoken by the common people. The people of Punjab are called 'Punjabi' and their spoken language is also called 'Pu
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  • ...Firstly, the constitutions were amended to exclude mona Sikhs from holding important positions on the management committee. At present, most constitutions in UK ...ominated his successor. His funeral was attended by more than ten thousand people who walked behind his body which was carried in an open carriage. The funer
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  • ...e God as being one and omnipresent, however, both of these attributes have important differences as well (for differences read below). Sikhs share other divine Giving to the poor and needy has historically been an important part of both Christianity and Sikhism. They also stress the importance of g
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  • ...derly Hindu men who after having married and raised a family, with the all important male heir/s, would abandoned society and their families to go sit on mounta Many people, before and after Shah, have penned versions of this tale; movies and even
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  • ...s of the [[Ten Gurus]]. Most [[Sakhi]]s have a moral lesson and highlight important [[Sikh principles]]. Sakhi means "sakhshi" gavah or "real witness". "Lke b Here we should note that many people cannot even bear just the sight of a dead body - the thought of eating a d
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  • ...d spiritual support to its members; [[Sadh Sangat]] is the company of Holy people who are completely dedicated to Waheguru and who all aspire to the concept ==Sangat played an important role in history==
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  • This article is to make Sikhs and other people aware of the environmental issues. ...Dev at Amritsar for flow of water for crops to maintain Greenery and help people economically.
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  • ...be tackled. A Khalsa automatically takes up the role of the protector of people victimized by a tyrant, whether he is a helpless Brahmin from Kashmir or a ...tations of his findings are causing psychic or spiritual discomfort to the people who belong to the culture under study.
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  • ...zib to the third year of Muhammad Shah's reign, i.e. up to 1722. It is an important document for the history of the Sikhs for^ its sections dealing in detail ...companions in buffoon's caps were taken to the imperial fort in Delhi, the people turned out in such large numbers to see them that traffic got jammed on the
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  • ...th India during [[Poh]] as this coincides with the Christmas holidays when people in the west get holidays from schools & time off from their work. '''Important Events during this month''':
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  • Digitization is an important precursor to a variety of applications and projects. Specifically, it incre ...uscripts and documents besides converting over 75,000 pages from different important books and newspapers to searchable PDF format.
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  • ...sils, tools, coins, and remains of ancient archaeological sites. The local people speak a distinctive dialect of Punjabi. The Stone Age people produced their equipment in a sufficiently homogenous way to justify their
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  • ...j, by Cunningham, is the first serious and sympathetic account of the Sikh people ever written of them by a foreigner. Cunningham explored the available mate ...ed it the most and because of the "excellence" of Guru Nanak's message. An important feature of Sikhism, in Cunningham's eyes, was its spirit of freedom and pro
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  • ...ds, coached by Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead performed the song for 70,000 people at an Earth Day concert in San Francisco. ...became more in touch with my inner self and its capacity, and realized how important sacred chant and music was in my life, and knew that I wanted to give and p
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  • ...cannot reach you as I am unable to walk even; I have no sight in my eyes. People say that you can reach the hearts of others. If so, please do understand my ...like a log praying. Now your prayers are answered. Time will come when the people will come to the place where you have been meditating. This place will soon
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  • ...iving quarters have been long knocked down to leave pointless arches where people sleep in remembrance of their bungas the darbur sahib functions like a mass a striking message the next was just important the guru told the founder that he must awaken the khalsa.
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  • ...rnment jobs and causing him to plunge into the selfless service of his own people, his own country and in his own way. =In the service of his country and its people=
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  • Everywhere in the country people are turning to the Shiv Sena. being an Indian, it is not only important to abide by our laws, but it
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  • ...e can consume, then this gift must be shared with the community especially people who are needy and have much less than you. * [[Important values of Sikhi]]
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  • ...E IDEAs|true path to God]], to dispel [[FALSEHOOD|superstition]], to bring people out of ritualistic practises, to lead them directly to follow [[Gurbani]] w ...common community pool. This spirit of '''Sharing''' and '''Giving''' is an important message from [[Guru Nanak]].
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  • ...mplishment, it is also famous for its architecture and monuments depicting important events in Sikh history. The gurdwara is also commonly known as the School o ...aimed to depict history but also to educate people that religion was more important than their lives. He felt it was better to sacrifice one's life than to acc
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  • .... The spring season has always been an important and decisive time for the people of the northern hemisphere from times immemorial. During historical times, ...sm. Sikhs worldwide will justifiable spend much time remembering this most important day in their religious calendar – the day the [[Khalsa]] was created.
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  • For the people of Lakhpat, Kutch, there was a reason to celebrate. The [[Gurudwara]] has b ...activities department had taken up reconstruction of the gurdwara through people's participation. The project received a grant from the Archaeological Surve
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  • ...ineteenth century the printed copies of this Prakash were available to the people. Probably this was the first book easily obtainable by the masses. Previous ...anam Sakhi, as mentioned above, had overwhelmed the Sikh mind and thought. People were relying on its contents with full faith and confidence. Its authors an
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  • ...o its association with Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru. In March, an important fair is held and the holy Granth Sahib is taken out in procession. ...elieve in mystifying rituals, so in the Sikh ceremonies, it seems that the people simply read and contemplate the words of their text, so that no misundersta
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  • ...f them did return, but the majority developed a love for Australia and its people and remained to lay the foundations for the Australian Sikh community. ...r it's fine beaches, good surfing, varied fishing, and bush walks. Another important aspect of Woopi is it's Sikh Culture. The township's population is 50% Sikh
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  • The quote above is an important saying of the founder of [[Sikhi]], [[Guru Nanak]], the first [[Sikh Guru]] Today, when the people of the world are, all too often, engaged in the basest instincts; sleaze,
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  • ...st not paid the attention it deserves. Not only this, a large number of people are not even aware of the essence of this purity. It is interesting to un The realisation of "His Hukam" is an important aspect of one spiritual journey and an essential step to becoming a [[Gurma
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  • ...ture of the Indian elephant. It has large 'heart' shaped leaves which many people around the world associate with the the 'red heart' which is used as a rebu ...ll the Sikh Gurus worked for the rights of women. While a male child is so important their are still problems with female foeticide, not just in India, but in
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  • ...hich students can learn. The Supreme Court agreed that would qualify as an important objective under section 1. However, they then noted there were varying degr ...eas people know each other in a school, planes will always carry different people who never know each other. There is little opportunity to judge whether a p
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  • ...ni]] i.e. writings within [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] (or SGGS) are the most important spiritual guidance for a [[Sikh]] as [[Bani]] is regarded as the [[Guru]] o People who use such things are wasting what little time they have in this life, by
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  • ...here the founder of the faith, [[Guru Nanak Dev]] visited and instilled an important lesson for his adherents. Still visible is the sacred rock with the hand pr ...f fresh water nearby. The spring was also the only source of water for the people down below.
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  • ...aba Ji regarding the misuse of the holy place by selfish and irresponsible people. Further more the sacred system of worship was being ignored and the devote ...e main guiding spirit and the source of inspiration for the huge number of people engaged in the free service (sewa) for the construction of the Nanaksar bui
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  • [[Guru Nanak]] was moved by the plight of the people of world and wanted to tell them about the "real message of God". The peopl ...he spread his message of peace, compassion, righteousness and truth to the people in and around his home.
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  • The office of the qadi continued to be a very important one in every principality of the caliphates and sultanates of the Muslim em ...his job; but without understanding the essence of devotional worship, all people are eventually bound and gagged, and driven along by the Messenger of Death
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  • one of the most important rituals the Jagannath priests practiced. It was considered a holy offering ...was so charged with ecstasy that he could not mark these reactions of the people. With great pleasure, he was seated in his previous posture and tears were
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  • ...ou are applying for a social security number, your name is considered very important. The Department has issued a list of popular baby names based on applicatio ...of achieving. This is true in case of all individuals, including the Sikhs—people following the Sikh religion--constitute a unique religious minority in the
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  • ...rom their guns. Sikh girls under the leadership of Anup Kaur played a very important part in this battle. They took responsibility of looking after the Guru’s ...ced Islam and had died a Sikh. She is still remembered respectfully by the people of the area and her sacrifice will never be forgotten.
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  • ...uestions he has put, the details of which I will give presently, were very important for me and if I had not listened to my Guru when the call came, I would hav ...d. You have thus broken all relations with the Lord and consider no one as important to you. But, remember, now that you have forgotten the Creator, you will re
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  • An attempt has been made to bring out the important events in the life of Sant Ji 'Waryam Singh Ji' who is also the Founder and ...ffectionate manner. He stayed there for quite a long time and preached the people of thirty miles area the fundamentals of Sikhisim and principles of Guru Gr
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  • ...m their standpoint. Their way of life is absolutely unconventional and the people in general feel much impressed and scared by their presumed occult powers, ...identally is a point of convergence with Sikhism. ''Vivekasara'', his most important work, discusses the theological and moral ideas of the sect, such as creati
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  • Perhaps just as important as Lalvani’s persistence and determination was the degree to which he was ...K brands, eight of which are number one in their markets. It employs 2,200 people and has factories and offices in six countries Lalvani may have struggled t
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  • ...s of the [[Sikh Gurus]] and the stories of the lives of saintly and divine people. ...nds, deceitful friends, but Guru Nanak is our only true friend. Make those people your own who would not separate from you here or there in the world beyond.
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  • ...al cancer is 35 times greater for people who both smoke and drink than for people who neither smoke nor drink, implying a cocarcinogenic interaction between ...etaldehyde similar to those in saliva and the gastrointestinal tract while people drink alcohol. Acetaldehyde appears to react with polyamines - naturally oc
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  • ...one can only feel better about himself, his accomplishments, whether he is important at all, he makes himself feel better, closer to God or of a 'higher rank' b ...are wanting to be the 'middle' finger on basis of their caste or race. As people had done long before our Gurus - they are still doing today. Sikhs ought to
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  • It is clear that in modern society many people trim their hair some because they look around and see that it has become t This is by far, is one of the most important functions of hair. People cut their
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  • ...beautiful animals alive and established them in a private zoo. This was an important innovative enterprise of his life. ...the many Purohits and Brahmins to keep themselves employed. By keeping the people of the lower varnas uneducated they could all retain their high status. Gre
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  • ...istorical data is sketchy, conjecture must be used. Filling in the gaps is important, if we wish to know "Her story." Historians have always written with their ...ons were a grand and impressive event attended by the rich and influential people of that time. Early writers have indicated that it was a most grand affair
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  • ...is era performed [[Katha]] and it was and is still through Katha that many people gain knowledge about [[Sikhism]] and become enlightened. Katha is both a sp This Katha has an equally important place in Sikhi, as it helps to preserve our heritage as it reminds of our m
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  • ...years ago, I have spent all my time in peace and harmony with all kinds of people. ...ider everyone our equal, to remember the one Lord of all, by whatever name people call HIM and, above all, display in our conduct the twin essential aspects
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  • �On behalf of the Muslim people, I solemnly pledge to my Hindu and Sikh brothers complete justice and fairn The effect of such assurances, multiplied by the utterances of other important Muslim League leaders was that exodus of Hindus and Sikhs from Lahore for t
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  • ...thought of being an advocate. I had a vague idea that it is about helping people to assert their rights. It was vague because I didn’t know any lawyers ot ...in the cult of the personality and no one can meet all criteria. Much more important are the trends and social forces. However, if I have to name one person, it
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  • Gurdwara Bala Sahib is one of the most important [[Sikh]] shrines in [[Delhi]], next in importance to [[Gurdwara Sis Ganj]] ...admirers by applying healing touch on ailing bodies. He cured hundreds of people, suffering from acute attack of cholera and smallpox. For Sikhs of Delhi, h
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  • ...millions of refugees who had migrated from West Punjab. Over three million people were re-established in East Punjab in new homes and often in new profession ...uick succession they needed help from Kairon. Kairon in turn bargained for important portfolios like irrigation, development, forest, revenue, agriculture and v
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  • ...atrocities perpetrated against them (during their slavery), the Indonesian people had wanted to inflict severest assaults on the Dutch. ...smatic presence at other social and cultural programs greatly affected the people of Holland.
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  • ...ed it as a royal act. During those days kings, chiefs, and other important people usually had more than one wife as a symbol of their being great and superio ...a nice camp for the marriage. This place was named Guru Ka Lahore. Today, people are going to Anand Pur visit this place as well. The bride was brought to t
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  • ...e, Amritsar''' ''"I am extremely happy to be here in Amritsar on this very important occasion ogf the launch of a regular bus service between Amritsar and Nanka * '''13 May, 2005 Indian minister lauds Pak Punjab govt measures''' The people of Indian Punjab are grateful to the Pakistan government for resolving the
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  • Through doubt, the people are being destroyed. <br> ...to note that the Sikh Gurus were helped and assisted throughout history by people of other faiths. These associates on the whole have kept their original rel
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  • Hear and see, ye people, it is strange <br> But the most important meaning of the three strands is ida, pingala and susumna nadi, through whic
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  • ...us]], many powerful lessons have been left for the [[Sikh]]s and for other people of the world to learn from. Beginning in [[1469]], with the birth of [[Sikh ...the beliefs and ways of others; when one becomes self-centred on ones “own people” or ones “own religion”, or ones “own community”; this can become
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  • ..., at a jam packed, Akal Academy in Surrey BC, on Tuesday evening. Over 200 people came out in support of the Akal Academy Music Teacher and his attempt at br The addition of the words - ''on a living male'' - are important as the longest beard ever, measured at 5.33 m (17' 6'') was trimmed aft
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  • ...through its inclusion of gurudwaras, temples and a mosque. Even today, the people of Sri Hargobindpur visit all these places frequently and freely, regardles ...of Muslim cattle thieves who had been operating in the city. When the town people came to complain, the saint told them to take back the cattle if they could
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  • ...res regulation of heat production and heat loss by the body. Hair plays an important role in regulating heat loss from the body. * Beautify: Beautify the body (otherwise why people do not shave off their hair from the head completely; bald men are desperat
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  • ...mystic entity representing the "integrated conscience" of the entire Sikh people imbued with the all-pervasive spirit of the Divine. [[Guru Gobind Singh]] t ...emselves. Soon the Sarbat Khalsa gatherings became less frequent and less important, as even their make up changed. Whereas formerly all present could take par
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  • ...er system of discrimination in that it involves giving different rights to people of different background. In this case, it involves the social stratificatio ...her, if we look back during the reign of the previous 9 Gurus, you see the important role played by various different castes and sects. [[Guru Nanak's]] compani
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  • ...to Martyrs on this day Parbhat Pheris (Morning Processions) are taken out. People from all walks of Life including school childeren participate in these spec ...r mother-land. Hospitality and courtesy are the inherited qualities of the people of Mirpur. They have their own sweet language known as Mirpuri.
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  • "What are down-to-earth answers drawn from Gurbani to help people tackling this world financial crisis; in pragmatic terms is it possible to Another very important teaching is to follow the laws of the land in order not to be found guilty
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  • Most people outside of Asia and the Middle East who wear a [[turban]] are [[Sikh]]s. Ma ...ent: "Wasn't there any Sikh in the crowd" – meaning wasn't there any brave people in the crowd who would have stopped such a tragedy from taking place. The a
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  • ...E IDEAs|true path to God]], to dispel [[FALSEHOOD|superstition]], to bring people out of ritualistic practises, to lead them directly to follow [[Gurbani]] w ...common community pool. This spirit of '''Sharing''' and '''Giving''' is an important message from [[Guru Nanak]].
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  • ...themselves. The girls' choir of Gurbani, kirtans and bhajans so impressed people that it was not long before they were sought after at family and social fun The offerings of people, which would normally have gone to the ragis employed by the gurdwaras, wen
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  • ...nization called [[Sikhcess|"SIKHCESS"]] served lunch, to over 400 homeless people in town. ''"We have learned about the [[Turban]] and [[langar|Free Kitchen {{Newsbit|people/phoenix-arizona-sikhs-enhance-awareness-their-community|Phoenix Arizona [[S
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  • ...den with caste system. Guru Nanak had to visit all such places to show the people the path of Eternal Truth i.e. the worship of Almighty, the Formless. ...Guru had returned from Puri on the first Udasi, he must have visited some important places on his way back, but there is no mention of it in the Janamsakhi. Ho
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  • '''Saka Nankana''' forms a very important part of [[Sikh]] [[history]]. In political significance, it comes next o ...mshala (Gurdwara) and Kirtan took firm roots during this period and became important constituents of [[Sikhism]]. [[Congregation]]s in Gurdwaras had played cruc
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  • ...nce of excitement such as I had expected to find among so great a crowd of people..."}} ...immediate point involved. The moral implication of the issue was far more important.
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  • ...he District. They considered this district as their stronghold. The most important Sikh shrines of Nankana Sahib and Sacha Sauda were located in the District. ...orst killing took place in one of the Sikh rice factories of Sheikhupura. People were told that firing was now over and that they should go into the refugee
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  • ...3 with a desire to help hungry people in the local area. However, the more people they helped, the more this fuelled their desire to help even more. It is th ...ns, and they didn’t even have to go round and ask anyone to set up a team. People saw and heard about what MLSS were doing and their desire to do seva awaken
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  • ...ebuilt afterwards – was furnished as a [[Gurdwara]] and a [[Langar]]. Here people of all background met to pay respect for the fallen soldiers. ...ations were open to Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike, and during the weekend many people from the Ypres region visited the temporary [[gurdwara]], listened to kirta
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  • ...e Provider" is an often repeated attribute of God, and considered to be an important characteristic of the individual as well as the larger Sikh Body or Khalsa. ...y. So far, all of our structure is being maintained, but now we are asking people: ‘Do you need your future?’ Then you give one-tenth for it! It is insur
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  • '''Important Events during this month''': If people could meet the Lord by their own efforts, why would they be crying out in t
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  • ''“It is important for decision-makers to realise there is a legal right to freedom of religio ...is not just about treating people equally – it is also understanding that people have different beliefs and needs."''
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  • ...ow that there are more than 12 crores (120 million) of ignored Sikh tribal people in India. The majority of them are from three tribes. Numerically the Vanjara tribe is the most important, spread all over South India. Vanjaras are among those Sikhs who irrigated
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  • ...y station by four-kilometres stretch of metalled road. This area has three important historical shrines of the [[Sikhs]] - [[Gurdwara Rori Sahib]], [[Gurdwara C ...s used to be held in the past but only Vaisakhi festival is held now where people from Gujranwala and its adjoining areas participate with fanfare.
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  • ...is step had a far-reaching purpose and impact. Firstly, it gave the common people a language that is simple to learn and write. Secondly, it helped the commu Guru Angad Dev visited all important places and centres established by Guru Nanak for preaching [[Sikhism]]. He
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  • ...s personal interest and care about this aspect of the cultural life of the people of the State. ...schools. The State Govt. encouraged technical education in the interest of people and established Amar Singh technical institute in Srinagar on Nov. 1913 and
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