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...part of Sikh practice since the revealed inception of [[Sikhism]] by Sri [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Jee. Sri [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Jee and great Sikhs of his era performed [[Katha]] and it was a

[[Image:Nangalisahibpoonch.jpg|thumb|right|300px|<center><small>Gurdwara Nangali Sahib<br> Photograph courtesy : Mahrajkar Singh Ishar<br>

...‘Baraat’. It was early morning, when the ‘Baraat’ reached in this village. Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji was in this village at that time. ...this village for many times with her father to have the holy ‘Darshan’ of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji.

'''Visiting a Gurdwara''': All visitors to a [[Sikh]] [[Gurdwara]] should be aware of the following guidelines when visiting:

...I's last tour when BIBI BHARAI requested GURU JI to stay for one more day, GURU JI replied that he would stay for many days & would take rest on this bed o ...rving his followers with Naam Updesh and at last on March 29th 1552 A.D. , GURU JI Left his heavenly abode at this place.

...an]]. This striking building was built by [[Guru Arjan Dev]], the fifth [[Guru of the Sikhs]]. ...ara]]s and places of interest found just outside the perimeter wall of the Gurdwara.

...atha]]’ comprises of two brothers, Bhai Satvinder Singh and Bhai Palwinder Singh from the native village Pattar Kalan situated in the Jalandhar district bet ...nd Jaswinder Singh. The jatha performed kavishri by singing praises of our Guru Sahib Ji and Sikh history.

Every important Sikh ceremony is performed in the presence of the holy [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. The ceremonies which are most important to a [[Sikh]] are: ...soon as it is convenient and when the mother is well enough to go to the [[Gurdwara]]. The Holy Granth is opened at random and a verse ([[Shabad]]) from the pa

...e month of Baisakh. According to Sarup Das Bhalla, Mahima Prakash, Part 2, Guru Amar Das (1479-1574), at the suggestion of Sikhs led by Bhai Paro, started ...lsa. Akhand paths are recited followed by kirtan and ardas in almost every gurdwara. Community meals form part of the celebrations. At bigger centres congregat

...irhind, Banda plundered many cities of anti-Sikhs (jallad who beheaded 9th guru, etc) and conquered much of the present day Haryana. ...is promise, or may have been unable to do so during his delicate rule. The Guru had no ill-will towards the new Emperor, and decided to part ways with the

[[Image:MakinduMainGurdwara2.JPG|thumb|300px|right|{{cs|'''Makindu Gurdwara'''}}]] ...te and calm ones mind before proceeding to join the "rat-race" again. The Gurdwara complex is very large and has facilities for [[langar]] around the clock an

'''The Singh Sabhaa Movement During the Renaissance''' ...vided Sikh nation. With the last heir of the Khalsa Raj, [[Maharaja Duleep Singh]] spirited off to England and his mother, [[Maharani Jind Kaur]] moved from

...ported by most historical books of Sikh history. The main article on Banda Singh Bahadur shows the step that he took as revenge for the [[Martyrdom of the y ...ises, the Singhs loyal to Guru Gobind Singh kept their distance from Banda Singh Bahadur and Bandai Sikhs. These Singhs were named [[Tatt Khalsa]].

...o say a prayer by reading the following [[Benti Chaupai]] by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] on behalf of the Japanese people. ...he victims of tsunami that struck northeast Japan on Friday. Gurbachan Singh, the high priest of the Golden Temple, said: "Sikh community here today p

...bour at the tank. It is said that when Mahitab Singh Mirankotia and Sukkha Singh arrived here to have the Harimandar liberated from the control of Massa Kha ...y having a dip in the old pond which had existed here since ancient times. Guru Ram Das, hearing the report of this miracle, decided to develop the reservo

...nd Dheer Singh Rangreta showed Chaudhary Dalla the bravery of Rangreta and Guru's sikhs and showed reality of Jatt soldiers and Dalla Chaudhary. They both ...tian daa Itihaas. Baba Dhir singh Rangreta was younger brother of Baba Bir Singh Rangreta and he was born in 1686 A.D.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gan

...|350px|right|Mata Gujari and the young Sahibzade <small>''(Photo: Gurdwara Singh Sabha London East)''</small>]] ...dur]]; the mother of the tenth and last human [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]], and the grandmother of the [[four Sahibzade]].

...sed in Bachitar Natak Composition in [[Dasam Granth]] Sahib by Guru Gobind Singh, in late 17th Century. ...piritual expression rather then Geographical, as it is suggested that in [[Guru Granth Sahib]] there are many such expressions used like Ramdas Sarovar, Be

...hal near Sati Ghat, three kilometres south of Haridwar. It is dedicated to Guru Amar Das and is managed by Nirmala Sikhs. ...storical Gurdwaras here, one dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev and the others to Guru Tegh Baahdur.

...town became prosperous and reached its zenith in the times of Guru Gobind Singh, who spent 25 years of his life here. 1 Foundation laid by the Guru in 1689

...ng to their Hindu roots. Many people, who had become khalsa during Ranjit Singh's rule did so only to take advantage of his largess. They now left the Khal ...YA SAMAJ, which shunned Idol Worship but mocked Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind singh.

[[Image:GurdwaraBabaAtalRaiJi.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Gurdwara Baba Atal Sahib Ji]] ...situated to the south of the Golden Temple, about 185 metres from Sarai [[Guru Ram Das]]. The nine-storey octagonal tower, standing 40 metres high, is the

...needy - [[Vand Chakna]] (sharing with others). With these 3 values, the [[Guru]] knew that the person would achieve spiritual elevation and material happi ...t|<small>Kanga, Kara and Kirpan - articles of faith endowed by Guru Gobind Singh</small>]] and to others' spirituality. However, Sikhism recognises the con

...'[http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Nanded%20Sahib Photos: Nanded - 300 Saal Guru De Naal ]''' ...300 years of Guruship|300th anniversary]] celebration of the Guruship of [[Guru Granth Sahib]] took place.

...ve_Scene.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Criminals Leaving Spot after killing Balkar Singh]] ==Mumbai, Balkar Singh killed==

{{p4|File:Rara Sahib 2.jpg|Gurdwara Karamsar, Rara Sahib}} ...her Singh]] Ji and [[Sant Kishan Singh]] Ji. On the request of Sardar Gian Singh Rarewala, they had stayed in the village [[Rara Sahib]] and had made this d

...and a member of the [[Panth]] is always seen attending the [[seva]] to the Guru Granth Sahib. ==Article on Guru Granth Guru Panth==

...itate to say that majority of our young generation does not know about our Guru-history and basic concepts of our religion. ...uru Ramdas Ji. He was a resident of village ‘Vadde Ghar’. He used to visit Guru Ramdas Ji once or twice a year. He would love to recite the Gurbani.

...Singh]] and [[Bhai Sahib Singh]], who were so designated by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] at the historic divan at [[Anandpur Sahib]] on 30 March 1699 and who form ...re each given 100 armed Sikhs to command by his successor, Guru Hargobind; Guru Tegh Bahadur, set out on his journey to Delhi to court execution attended b

Sikhism was founded by [[Guru Nanak]], who was born in 1469. Nine other Gurus followed him from 1539 to 1 ...te disregard of the central tenets and basic ideology of their own faiths. Guru Nanak's most famous saying is, "There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim - who

{{p|File:Sardar Baghel Singh.jpg|Bhai Baghel Singh at the head of a Sikh army, artist unknown}} ...ther of the famous Mai Bhago, had converted to Sikhism, during the time of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, in the 1580s.

'''The Pandits of Kashmir visit Guru Tegh Bahadhur''' On July 11, 1675 [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] left Kahlur (now Anadpur Sahib) headed to Delhi in an effort

...ous appellations; such as Nanak Shahi,, Nanak-dasi, Sikh Nanak-dasi, Sewak Guru Nanak, Nanak-math, Nanak-padri, Baba-panthi, etc. Possibly some of those re ...at ANANDPUR with presents, including the famous Prasadi elephant. Ganesha Singh, Bharat Mat Darpan. AMRITSAR, 1926

{{p|File:Brazil3.jpg|Sri Guru Arjun Dev Sahib Gurdwara, Brazil}} '''Sri Guru Arjun Dev Sahib Gurudwara, Brazil'''

{{p|Image:Guru Gobind Singh 1.jpg|Guru Gobind Singh}} January 5th, marks the anniversary of birth of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] ji whose advent in [[India]] marks a major milestone in man’s ceaseless

== Het martelarenschap van de vier zonen (de Shahibzade) van Guru Gobind Singh Ji == Het martelarenschap van de vier zonen (de Shahibzade) van Guru Gobind Singh Ji is een gebeurtenis, waar Sikhs naar kijken als een grote bron van inspir

{{p3|Image:Teghbahadurgurdwaraassam.jpg|Gurdwara Tegh Bahadur Sahib (Dhubri)}} ...anta Sankardeva}} (the founder of the {{wiki|Mahapuruxiya Dharma}}) as the Guru travelled from {{wiki|Dhaka}} to {{wiki|Assam}}.

[[Image:MakinduMainGurdwara2.JPG|thumb|300px|right|{{cs|'''Makindu Gurdwara'''}}]] ...te and calm ones mind before proceeding to join the "rat-race" again. The Gurdwara complex is very large and has facilities for [[langar]] around the clock an

SIKHS UNIQUE IDENTITY By : GURMIT SINGH ...; (5) The Baptism – (Initiation by Amrit ceremony) bequeathed by the Tenth Guru; (6) Keeping up the uncut long hair, beards and moustaches and with Turban

...AD), which mentions that the rabab originally had five strings and that [[Guru Nanak]] added a sixth string to the rabab on which [[Bhai Mardana]] accompa ...album under the World Music Heritage Series by Anad Records, Bhai Baldeep Singh writes that Mardana's own dhrupadi rabab was once on display at the Gurudwa

|Subject Name = Bhai Anokh Singh Babbar |Image name = Bhai anokh singh babbar.jpg

...Hemkunt Sahib, one of the sacred Sikh shrines in honour of Havildar Modan Singh]] ...fitted the exact description. With the help of another devotee, Sant Sohan Singh, he laid the foundation of the present day ‘Tirthasthan’ in 1937 and op

Shaheed Bhai Jarnail Singh Halwara was born in village Manak Majra which is located approximately 3 mi ...Sahib was born into the household of Mata Mohinder Kaur and Sardar Harbant Singh. He was the youngest among four brothers and three sisters. Bhai Sahib’s

{{p|Image:GGS-web-gradient.jpg|Guru Gobind Singh}} ...estament.html The Call of Guru: A Personal Testament] ''' by Shri Bhagwant Singh Dilawari

...to visit the holy Gurdwaras in [[Pakistan]]. The founder of [[Sikhism]], [[Guru Nanak]] was born at [[Nankana sahib]], which is now located in Pakistan. Be ...kh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee’s members Sardar Sham Singh, Sardar Soarn Singh and other were among the people who welcomed the pilgrims at Wahga Railway

|Subject Name = [[Panthrattan Bhai Jasbir Singh Khalsa]] |Name = Bhai Jasbir Singh, Khannewale

...gnized as the first Sewapanthi who was given instructions by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji on the aims of his order, Bhai Sewa Ram Ji and Bhai Addan Shah Ji hav '''Early Sewapanthis Were Sahajdhari'', by Amrit Pal Singh (‘Amrit’) [http://www.amritworld.com/main/sahajdhari/early-sewapanthis-

...[[raag]] as taught to them from the classical music master Ustaad Narinder Singh Sandhu. The [[Jatha]] travels the world playing Gurbani Kirtan at [[Gurdwara]]s. The Jatha has had the privilege of singing Gurbani Kirtan in many count

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...ed concept has been promoted since the founder of [[Sikhism]], the young [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Ji, who when asked by his father to do a "sacch suhdah" or "tru ...ਗ ਜਗ ਮੈ ਦੋਊ ਚਲੈ''' ॥ ਰਾਖ ਆਪ ਮ੝ਹਿ ਅਉਰ੝ ਨ ਦਲੈ ॥੪੩੬॥</big>]. In this line the Guru ordained that the kitchen to feed the poor and the sword to teach the tyran

...eferences are given in guru granth sahib about Mahadev. Even [[Guru Gobind Singh]] in his granth gave us the knowledge of all incarnations of Mahadev though ...ams created by Human. Mahadev whom which Hindus meditate was not god. Even Guru Nanak states:

...rtarpur]] in 1521 was strengthened by his successors and particularly by [[Guru Arjan]] at [[Amritsar]]. In spite of several interruptions, kirtan continue ...accompanist-musician. Formerly the Muslim singers were called mirasis, but Guru Nanak gave them a new name - rababis, because they played on the [[rabab]]

...action is also distinguished from rahit as outward formal appearance by [[Guru Arjan]], Nanak V: “(The misguided one) '''acts differently from the rahit ...f Khalsa Diwan’s Gurmat Prakash Bhag Sanskar (Amritsar, 1915), [[Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee]]’s Sikh Rahit Maryada (Amritsar, 1950) and the Engl

Excerpted from Gurnek Singh, Sikh exgesis, problems and prospects {{p4|Image:BanglaSahib by Solarider.jpg|'''Beautiful view of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi''' <br><small>Photo by [http://solarider.org/blog/ Sola

...the shape of Mela which continues for a week. A number of Akhand Paths of Guru Granth Sahib Ji start a two days before the festival which concludes on the ...ago, a great saint and spiritual personality of his time Thakur Bhai Mela Singh establish Dera Sant Pura Nangali Sahib at this very place. In those days, t

...''', situated in Gwalior, is associated with the imprisonment of Guru Har Gobind Sahib in Gwalior Fort and his celebrated release in which he managed to wi Pilgrims from all over the country visit this Gurdwara to pay homage to Guru Hargobind.

...said that [[Guru Gobind Singh]] came here once on a "Shikara" (hunt). The Gurdwara Bahadur is located inside the village. The Udasi Baba Charan Dass who was b ...Sant Baba Attar Singh Mastuanawale, Giani Gian Singh Ji, Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh, and many more were also from this district.

...in [[India]] for over 500 years, beginning with the birth of its founder [[Guru Nanak Dev]]. The Sikhs are predominately located in [[Punjab (India)|Punjab ...each to humanity. In those days people who taught and preached were titled Guru meaning teacher, his followers came to be known as Sikhs - a word that mean

...oral education) in the lap of the Himalayas. His devout disciple Sant Teja Singh, MA, LLB (Punjab, India), AM (Harvard, USA) (1877-1965) took upon himself t ...place had also been hallowed by the visit of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of [[Sikhism]]. Sant Ji told the duo that the sacred site was located in th

...hiaBunga.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Bunga Ramgharhia with its twin towers. The Guru ka Langar looms above the rear of the Bunga in this photo.]] ...d to have attained the rank of colonel in the service of [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh]] in May 1830, has recorded that there existed many bungas around the sacre

'''Guru Nanak & Sikhs as Perceived by Swami Dayananda''' ...]]within the framework of merely stating a question and then lashes out at Guru Nanak once he commences to answer.

...l Singh Virk was more than happy to serve the Sarkar Khalsa. Sardar Mangal singh virk was given the rank of Kumedan in the army of the Khalsa. ...taff, eating drinking milk, lassi and other Punjabi goodies. Sardar Kartar Singh grew to be over six feet tall with manly looks. His dress was the classic P

...the existing practices and is considered the founder of the new faith. The Guru loved to travel and observe concepts and ideas regarding spiritual practice ...ing Guru conferred upon Guru Granth Sahib by the tenth Master, Guru Gobind Singh.

...h he was named Bhai Inder Singh but Baba Nand Singh Ji changed it to Isher Singh. He was a very pious and devoted person right from his childhood. ...d thus unsuitable. Baba Ji later changed it to Isher Singh. Thus Baba Nand Singh ji showered his blessings on his future successor.

|Writer = [[Guru Gobind Singh]] ...th, is a religious hymn in praise of [[Khalsa]], composed by [[Guru Gobind Singh]], is present in second sacred scripture of [[Sikh]]s, The [[Dasam Granth]]

[[Image:Guru_n_rinpoche.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Guru Rinpoche & Guru Nanak]] ...Rinpoche. Guru Padmasambhava brought Buddhism to Tibet and they regard the Guru as a reincarnation of the precious one, ‘Rinpoche’.

{{p|Image:Bhai Vir Singh's house.jpg|The entrance to Bhai Vir Singh’s house}} [[Bhai Vir Singh|Bhai Vir Singh’s]] house on Lawrence Road is a living monument of the great writer. But

...tes for their Factories Hindu Ramdasias/Ravidasias are staunch follower of Guru Ravidass and they follow Dera Swami Gurdeep Giri ji, Pathankot. == Ravidasia Diaspora and Guru Ravidass Temples and Gurdwaras ==

...is a prayer or [[Bani]] composed by the tenth [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji. This Bani is present in Charitar 404 of the Sri Dasam Granth Saahib J * [[Gurdwara Bhabour Sahib]]

...ainting of the Golden Temple while there, which now resides at Hacienda de Guru Ram Das in New Mexico. ...can be downloaded from www.sikhnet.com. The class also included songs and Gurdwara protocol and seva.

[[Siri Guru Singh Sabha of Arizona]] 820 West Tulane Drive, Tempe, Arizona USA Phone: 480-77 [[Sikh Gurdwara Selma]] 3185 Highland Ave, Selma, California Phone:1-(559) 896-3646

...ture shows a simple and pleasant Gurdwara in the USA called, Gurdwara Guru Singh Sabha in Augusta, Georgia.'''</small>]] ..., where the Guru dwells. Its most essential element is the presence of the Guru.

...e.htm '''Did Guru Arjun edit bani of Kabir and Namdev?''' article by Nanak Singh Nishter* e: [email protected]] ...Singh]], in his popular column (‘With Malice’) raised the question: ''"Did Guru Arjun rewrite Kabir And Namdev?"'' As a student of [[Gurbani]], I wanted to

[[Image:GGS Marg Map.jpg|thumb|300px|left|{{cs|'''Guru Gobind Singh marg'''<br>''click to enlarge''}}]] ...is marked by the holy presence of this great personality. The tenth [[Sikh Guru]] changed the history of this region, transformed the life of people, made

[[Image:GuruTeghBahadurJi FreedomOfReligion2.jpg|thumb|425px|right|Guru Tegh Bahadur with the Kashmiri Pandits]] ...' used for him implied temporal aspiration on his part; inferring that the Guru could not work a miracle, the Emperor ordered his execution.'''

...and most of the holy buildings at [[Amritsar]]. It was the greatness of [[Guru Nanak]] that the [[seva]] (service or task) of applying [[tilak]] was given ...he village when [[Guru Nanak]] happened to pass by. According to Bhai Mani Singh's, [[Sikhan di Bhagat Mala|''Sikhan di Bhagat Mala'']] (The Holy Sikh Jewel

...-225x300.jpg|Research on [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] titled ''"Philosophy of Guru Granth Sahib and its Educational Implications"'' by Lakhbir Kaur Bahra has ...iwas) and Parlokgaman (heavenly abode) of tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh}}

...g a procession in Amritsar and were shouting insulting slogans directed at Guru Granth Sahib Ji and the Sikh religion. ...make 'Sat Sitaare' (seven stars). He had even dared to place his foot upon Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

[[Image:Baba atal tower.jpg|thumb|Gurdwara Sri Baba Atal Rai Sahib ji]] ...[[Amritsar]] to [[Guru Hargobind|Guru Hargobind sahib]], the sixth [[Sikh Guru]] and [[Mata Mahadevi]], daughter of Bhai Daya Ram Marwah of Mandeala. From

...ib Singh]], [[Bhai Dharam Singh]] and [[Bhai Himmat Singh]]. [[Guru Gobind Singh]] proceeded to hold the ceremony of initiation to mark their rebirth as new ...is left knee raised and the right knee touching the ground. Every time the Guru poured the nectar into his palms to drink, he called out aloud, “Bol [[WK

...led [[Lokpal]], which is now associated with the tenth Guru, [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. ...warrior, Dusht Daman. According to some interpretations, the tenth [[Sikh Guru]] mentions this place in his composition [[Bachitar Natak]] which is found

{{p|File:The panj pyara.jpg|''the five beloved of the Guru''<br>'Khatri', 'Jatt', ’Chhimba’, ’Ghumar’ and 'Naee' UNITED!}} ==The Guru's way==

...Aroor Singh in 1986. His martyrdom led to the leadership of Shaheed Avtar Singh Brahma, under whose expert guidance the KLF really came into its own. Born ...e beliefs of the Khalsa Panth that he had sworn to protect. Shaheed Avtar Singh Brahma attained martyrdom on 21st May 1988.

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...Guru Sahib due to the fear of death as Aurangazeb was after the life of Guru Sahib and his family. ...is servicesto Guru Sahib as his guest for as long as he wanted to stay. Guru Ji spent a few days with Rai Kahla.

...own became prosperous and reached its zenith in the times of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], who spent 25 years of his life here. ==Foundation laid by the Guru in 1689 ==

...ss and within all forms. This allows them to justify their doctrine of the Guru Granth as opposed to the continuation of human Gurus indefinitely, (which t ...est exemplified by the fact that the Tat Khalsa hold the Adi Granth as the Guru Granth over and above the Dasam Granth, for the reason that the latter is r

{{p3|Image:Baba Jee Dhadrianwale - 1 (web).jpg|'''Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale'''}} '''Baba Ranjit Singh Ji Dhadrianwale''' (Nirvair Khalsa Dal - Gurdwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib Patiala), is believed to have been born in July 1983 i

[[Image:MakinduMainGurdwara2.JPG|thumb|300px|right|{{cs|'''Makindu Gurdwara'''}}]] ...te and calm ones mind before proceeding to join the "rat-race" again. The Gurdwara complex is very large and has facilities for [[langar]] around the clock an

|Birth of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the Tenth [[Sikh Guru]] ||23 [[Poh]] ||5 Jan |Birth of [[Guru Har Rai]], the seventh Sikh ||19 [[Magh]] ||31 Jan

...h books. Sanatani Sikh views became more acceptable during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's rule in Punjab for various reasons. ...uru. At the same time, they also believe in the Vedas and the Puranas. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji has been accepted as the fifth Veda.

** Ardas & Guru's Hukam *'''6. Living by the Guru's Way (Gurmat Rehni)'''

[[Image:Zafar-verse.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Zafarnama By [[Guru Gobind Singh]]]] ...b]]. The letter is written in exquisite [[Persian]] verse. In this letter, Guru Ji reminds [[Aurangzeb]] how he and his henchmen had broken their oaths tak

...nting of the Golden Temple while there, which now resides at [[Hacienda de Guru Ram Das]] in New Mexico. ...can be downloaded from www.sikhnet.com. The class also included songs and Gurdwara protocol and seva.

...tp://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-88979.html Sikh scholars remember Guru Nanak's concept of global society]''' New Delhi, Feb 7, 2009 ...universal message of brotherhood as taught by the first Sikh [[Guru Nanak|Guru Nanak Devji]], emphasising the need for a true global society where there i

Though the Sikh religion grew from the Hindu roots of [[Guru Nanak]] who saw absurdities in many of the old Hindu rituals, we wish that ...n were considered equal as 'sutee' and the shuning of widows were ended by Guru Nanak.

[[Image:Banda_Singh_Bahadur.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Banda Singh Bahadur]] ...rtyrdom of the two younger sons]] or [[chotta sahibzada]] of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] in 1704. [[Wazir Khan]], its Subadar (Governor) at the time had vowed to

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...a Baba Atal, Amritsar|19th century fresco painting of Baba Deep Singh from Gurdwara Baba Atal, Amritsar]] ...jab1.htm#5</ref> which was founded by the last Sikh prophet, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji. <ref>[http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/01dec19/state.htm#2 Daily Excelsi

...Release Controversial Book, considered a Full-Scale Scathing attack on the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, could cause long term anger in the Sikh community. ...a controversial book that questions the status of holy Sikh granth – [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]].

'''''Bhai Sher Singh''''' was born on September 4, 1893 at Rawalpindi. In 1899 his father died. Bhai Sher Singh started his career as a lecturer in [[Khalsa College]] at [[Amritsar]]. He

...he day when a reading or other event has ended in the [[darbar sahib]] and Guru Sahib has to be returned to its normal room for retirement until required a ...ration to mark the fact that the Guru's court having closed for the day. [[Guru Granth Sahib]] retires to the special bed ([[manja]] or palang) which is no

{{main|Baba Isher Singh (Rara sahib)}} Compiled by Sant Isher Singh Ji

[[Image:Kartarsinghbhindranwala.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Kartar Singh Bhindranwala]] ...Tehsil Kasoor, Dist. Lahore, it is now in Dist. Amritsar. Jathedar Chanda Singh was a great Gursikh of high morals and good discipline.

[[Image:BhaiSahibJiArdas.jpg|thumb|200px|(Pujio) Bhai Sahib Norang Singh Ji doing Ardas|right]] The Ardas is often adorned with various passages from the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. Here we shall give the basic structure. The ardas is divide

...ur.jpg|Watch this video (6.46 mins long) of a beautiful [[Shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] in [[Raga Gujari]] sang by Bibi Asees Kaur, Bibi Deedar Kaur ...Kaur.jpg|Watch this video (8.48 mins long) of a beautiful [[Shabad]] by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] in [[Raga Sarang]] sang by Bibi Asees Kaur, Bibi Deedar Kaur &

'''Shaheedi of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib''' {{p| File:Guru tegh bahadur 1.png|[[Guru Tegh Bahadur]], Supreme martyr}}

...aheb Randhir Singh 2. Bhai Mal Singh 3. Giani Amolak Singh 4. Bhai Preetam Singh</small>]] ...id the Giani course. Hence, he became affectionately known as Giani Amolak Singh ji.

...not until the twentieth century after many long years of searching that [[Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib|Hemkunt]] Sahib was finally discovered. ...a link between the mythology of Lord Vishnu and the legend of Guru Gobind Singh.

=Jammu Kashmir Di Sikh Twarikh By Jasbir Singh Sarna= '''Sikh History of Jammu & Kashmir A Review by Gurcharan Singh'''

...the facts. Nawab Zakaria Khan ordered the removal of his scalp. Bhai Taru Singh said that the Governor would suffer as much torture. And Bhai Taru would ta 1819: Maharaja Ranjit Singh conquered Kashmir and combined it with Sikh State.

...se of the Creator, the [[Vachitar Natak]] or Wonderful Drama, in which the Guru gives an account of his parentage, his divine mission, and the battles in w ...will even once recite this Bani"; the [[Zafarnama]], containing the tenth Guru's epistle to the emporor Aurangzeb; and [[Hikayats]], several metrical tale

...tish Untouchables: A Study of Dalit Identity and Education'' by Paul Avtar Singh Ghuman, it is clearly mentioned on page number IX under the heading "Glossa ...onged ex untouchables [[Chamar]] caste. Originally they are followers of [[Guru Ravidass]] ji who belongs to [[Chamar]] community ".<ref name="Rajesh K. Ch

...ikh tenet; all Sikhs are encouraged by their Guru ([[Sri Guru Granth Sahib|Guru Granth Sahib]]) to perform Seva or Selfless Service within the community. N You will find [[Sikh]]s engaged in free service in [[Gurdwara]]s washing dishes, cleaning the floors, serving food, working on community

...langar]] (community kitchen) for the [[sangat]] (holy assembly) that the [[Guru]] has established. [[Image:Damdama2.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Gurdwara under construction with funds donated by [[sangat]] ]]

[[Image:Manisinghji.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Bhai Mani Singh Shaheed]] ...(prayer). He compiled [[Dasam Granth]] which includes Banis of Guru Gobind Singh.

...the '70s through the diplomatic channel when the former Maharaja Yadvindra Singh of Patiala was the Indian Ambassador in Den Haag. Besides the royal and off ...t two years. He also told me that a Sikh family of S Beant Singh-Tarlochan Singh had been living in Rotterdam for the last ten years.

...ies a picture showing a calf suckling a cow on its title page. By printing Guru Arjan Dev’s ‘bani’ ‘Puta mata Ki asees’ on top of the picture, gr ...d Prof Puran Singh explained Sikhism at the intellectual level. Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha’s book ‘Hum Hindu Nahin’ [We are not Hindus] was written during

{{p|Image:Jivansingh 1r.jpg|[[Bhai Jivan Singh]] returns the Head of [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]]}} ...ed the [[Amrit Sanskar|rites of initiation]] at the hands of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] on the day - [[Baisakhi|14 April, 1699]] when the [[Khalsa]] was inaugur

...d self-knowledge are, after all, the key components of an examined life. [[Guru Amar Das]] alludes to such activity when in [[Anand Sahib]], he asks, ''“ ...ow that much of it was of little or no worth, like stilted translations of Guru Granth Sahib or preachy treatises on how Sikhs ‘are really just Hindus, w

...concluding portion of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. They precede [[Guru Arjan|Guru Arjan's]] Mundavani and appear from page [http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/ ...uman Guru of the Sikhs]]. As is commonly believed, they were composed by [[Guru Teg Bahadur]] while in the 'Kotwali' (prison) at [[Chandni Chowk]], [[Delhi

[[Image:Guru Nanak by sobaSingh.jpg|thumb|200px|left|{{cs|'''Guru Nanak, messenger of world peace'''}}]] ...'''Guru Nanak’s Travels in Bihar: A Historical Perspective'''] by Joginder Singh Jogi, ''Advocate and former President Takht, Sri Patna Sahib. (Bihar), Sada

[[File:Bandasingh.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Baba Banda Singh Bahadur]] | Won by [[Banda Singh Bahadur]]

...i Das]] and [[Bhai Dyal Das]], all disciples of the ninth [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Teg Bahadur]], were executed along with Guruji at the ''Kotwali'' (police-s ...year = 1978 | publisher = Munshiram Manoharlal | page = 211 | quote = The Guru's companions included Mati Das, a Mohyal Brahman...}}</ref> family of the C

...ss of Panth and Granth. [[Khalsa Mahima]] is authentic hymn of Guru Gobind Singh of this granth. ...Singh Nabha, It is also believed that it's mixture of Bani of Guru Gobind Singh ji and writings of Sikhs.

[[Image:Guru Nanak 3rd Udasi.jpg|thumb|250px|Guru Nanak Dev Ji accompanied by Mardana Ji in Northern India|right]] {{main|The Udasis of Guru Nanak}}

...word can be split into two: "Gur" or "Guru" referring to their Guru, '''[[Guru Granth Sahib]]''' i.e. [[Gurbani]] / Waheguru / the word [[Shabad]] and "du Although most Sikhs spell "Gurdwara" and refer it as the House of the Guru, that may not be the accurate spelling and meaning.

...d the message of truth, during his Udasis (Travels). The Second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad Dev Ji, was born in the Malva region, in the year 1504, in the villag ...center in Patiala. During the time of [[Guru Ram Das]] Ji, the fourth Sikh Guru, many famous Jatt's, such as Bhai Adam, a Sidhu Jatt of Vinjhu, in Bathind

[[Image:SevaSinghEkOngKaar.jpg|200px|thumb|Ek-Onkar by ''Sewa Singh Courtesy Sikhphotos.com''|right]] ...y five hundred years old. Its founder, Guru Nanak, was born in [[1469]]. [[Guru Nanak]] spread a simple message of "[[Ek Onkar]]": we are all one, created

...Sir JB Malcolm</ref><ref name=twarikhgurukhalsa>Giani Gian SIngh, Twarikh Guru Khalsa</ref> ...ey studied, discussed and understood these compositions during Guru Gobind Singh's lifetime and after his demise in 1708.

...u Amar Das]] with daughter [[Bibi Bhani]], [[Arjan|grand-son Arjan]] and [[Guru Ram Das| son-in-law Bhai Jetha]] (in the background)}} ...ani''' ([[19 January]] [[1535]] - [[9 April]] [[1598]]), the daughter of [[Guru Amar Das]], was destined to play the most central role that any woman or

...m.jpg|thumb|500px|right|{{cs|'''Sadh Sangat listening to [[Kirtan]] in a [[Gurdwara]]'''}}]] The [[Guru|Gurus]] taught that living in the company of the "Holy" is a way to be clos

...with the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The Khalsa was created by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699. In these 537 years, Sikhs have endured through many tough times 1) Guru's Period Era

[[Image:nandsingh.jpg|thumb|300px|right|{{c|Baba Nand Singh}}]] ...age of Sherpur, [[Ludhiana District]], [[Punjab]], [[India]] to Sardar Jai Singh, an artisan by profession and Mata Sada Kaur. He was a saintly person who a

...alls in '''[[March]]'''. This, by a tradition established by [[Guru Gobind Singh]], follows the Hindu festival of Holi by one day; Hola is the masculine for ...ayfully sprinkle colored powder, dry or mixed in water, on each other, the Guru made [[Hola Mohalla]] an occasion for the Sikhs to demonstrate their martia

Pritpal Singh Bindra ...Bhindranwale being the first person to reside in the Takht since Guru Har Gobind.

[[File:Nadaungurdwara.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Gurdwara Nadaun Sahib]] ! [[Raja Bhim Chand]], under assistance of [[Guru Gobind Singh]]

...urus|Sikh Gurus]] in [[Gurbani]] – and does not rely on any outside views. Guru's message is clear and unambiguous and anyone who understands [[Gurmukhi]] ...(''"Bani guru, guru hai bani vich bani amrit saaray."… "Bani is Guru, and Guru is the Bani. Within Bani, all Ambrosial Nectars are found."'' [http://www.s

{{p|Image:Kahnsinghnabha.jpg| [[Bhai Kahn Singh]]}} ...japal Singh, at [[Nabha]], on the death in 1861 of his grandfather, Sarup Singh.

....sikhnet.com/files/imagecache/thumb/news/image/teaser/large/Sarika_Watkins-Singh.jpg|It is also believed Sarika herself may have a cheque from the education ...lowed the great Sikh tradition of martyrdom laid down by their Guru Gobind Singh}}

.../news/image/teaser/large/HARINAM-225x300.jpg|''"I was a hippie”'' Hari Nam Singh Khalsa says. ''“A peace-love-groovy kind of guy.”'' The host of the tel ...ich will be dedicated to the 300th celebrations of Gurta Gurgaddi Diwas of Guru Granth Sahib.}}

[[Image:Gandasingh.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Prof. Ganda Singh]] ...earning in northern India, was born on 15 November 1900, the son of Javala Singh of [[Haryana|Hariana]], an old town close to the city of [[Hoshiarpur]] in

...n in celebration the [[300 years of Guruship|300th year of the Guruship of Guru Granth Sahib]]. Before Waheguru created the universe, the galaxies and the ...ffigies of controversial fake guru of Dera Saccha Sauda, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh whose body guards killed an innocent 42-year-old Sikh..}}

{{p|Image:Kahnsinghnabha.jpg| [[Bhai Kahn Singh]]}} ...japal Singh, at [[Nabha]], on the death in 1861 of his grandfather, Sarup Singh.

...evan Singh ji) brought his head back to [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. Guru Gobind Singh declared that the Rangrettas (Mazhabis) were his sons, and admitted them to ...ranks, even throughout the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Maharaja Ranjit Singh also enlisted them in large numbers for the existing misls, and in the irre

[[Guru Nanak]] lived in Sultanpur Lodhi for several years before setting out on hi ...has several [[gurdwaras]] commemorating events connected with the life of Guru Nanak.

...uring his stay at Kapal Mochan other believe it not related to Guru Gobind Singh but some unknown King. [[File:Gurdwarakapmoch.jpg|thumb|right|270px|Gurdwara Kapal Mochan Sahib]]

...o celebrate the anniversary of the conquest of the Red Fort by Bhai Baghel Singh in 1783}} The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has demanded that the Centre announce the “c

[[Image:Nanak-travel-rest.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Guru Nanak Sahib]] ...gspot.com/2007/02/gods-light-within-all-part-2.html A true story by Manvir Singh Khalsa]

...{{wiki|Lakhpat}}, [[Gujarat]], [[India]] - A town in Gujarat, visited by [[Guru Nanak]] Sahib during his [[Second Udasi|second]] and [[Fourth Udasi|fourth {{ps|Image:Nankanasahibbb.jpg|'''[[Gurdwara Janam Asthan]]'''}}

...d holy [[Paath]]s will also be undertaken where the sacred verses of [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] will be recited. ...khi]] Dinner and dance functions and much drinking and partying by the non-Gurdwara going community. Under the volumes of such a terrific amount of fun and cel

Secretary, Dharam Parchar Committee (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Amritsar) ...work has been the contribution, in its laser typesetting, of Mr. Gurvinder Singh of Standard Data & Word Processors, Patiala, a young man endowed with extra

[[Image:GuruTeghBahadurJi FreedomOfReligion2.jpg|thumb|425px|right|Guru Tegh Bahadar with the Kashmiri Pandits]] [[Guru Tegh Bahadar]], the ninth [[Sikh Guru]] undertook the '''supreme sacrifice for the protection of the most fundame

...was born on 17th May 1936 in District Gurdaspur. His father Sardar Surain Singh was a middle class farmer. After the formation of Pakistan they moved to th During his childhood days Fauja Singh was always the leader of boys of a similar age in his village. He was bapti

[[Image:Sohansinghhorin.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Bhai Vir Singh And Sant Sohan Singh]] ...published by the renowned exponent of Sikh history and scholar, [[Bhai Vir Singh]] in 1929 in his book called “Sri Kalgidhar Chamatkar”.

...AKASH UTSAV, Patshahi Seventh, Guru Har Rai Ji. This is the actual date of Guru Sahib's prakash. 1806: Maharaja Ranjit Singh signed a friendship treaty with the British.

...fortune of meeting him. When visiting Tikana Sahib one finds Mahant Kahan Singh Ji still straightening white sheets in the Main Divan Hall or teaching chil [[Image:Mahant_Sahib_13.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Mahant Kahan Singh Ji]]

[[File:Battlegurusar.JPG|thumb|right|280px|Gurdwara Gurusar Sahib where Guru Hargobind Ji Camped]] ! [[Guru Hargobind]], Bhai Rai Jodh with 4000 soldiers

...Grace and Love flowed from the Beneficient, All Loving Guru Tegh Bahadur (Guru Nanak - The Ninth) to 500 Pandits of Kashmir and through them to a whole re ...exampled mercy characteristic of the House of Guru Nanak.'' — Brig. Partap Singh Ji Jaspal (Retd.)

...house. It was from the history section of that journal, and it was titled Guru Hargobind Sahib: Dawn of a New Era. ...to assume that divine help would come. Its not my problem. Let Guru Gobind Singh worry about how this raj is going to happen.

...20th century would see the bursting forth of a new movement called '''The Singh Sabha''' which would bring new life to the Sikhs and revive their Religion. To quote Sardar Harbans Singh in his, ''The heritage of the Sikhs'',

[[Image:Tejasingh.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Prof. Teja Singh]] =='''Professor Teja Singh'''==

...& Jujhar Singh in the mud fort at Chamkaur with their father, Guru Gobind Singh</small>]] * Shaheedi of [[Sahibzada Ajit Singh]], [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] , and others occured at [[Chamkaur Sahib]]

...[Gurdwara Damdama Sahib (Sri Hargobindpur)|Gurdwara Damdama Sahib]], where Guru Sahib took rest after the Battle}} ! [[Guru Hargobind]]

...Jagtar Singh Hawara, Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, and Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar etc are inspirations to the world. ...r Bhai Pappu Gora is talked about, his close companion Shaheed Bhai Tarsem Singh alias Jatt, who was the lieutenant general of KCF is always mentioned too.

'''''An article by Bhai Amrit Pal Singh ‘Amrit’ from www.amritworld.com''''' In his book 'Sri Hazoori Maryada Prabodh', Singh Sahib Bhai Joginder Singh Ji, then the “chief priest” of Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazoor Sahib Ji, has

...nd Sri Hazoor Sahib]]''' {{coord|19.1528|n|77.3189|e}} is the principal [[Gurdwara|Sikh shrine]] and [[Takhat]] at [[Nanded]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Ma .... It is one of five [[Takhats]] of the Sikhs and the place where the tenth Guru departed in physical form from this Earth.

Babaji was in one sense Guru Nanak Dev ji’s first disciple, learning meditation and spiritual truths a A Divine Family: Guru Nanak Dev ji,

...ind Singh Ji, a special ten days program was chalked out by Gurdwara Sahib Singh Sabha Revesby in Sydney. Each of these ten days has a special meaning to al {{NewsSikhnet|http://www.sikhnet.com/news/7th-lord-miracles-tour-honor-guru-ram-das-lands-brazil|The 7th Lord of Miracles Tour in Brazil|http://www.sik

[[File:Nanakshahi dhaka.jpg|400px|right|thumb|GURDWARA NANAK SHAHI,Nilkhet Road ,Ramna DHAKA(near teachers students centre ,Dhaka ...in 1830. Besides, the founder Guru, [[Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur]], the ninth [[Guru of the Sikhs]] also stayed at Dhaka for over two years.

...earning in northern India, was born on 15 November 1900, the son of Javala Singh of Hariana, an old town close to the city of [[Hoshiarpur]] in the Punjab. ...stic in promoting the cause of Sikh history. Karam Singh died before Ganda Singh could meet him.

{{p|Image:Jagriti-yatra.jpg|[[Guru Manyo Granth - Jagriti Yatra]]}} ...tra''' (journey of awakening or enlightenment) of [[Guru Granth Sahib|Shri Guru Granth Sahib]] started on 15th November 2007 from [[Takhat Sachkhand Sri Ha

...was stationed at Delhi Police's 3rd Batalion's B company, New Police Line, Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar (Kingsway Camp) as a constable and was having the belt n ...ar]] (his cousin brother) and [[Talwinder Singh Babbar]] (who was Manjeet Singh brother-in-law).

The first thing to be clear about is that [[Guru Granth Sahib]] is not a "Diet Chart" or a guide to diet only - it is a Spir ...ious men of [[India]]. India's youngest religion, [[Sikhi]] was begun by [[Guru Nanak]] and has today spread around the world, moving shoulder to shoulder

...use I shared the outward appearance of a Singh as dictated by Guru Gobind Singh. ...us to Nagpur. He did not need persuasion. He said all he knew was that his Guru had put him on duty".

...f this new calendar is: Nanakshahi Calendar, and it takes its name from [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Ji, the founder of [[Sikhism]]. ...ear. The epoch of this calendar is the birth of the first [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Nanak Dev]] in 1469. New Year's Day falls annually on what is March 14 in t

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...The early compilation of the Sikh scriptures by Guru Arjan, the fith Sikh Guru, in 1604. ...r, facing the Harimandir Sahib, and was constructed under the direction of Guru Hargobind.

...ingful description. His gift to the Khalsa panth is his translation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib and Gurbani Viakaran. To date, no other person has produced an ...Singh Ji of Malacca, which lies 95 miles South of Kuala Lumpur. Sant Sohan Singh was a common man like any other Sikh hailing from a remote village in the P

...[Amritsar]]-[[Lahore]] highway (part of the Grand Trunk Road), adjoining [[Guru Nanak Dev]] University campus, with which Khalsa College is academically af ...at this location that [[Guru Hargobind]] won his first battle in 1634. The Guru was about to celebrate the marriage of his only daughter [[Bibi Viro]] when

- Bhai Rama Singh Ji</blockquote> ...of the Guru and sent forth into the physical world in accordance with the Guru’s instructions. The following accounts are published to build faith in th

...een humbly offered at the Lotus Feet of Beloved Sikh Gurus by Brig. Partap Singh Ji Jaspal (Retd.). Each film covers a specific religious subject like Marty ...ars of Guruship|commemorate 300th anniversary]] of [[Gurgaddi]] Divas of [[Guru Granth Sahib]] ji.

[[Image:Guru nanak by sobasingh.jpg|thumb|250px|left|{{c|[[Guru Nanak]], founder of [[Sikhism]]}}]] To act in His name and gradually reach a stage where, as the Guru says, "''Water mingles with water and light merges in the light, discarding

...before the Bhagava Dhwaj (Saffron flag), which is regarded as the supreme Guru. The slogan of the RSS is ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ – Long live mother [[I ...Sikh scriptures and the Punjabi language, in response to which Bhai Kahan Singh wrote the famous book, 'Hum Hindu Nahin' – We are not Hindus.

...ib Gurdwara was removed by the Sikhs under the leadership of Sardar Baghel Singh. ...was held at Manji Sahib, Amritsar. -Ref. "The Sikhs in History" by Sangat Singh, 1995

...escendant of [[Bhai Mehtab Singh]] (who had, along with young [[Bhai Sukha Singh]], assassinated [[Massa Rangarh]], the tyrannical [[Zakariya Khan]]�s dep ...controlled territory, was the obvious motive. Sensing that danger, Rattan Singh took upon himself the task of proving that the Sikh political power was per

...:Guru Granth Sahib By Bhai Pratap Singh Giani.jpg|300px|thumb|right|{{cs|[[Guru Granth Sahib]] offers spiritual guidance for all!}}]] ...lly recognised that it is also a true spiritual guide for all of humanity. Guru Granth Sahib transcends creed and caste, cant and convention. It does not b

[[Image:SGGS pic.jpg|300px|left|<small>The Sri Guru Granth Sahib on the first floor of [[Harimandir Sahib]]</small> ]] ...hs regard and respect the ''[[Granth]]'' (holy book) as their ''living'' [[Guru]]. The [[Revelation in Sikhism|revealed]] holy text spans 1430 pages and co

...following are remarks made by distinguished personalities about the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] and its interfaith message: '''J.C.Archer''': The religion of Guru Granth Sahib is a universal and practical religion... The world needs today

...ht|Nirmala Sikhs - Ganda Singh, Karam Singh, Sena Singh, Vir Singh and Ram Singh]] ...of celibates associated to the time of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, that commanded particular strength in the 19th century. Nirma

...with weapons undreamed of in the days in which its builder, the first Sikh Guru to ever call for any arming of the Sikhs had asked for [[Miri and Piri]] - ...ary of a day held sacred by all Sikhs; the day that the fifth Sikh Guru, [[Guru Arjan]], after many days of torture, had dissapeared into the river that su

[[Image:Guru Granth Sahib By Bhai Pratap Singh Giani.jpg|290px|thumb|right|{{cs|The Sacred scripture}}]] ...perpetual Guru of the Sikhs and the Granth then became known as the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] Ji.

[[Image:Kohli.jpg|thumb|250px|right|S. Manmohan Singh Kohli]] ...article by [http://www.sikhspectrum.com/082005/turbanator_msk.htm Manmohan Singh Kohli]

...d the Akali ranks. On 19 February 1921, he fell in with Bhai Lachhman Singh Dharovali's squad and met with a violent death on 20 February 1921 singi ==Bhai Santa Singh - A Unique Exponent of Guru’s Hymns==

...and oneness''' of all humankind. "..the Light of God is in all hearts." ([[Guru Granth Sahib]], 282) The institution of [[Guru ka Langar]] has served the community in many ways. It has ensured the part

{{p3|Image:Babajaanishah.JPG|Gurdwara Baba Jaani Shah}} ...e. Then, guided by [[Khwaja Roshan]], the (Guru's servant), Jaani Shah met Guru Hargobind, gaining joy, internal satisfaction, much relief and eventual sal

...makers"? Zakriya Khan replied, "They are a group of fakirs who visit their Guru's tank at Amritsar twice a year. After bathing they disappear." ...ing the events which had rrawn them to the city since its establishment by Guru Arjan.

[[Image:Chet.jpg|thumb|300px|right|*Painting Copyright 2003 © Devender Singh]] 14: [[Gur Gadi]] [[Guru Har Rai]] /1 Chet

...king control of their Gurdwaras. The bloody incidents of Nankana Sahib and Guru-Kae-Bagh had added 'fuel to the fires' that burned in every Gursikh's heart ...itiated legal steps to take control of Nabha, expelling Maharaja Ripudaman Singh.

...aith. Today, some 540 years after the birth of the founder of [[Sikhi]], [[Guru Nanak]], it has more than twenty five million followers, and is the fifth l ...Rabab]] as a musician and the Guru's closest companion everywhere that the Guru went.

...government in 1875, the design of the temple, as reconstructed by [[Ranjit Singh]], was borrowed from the shrine of [[Saint Mian Mir]], near [[Lahore]]. Lou ==Guru Arjan Dev, the Architect of the Golden Temple==

...l along with 52 Rajas, who held the extensions attached to the coat of the Guru]] '''Bandi Chorh Diwas''' is a day on which [[Guru Hargobind Sahib]] was released with 52 Kings from Gwalior Prison. The word

...tual stalwarts like Sardar Daljit Singh, Sardar Jagjit Singh and Dr Kharak Singh were the founder members of the Institute. It is a premier institute of Sikh studies established at Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab. It is run by many other Current Sikh academicians and philos

[[Image:BhaiSahibJiArdas.jpg|thumb|200px|(Pujio) Bhai Sahib Norang Singh Ji doing Ardas|left]] ...ginning of the Ardas is strictly set by the tenth Sikh Guru, [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. When it comes to the conclusion of this prayer, the devotee uses:

...& Jujhar Singh in the mud fort at Chamkaur with their father, Guru Gobind Singh</small>]] ...an="2" |Date: December 20 - 23 1704<ref name=":0">Panth Parkash Giani Gian Singh</ref>

...rue Sikh if you follow the teachings of Gurus, and not Hindus. Guru Gobind Singh Ji said: ...be with the Khalsa. But if the Khalsa starts following Bipran Ki Reet then Guru Ji will not help the Khalsa because a Sikh is not allowed to follow Bipars

...member of the [[Khalsa]]. The Khalsa is the "Saint-Soldier" of Guru Gobind Singh who stated the following: ...his heart, then consider him as the immaculate Khalsa'''."'' (Guru Gobind Singh in the Dasam Granth page 1350)

[[Image:BhaiSahibJiArdas.jpg|thumb|200px|(Pujio) Bhai Sahib Norang Singh Ji doing Ardas|right]] ...h the opening stanza of '''Var Sri Bhagauti Ji''' written by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji (The Var Sri Bhagauti Ji is contained with the [[Dasam Granth]]). This

1627 Baba Atal Rai, son of Sri Guru Hargobind Ji, left for heavenly abode. Highest tower was erected in his mem ...ation was initially laid by Sikhs in sunmat 1835. Subsequently Sardar Jodh Singh Ramgarihia constructed a few stories in sunmat 1841. This building is still

In 1499, Guru Nanak Dev founded a unique religious faith rooted in the core values of uni ...for all. Today, on the site of this epoch-making event stands the majestic Gurdwara Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib.

==What does the Guru tell us:== The [[Guru Granth Sahib]] forbids us from drinking alcohol. The Guru says:

...he hands of Sant Atar Singh of Mastuana (1906), receiving the Name of Teja Singh. ...g with his academic work, Teja Singh had continued preaching the gospel of Guru Nanak. To this end he had, when in London, established a Sikh Jatha, and wh

...from the district played a significient role in achieving victory for the Guru. ...hai Jaita, who carried it to Anandpur Sahib, where it was cremated and now Gurdwara Sis Ganj stands at this place.

...Chand]] (1494-1643), son of [[Guru Nanak Dev]], the founder and the first guru of [[Sikhism]]. Its Time of origin is 1494 (birth of Baba Siri Chand Mahara ...the term udasi has also been used for each of the four preaching tours of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji; in this sense, udasi meant a prolonged absence from home. S

...me home in Ballo Ke village near Barnala (Punjab) from the U.S., Balbir Singh Bhamara doubled the daily supply of milk to the household. The 7-foot-2 ....sikhchic.com/faith/guru_granth_sahib_a_model_for_interfaith_understanding|Guru Granth Sahib: A Model For Interfaith Understanding|File:Interfaith2.j

[[Image:Guru HarGobind Singh.jpg|thumb|200px|right|{{c|Father of Miri Piri, [[Guru Hargobind]]}}]] ...uru on [[11 June]], [[1606]]. At the Guruship (succession) ceremony, the [[Guru]] asked for two [[kirpan]]s to be donned on him; one to symbolize the conce

...s father was Bhai Usher Singh and his mother's name was Narain Kaur. Usher Singh was a farmer (Kethi Barri) and both mother and father were very religious. ...ol-Mantr Jaap while carrying out her work.Usher Singh would also go to the Gurdwara every morning before going to the fields.

...o-doctrines of grace and self surrender." ( Heritage of the Sikhs, Harbans Singh) ...tended to be intensely emotional." (Heritage of the Sikhs, Sardar Harbans Singh)

...648]] - [[1718]]) (also spelt '''Ghaniya, Kanhiya'''), was a [[Sikh]] of [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] and was the founder of the [[Sevapanthi]] or [[Sewapanthi/Ad ...ver the family business. While trading one day he came across a devotee of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji called [[Nanua Bairagi|Bhai Nanua]] Ji. Bhai Nanua was a lo

...t women as equals and gender discrimination was not allowed. [[Guru Gobind Singh]]'s also confirmed the equality by saying the line "Manas Kee Jaat Sabhey E ...more than 500 years after these famous sacred words were said by the holy Guru.

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...from Punjab), and the multicultural opportunities in Australia. Today Dya Singh heads one of the foremost 'world' music groups in Australia named after him ...tice that Dya Singh stands for. Influences to date within the music of Dya Singh include Vietnamese zither (dang thranh), Southern European gypsy violinist,

by Jasbir Singh Sarna ...three poems on Guru Gobind Singh viz Nishfal-Hpahaar, (1888, Futile Gift), Guru Gobinda (1899) and Shesh Shiksha (1899, last teachings).

1813: Maharaja Ranjit Singh obtained Kohinoor from Shahsuja Amir of Kabul. ...gadh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib to Jaito, under the leadership of Sardar Pratap Singh Khurdpuri.

* '''Sikhvideos.org''' A purely Nishkam initiative by Guru Nanak Daata Baksh Lai Mission, Chandigarh - [http://www.SikhVideos.org Sikh ...Sangeet, Punjabi University, Patiala, and his youngest brother, Dr. Gurnam Singh, etc. and other kirtan articles including [http://www.amritkirtan.com/wiki/

[[Guru Nanak]] was the founder of [[Sikhi]]. He was born in [[1469]] in the villa ...] and [[ten successive Sikh Gurus]] (the last one being the sacred text [[Guru Granth Sahib]]) and is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world.

...arbar Sahib Ji''', and informally referred to as the Golden Temple, is a [[Gurdwara]] located in the city of [[Amritsar]], Punjab, India. It is one of the most ...rone of the timeless one), constituted by the Sixth Guru, [[Guru HarGobind|Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji]]). While the Harmandir Sahib is regarded as the abode o

...s remained present around him to ensure his personal security. Guru Gobind Singh further developed the concept of Miri Piri by creation of the Khalsa. When Sant Jarnail Singh felt that the Hindus are manipulating to assimilate Sikhism by following ma

...l guide for the Sikhs, accorded the same respect and service as a ''living Guru''. ...Singh]], who decreed the scripture [[Guru Granth Sahib]] to be the eternal Guru of the Sikhs.

...f the "Sikh way of life" ([[Sikhi]]) has been laid out by the [[Sikh Gurus|Guru]]s in a simple, well defined and practical manner. The Gurus emphasise that ...vice for the community). Only then can one progress spiritually. The [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] asks the Sikh to ''"Practice truth, contentment and kindness

...aja Jassa Singh Ahluwalia (1718-1783).jpg|thumb|350px|right|Maharaja Jassa Singh Ahluwalia (1718-1783)]] '''[[Sultan ul Quam Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia]]''' ([[1718]]-[[1783]]) was a prominent [[Sikh]] leader during t

Police released 28-year-old Sher Singh on his own recognizance. Police stopped the Amtrak train this afternoon in ...uestioned. Police determined there was no connection with the attacks. But Singh -- who has a long beard and was wearing a turban -- was arrested because he

...ere for the redressal of their grievances. Here offerings were made to the Guru. ...s the Guru in 1606 after the death of his father Guru Arjun Dev. The sixth Guru Hargobind watched the Sikhs performing exercises in the art of warfare. He

...he Sikhs' Guru. It's primary activity is to recite the holy verses of our Guru (Gurbani) along with simple musical accompaniments. ...e Jathaa follows a strict discipline in keeping the Rehit of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Jee. They also enjoy an active style of Keertan [http://www.akj.org/skins

...last one being the [[Revelation in Sikhism|revealed]] sacred scripture, [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. This system of religious philosophy and expression has been ...d by [[Guru Gobind Singh Ji]], the tenth and last human guru, as the final guru of the [[Khalsa Panth]].

...ne, even encourage, the unequal treatment of women. In the 15th century, [[Guru Nanak]] established [[Sikhism]], the first religion to advocate emphaticall At the time of [[Guru Nanak]], Indian women were severely degraded and oppressed by their society

...p://www.sikhnet.com/news/assamese-sikhs January 8th, 2010 by Dr. Dalvinder Singh Grewal] ...orest tracts of Assam and met various tribes in the course of his journey. Guru Nanak must have diffused his message - the message of love and unity and go

...e part of their faith, others want to assimilate it into theirs Some claim Guru Nanak Dev Ji as their own while other organisations say he was part of them ...ed towards any person or belief, all are equal in the eyes of the One true Guru. But there are certain sections on the periphery of Sikhism that are twisti

1863 Maharani Jind Kaur, mother of Maharaja Dalip Singh, passed away in Kaesington, England and was cremated in Nasik Nagar on the ...haekhpura fort. After numerous efforts, she managed to join Maharaja Dalip Singh in England. She according to Lord Dalhousie " was the only woman in the Pun

...liable for penalty. For this reason it is mandatory for every Sikh of the Guru to tie a turban everyday."''' (Rehitnama Bhai Chaupa Singh jee)''

...atest supporter of the concept of Sikh Homeland formulated by Sirdar Kapur Singh. ...uring the period I was working with a political setup in which Sardar Atma Singh was an important leader.

...ne on the east and the other in the west. They were Chaitanya and Nanak. [[Guru Nanak|Nanak]] was the founder of [[Sikhism]]. In 1506 Nanak visited seven c ...s that a few manuscripts containing some verses from the famous Japji of [[Guru Nanak]] were also discovered at Sangat in Bhadrak.

A verse by the founder of [[Sikhism]], Sri [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Ji. From woman, woman is born; without woman, there would be no one at all. |Guru Nanak, Raag Aasaa Mehal 1, Page 473}}

...te system]]. It teaches equality for all and declares women equal to men. Guru Nanak Dev Ji preached the message of One God, which is totally against Hind ...ru Ji not only fought [[Mughal]]s but also Hindu kings who were jealous of Guru Ji's power. Hindus always betrayed Sikhs. After the British annexed the Sik

...d command. Moreover, losses suffered by the Sikhs during the anti-Banda Singh campaign around Gurdaspur and the relentless persecution that followed at ...in Amritsar under the command of Sardar Kapur Singh who, with Darbara Singh to assist him as his diwan, made arrangements for their maintenance.

...family of village Hazro, in Attock District of Punjab. mentor of Baba Ram Singh, acknowledged to be the forerunner of the Namdhari movement, founded in 185 *'''Baba Ram Singh (1816-1885), the founder of the Sect, in 1857, was from a Ramgarhia Sikh fa

...i for her husband who was along with his family worshiper of Sakhi-Server. Guru Hargobind ji blessed her and professed that a boy would take birth, who wil ...istress which both were suffering on account of the deep devotion to him . Guru ji travelled 32 miles on horse back despite the heat of the day and reached

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...http://www.flickr.com/photos/smusikhturbanday/ Photos by Flickr's Jaipreet Singh]''}} ...http://www.flickr.com/photos/smusikhturbanday/ Photos by Flickr's Jaipreet Singh]''}}

[[Image:Asur.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Baba Budha Ji adorns young Guru Hargobind with two swords - one of Miri and the other of Piri.]] ...t techniques through generations, since [[Sikh Gurus|their sixth Guru]], [[Guru Hargobind]] wore the two swords of [[Miri]] (temporal, worldly) and [[Piri]

The following are battles fought by the tenth master, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] ...ned forces of the Mughals and the Hill Rajas. After a prolonged Siege, the Guru left Anandgarh Fort.

...ikh-THUMB.jpg|Sikh environmental activists Baba Sewa Singh and Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal will be part of what has been called “the biggest civil society ...wsSikhnet|http://www.sikhnet.com/news/gurdwara-sahib-leamington-warwick-uk|Gurdwara Sahib Leamington & Warwick, UK|http://www.sikhnet.com/files/imagecache/thum

...isited of all Sikh shrines in the world and is the most holiest of their [[Gurdwara]]s. Below is an account of a typical day in the busy north Indian city of [ ...er along the parikarma, around the next corner, is the shrine of Baba Deep Singh, the legendary old warrior who died at this spot. Ever since, pilgrims have

...Navdeep Singh.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Shri Keshgarh Sahib, photo by Navdeep Singh]] ...and Turkey- these examples are mostly memorials of the places The [[Sikh]] Guru's payed visits to. Modern examples can be found world wide- America, Austra

...The main philosophy of the channel is to simply teach the basics wisdom of Guru in a way that avoids}} ...The main philosophy of the channel is to simply teach the basics wisdom of Guru in a way that avoids}}

...njab]]. A group of Sikhs, led by [[Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale|Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale]] (the charismatic leader of the Damdami Taksal) had, after be ...202008/Unveiling%20the%20Truth%20of%20Operation%20Bluestar.htm by Dilpreet Singh of worldsikhnews.com] 18 June, 2008

...the divine Name are incorporated in the holy scriptures known as the Aadh Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Sikhs also acknowledge the practice of naam-simram to be m ...ity that the scriptures confers on it. They also recognise the role of the gurdwara in expressing the anti-caste ideals of the Gurus. This is done through the

...53'E) (literally "pool of nectar") was originally called '''Ramdaspur''' - Guru Ramdas's City (literally the City of God's Servant). This is now the name o ...rom the residents of the neighbouring village of Tung during the time of [[Guru Amar Das]] (1479-1574).

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...iated into Khalsa, Sikh women obtain the middle name Kaur. The middle name Singh is given to men, but Kaur is reserved solely for women. Though Sikh Gurus r ...tion to the Guru. It is unfortunate that the tradition of using “Kaur” or “Singh” is disappearing amongst several Sikh children. These are dropped in favo

...stepped in to fill the gap," says Prof Darshan Singh, professor emeritus, Guru Nanak Studies, Punjab University. ...n line, bow to the picture and donate money. This is an exact copy of Sikh Gurdwara. Many uneducated and unemployed people are hired as preachers and then trai

The Sikh scripture, [[Guru Granth Sahib]], declares that the purpose of human beings is to achieve a b ...e way to live in accord with the environment and its surroundings; all the Guru's constructions adhered to this principle of harmony with the planet. Livin

...njab]]. A group of Sikhs, led by [[Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale|Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale]] (the charismatic leader of the Damdami Taksal) had, after be ...had come to visit the Temple on the day associated with the [[Martyrdom of Guru Arjan]].

...ited by India office authorities in 1869, to produce a translation of Siri Guru Granth Sahib. This ignorant and arrogant, “historian in a hurry” is a 3. Guru Nanak’s words as preserved in the Sikh Granth were so often dark and unin

== Article by Bhai Manmohan Singh Ji == '''The Instruction of the Guru is Unshakable. None can change it.'''

...transparant; font-size: 1.5em; text-align:center" | '''Dharam Singh Nihang Singh''' |colspan="2"|[[Image:Dharam Singh Nihang Singh at Federal Ministry Germany.jpg|250px|center|At BMZ Headquarters]]

The Sant Nirankari Mission was formally launched in 1929 by [[Baba Buta Singh Ji]] in the province of Punjab (British India). It is neither a new religio [[Image:Butasinghnirannkari.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Shri Buta Singh Ji, Founder Sant Nirankari]]

[[Image:Nawab Kapur Singh (1697-1753).jpg|thumb|300px|right|Nawab Kapur Singh (1697-1753)]] '''Nawab Kapur Singh Virk''' (1697-1753) is considered one of the most revered, pivotal and lege

During the fifteenth century when [[Guru Nanak]] Dev founded the Sikh religion, India had long been under Muslim rul From the very beginning of his childhood, Guru Nanak also continued the tradition of keeping long hair intact and covering

...y Bhat Sikhs originate from Punjab and were among the first followers of [[Guru Nanak]]. In the Punjab most Bhat Sikhs are now in [[Patiala]], [[Amritsar D ...entury the religion of Sikhism was born causing many to follow the word of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Further conversions of the Saraswat Brahmins Bhats to Sikhism

...o not have a full understanding of [[Sikhism]] or of [[Gurbani]] including Guru Nanak's teachings. ...indus of Lahore, who welcomed (even invited) the rule of [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh]], after having been savaged by the violent Afghani version of Islam of the

...phy of my faith founded about five centuries ago. To share his revelation Guru Nanak, the founder of the faith, stated, "Do not divide people on the basis i)In the preamble (page 6 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib) a hymn tells, "The person who accepts all human beings as his

[[Image:Kirtan1.jpg|300px|thumb|Kirtan Jatha - ''Late Giani Harjit Singh in Kenya around 1960's''|right]] ...on this type of singing and a Sikh is expected to listen to and/or sing [[Guru-Kirtan]] as frequently as possible.

"I myself don’t give importance to such powers and my Guru, my teacher had advised me not to waste time dabbling in miracles. My life- ..., there is nothing odd in a messiah coming in the form of a warrior and a ‘Guru’. So, go now and search him out, but don’t forget me — help me to see

[[Image:Brahma.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Picture of an armed Avtar Singh Brahma.]] ...for Sikh Freedom. Bhai Avtar Singh was a true Nihang Singh of Guru Gobind Singh and when the Panth needed his head, he was prepared to make the sacrifice.

...hism]], containing texts composed by the 10th Sikh [[Guru]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. The compositions of the Granth set out the ideas, thoughts and guideline ...ahib have only 1420 pages which 10th guru sahib kept to mark in respect to Guru Granth sahib maharaja(1430 Pages). The online Dasam bani listed at various

...uld, therefore, benefit by being insulated from politics. Bhai Sahib Kapur Singh had, on the other hand, held that not only was political power indispensibl ...gonist of politics being an integral part of Sikhism, interprets Bhai Jodh Singh’s view as a response to the current Sikh situation characteristic of the

[[Image:GuruTeghBahadurJi FreedomOfReligion2.jpg|thumb|425px|right|Guru Tegh Bahadar with the Kashmiri Pandits]] === Sourced from SriGuruGranthSahib.org [http://www.srigurugranthsahib.org/guru-teg-bahadur/martyrdom.htm]===

...site as Sri Jwalaji (temple of fire). Another seeks divine blessings from Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh faith. Browsing through the Internet for some information about the travels of Guru Nanak in the Middle East, I came across an article originally written by Er

...people have come to believe that Bhindarwale was propped up by Giani Zail Singh to beat the Akalis in the politics of one-upmanship. ...other such events are interpreted as political maneuverings of Giani Zail Singh. Above all, some quarters charge the Giani of having intimated Sant Bhindra

{{p4|Image:Banda_Singh_Bahadur.jpg|Banda Singh Bahadur, (illustration will soon be changed}} '''Baba Banda Singh Bahadur ([[16 October]], [[1670]] - [[9 June]], [[1716]])''' (Lachhman Dev

{{p|Image:SGGS translation.jpg|'''The first English translation of [[Guru Granth Sahib]]}} [[Dr Gopal Singh]] was responsible for completing the first complete translation of the {{G1

(Excerpted from The Encyclopedia of Sikhism, Vol. 1, 1995, ed., Harbans Singh, page 133- Gurnam Singh and Parkash Singh Badal in the Punjab, newly demarcated in 1966, Sikhs are

After having enjoyed power under chief ministers, Gurnam Singh and [[Parkash Singh Badal]] in the [[Punjab]], newly demarcated in 1966, [[Sikh]]s are represen ...Government passed in to the hands of the Congress Party, with [[Giani Zail Singh]] (later, President of India) as chief minister. This electoral debacle led

Bhupinder Singh Holland ...e is still no substitute for the visits to the Golden Temple and the other Gurdwara’s and the six years spent at Khalsa College, Amritsar.

...have been wearing the [[turban]]. [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth [[Sikh Guru]] says, ...he ruling is not legally binding. France was asked to respond by March. Mr Singh welcomed the decision, telling the BBC: "[The turban] is part of my body. I

...iwan (''living as a householder'') is given a very respected position in [[Guru Nanak's]] society as it is regarded as the essential basic atomic unit of a ...raj, the Sikh Marriage Ceremony"'''<br><small>''photo thanks to Gurumustuk Singh begin_of_the_skype_highlighting     end_of_the_skype_highlighting www.

==Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and the various Sampradas== ...bind]] Sahib, offered his eldest son [[Baba Gurditta]] and the father of [[Guru Har Rai]] Sahib, as successor to Baba Sri Chand.

...ienced while meditating, an inner voice saying “Without the Perfect (True) Guru there is no salvation in life.” ...ng of the Gurbaani kirtan and ambrosial simran of Waheguru at the Southall Gurdwara; this spread further to other Gurdwaras.

...m was also used in the ceromony used to designate each new Sikh Guru after Guru Nanak as well, according to many written accounts. ...od is One." The symbol is an emblem of the Sikh religion and is found on [[Gurdwara]]s (Sikh temples) around the world. The symbol has some resemblance to the

...ctical Kirtan tradition is in accordance with the Shabad Guru of the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. ...lp in recognising more explicitly the musical tradition according to the [[Guru Granth Sahib]].

...ali_Phula_Singh_1.JPG|thumb|right|300px|A very old painting of AKALI PHULA SINGH printed in 1923]] ...angath of Gursikhs that included Baba Naina Singh ji and Giani Bhai Soorat Singh ji, who was the head granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib. In no time he was well tr

...with Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala singing Shabad Kirtan ''painting by Sobha Singh'']] ...bled together to listen and sing [[shabad]]s, i.e. hymns composed by the [[Guru]] and thus to render praise to the Lord.

{{p|File:Prof Sahib Singh-m1.jpg|'''Professor Sahib Singh'''}} '''Professor Sahib Singh''' ([[16 February]], [[1892]] - [[29 October]] [[1977]]) was a renowned [[S

...)]] <br>''[http://www.sikhphotos.com/sikh-art-pictures.html (drawn by sewa singh])''</center>|left]] ...ru Nanak|구루 나나희]]와 대를 이어온 [[ten successive Sikh Gurus|열명의 구루]](그 마지막은 성전 [[Guru Granth Sahib|구루 그란트 사힙]])의 가르침엝 기초하며 세계

Shaheed Jathedar Harminder Singh Nihang,Khalistan Liberation Force ...Harminder Singh NihangKLF|link=Special:FilePath/Shaheed Jathedar Harminder Singh NihangKLF.jpg]]

The Folowing are taken from speeches by Sant Baba Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale Ji, a man described by the Indian Government as a "Terrorist", Guru's Image, Guru Khalsa, Assembly of God's worshippers; constituted and blest by Satguru, Su

...tradition in [[Sikhism]]. [[Bhai Mardana]], the life long companion of the Guru was the son of a [[Mirasi]], a Muslim caste of bards. At one time they co ...tely overwhelmed the audience with its captivating sound..(ref: Dr. Balbir Singh, 'Lammi Nadar' 1959).

[[Image:Bhatji sketch.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Portrait of Bhagat Puran Singh]] '''Bhai Puran Singh''' ('''[[4 June]], [[1904]] - [[5 August]], [[1992]]''') was born at Rajewa

...nt Jarnail Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale.jpg|thumb|600px|right|Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale]] '''Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale''' (2 June 1947) –(6 June 1984) ([[Punjabi]]: ਜਰਨੈ�

[[File:Manochal.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Gubrahcan Singh Manochahal]] Baba Gurbachan Singh was the last major Sikh Resistance leader to fall. The Indian Government ha

...themselves away from all types of intoxicants; [[Gurbani]] states in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] that {{srig-h|15|654|Those '''who <u>do not</u> use intoxica ...traits which are responsible for deceiving the mortals of this world; the Guru says: {{srig-h|974|41817|Sexual desire, anger, Maya, intoxication and jealo

...He is a great martyr. I would feel proud to send my younger son Sandeep Singh to serve in Indian Army."}} {{Newschic1|2700|Bridging The Great Divide: Guru Nanak's Kartarpur|File:Divide-a-m1.jpg|In the next few days, U.S. Ambassad

[[Image:Guru Gobind Singh 1.jpg|thumb|125px|left|<center>Guru Gobind Singh</center>]] |[[Guru Gobind Singh|by Sri Guru Gobind Singh]] [[Sikh Regiment|- the motto of the Sikh Regiment]]<br>[[Deh Shiva Bar Moh

:''and so, Guru Nanak, He sent to this world of woe."'' - Bhai Gurdas Ji {{infobox Guru

...hs. The SGPC members of that time were known for their sacrifices in the [[Gurdwara Reform Movement]] and devoted to the Sikh cause. (ii) [[Gurbani|Ten Nanaks]], from [[Guru Nanak Dev]] to [[Guru Gobind Singh]],<br>

== Mistranslation and Misrepresentation of The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji == Some of the tukhs of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji that are often mistranslated are as follows:

[[File:muslimsikh.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Sheikh Aziz and Chatar Singh - Brothers]] ...anak Dev and ten successive Sikh Gurus (the last one being the sacred text Guru Granth Sahib), is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world. This s

[[File:Dictation of the Guru Granth Saheb.jpg|thumb|right|300px]] ...of [[Guru Nanak]]. There was no written record about the life and times of Guru Nanak but stories must have been going round by word of mouth.

...ent of Guru Nanak. There was no written record about the life and times of Guru Nanak but stories must have been going round by word of mouth. ...undation was laid by Guru Nanak. His sensitive mind quickly concluded that Guru Nanak had in fact organised a new "Nirmal (pure) Panth". This was an entire

...ing of a Sikh as old as the religion itself, i.e. founder of Sikh religion Guru Nanak Sahib in1469 – 1539. Though Turban is a religious and social obliga ...tober 10th. 1982, about 200 Sikhs took out a procession from Gurdwara Siri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji, 2de Weteringdwarstraat 36, Amsterdam to the British Embassy

[[Image:Shabegsingh.jpg|thumb|200px|left|General Shabeg Singh]] ...med ancestor's name and achievements. The General's father, Sardar Bhagwan Singh, was the village Lambardar (a village headman) and remained quite occupied

Mahakavi Bhai Sahib Santokh Singh ji ...tion came to be passed on as the original. Even scholars like Bhai Santokh Singh (Gurpartap Surajgranth, 12 volumes, 1823 - 43) fell a prey to the duplicity

[[Image:Bhai-saahib.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Bhai Sahib, Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh ji]] '''BHAI SAHIB RANDHIR SINGH JI (1878-1961)<br>Freedom Fighter, Reformer, Theologian, and Hero of Lahore

...g is permitted within the Sikh Dharam and has been sanctioned by the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. ...debates and certainly one should not mistranslate, or misrepresent the Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji to back up a certain point of view.

[[Image:Kiratpur53.jpg|thumb||300px|right| Guru Har Rai developed Kiratpur Sahib as a town of parks and gardens.]] The Sikh scripture, [[Guru Granth Sahib]], declares that the purpose of human beings is to achieve a b

...d them, “don’t be a fool and start wrangling over an issue which our great Guru’s dismissed as not worthy of discussion”. We did however feel as amateu ==MISTRANSLATION AND MISREPRESENTATION OF THE SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI==

...arm, with a jug(lota) for ablutions, thus he was in the guise of a hajji. Guru Nanak had now been on his Udasis (travels) for at least twenty years, since {{main|Historicity of Guru Nanak travels to Mecca}}

'''Evaluating Dayanand's Views on Guru Nanak & the Sikhs''' ...ut Guru Nanak, his philosophy, and the Sikhs, I fully agree with Trilochan Singh’s observation. However, I also feel strongly that a critical analysis is

...Sikhism is deeply rooted. For example, two of the well known followers of Guru Nanak (born in 1469), the founder of Sikhism, were Jats: Bala (a Sandhu Jat ...more, Latif [7] said, "This vast delta (area surrounding the birthplace of Guru Nanak in Punjab called "Richna Doab"), during the period immediately preced

|One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:}} |Gun gobind gĝio nahī janam akĝrath kīn.

...s a turban on his head; wears the kachhera; supports unity and follows the Guru; is desirous of progress of the country; is desirous of justice for the blo ...ve been sent addressed to these names. ... There is one for a person with "Singh" in his name too. This has been done because if all the letters were addres

...Sikh religion. For believing Sikhs this is of course an absurdity as Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee, the word of God, tells us: 1. Is Guru Nanak a False Prophet?

...nnocent Sikh pilgrims (it was only days before the annual commemoration of Guru Arjan's Martyrdom) who were not allowed to leave the complex before [[Opera ...es of defenseless people. Since the martyrdom of the fifth Sikh Master, [[Guru Arjun]] in 1606, Sikhs have known the use of arms and the need of self-defe

...answer all questions that are put to us as per the guidance provided by [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. Your questions and concerns are important to us. The answer ==Q. Is a Guru necessary for spiritual evolution?==

...otection could be got ready. They did not wish to move, however, and Natha Singh, the leader of the party, assured me that they felt quite safe so high up; From interview with late Indar Singh Gill,Nairobi

THE SIKHS IN HISTORY, By Sangat singh ...working as the Modi (Storekeeper) for the Nawab of Sultanpur. Additionally Guru Nanak had continued his studies and was by all accounts a well read man.

...d itself by the rise of Dogras and Brahmins during the last days of Ranjit Singh. Under the cloak of amity, they had surreptitiously pushed idols into the h ...orked out in 1855 that the Sikhs, who constituted 10 million during Ranjit Singh’s time, accounted for only 200,000 in a population of 3 million in the La

...spite migration."''''' <ref>Castes and Tribes of Rajasthan, pp 108,Sukhvir Singh Gahlot, Banshi Dhar, Jain Brothers,1989</ref> ...s who are Rajputs.<ref>"'' People of India: Haryana, pp 430 , Kumar Suresh Singh, Madan Lal Sharma, A. K. Bhatia, Anthropological Survey of India, Published