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'''Chet''' is a first month in the [[Nanakshahi calendar]], which governs the activities within [[Sikhism]]. This month coincides with March - April of the Western/[[Georgian]]/[[Julian]] Calendar and is 31 days long. The month starts on March 14 and end on April 13. On April 14 starts the second month of the Sikh calendar called [[Vaisakh]]. During Chet the season in [[Punjab]], the land of the [[Sikh Gurus]] is spring and the climate is moderate with good sunshine during the day. The winter cold has truly been completely uplifted. Many tourists from western countries visit north India during [[Chet]] to join in the festivities of the [[Nanakshahi New Year|New year]] and [[Holla Mahalla]]. | '''Chet''' is a first month in the [[Nanakshahi calendar]], which governs the activities within [[Sikhism]]. This month coincides with March - April of the Western/[[Georgian]]/[[Julian]] Calendar and is 31 days long. The month starts on March 14 and end on April 13. On April 14 starts the second month of the Sikh calendar called [[Vaisakh]]. During Chet the season in [[Punjab]], the land of the [[Sikh Gurus]] is spring and the climate is moderate with good sunshine during the day. The winter cold has truly been completely uplifted. Many tourists from western countries visit north India during [[Chet]] to join in the festivities of the [[Nanakshahi New Year|New year]] and [[Holla Mahalla]]. | ||
The Guru tells us that in the month of [[Chet]] (March/April): ''".... by meditating on the Lord of the Universe, a deep and profound joy arises. Meeting with the humble Saints, the Lord is found, as we chant His Name with our tongues. Those who have found God-blessed is their coming into this world. Those who live without Him, for even an instant-their lives are rendered useless. The Lord is totally pervading the water, the land, and all space. He is contained in the forests as well. Those who do not remember God-how much pain must they suffer! Those who dwell upon their God have great good fortune. My mind yearns for the Blessed Vision of the Lord's Darshan. O Nanak, my mind is so thirsty! I touch the feet of one who unites me with God in the month of Chayt.||2||"'' ([[SGGS page 133]]) {{aowf|Chet}} <noinclude>[[Category:Calendar]]</noinclude> | The Guru tells us that in the month of [[Chet]] (March/April): ''".... by meditating on the Lord of the Universe, a deep and profound joy arises. Meeting with the humble Saints, the Lord is found, as we chant His Name with our tongues. Those who have found God-blessed is their coming into this world. Those who live without Him, for even an instant-their lives are rendered useless. The Lord is totally pervading the water, the land, and all space. He is contained in the forests as well. Those who do not remember God-how much pain must they suffer! Those who dwell upon their God have great good fortune. My mind yearns for the Blessed Vision of the Lord's Darshan. O Nanak, my mind is so thirsty! I touch the feet of one who unites me with God in the month of Chayt.||2||"'' ([[SGGS page 133]]) {{aowf|Chet}} <noinclude>[[Category:Calendar]]</noinclude> | ||
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Chet
Chet is a first month in the Nanakshahi calendar, which governs the activities within Sikhism. This month coincides with March - April of the Western/Georgian/Julian Calendar and is 31 days long. The month starts on March 14 and end on April 13. On April 14 starts the second month of the Sikh calendar called Vaisakh. During Chet the season in Punjab, the land of the Sikh Gurus is spring and the climate is moderate with good sunshine during the day. The winter cold has truly been completely uplifted. Many tourists from western countries visit north India during Chet to join in the festivities of the New year and Holla Mahalla.
The Guru tells us that in the month of Chet (March/April): ".... by meditating on the Lord of the Universe, a deep and profound joy arises. Meeting with the humble Saints, the Lord is found, as we chant His Name with our tongues. Those who have found God-blessed is their coming into this world. Those who live without Him, for even an instant-their lives are rendered useless. The Lord is totally pervading the water, the land, and all space. He is contained in the forests as well. Those who do not remember God-how much pain must they suffer! Those who dwell upon their God have great good fortune. My mind yearns for the Blessed Vision of the Lord's Darshan. O Nanak, my mind is so thirsty! I touch the feet of one who unites me with God in the month of Chayt.||2||" (SGGS page 133) .....More
