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[center:5a34c5e035]Website - http://www.youngsikhs.net/[/center:5a34c5e035] Young Sikhs Network aspires to inspire pre-adult Sikhs. We envision that the future of the Sikh faith lies in the hands of it’s youth. Young Sikhs Network has a strong inclination to arouse the pride of contemporary and modern-day Sikhs. We aim to set the Sikh clock in order by stimulating the Sikhs to follow the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib and to excite them to lead their lives in accordance with Gurmat. Sikh News, Gurbani and Gurmat SMS Seva, Sikhism Wallpapers, Sikh Baby Names, Inspiration for Sikh Youth and Live Shabad Gurbani Kirtan from Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar are some features Young Sikhs Network provides to the Cyber Sikh Sangat. Young Sikhs Network believes that a Sikh is an ambassador of the Guru and a representative of the Sikh faith. To transform the people born in Sikh families into youthful and progressive Gursikhs is our objective. This website is for Non-Profit & education-use only. SOURCE : http://www.youngsikhs.net/

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The Future Lies Within The Youth !! The Sikh community has not been divided... it has been shattered. Popular culture, obsession of politics and an unfortunate escape from reality is plaguing the Sikh family in North America. It is time, parents, educators, guardians, and community members, to step away from the façade of politics and step into the lives of the future, our youth. By the Guru's grace I have the opportunity today to try to present the sangat with a message that far too many people have realized and ignored; The Future Lies Within the Youth. In today's society, it is becoming increasingly difficult for Sikh Youth to harmonize values deemed important to the "West" with those deemed central to Sikhism. This problem is further perpetuated by the fact that many parents are more concerned with the political on-goings of India or with their image in our community rather than the lives of their children. Such alienation often forces children to look for answers elsewhere. Where are young people expected to go ? Most of our community leaders, websites and books provide conflicting messages ; and think about this - our Sikh community does not even have ONE non-political Sikh Youth Center in Canada... Where, I ask again, are young people expected to go? It is sad that an event like this - such a great celebration of young Sikhs in our community - has taken so long to materialize. Young people have hardly received the attention and respect so necessary to their development as community members and individuals in society. Now is the time to fill our gurudwaras with diversity, in culture, gender and most importantly age. A young Sikh should come to the gurudwara to experience the bliss of the word of the guru, to learn the powerful teachings of the saints, to become humble and to forfeit attachment to social rituals. We have not constructed an environment of bliss, of harmony, of love. Instead we have allowed gurudwaras, our most sacred places, to become cesspools of controversy and political quarreling. In the past few years, many youth groups have formed in an attempt to strengthen and develop the identity of Sikh youth. Many of these organizations are actively fighting for social justice, human rights and many other positive causes. Unfortunately, lack of support within our community has slowed the growth of many of these groups. It is hard to believe that as established and successful our community is, monetary reasons prevent Sikh youth groups from reaching their full potential and fulfilling their missions. The unfortunate focus on money, personal affairs and insignificant issues among today's Sikh leadership sets a poor example for youth - the leaders of tomorrow. Adults - you must educate young people and expose them to the basic values of our religion like modesty, philanthropy and truth so that they develop a passionate and sincere interest in becoming a true Sikh. A true Sikh; essays upon essays could be written on what a true Sikh is. How is a Sikh supposed to live? What qualities lie within the heart of a Sikh, and what aspects of his or her character help him or her to shine? Modesty, Humility, Faith, Grace, Wisdom, Discipline, Courage; We must teach our youth to develop these traits. We must teach our youth to live the Reht, or way of life, that the gurus have taught. Exemplifying the Santh-Sipahi and being the embodiment of the Khalsa is a wayof life not many of us can attest to. If we cannot follow the path set ou for us by our Gurus, how can we expect the survival of Sikh ideals in forthcoming generations? The first guru, Sahib Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji said, highest of all is Truth; Still Higher is Truthful Living. Living in truth, and living by example is the key to ensuring that the principles taught by our Gurus will be reflected by the Sikhs of tomorrow. As important a role parents play in shaping the leadership of the future, the onus to change does not only fall upon them. It is also up to today's youth to initiate change. We cannot expect to be spoon-fed for the rest of our lives. We must be proactive and take on some responsibility. If you lack knowledge in a particular area, ask your parents; ask other knowledgeable individuals in our community, read books. Most importantly, connect with the other young people and discuss your issues, ideas and concerns. I am a young person and I understand how difficult it can be to refuse giving in to social and emotional pressures. Young people are plagued by attachment these days - one of the five evils. Attachment to society and fashion pull young people away from being pro-active, and eager to learn. If you really want to start to live the lifestyle of a Sikh, sleep early and rise at Amrit Vela and meditate. A Sikh is told to pray at Amrit Vela because this is the time when one can truly drink the pure nectar of the guru's words. This is the time that you can focus on God and therefore control your mind. Once you do this, suddenly, sports, school, work, and family, everything will become easier to deal with. However, all of this comes after change. Young people are always complaining that they don't receive enough respect within the community, but once we change our self-centered ways and forfeit our egos, and once we become united as young people, only then will we receive that respect. If you expect change to take place, you must work for it. You are the leaders of tomorrow and I am very happy to say that some of you through persistence and determination have become the leaders of today. Young people learn from those leaders who asked you to come here today. Learn from those young leaders who organize meetings and conferences and camps and other gatherings. Young people; within you lies the power to shape many future generations. It takes a whole community to raise a child; a new generation of true Sikhs will take much more than that. Charity begins at home, so at home parents and guardians, you must instill the values in youth that our gurus taught and help young people develop mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It is also up to the educators and volunteers to positively influence young people so that they get involved in the Sikh way of life for the right reasons. And Young people in your path towards becoming a true Sikh, remember that the Guru is always with you. Become an active member of your community, respect others for what they believe in and live in the present. The qualities of a true Sikh - try to use them in your life. The Reht of a true Sikh, try to adapt it to your life. The mind of a true Sikh is modest and controlled, and yours can become this too. Please let me finish by saying that I appreciate all of the hard work that goes into youth programs, camps, meetings and other gatherings and we should recognize. Let this website be inspiration to parents to work together with their children and build a foundation of Sikh principles in their homes. I, myself, am trying to adapt the principles of Sikhism to my life, and let me tell you that although the process is difficult, the rewards are immeasurable. The Sikh Community is a family, and we can stand, united as Sikhs of the Guru if we work together. We must start asking questions ; we must start giving unbiased, honest answers. Let us work as a family, and put together these shattered pieces. Once we conquer our minds, the problems will disappear and the future will be all ours. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh! BC Sikh Youth Program First Sunday of Every Month 5:00pm Evening Darbar Program Gurudwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Do not quit !! When things go wrong,as they sometimes will, When the road Khalsa trudges seems all uphill. When the funds are low and debts are high, and Sardar ji, you want to smile but you have to sigh. When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must , but recall Khalsa don't quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns As everyone of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about When he might have won had he stuck it out. Don't give up though the pace seems slow, Singh ji,thou may succeed with another blow. Success is failure turned inside out the silver tints of the clouds of doubt and you never can tell how close you are It may be near when it seems so far; So stick to the fight when you are hardest hit It's when things seem worst that Khalsa does not quit !! Dedicated to all Sikh Martyrs and Great Gursikhs !! May Guru bless the world....... Please post a reply

Dear Cyber Sadh Sangat Jee, About 3,000 Sikhs from across Europe march on a Paris boulevard to defend their traditional headgear against a looming French ban on religious symbols in state schools, January 31, 2004. Sikhs say turbans and the light scarves that women wear are not religious but practical items meant to cover the hair they never cut. REUTERS/Charles Platiau http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...r1396300102.jpg Sikhs wave the French national flag as about 3,000 Sikhs from across Europe march on a Paris boulevard to defend their traditional headgear against a looming French ban on religious symbols in state schools, January 31, 2004. Sikhs say turbans and the light scarves that women wear are not religious but practical items meant to cover the hair they never cut. REUTERS/Charles Platiau http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...r3595100835.jpg Indian Sikh students hold placards as they shout religious slogans during the protest in the northern Indian city of Amritsar, February 12, 2004. The students were protesting against the proposed ban on turbans in primary schools by the French government. REUTERS/Munish Sharma http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...r3310953921.jpg French Foreign Minister Dominique De Villepin has told India it would seek to resolve 'in the best possible way' the Sikh community's concerns over a French ban on the wearing of religious symbols, including Sikh turbans, in state schools(AFP) http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...4gdew95q_photo0 Young Sikhs demonstrate near the French embassy against the French government's planned ban on students wearing headscarves, and all other overt religious symbols in state schools in London, February 21, 2004. REUTERS/David Bebber http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...r3081259813.jpg Sikh men demonstrate near the French embassy in London against the French government's planned ban on students wearing headscarves and all other overt religious symbols in state schools, February 21, 2004. REUTERS/David Bebber http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...r2710635144.jpg About 3,000 Sikhs from across Europe march on a Paris boulevard to defend their traditional headgear against a looming French ban on religious symbols in state schools, January 31, 2004. Sikhs say turbans and the light scarves that women wear are not religious but practical items meant to cover the hair they never cut. REUTERS/Charles Platiau http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...r1386581136.jpg French Sikhs hold a banner during a demonstration. The French National Assembly was to open its debate on a controversial law banning the Islamic headscarf from schools, a measure supported by a majority of the public but which has provoked an angry backlash from many Muslims.(AFP/File/Jean-Pierre Muller) http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...baxvvthl_photo1 A young Muslim girl has two French flags and a headband which reads 'Fraternity' on her headscarf as she march among about 3,000 Sikhs from across Europe protesting on a Paris boulevard to defend their traditional headgear against a looming French ban on religious symbols in state schools, January 31, 2004. REUTERS/Charles Platiau http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...r3295508653.jpg Fateh

Fateh Pyaareo, I am a real Proud SikhAwareness Member... I like the Sangat here.Thanx to Baba Jee (Guru) for the nice comments you have posted in context to this poem by a Guru Pyaraa. Wahe Guru Jee Ka Khalsa ; Wahe Guru Jee Ki Fateh... the show will go on.................

Source : Dr. Gurbaksh Singh Jee's book "Teaching Sikh Heritage to the Youth". Where is your village? I was studying at Ohio State University, USA during the years 1961-1963. I found an American student looking again and again at me when we were attending our first math class there. Next week, when I was waiting outside the classroom for the bell to ring, the student came to me and said, “Hello.†When I answered him, he surprised me by asking a totally unexpected question, “Are you a Sikh?†After a moment’s silence, I said “Yes.†The bell rang and we went to the class. When he met me again, he was very respectful to me and asked, “My father wants to talk to you. Can you find time and day in the evening to have tea at our house? I can pick you up from your room and drive you back to your place.†This was the first time an American student treated me like that. I felt I was no longer a stranger at the campus, somebody was interested in me there. Friday evening was the only time when I could make social visits. My friend drove me to the house. When we reached there, his father was sitting in the living room with an open atlas on a coffee table in front of him. As a usual courtesy, I greeted him and waited for his response. Without listening to me, he put his finger near Jalandhar on the Punjab map. He said something with great excitement, which I could not understand. Hence I kept silent. He emotionally repeated his question very fast. Finding me a bit confused, the student repeated his father’s question slowly, “Where is your village?†Without caring to know what I said and remained deeply charged with emotions, the father continued, “A Sikh who belonged to this village saved my life. As long as you stay in Columbus, we will be glad to be available to you for any kind of service.†It is impossible for me today to describe his excitement and the words he spoke. There was a lot unsaid that could only be understood from his emotions and his expressions. What he told me in so many words can briefly be described as follows: “Neither my son nor I would be here but for the sacrifice of the Sikh from this village. During World War 2, we were fighting in North Africa when the Germans were raining bullets on us. We received orders to retreat and save our lives.†I was unable to move, I had been seriously wounded. Instead of retreating to safety, the Sikh risked his own life and dragged himself to me. He put me on his back and snailed some distance on his stomach towards the trench. When in the trench, he moved on all fours, carrying me on his back…….We were finally out of danger. I am alive today. This life is a gift given to me by a Sikh. This son was born after I came home. Sikhs are the best people I have ever met.†There was no end to his words, and he continued talking about the Sikhs for a few minutes. Whereas my ears were listening to him, my mind was tuned to the sacrifice made by that Sikh whose brave deeds raised the image of our community. I prayed in my heart. “God, thank you for giving me birth in a Sikh family. I request you to give me the strength and bravery of a Sikh so that I may live a life worthy of a Sikh.†The boy married next year when I was still studying at the Ohio State University. My two Sikh friends and I were invited to attend the marriage. We were treated as VIP guests. Our appearance looked unusual to everyone there. After the marriage, a girl in her pre-teens sitting near us asked a question from the groom, “Are they the three wise men who are mentioned in the Bible? Are their beards real?†Everybody started smiling. The father of the boy replied. “Yes they are the wise and brave Sikhs; yes they have real beards.†After hearing these words said in appreciation of the Sikh community. I got tears in my eyes. Drenched in those emotions, my mind told me, “What a great honor to be a Sikh! We Sikhs must perform good deeds to maintain this great image of our community so that we can pass this rich heritage on to our coming generations.

Dear Sir, I have a very humble request to make.My complaint is against the definition of SIKH which can be viewed at: http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=sikh sikh s Sikhs, n. pl.; sing. Sikh. [Hind. Sikh, properly, a disciple.] A religious sect noted for warlike traits, founded in the Punjab at the end of the 15th century. sikh n : a member of a monotheistic Hindu sect [syn: Sikh] Sikhism is not a Sect but a Religion Indepentedent of Hinduism and Islam. The Definition of Sikh Any human being who faithfully believes in One Immortal Being, Ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak Dev to Guru Gobind Singh The Guru Granth Sahib, The utterances and teachings of the ten Gurus and the baptism (Khande di Pahul) bequeathed by the tenth Guru, and who does not owe allegiance to any other religion, is a Sikh. http://www.singhsabha.com/sikh_defined.htm We,The Sikh People will be Highly obliged if you change the definition of Sikh in your dictionary. May Wahe Guru bless you, Harjinder Singh.

Dear Cyber SadhSangat Jee, Please check this out !! About Sikh Americans http://www.kathuriaforsenate.com/cp_aboutsikhamericans.asp

Tell me, O Apostate Sikh ! Why do you go astray? Why do you discard Sikh appearance ? What is you compulsion to go away? What do you gain by losing your form- By disowning the Guru's norm Recieving a slur on your forhead, And proving traitrous to the Panth ? Why are you in a dilemna ? Why waver you in loyalty ? Why are you inclined towards apostasy Giving up the regalia of royalty? Why you violate the Sikh Code ? Renegading from your Guru is so sad Why do you need company of the evil, And make friendship with the Bad ? Remember those two innocent lives Who preferred to be bricked alive. They wavered not in faith But gave up their lives to let their faith thrive Sikhs have learnt to be martyrs, To write history with their blood. They never begged for life But gave away lives as a scud. Mothers lost their sons,and Recieved garlands of their heads. Gave up life, instead their faith. Smilingly sans tears ever shed. They prayed in distress and grief Fought till end to be in brief But smiles ever played on their lips, Even death learnt some new tips. No more is there threat of fanatic law, No more is their any ruler of Ghazani to threaten, Then why do you feel so heart beaten ? The entire world respects your valour In enough wealth and property are you fed. Everything of luxury you own But luxuries seem to have gone to your head. You get the diet you wish, You get all shines and bright You can't discard the hair, You don't have the slightest right. The hair are the trust of the Tenth Master, Violate not the trust you got free. Why do you earn rebuke from the Panth ? Why cut at the roots of your life-tree ? Those who ditch their community Subservient they ever are to others. Those who destroy their own dwellings And nevertheless sinful brothers. Get up,take the cudgel Nothing will be left if once you are plundered. The festival of Gurmet is on Come dear,take part,happily surrendered. If you bow at the Guru's feet, And pray with folded hands, The filth of egoism will vanish surely And you will regain Sardari grand

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Wahe Guru Jee Da Khalsa; Wahe Guru Jee Di Fateh..... Cyber Sangat Jee, All of us know that Singhs and Kaurs of Guru Gobind Singh Jee are not to bow infront of any other than the Guru Granth Sahib. We Singhs and Kaurs are not supposed to believe in Yagyas, Keep Religious Fasts, etc. but in the picture below the Sangat can see that one of our leaders,Prakash Badal Patronises Yagya and is getting the same performed at his residence. Every Sikh is the ambassador of the Guru and this person is a representative of Sikhs.....awww it is really saddening .. "I do not accept Ganesha as important. I do not meditate on Krishna, neither on Vishnu. I do not hear them and do not recognize them. My love is with the Lotus feet of God. He is my protector, the Supreme Lord. I am dust of his Lotus feet." (Guru Gobind Singh Ji ) :arrow: :arrow: PROUD TO BE SIKH :arrow: Foreva !! Plzz Comment jeeo

PLEASE DON'T CRUSH THE SLIGHTEST OF DESIRES TO E-MAIL S.JASBIR SINGH JEE : jas48@juno.com Cyber Sadhsangat ji, Please help me take action to preserve Hand written Guru Granth Sahib at Harimandar Sahib, Amritsar. Responsible persons of authority and influence should contact SGPC president at their own & all others may sign this letter Start a petition on net work. To SGPC President, Golden Temple Amritsar, Pb. India Feb 12, 2003 Dear Khalsa Ji, I was Shocked and Amazed to note that Hand written Guru Granth Sahib at Harimandar Sahib (upstairs) is not being carefully handled and preserved as a rare relic. This Guru Granth has tape on many places and on several pages. And is being used for Akhand Path everyday. This should be stopped effective immediately. This is most authentic and most valuable document for our future generations. This should be only used for “Parkash & Sukhasan†ceremony very carefully and pages shall not be touched by bare hands. I shall be obliged by sending chemical free cotton gloves to handle such objects to Harimandir Sahib. In museums similar authentic objects are handled by such hand gloves to preserve the paper for ever. Sincerely, Jasbir Singh 433 Maid Marion Lane Stone Mountain, GA 30087 USA "This is the true joy in life. The being used for a purpose recognized by your self as a mighty one; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy." "I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can." "I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generation." ----- George Bernard Shaw. PLEASE DON'T CRUSH THE SLIGHTEST OF DESIRES TO E-MAIL S.JASBIR SINGH JEE : jas48@juno.com Harjinder Singh--harjindersingh_king@rediffmail.com :roll: :roll: Waiting Impatiently for you to Prove,"I Care". :? :shock:

:idea: Dear Singhs & Kaurs, 1604-2004 !! The awaited year(2004) is knocking on the every Sikhs door and saying "Aao Singho Guru Naal Judo". This is a big year for my Sikh Brethren. Sikhs need to spread information about the big year ahead. Many Sikh Organisations have made endeavours to inform the unaware Sangat. We should have Kirtan Durbars,Samagams,Kavi Durbars and Nagar Kirtans to commemorate the great year ahead. Sikhs need to rededicate themselves too the Guru Granth Sahib Jee and spread the message it has in store for Humanity.We should educate people of our locality and even Sikh Websites should also highlight this Mahaan Utsav. This year should be a recognized one and we must also make arrangements for 2008, 300 years of Guru Gaddi of Guru Granth Sahib Jee(1708-2008). "PLEASE INFORM THE UNAWARE SANGAT". "EVERY SIKH CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE". Cyber Sikh Community Member, Harjinder S Kukreja. harjindersingh_king@rediffmail.com

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