Tina Kaur Bains

On 12/4/2016 at 6:47 PM, amardeep said:

There is live kirtan and Chaupai Sahib jaap in the name of Jagraj Singh from the Southall Gurdwara right now. See it live via the Basics of Sikhi facebook page.

amazing proramme. chapaui sahib by h singh khalsa & shabads by qi rattan. Phenomenal feeling singing alongside them in sangat where naam vibrancy was intensely high.

5 hours ago, samurai said:

yeh when you have a heroine addict, prostituted sikh girl in front begging to get out the hell trap pakis have put her into, then yes the street vibes come out and the queens english goes out the window...some have to stay that way while others tuck tail and hide in their blanket waiting for their next meditation session..prick

 

Its not even that. Manipulation in the most subtle ways to groom girls - the best educated, most beautiful and elite sikh girls to converge into marriage with them. With the sole purpose of increasing their population in term of procreation, literacy and advanced skills. Know the game before you can play it. Heroine addicts, prostitutes etc are what the low hanging fruit do. 

Arm your sisters and yourself with knowledge of Gurbani. Become literate and compassionate to share. Learn something from Jagraj veerji.

entrusted in Akaal Purkah will make the right decision. Agree with the decision no matter whether painful to me or not, Jagraj veerji I agree, will come out blazing, shining and standing tall like a true warrior.

32 minutes ago, samurai said:

just to add a personal message..i have utmost respect for jugraj singh as he spoke of topics dear to me personally... he got very emotional on grooming which is a uk issue..but we had no backing from no one...let me tell you "show off" sikhs, when sh!t hits canada (first then usa)..us uk sikh mans will represent in numbers...

 

True Khalsa Ji . Walks the walk encourages others, never judges, loves unconditionally and fights like baba bahdur singh. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa

Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.

30 minutes ago, samurai said:

this brother is a true brother, ive had my arguments with him, but my man was a true warrior, his tongue was as sharp as his martial skills..i can only respect that..

a nishani of kalyug...those who are doing justice to kalgidhars message get in such situations....i hope people really understand the "khed" now..

I hope its just a message for us mooraks and he will be ok, as i know people who have had cancer (4th stage) and cured like a new born with a ardaas from thukre mahapurkhs so i am sure a collective jaap from innocent sangat will heal him..i hope this is the case..plus i know he has regular communication with mahapurshs..its humble of him to still bow to mahapurshs not thinking "he is the shit"..which he could do with his intellect..others should take note..its no ego game... 

Veera & Virtual Sangat,

Just one small snippet of Jagraj Veerjs love, non judgment and humbleness. My mother put her hands out bowing to him thanking him that her daughter (me) was the little girl she raised (albeit stubborn) because of the his kathas, Q &As, actions, encouragement and support. He lifted my mother tears in eyes and bowed down completely to her. My mother is no MahaPurkash or even baptized. 

Jagraj veerji felt the heart of my mother - he heard her silent cries. And lifted her. He is observant and compassionate and knows when truth is being spoken.

The day (few year ago) when Jagraj veerji bowed to my first version of ParathMa - my Ma, I melted. Melted into an abyss. Jagraj veerji did not even know I was in the room observing.

Benti ... Pray for Jagraj Veerji. Bani is most powerful as he taught me and the little I have experienced.

Bhul Chuk Maaf Karna Mere Waheguru Saahib 

On 9/13/2016 at 1:07 AM, Ragmaala said:

With Gurus grace , das was able to finish 1,25,000 repetition within 40 days

Waheguru - Inspiration for us all Veer jee. Beautifully. May Waheguru transgress this light of love for all.

21 hours ago, DSG said:

A true inspiration , a role model , a doer - may waheguru keep him and his family in chardi kala

Tina KAur Bains , very touching and yet beautiful how such a soul changed ones life and in fact many with is passion and love for Sikhi. 

A true Gursikh where , all you read is praise upon praise upon raise  and sincere praise... so beautiful 

Penji Khalsa is within you , keep doing what you are doing  to enhance your sikhi , you too will start giving advice with maharaj ji's kirpa 

kwhy mn qU folqw hir mnsw pUrxhwru

Why do you waver, O my mind? The Lord is the Fulfiller of hopes and desires.

 

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Penji

Made me cry. Khalsa is within you. Waheguru. Much Love Penji. 

Khalsa purity, of love lives infinitely within every nano cellular level by vibrating the truth of love.

I'm very blessed to have sangat with a Khalsa Ji like Jagraj veerji. Whose words completely and wholly mesmerize and enrapture me. Those words spoken by Shabad Guru. Our beloved Gurbani.

Infinitely immortal, without judgment encasing pure unconditional love is what Khalsa Ji teaches. Let's send our love & unconditional support to Jagraj veerji knowing Gur is Poora and keeps his beloved lals always in chardi kala spreading much love & light ?❤️?

 Jagraj veerji made me believe in Khalsa via his actions of compassion & strength & non judgmental attitude. Charisma & intellect he gained to share with compassion, pushed my boundaries spirituality & mentally. I fiercely fought him and questioned everything above all gained deep love & respect. For this, My mother and I cannot even begin to thank him. May our Ardaas be Kabool to Waheguru and provide strength to recovery.

Jagraj veerji is an asset to the next generation. He walks and talks the talk. 

Benti. Please do Ardaas for our brother. 
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I'm feeling so sad and Heartbroken guys. I can't stop crying ?

11 hours ago, Koi said:

There are plenty walking around in a three piece suit

asurs - origins vedics meaning demons.   Look around there are many in fancy dress from cloths, dhootis, salwaar kamzees pyjama suits, white & blue robes - 

Dont let the exterior fool you. As daily we are reminded 

source anand sahib : "Jeehau male baaharhau nirmal. Baahrahu nirmal Jeehau ta maile tinee janam jooaai haariaa."

source benti chapauia : "ghat ghat antar kee jaanat. Bhale bhure keepeer pachhanat"

Note : Translations to english of of asian languages does not provide justice, as often there is not a 1:1 interpretation. Hence some essence if lost in translation more than often.

On 11/20/2016 at 0:20 PM, nbf12345 said:

Thank you so much for your reply. I guess if I could start off, I'm just trying to wrap my head around some terminology, which I think as an outsider I might not be understanding the subtleties of. I wonder if anyone had any opinions if my thoughts on these words are incorrect, or perhaps not quite on the right track:

Panth - As I understand it, is the Panth simply the global community of all Sikhs?

Khalsa - This seems trickier, I understand it's historical creation under Guru Gobind Singh Dev ji. But what does it mean today, do you say someone IS Khalsa? Is A Khalsa? Follows Khalsa? Not all Sikh's are associated with this word assumedly. Does it mean simply maintaining the Five K's? Does it mean a community of all Sikh's who follow certain ways of living?

Sahajdhari vs. Amritdhari - Is anyone who has not been initiated as an Amritdhari automatically a Sahajdhari? Can a Sahajdhari express their Sikhism in any manner? It it necessary for a man to wear a turban and go unshaven for example?

Keshdhari - In regards to the above two terms, what exactly does Keshdhari mean?

Quam - This one is tricky, is it perhaps the concept of some sort of physical nation of Sikhs? As opposed to a religious Panth?

Anyway! That's a start!

Thanks so much for reading,

Andrew.

Hi andrew - are you lecturing for a class at university on history ?  Do you have further contacts of Sikh Historians who can provide an academic view into the subject ? I can connect you out to folks whom have more direct experiences and knowledge than myself. 

In my humble opinion answers to your questions :

1. Panth - Is Path. The path to walk together, individual paths combine to form the Path of the total collaborative Qaum.

2. Khalsa origins of word Persian. Literal meaning Pure. Hence Whaeguru Ji Ka Khalsa (Purity belongs to God). Khalsa Fauj - is the army that was created in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh jee. Qualities & attributes of khalsa at very basic level  Daya (Compassion),  Dharam (Righteous), Himmat (Courageous), Mukkham (Strong leader), Sahib (Masterful). Khalsa Fauj are baptized sikhs representing Saint - Solider trained in Spiritual (Gurbani) and Weapon (Shaastrya) Vidya (studies). Baptized sikhs will wear all 5 K's externally alongside the internal attributes.

3. Dhari literal meaning is person (man/woman).

Sehaj literal meaning origins sanskrit twin roots, Saha (together) and Ja (born) - thus meaning born together with oneself hence innate. 

Amrit literal meaning origins sanskrit is nectar. Loosely converted to  "Ambrosia of Gods Name" which can come in a multitude of forms including, Gurbani Shabad (Words),  Time of Day ( where gods name recited, chanted spoken), Person, Food (i.e milk, water), flowing nectar inwards from the crown chakra. Also used in baptizing ceremonies as water.

Kesh literal meaning is hair (assumption origins are punjabi, need to confirm).

Combining Dhari at the end of each 3 above gives an overview concept as a person in Sikh Faith. 

P.S. Dont try to rush to achieve, chasing the sunset will exhaust you & build a facade versus quality character. Use your energy in a playful way flowing to Hukam.

On 11/22/2016 at 9:36 PM, ADSingh said:

Hello, SSA ji.

I am a deep spiritual person in software business. I see lot of people around me entangled in randomness of life and have no way to get out of the cycle they are in. I can see through most of it and try to preserve my values through simran, listening to jap ji sahab, chaupai sahab, rehras sahab couple of times in a week. I do mediations and breathing exercises regularly. In all, everything is good but i feel i want to take it a new level now. I want to upgrade my lifestyle by having a stronger purpose in life with a stronger connection with god. (I have a different interpretation of god. God is person whom i can adore and follow. I do not who god is but i can relate to all the things Guru Nanak dev ji has preached. He has lived a life to explore all questions of this life and has passed on his learnings in form of Gurbani.)  

I have been wanting to take Amrit for many years now but don't want to keep kesh. I understand the significance of all - Kesh, Kada, Kanghi, Kachera and  Kirpan. Gurugobind Singh ji wanted to pass on a message through these symbols which keeps our resolve and intensions as original. Sikh derives his pride from his identity and Kesh i am important part of it. But i cannot reconcile myself to this symbolization but i am ready to follow the path of the Gurus. I was born in to a Sikh Family but my faith has increased over time looking at other faiths and how convoluted religions have become in the world affairs. Sikhism still has it basic aspects khalis since it is the newest religion on earth.

I would seek advice from this community and see what you think about my perspective here.  I will be grateful for your replies.

Veerji !

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa (Purity belongs to Waheguru)

Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh (Victory belongs to Waheguru).

We are all on this journey of listening and adhering to principles of Hukam each, individual at various levels, ultimately trying to reach the same end point goal. Hukam which you know is wide spread topic on it its own.

Would suggest do what I did, try with keeping kesh and try without keeping kesh. Your inner voice will tell you. The Joth within you will speak and guide you - its very subtle.

Always keep at the forefront its not for me, somebody else or for purpose of doing good - everything is done because of Wahegurus playful way. As stated, the powerful greeting, Khalsa (purity) belongs to whaeguru not you, not me or any other person. Victory is also always Wahegurus, not yours, not mine, not any other person.

Wishing you much love and kirpa on this journey with Akaal Purkahs jot.

P.S. As a women there is significant difference between a man and a boy. Masculine features (including hair) on men are subconsciously  attractive to women !

5 hours ago, paapiman said:

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In the presence of the Panj Pyare and Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee appropriate punishment is ordained for any sins commited, but even the most serious sins are forgiven.  The person who comes and begs for forgiveness is not punished in the afterlife in the Court of God and Dharamraj (Vaaheguroo’s Judge) cannot punish that person.  If the person does not admit to their sins here, then they will get punished in God’s Court and may have to go through various life-form’s, births and deaths as punishment. The person that retakes Amrit is to accept the punishment ordained, as being just and act upon it. Until all the punishment has been completed, the person is to consider themselves as sinful and their sins as not having been forgiven. After completing the punishment, Karah Parshad is to be prepared and an Ardas is to be performed. That person can then consider themselves as forgiven and can become one of the Panj Pyare in future Amrit ceremonies. Those taking Amrit for the first time do not get punished for their past sins/mistakes

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[1] - DDT Rehat Maryada (one of Sikh codes of conduct)

 

Bhul chuk maaf

WJKK WJKF - which of the many Rehat Maryadas is this quote taken from ?

Subsequently, what does it say on the formation of the 5 pyara and the qualities, education and expereince they should possess to a minimum ?

aside on singing - current muslim sufi saieen zahoor reviving bulleh shah with a modern twist - words are mindblowing as is saieen zahoors voice

Tonights SuperMoon ! Next visible in 2034. 
Gurpurab (Birth) Guru Nanak Dev jee is same dates posing a full larger than life moon! 
Beautiful not to be missed!

11 hours ago, Gujjar said:

It seems like the British gave you that martial title which means you weren't given that title from south asian people. It shouldn't matter whether Mughal or the British, they're both invaders.

Martial title for Sikhs came way before British. During the formation of Guru Hargobind Singh Jee  (est 1606 )  till Guru Gobind Singh jee  (est 1708) - whom formed the Khalsa pure) Fauj (army). The British just re-used this concept to drive their motives. All the Sikh army where baptized pledging allegiance to Khalsa Fauj - becuase the British where flabbergasted at the Mind set that these Martial warriors where given once baptized.

Gujjar - take a peek into history and your discover for yourself.

A Baptist Sikh is  Loyal to his death. Fearless. Sikhs in army where baptized pledging allegiance to humanity, truth and guru gobind singh jees teachings. 

Till this day, the world has not seen an army of such strength driving them. Lots of research around this too by non-sikh academics. Possibly Sikhs embedded love in true faith.

16 hours ago, Gujjar said:

I'm a Gujjar male and my people have historically been one of the most resistant people of south asia, we were labelled as a criminal race from the British and as a untamed race from Mughals, almost 99% of Gujjars were involved on the rebel ends in every independence fight, the only other tribes that have a resistant history similar ours is the Waziri Pashtun and the Bhil forest tribes, these two routinely also were never easily subjugated, even till this day the Waziris are fighting NATO, the Bhils are fighting the Brahmins. Why do Sikhs have a habit of siding with white people? Even in britain when the males from places of Pakistan pimp and sell white women out, you will see Sikh people also in the EDL siding with white people, is there a genetic reason for your trechary? The reason why the Indian army does not have a Gujjar or Bhil regiment is because these groups routinely fought against the invaders, and its suprsising because Gujjars have all the requirements, most the people here are tall, strong, look like wrestlers and stonelifters but get stereotyped even by bollywood a criminals for siding with the rebels instead of the imperialist.

check this  link below.

Sikh, Hindu & Muslim research on empire, faith & war here  http://www.empirefaithwar.com/ Immense research done via various sources across UK, India and Pakistain. Its a complex & sensitive research programme .

I met Iqbal Hussain from The National Archives last week as learning office on Muslim contribution to WWWs.

Research experts on the field can further enlighten you on this. If you like I can share details.

On 10/18/2016 at 2:56 PM, jaikaara said:

Akaal ji..they do exist atleast the Nirmala sampradaay i believe have Dharamshalas still active ..Let me find out more for you, you can remind me if i forget to get back to you ..the South too has Bhagwati Worship ...why only south india even Europe has had Goddesses in the Pagan religions and of what i remember i was told by the Singh who got saheed Nihang JOdhbir singh of Switzerland they have a Goddess very similiar to Kali Mayi

@jaikaara Veerji - is there any links of locations of DharamSalas that can be shared ?

(I want to get a one ticket to there :-)

WJKK WJKK

On 11/8/2016 at 4:19 PM, Crystal said:

Waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh

I would recommend the shastar vidiya akhara on a tuesday in shepards bush. However there is something called the 'art of elusive fighting', I have seen videos of them sparing but have never been to the class...However I read on their facebook it is a mix of old and new martial arts so assuming he has incorporated certain things from shastar vidiya with other elements, you can contact them through their facebook page. 

http://www.shastarvidiya.org/teaching/sava_rakhsha_women.html

Thanks Veerji. I went to the mentioned in west london Elusive on drop in visits a year or so ago. It did not gel, the days I did turn up the Sensi was away so training was a bit free- form which frustrated me - as in a Dojo I was used t o discipline. I will try the Shepherds Bush one on google and possibly pop back to springfield road near Sira on a day that the Sensi is actually taking the class. WJKK WJKF

3 hours ago, Crystal said:

I must warn them Chatka is a lethal fighting art

WJKK WJKF - wow. After trying many dojos - for tae kwon do to karate to jits jitsu to muay thai - I was always fascinated and intrigued by the Chinese philosophic. 

If you know of any locations females can train in london - a basic level as I dont see myself going hunting - its a certain mindset needed to kill. It would be awesome to map these over to Sikh Philosophies and of course keep fit in the process (as eating prashad everyday).... Note I have tried a few Gatka schools in west london and these do not compare to the Dojos in london or canada.