Amrikingh

ssa mate

all comes done to punjabi culture e.g. women working inda kitchen, the menz just going for glassiyah, lolz nothin to do wiv sikhism

find it youself :roll: .....................................................

NEO JI MAI TERLEE LAABOONGAH KURI JERRI HAATI, KAATI, THAKARI HOOVAI KURI INDA DI LAABNEEH , JAAREE KOI VINNI "MAIL" SKIN THAI OTAY YAH

actually its a place where they make sofa's LOL

keep it desi bruv kaala the dog some mircha, lol

make sure the pet has the five k'z wiv him at all times, lolz probably looks wicked in a dastaar

U Ever seen a place called "Kaur" before?

deos it really matter?

damn :x sorry about that veer

guru ji asked for a head of a "SIKH" NOT A HEAD FROM JUST A "MAN" and not a woman Guru ji wouldn't have said to a woman standin up "ohh sit down your not a man", lolzz grow up ppl, erm

yo , who'z pming u? :? :? :? :? :? :?

LUST (KAAM)- 2 ANGER(KRODH)- 1 GREED( LOUB)- 1 ATTACHMENT (MOH)- 7 PRIDE (AHANKAR)- 0, if mai khoosh kittah see for myself and to show other ppl what i have etc..., that cannot be done by myself but only wiv guru ji'z grace

17 b'ham, UK llike beating up ppl, lolz

no problem :wink:

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goat skin

mad stuff neo ji thanks bruv

Crocodile - Mugermach he's quite a dangerous singh wiv sharp teeth :shock: so watch it

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For some time again Guru Nanak was free to do what he pleased. But his father did not like this. He said to his wife, 'Our only son is wasting his time. He does not do anything useful. He must make better use of his time. He must be made to do something good and useful. Let us make him graze the cattle.' Mata Tripta replied, 'That is a good idea. Let us make him a cattle-grazer. He loves to walk in the forest. As a cattle-grazer, he can spend his day in the forest. He will be doing something useful at the same time.' Mehta Kalu told his son what he wanted to do. Guru Nanak readily agreed to obey his father. He became a cattle-grazer. Every morning he took his father's cattle into the forest. He looked after them with great care. He took them to places where there was plenty of good green grass. All the time Guru Nanak kept his mind fixed on God. At noon he took the cattle to a grove of shady trees. The cattle rested there during the hot after-noon. Guru Nanak sat near them in silence. He kept thinking of God. Sometimes he lay down on the soft, green grass and went to sleep. One day he sat under a tree to watch the grazing cattle. He began to think of God. He soon forgot all about the cattle. His mind was totally occupied with thoughts of God. The cattle went on grazing as they liked. They went into a farmer's field. There was a good green crop in that field. They liked it very much. They had a hearty meal. The farmer saw the cattle destroying his crop. He got angry. He went running to that place. He drove the cattle out of his field. He scared them to the shady tree under which Guru Nanak sat thinking of God. He shook him by the shoulder. He spoke very angrily to him. Guru Nanak kept quiet and cool. The farmer then went to Rai Bular. He said to him, 'Sir, Mehta Kalu's cattle have eaten up my good green crop. His son allowed them to enter my field. He slept while the cattle ate my crop. I have suffered a heavy loss. I am a very poor man. Kindly order my loss to be made good. Order Mehta Kalu to pay or my loss.' Rai Bular sent for Mehta Kalu. He also sent for Guru Nanak. He told them the farmer's story. He told Mehta Kalu to pay for the farmer's loss. Mehta Kalu was very sad to hear this. He was angry with his son. He spoke harsh words to him. Guru Nanak kept cool and quiet. Then Guru Nanak said to Rai Bular, 'Please send some body to see the field. Let him see what damage has been done by my cattle. Then tell us how much to pay.' Rai Bular sent one of his men to the field. The farmer went with him. The two soon reached the field. The crop was perfectly all right. None of it had been eaten up. The farmer was filled with wonder. The two went back to Rai Bular. The man said to him. 'Sir, the farmer has told a lie. His crop is all right. No damage has been done.' The farmer said, 'Great Sir, I did not tell a lie. I spoke the truth. The cattle did eat up my crop. But now it is all right. Now, it is even greener and better than before. I don't know how it has happened.' Rai Bular said, 'Our Nanak loves God. He always keeps thinking of Him. God loves him. God has shown his love for Nanak. He has made the crop green and whole again. I bow my head before him. He is a great one. Mehta Kalu, be kind to him at all times. If he causes you any loss, I shall make it good to you.' A Gurdwara was later built on the field. It is called Kiara Sahib or the Sacred Field.

by Gurdas Singh Guru Nanak the founder of Sikhism the world's youngest monotheistic religion was born in Talwandi in the state of Punjab. From his earliest days he showed signs of deep spirituality and of a holy nature to all who came into contact with him. He quickly became known as a spiritually awakened youth, much to the dislike of his father who had planned a business life for him as a merchant. Although a number of astonishing events took place in the Guru's life as a child the most important event of his life took place in his thirties. This is when Guru Nanak went missing for three days as he took his early morning bathing before meditation. The local Governor frantically ordered that a full scale search for him which included dragging the lack was to be conducted. But alas no signs of him could not be found. However after three days Guru Nanak appeared and revealed how he had been summoned to the Caught of God. Where he was given a cup of nector to drink and appointed as the True Guru. He was ordered by God to spread the message of his name to all human beings alike. One of Guru Nanak's first announcements was that there are no Hindu's or Muslims, while a crowd of both surrounded him. This meant how people from whatever religion are all human beings. The Guru revealed how we shall not be asked what religion we are or labeled when our times for judgment comes, but it shall be our deeds which carry weight. Astonishing through out his life two of his closest were a Muslim and Hindu. Thus the Guru's teachings and advice would be for all regardless of what labels man put on each other. Following this Guru Nanak embarked on the biggest tour of the World carried out by any Prophet. He traveled across India, the middle and far East and parts of Africa and Europe. His message was simple that there is but one universal God for us all and that all people regardless of gender, race, creed or religion are all the same and equal. Guru Nanak pushed the idea of three simple concepts to lead a life ensuring closeness to God. These are simply meditate on God's name, earn an honest living and share your lot with others. However the Guru also never tired of speaking out against and exposing ritualistic and superstitious acts in religion. For example when Guru Nanak passed the river Ganges the holiest place for Hindu's he also entered the water along with the hundreds of pilgrims, who were throwing water up into the Sun. When Guru Nanak asked what they were doing they replied that the water would reach the next World and quench the thirst of their ancestors. Guru Nanak than turned his back the other way and begun throwing water. This confused the pilgrims who inquired what he was doing. To which the Guru replied watering my fields in the Punjab. The head of the pilgrims than questioned how the water would reach so far. The Guru replied that if your water can reach your ancestors in the next World, surely my water can reach a few hundred miles to the Punjab. Thus showing the futile nature of such actions. Similarly Guru Nanak visited Mecca the holiest place for Muslims. Here he went to sleep with his feet pointing directly towards the Kaaba. In anger a Muslim pilgrim kicked his feet and ordered him to move his feet away from God's House. A crowed of angry on lookers had quickly gathered but the Guru peacefully and calmly replied move my feet where God isn't. The pilgrim moved his feet away from the Kaaba but astonishingly where ever they moved the Guru's feet the Kaaba would follow. The Guru than revealed how God is everywhere. Hence in Sikhism God is omnipresent and in every one. Guru Nanak's life is full of such stories about him preaching the importance for love and remembrance of God in the heart, rather than ritualistic and mechanical worship. However the Guru also spoke out and preached against social injustices such as the bad treatment of Woman at the time. The Guru argued how Woman are equal to men a fundamental belief in Sikhism where woman can be and have worked a preachers, led services, worked in employment and even led men into battle. Guru Nanak revealed and said "how can one call woman bad (inferior) from whom Kings are born". The Guru encouraged re-marriage for widows and the prohibition of veiling and stopping the payments of dowries which were at the time and still are in same cultures revolutionary steps. The Guru also worked to show the futileness and wrongness of the prominent caste system in India. His writings show how caste has no relevance and that all are equal. From this the institution of Langer (free communal Kitchen) begun in Sikhism. This is attached to each Gurdwarwa (Sikh Temple) where all people regardless of race, caste, social status gender or religion sit together to eat the same simple foods as equals. The Guru started this dynamic institution at a time when it was believed in India that even having the shadow of a low Caste or other faith person fall on once food would make it uneatable. Thus Guru Nanak worked to unite all people together and destroy the powerful ego centric us and them attitudes of people. Guru Nanak's message was to remain as a householder and live an honest family life along side spiritual development. At the time as in today holy people would turn their backs to the World to live in forests or monasteries in seclusion from the outside world. However Guru Nanak stated "Religion doesn't consist in wandering in foreign countries, or in bathing at sacred places. Abide pure amid the impurities of the World; thus shalt there we find the way of religion". The Guru preached that the best life to live in order to get closer to God was one in the real world, while keepings ones mind always on God and above materialism and vice, like a lotus flower floating above water. The Guru also politically spoke up for and stood up for the rights of the downtrodden and poor. He publicly criticized and spoke against the cruelty of the than ruler of India for which he became a political prisoner, until the Emperor realized that he'd made such a huge mistake. In Guru Nanak and the guru's who followed we find a dynamic and remarkable Prophet and revolutionary. The message of the Guru of tolerance, equality and the brotherhood of us all is still ahead of its time today. In today's World full of conflict and hate on grounds of religion and ethnicity we should step back and remember the words of Guru Nanak, "Those who love the Lord, love everybody".

Bhai Mardana is the most significant character identified in Janam Sakhis after Guru Nanak. Naturally, such honor leaves a deep impression in the readers mind. Bhai Mardana enjoyed the unique honor of being a helper as well as a close confidant of Guru Nanak Dev. Bhai Gurdas places Guru Nanak on the prime pedestal while placing Bhai Mardana on second pedestal. "Ek Baba Akal Rup Duja Rababi Mardana" Meaning, one Baba (referring to Guru Nanak in Almighty's forms accompanied by the second Rababi (musician, player of Rabab) Mardana. This great soul was immensely blessed with the closeness of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Undoubtedly, Bhai Mardana always accompanied Guru Nanak. Yet historians have hesitated to discuss Bhai Mardana. Whatever sketchy details available on his life are incomplete at best and misrepresentative. They are insufficient for a thorough and true assessment of his role, contributions, and stature. Due to the lack of historical material, it is difficult to write much about Bhai Mardana. Nevertheless, we attempt this presentation with the following thoughts. Bhai Mardana Ji is the very first entry in Sikh chronology. He was born approximately 10 years prior to Guru Nanaks birth, in 1459, at Rai-Bhoay-Di-Talwandi (district Shekhupura). His mother's name was Bibi Lakho and father's name was Bader of Marasi caste. He was the seventh child of his parents. The earlier six offsprings had died immediately upon birth. Accordingly, some think that he was named "Mur Jana" -- one to die and Guru Nanak Dev Ji changed his name to "Marda Na" -- meaning not to die. However, this isn't believable, since Guru Nanak Sahib was born 10 years after Bhai Mardana. According to Principal Satbir Singh, Bhai Mardana's childhood name was "Dana" and Guru Sah renamed him "Mardana" (emphasizing, in man ways) to influence him towards high moralistic life. This seems a more plausible and believable viewpoint. Bhai Mardana Ji and Guru Nanak Dev Ji were childhood friends since they lived in the same village. Being member of the Marasis Rababi fraternity, Bhai Mardana was an accomplished musician. He inherited this art from his family ancestors. Guru Nanak was deeply impressed by his art and that was probably an underlying reason for their strong bond. While it is well established that Bhai Mardana was married, no information is available on when he get married and to whom. He had at least one child who wasn't lost by history. His was known as Bhai "Sagged," who performed kirtan in Guru Angad Dev's Darbar. Guru Nanak Dev resigned from his job as storekeeper of a provision store at Sultanpur Lodhi (Kapurthala), and decided to answer his call to rescue this world and establish peace. Mehta Kalu sent Bhai Mardana to Sultanpur to ascertain Guru Nanak's well being. However, Bhai Mardana got entangled in the bonds of Guru's affection and did not return. Guru Nanak successfully sought Bhai Mardana's commitment (sewa) for his cause. It seemed Guru Nanak was waiting for this moment and did not want to make any moves without ascertaining Bhai Mardanascommitment. Whenever Bani ascended, the strings of Bhai Mardana's Rabab initiated tantalizing vibrations. The holy shabad, right from its origins in Suchkhand, would ride the inaccessible and unapproachable musical tunes and descend into Guru Nanak's soul. Subsequently, Guru Nanak would expose it to the world. During this process, Bhai Mardana's Rabab served to transform the sacred inaccessible and unapproachable music into expressive tunes for this world. Once Bhai Mardana inquired the reasons behind Guru's recluse. Guru responded, "Listen Mardania, I had blessed you with the string art and longed for this day. It is good that you asked this question." Guru Ji clarified; "Mardania all I have is hunger and poverty with me. If you desire comforts then return to Talwandi." Guru Sahib had decided to settle at Kartarpur. So without reneging Talwandi, how could Mardana proceed to Kartarpur? Talwandi was representative of all worldly attachments, family worries, and material accomplishment while Kartarpur was Creator's place, representative of good deeds, sewa, simran and true happiness. Mardana reneged all his attachments to Talwandi, saying, "Returning has become difficult for me now. Where could I go? I dont see anyone else like you in this world." Bhai Mardana Ji dedicated himself for the heavenly and sacred mission of Guru Nanak Dev. Undoubtedly he was the very first to sacrifice himself for the Sikh faith. Bhai Mardana's far sightedness and auspicious vision adopted the hunger and poverty filled, most difficult, path. Bhai Mardana was extremely simple, pure, honest and friendly. He was a person of very high moral principles and qualities. Persistent like a child he couldn't hide his inner thoughts and feelings. However, his behavior never irritated Guru Sahib who always treated with him with love, affection, and softness. Bhai Mardana had all the worldly qualities and characteristics. For this reason he could always seek answers to his doubts and questions from Guru Sahib. Bhai Mardana was simple natured while Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a master of unique strengths who possessed knowledgeable of both worlds - this as well as the next. Despite his humbleness, Bhai Mardana was successful in exposing Guru's divine knowledge and insights to the world. Yet he never exhibited any signs of ego. Bhai Mardana Ji was well aware that the person he accompanied wasn't any ordinary human being. He always lived in submission to Guru Baba's orders. He had a deep faith in Guru Baba. For such devotion and qualities, Guru Baba always kept him close by and never parted his company. Guru Nanak Dev Ji blessed Bhai Mardana, saying; "Mardania if you are exalted and delighted, so too is this world." Bhai Mardana, as a result of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's blessing, had acquired the ultimate understanding. He understood the mysterious and incomprehensible secrets of the universe from Guru Baba. Bhai Mardana received yet another unique honor that no subsequent Sikh could acquire. The middle saloks of Bihagada's vaar are dedicated to Bhai Mardana. This is evident of Guru Nanak Dev's deep love and affection for Bhai Mardana. Bhai Mardana's role in Janam Sakhis is one of helper. As a helper, Bhai Mardana developed the plots to seek answers from Guru Nanak Sahib. His difficulties with resisting hunger, repeatedly wanting to return home, expressing greediness, being fearful, pretending to be devoid of understanding and knowledge, etc. are merely symbolic roles. All such characteristics can only belong to someone who doesnt shed such evils yet owns the ultimate truth. Evidently, the Mardana of Janam Sakhi is very different from true Mardana and the Sakhi's authors have used him symbolically. Dr. Gurcharan Singh clarifies by suggesting that: "Such roles are written in contradiction with Guru Nanak Sahib's divine knowledg and insights. However, Mardana's involvemen in such small worldly worries not only sharpens Guru Sahib's divine insights but enlighten them like the sun." According to Bhai Khan Singh, Bhai Mardana died on 13th Mugar Sanmat 1591 in Afghanistan on the banks of Kuram. Guru Nanak himself cremated his body. This is implausible because Guru Nanak Dev Ji was in Kartarpur in Sanmat 1591. Further his return trip, if any, to Afghanistan for Bhai Mardana's cremation is not mentioned anywhere. On the other hand, some historians have stated that Bhai Mardana died in Kartarpur, 8 days after Guru Nanak Dev Ji's death. Yet Hari Ram examined the engraved writings of Baghdad and declared that Bhai Mardana died there during the Baghdad trip. As such it is difficult to determine when Bhai Mardana die and where? In conclusion, all we can say that Bhai Mardana was a person of utmost religious character. However, his roles mentioned in Janam Sakhis are difficult to reconcile. Yet they do not diminish any of his qualities. Bhai Mardana was the very first kirtania of Sikh history. His Rabab, even to this day, serves as the source of motivation for our kirtanias. Every Sikh, as well as kirtania, can learn a lot from his selfless dedication, sacrifice and humility filled life.

I like diz one Honest Living Once on his journeys, Nanak happened to come to a large city. He was a little tired and decide to spend a few days there. A poor carpenter, Lalo who was known to be good and kind, asked Nanak to stay with him. A few days later a very wealthy man, Malik Bhago, who belonged to the highest Hindu caste, gave an enormous feast and invited Nanak to be his guest. It was considered a great honour to be asked to dine with a man as rich and powerful to Malik Bhago. Over a hundred people went to the feast. But Nanak did not go. Malik Bhago noticed Nanak's absence and went to see him the next day. "You eat the coarse bread of a poor, low-caste carpenter," he said, "and yet you insult me by refusing to come to my feast. However I have brought some specially prepared cake for you." Nanak did not reply. He took the cake from the man. He asked the poor carpenter to bring him some bread from the kitchen. Then he held the rich man's specially prepared cake in one hand, and the poor, low-caste carpenter's bread in the other, and squeezed them. From Lalo's bread flowed milk and from Malik Bhago's cake there poured a stream of blood. Malik Bhago looked horrified. "Why is there blood coming from my cake and milk from Lalo's coarse bread?" he asked. "Lalo's bread was earned by honest hard work. But your cake and the riches you have collected have all been gained by robbing and cheating the poor," Nanak replied. Malik Bhago admitted that Nanak had spoken justly. He felt ashamed of his evil deeds. Thus Nanak changed yet another man from his sinful ways to a life devoted to helping the poor and needy.

The Gurdwara is the sacred place of worship for Sikhs. There are many Gurdwaras established all over the Australia and the world, wherever there are Sikhs, there is bound to be a Gurudwara. The Sikhs' Holy Scripture known as Guru Granth Sahib is kept open daily in the main Congregation Hall. The Gurudwara is used for daily congregation and prayer, including recitation of Gurbani, kirtan, katha and preaching of Gurbani. It is open to all people without any discrimination, provided the person entering the Gurudwara Complex must neither possess nor be under the influence of alcohol, cigarettes or any other narcotics; must keep covering ones head with turban, dupata, chunni, keski or with a large scarf; take off footwear and socks; while entering the Congregation Hall, bow with humility before the Guru Granth Sahib; present voluntary contribution in a humble way and then sit down attentively on the carpet without any disturbance and listen to kirtan and katha. Gurdwara is a place of worship chosen by the Guru for Sikhs for meeting and speaking about God and for public worship and divine knowledge. The Sikhs belive in, IK ONKAR (One God) and are against beliefs such as the caste system, witchcraft, Hathayoga, animism, idols, or priestcraft. The Gurdwara is a school in which members of the faith are trained in holiness through the philosophy espounded in the Guru's hymns of love and devotion. The hymns inculcate in the followers ideas of love, contentment, humility, the fatherhood of God, the brotherhood of man, and purity of mind, body, thought, word and deed. The Sikh Gurudwara is usually visible from a long way off because of its tall Nishan Sahib, (flag-pole), fully draped in saffron cloth with a saffron Nishan proudly fluttering in the skies with the Sikh Khanda in the Centre.