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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwcknwLS-fQ

Good picture... http://www.ikirtan.com/Various_Raagi_Jaathas/Gursikh%20Jogi%20Jaagdey.mp3

There is a major difference between Indian caste system and Punjabi village caste system. Punjabi caste system is not that old. Punjabi people were mostly peasants and their "Zamindar" title is not that old with the exception of few the ones who were puppets of Governments whether Muslim or British. I believe that "Jatts" are getting bad names due to their majority of numbers within Sikhs. I have seen Sikhs from Khatri, Kamboj, Tarkhans, Saini and other castes discriminating against other communities. In my research, I have seen that so-called "Ravidassi" ( Chamar) Balmiki ( Churrah) hold the same caste conscious mind. It is very common in Ravidas Temple that they will force you to call Bhagat Ravidas, Guru or you don't get the time to sing Gurbani or lecture on their stage. Don't you think it is hypocrisy on their part? I think our new generation should not allow this caste based discrimination and treat everyone as brothers and sisters. I believe that having surname is not bad but superiority or inferiority complex on the basis of our ancestral background is just not in the context of Sikhism. Here is one more for balance:

Sorry Sir Ji, I used "had" instead of has... My mistake!

Bhai Balbir Singh had great command on Khiyal singing..

Enjoy more...

You can listen to other gems at http://www.youtube.com/user/tabaljee

I agree with you Tsingh Ji. The only thing I would like to convey that we should never restrict ourselves from healthy debates and reading negative and positive resources, so we can have reasoning powers. In olden times constructive debates were encouraged in the society to keep people focus on their path as they had great understanding of their belief. We all know the great debate between Mishra Ji and Shankara... I think with your technology knowledge you can come up with some kind of online courses to help novice like me to build reasoning power. Regards,

drawrof Ji, You have hit the khanda on head and not only on the head but on the third eye. Anyhow, message of Babbu Maan's song is to expose fake Sants not real. I have great respect for true Sants and Brahmgyanis. Also Baba Ji should stop taking 500/1000 rupees in India. They have picture of "Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi" who was Rodha/Mona.

We should always go through all sources as that helps us build our reasoning ability. We have seen the degrading outcome with so called two years "Giani" courses available through few institutions. I would not restrict myself to read one side as that will stop me from building my reasoning ability.

Baba Ji ne mind kar lia Babbu Maan di video da... I loved Baba Ji's new "Sant in black" outfit.

I enjoyed listening to Swami Ji. Good to have these gems.

He needs to work on his "Sub-Titles" though. Nihang singh is saying " Kira Maaye da putt" and "Sub-Title" uses "Biatch". This is very bad mistake. I would say that if he ( whoever is producing this documentry) doesn't understand simple Punjabi then he/she should seek someone's help. Yes! there are very high spirit Nihang Singhs but this is also one of the bitter truth that Nihang goons and addicts also exist. Note: I used wrong spellings to by-pass the admin cut.

Let's start this interesting thread today. Where do you go on a daily basis? Do you only surf religious sites? Daily Basis: Yahoo News Sikhawareness.com Sikhnet.com Amazon.com deals2buy.com woot.com youtube itools.com cisco.com Occasionally amritworld.com sitepoint.com yahoo groups

Madusudhan Saraswati is good. You may also want to listen to this Audio book as well. http://www.krishna.com/en/audiobook

Very informative!!!! You may want to listen to other related videos.

Nanak Naam Chardi Kalah Tere Bhaane Sarbat da bhalla... Deg Teg Fateh Panth Ki Jeet Raaj Karega Khalsa

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/user/AdvaitaVedantaYoga#p/u/4/3_gWgynpTPE ( Watch other related parts for further learning )

http://www.youtube.com/user/NYCSamaj#p/u/5/C6ZydOQBqG4 ( Watch all related videos)

Throw sea salt in your house on the floor for couple of hours. Let it sink all the negative energy and then just broom the floor and throw it out. It really helps. We are born and we will die and that's the reality of our life and in between "Maya" plays it's role. You may also want to try "Past life Regressions" if you have built possession phobia in your mind.

Please check in your free time. It will give you good short introduction. One more below:

Wadali Brothers are my favourite and so do Sufi Kafi. Please listen to this awesome music and Kafi. Part 1 Part 2

I found this on another forum and thought of sharing with everyone here. It may add more to your knowledge of Hinduism. Please see introduction below. I believe that constructive discussion on any book is very healthy for the sound mind. I do not claim this book to be mine just to be on the safe side. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://rapidshare.com/files/257418577/Great_World_Religions_Hinduism.rar Terms we associate with Hinduism—"Hinduism," "religion," and "India"—are all Western creations, notions that for most of history did not accurately reflect the thinking of those who practice this most ancient of the great faiths. In fact, one of the primary themes of Professor Mark W. Muesse's lectures is the difficulty of studying Hinduism without imposing Western perceptions on it. In Hinduism you will find a religion that is perhaps the most diverse of all, that worships more gods and goddesses than any other, and which rejects the notion that there is one path to the divine. A Window into All Religions These lectures provide a window into the roots of not only this religion, but perhaps all religions. You will explore over the course of Hinduism's 5,000-year journey: * The Indus Valley civilization * The huge variety of Hindu gods and goddess * The sacred writings in the Vedas, the Bhagavad-gita and the Upanishads * Ritual purity rites * The Aryan language of Sanskrit, whose roots can be seen in English words such as "divine," "video," and "ignite." The story of Hinduism is the story of very un-Western traditions—arranged marriages and the caste system—that have survived and thrived for thousands of years; and of a wealth of gods, terms, and practices—karma, Krishna, yoga, guru—that have found a home in Western lives and language. The course also explains that Hinduism rejects the notion that there is only one path to the divine, and at its best, it honors all seekers of truth. Understand the Oldest Religion Hinduism is the world's oldest living religious tradition, with roots deep in the early cultures of India. These ancient cultures, the most important of which were the Indus Valley civilization and the Aryan society, combined to create a highly diverse family of religions and philosophies. The series moves chronologically through the history of Hinduism, from its earliest precursors through its classical manifestations to its responses to modernity. Along the way, Dr. Muesse discusses salient aspects of Hindu life and places them in historical and theological context. The journey begins with an examination of the early cultures that most significantly shaped the development of Hinduism. * Dr. Muesse makes a brief visit to the indigenous culture of northern India, the Indus Valley civilization, before introducing the migration of the Aryans from Central Asia. * Hinduism received from the Aryans its most sacred and authoritative scripture, the Veda , which is explored in detail. * After the Vedic period, classical Hinduism developed. During this time Hinduism formed many of its basic ideas and practices, including the notions of transmigration of the soul, reincarnation, and karma. Major social arrangements were established in Hindu culture during its classical phase. * The classic phase strongly influences the present day. Social stratification and gender relations greatly affect the nature of spiritual life for all Hindus. Professor Muesse discusses the caste system, and the different life patterns for men and women. 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Your introduction to bhakti practice comes through one of the most important and beloved Hindu texts, the Bhagavad-gita, a wondrous story of a warrior's dilemma and the counsel of the god Krishna, which has been a treasure trove of spiritual enrichment for Hindus for centuries. These paths involve very different conceptions of the divine reality, and Dr. Muesse explains how such divergent views coexist within the Hindu tradition. He also explores the functions of images in Hindu worship and how Hinduism can be both monotheistic and polytheistic. You learn about devotion to the Goddess and her many manifestations in the Hindu pantheon, and investigate some of the theory and practice of Tantra, a yogic discipline associated with the Goddess. Hinduism Today Modern Hinduism faces challenges from Islam and from Western culture. Theological differences between Hinduism and Islam have generated tense relationships between Hindus and Muslims, frequently erupting into outright violence. Dr. Muesse describes the British Raj and the Indian independence movement led by Gandhi, includes examples of Hindu missions to the West, and discusses the tensions between Hinduism and modernity. Lectures are 30 min each. (~80mb) Course Lecture Titles: 01. Hinduism in the World and the World of Hinduism 02. The Early Cultures of India 03. The World of the Veda 04. From the Vedic Tradition to Classical Hinduism 05. Caste 06. Men, Women, and the Stages of Life 07. The Way of Action 08. The Way of Wisdom 09. Seeing God 10. The Way of Devotion 11. The Goddess and Her Devotees 12. Hinduism in the Modern Period