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  1. [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/
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.................
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Dear Cyber SadhSangat Jee, Please check this out !! About Sikh Americans http://www.kathuriaforsenate.com/cp_aboutsikhamericans.asp
  9. 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
  10. Hey lalleshwari, Are you a Sikh ? I dunn think ur a Sikh :?
  11. 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
  12. 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:
  13. :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
  14. I think we need to try to stop this film being show in the theatres, but the question is how ? Here the information for the company that made the film Medicare House 1 Meltham Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield, England, HD1 3TJ General Enquires paragonpicture@aol.com paragonpictures@msn.com Afzal M. Khan afzalmkhan@aol.com Abdul Hafiz ahafiz16@hotmail.com Sister Production Company In India Paragon Pictures (PVT) LTD. D-35, 322 MIG Colony, Bandra, East Mumbai, 400 051 Telephone: 0091 22 6424627
  15. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3224548.stm (Please Check this LINK to know about the Movie) Dear Cyber Sangat Jee, I think this movie is not a good Sign Jee. Our women need to handle themselves and make it a point not to be affected by movies such as these and Never Misuse their SOCIAL FREEDOM. SIKH MEN & WOMEN are equally loved by their father, Guru Gobind Singh jee. I would like to know from our Sikh Awareness members, what message is this movie trying to give? Can we do something about it ? Here the information for the company that made the film Medicare House 1 Meltham Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield, England, HD1 3TJ General Enquires paragonpicture@aol.com paragonpictures@msn.com Afzal M. Khan afzalmkhan@aol.com Abdul Hafiz ahafiz16@hotmail.com Sister Production Company In India Paragon Pictures (PVT) LTD. D-35, 322 MIG Colony, Bandra, East Mumbai, 400 051 Telephone: 0091 22 6424627 Lets Flood them with E-Mails . May GURU bless our Faith !! Harjinder S Kukreja News By : Brother S Singh SIKHNET Discussion Forum.
  16. I would like to have Sikhi Sidaq that Bhai Randhir Singh Jee had. I would like to be Sarblohi and Bibeki like Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Jee. I would like to be a Writer like Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Jee. I would like to have Martial Skills that Akali Phulla Singh Jee had. I would like to have Shakti/Bhagti that Baba Deep Singh Jee had. I would like to have Shaheedi that Sahibzaade of Guru Gobind Singh Jee had. I would like to have Katha Skills like Sant Gurbachan Singh Jee Bhindranwale had. I would like have Khubsoorti that Hari (Akal Purakh) himself has. I would like to have Intellect and Scholarly Skills that Bhai Gurdas Jee had. I would like to have Persian Skills that Bhai Nand Lal Jee had. I would like to be a Historian like Sardar Karam Singh. I would like to have the English Language Schools Professor Sahib Singh Jee had. I would like to have Sanskrit Skills that Pandit Kartar Singh Dakha Jee had. I would like to have Bharossa (faith) that Bhai Bachitter Singh Jee had. I would like to have Street Smartness that Bhai Bidhi Chand Jee had. I would like to do Sewa that Bhai Manjh Jee did of Guru Arjun Dev jee. I would like an opportunity to give my Sees (head) to Guru Gobind Singh jee like Panj Pyare did. I would like to become a Poet like Kavi Santokh Singh Churamann. I would like to have Sam-Drishtee (sense of equality) like Bhai Kanniyya jee had. I would like to love my Wife like Bhai Randhir Singh Jee did. I would like to Serve my Parents like Sarvan Bhagat did. I would like to be brave like Bhai Sukha Singh Jee and Bhai Mehtab Singh Jee. I would like to be Ankheela and Self-Respecting like Bhai Bota Singh Jee and Bhai Garja Singh Jee. I would like to be dashing like Bhai Sukha Singh Jee Maaree Kambo, who killed Massa Ranghar. I would like to be a Speaker like Sant Jarnail Singh Jee Bhindranwale. I would like to be a Detective like Bhai Bijla Singh Jee. I would like to be a General like Sardar Hari Singh Jee Nalwa. I would like to be a Freedom Fighter like Baba Maharaj Singh Jee. I would like to be Innovative like Bhai Gurmukh Singh jee and Giani Dit Singh Jee who started the Singh Sabha Movement. I would like to be a Brahmgyani like Baba Buddha Jee. I would like to be Defiant like Bhai Jinda Jee and Bhai Sukha Jee who assasinated Lt. Col. A.S. Vaidya. I would like be one with Naam and Guru Jee. This is just a small wish list that I have. Guru ka Sikh Dosto, go ahead and write up your own wish lists. No harm in wishing. Who knows when your wishes may come true.
  17. http://www.sikhsentinel.com/sikhsentinel0310/edtoon_1984.htm This is really hurting.Plz do not forget 1984 and also visit http://www.carnage84.com Fateh Jee.............
  18. do u know in SIKHISM the Bhagti (meditation) , Shakti (power) and Sewa (service) goes hand in hand .? do you know how God has been defined in Sikhism ? do you know how Sikhism leads one to be a microcosm of the super-cosmos ? have you ever dipped in the unique spirituality of sikhism ?? do you know the ways and means which Sikhism prescribes for living ? do you know a fraction of the things written in Guru Granth Sahib ? ( the holy book of Sikhs )it got sayings of many Hindu bhagats and Muslim fakirs. do u know a fraction of the teachings and life of all the Sikh Gurus , Generals , Martyrs ??? in the upper written lines , is hidden the best , unique, super things of an extraordinary religion , and I hope you don't wish, that I should write all those things here , try to find it out yourself , IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE . do u know Guru Nanak Dev ji ( the first Guru) traveled 28,000 miles to preach the message of Almighty and his philosophies were accepted by Mullahs of Baghdad , Kabul , rulers of Lanka , pandaas of Haridwar , Lamas of Tibet ( they even accepted him their spiritual leader and named him which meant " young Teacher " in local language as he was of very young age compared to 100++ years old tibetan scholars . I'll say it’s the best time of Sikhs yet as they have to hear only the jokes than the times when there was price of a Sikh's head as they opposed cruel rulers . Fifth Guru , Guru Arjun Dev ji was made to sit on a hot iron plate and hot sand was poured on his body , but he didn't utter a sigh . Guru Teg Bahadur ji, (9th Guru) offered his life to save Kashmiri pundits ( Hindu Brahmins of J&K ), and so he was beheaded at Delhi . and in 1995 the hindu refugees of J&K at delhi organised an obeisance march named Panun Kashmir to the same place where their forefathers went with a request to save their lives from tyrannous mughal ruler. Where in the world has one married his two teenager sons to death, like Guru Gobind Singh (10th Guru) and his two younger sons aged 7 & 9 were buried alive as the tyrannous rulers couldn't lure them to betray their faith for worldly pleasures and rewards. In a all religion's of world conference , first the Sikh intellectuals were not given time to represent themselves because of their less population in world and when in the last they told about their faith , the Chairman of that conference concluded that " when the world will change into a global village then the universal religion will have its bearing on Silkhism
  19. :? MARTYRS AND MILLITARY Do u know that KHALSA is only example in the world history, which inspite of being strongest of its time never attacked first, they just fought for the protection of weak and downtrodden , they are the only example in the world which in successful captures never ever indulged in War crimes , Sex crimes. And they had an organization the harbinger of today's Red Cross International. Which provided medical aid to soldiers in battlefield irrespective to the sides on which they were ! Should I tell u about those Sikh's who used to challenge the torturers to show them the heights of their cruelty and asked them to take test of their tolerance . Should I tell u about those incidents in which the hearts of children were taken out of their chests and put into their father's mouth or should I tell you that some Sikhs were burnt alive , cut into pieces , cut into half, crushed by elephants etc. etc. etc. etc. or should I tell u about all the other brutal merciless tortures, countless Sikh went through. And truly , THEY DIDN'T EVEN UTTER A SIGH. Can we the insects who can not shun greed , jealousy, sex etc. out of our brains match them in any way . That is why it is said SIKHS ARE THE SPIRIT BORN PEOPLE . The population of Sikhs is just 2% of the total India's population , yes my friend just 2% but :::::: In Subhash Chandra Bose's Indian National Army out of 20, 000 recruits there were 12, 000 Sikhs ( 60%) and a Sikh businessman paid for all its expenses for the first few years . 93 out of 121 ( 77 % ) hanged in Indian National movement against colonial powers were Sikhs. Out of 625 labeled hardcore freedom fighters 563 were punjabis. Out of 2646 sent to exile in national movements 2147 ( 81% ) were Sikhs In the emergency imposed in 1975 whole of the nation hid like rats but only Sikhs raised their voice. The policies and movements of Gandhi were successfully practiced by Sikhs under the leadership of Baba Ram Singh much before even Gandhi did. The enrolment quota for Sikhs in the army is just 2% but in every war they have contributed 35% of the total fighting strength. See the plenty of Singh surnames in the kargil , 1971 ,1965 ,1947 martyrs list. You may have the knowledge about Jalliaan Wallaa Bagh massacre , or the war at Longewala where 120 Sikh soldiers fought victoriously against a full TANK regiment of 2,000 men but do you know about countless incidents like Saragarh fort battle, Saka Chamkaur , KamaGataMaru , etc. etc. etc. My purpose of telling you all this is that they know how to live & die for others , unlike chicken hearts like us who can only laugh on others , u know they used to laugh when they were sentenced to brutal ways of torture . yes the history tells u , It is the community of Deewanaas , the lovers of only Timeless Almighty :arrow: Plz Post reply Ji ....
  20. I know ive aswered the question Hehe.thats on purpose coz i wann ppl tu no ..
  21. Bring out the Sikh faith in broad daylight :shock: Are we proud to be Sikhs ? If yes then why don’t we consider our rich heritage a part of our monotonous life ? Why do we not greet our beloved ones by Sat Sri Akal, Gurfateh , Guru ang Sang ,Wahe Guru Ji da Khalsa ; Wahe Guru Ji di Fateh, or Bole So Nihal – Sat Sri Akal . Why do we influenced so deeply by other people ? Our conviction should be unimaginably deep. We should follow the Sikh way of life to the best of our capability and always work on enhancing our caliber to be true Saint-Soldiers. None can emulate the Sikh way of life. Why can’t we be the trend-setters ? We the followers of Nanak, the descendants of Gobind are worthy of to set the fashion prevailing globally. We Sikhs can build castles in the air by disseminating the message the Sikh faith has in store. It is a matter of utmost disgust that we have not been able to prove worthy of being the true sons of Guru Gobind .The mighty Guru considered his every Sikh as 125000 (Sava Lakh). We have not been able to make our presence be felt on a large scale. Even today in many parts of the U.S people are not aware of Sikhism and the brotherhood it has in store. Are 26000000 of us unworthy of creating awareness about the Sikh faith? The foremost thing is that we must unite for this purpose. We cannot create awareness among people by giving speeches or by distributing free literature. The need of the hour is that we should become sportsmen or actors , Chief Election Commisioners or Chief of Army Staffs, Judges or Body Builders, Software Engineers or Pilots and scatter ourselves around the world. When people will see us at high posts with turbans on our heads and unshorn beards they shall at first be stunned and their desire to know more about us shall know no bounds. We need be in the Headlines for good purposes with our turban intact to create awareness amongst people of all nations in the world. Let us revitalise the Panth and gear up for 2004 – 400 yrs. of the first Prakash of the Guru Granth Sahib !! Guru ang Sang --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  22. 2. In Rehras-Chaupai, it said,”(God), protect me by your hand and destroy all my enemies.” In Ardas, we pray for the welfare of whole humanity, “Sarbat Ka Bhala”. Does the word Sarbat exclude our enemies? We mistakenly assume our enemies to be human beings. In spiritual life our enemies are those who mislead us from the path of truth and put us in trouble. The major ones among them are lust, anger, greed, attachment, and ego. They are called “diseases” or “devils” which “kill” our soul. They attack our mind and fill it with vices destroying its virtues. i) What hope could be there for a person suffering from Five ‘incurcable’ Diseases. (Page 486 Guru Granth Sahib) ii) The poor fellow is possessed by the Five Devils. My Savior, God, please save me from them. (Page 205 Guru Granth Sahib) iii) With the blessings of the Guru, I overpowered the strong Five Youths (devils). (Page 74 Guru Granth Sahib) Out of these ‘enemies’, ego is the strongest one of all. However, there is a method to control it. If blessed by the Lord, the person meditates of His virtues and destroys his ego. This is mentioned in the Gurbani .(Page 466 Guru Granth Sahib) Gurbani teaches us to give up all Five and follow the path of Gurmat; obey the Will of the Lord rather than obeying these evil thoughts. (Page 9 Guru Granth Sahib) May also be mentioned that the above hymn, in the beginning of the Rehras, refers to spiritual life and not to physical life. It means “I can live only if I remember God’s Name. I die if I forget His Name.” This life of death of a person is not related to the body; it refers to the soul. It tells that the soul is ‘dead’ if one does not love God. We conclude that the Sikhs wish well for all humanity; they have no enemies. Evil thoughts or vices are to be avoided by a Sikh. In physical terms, the Sikh philosophy says that if any violence is committed against an innocent person, he has a right to take up arms, to defend himself and the virtues he practices. While doing so he does not nurse any enmity against any individual, but he is protecting himself against that wrong thought which led the person to commit the violence. :arrow:
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