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Dastaar for Women Dastaar (turban) is a very important part of Sikh religion. To Sikhs it is more than what is a crown to a king or queen. Sikh Gurus showed a great respect to turban. But some people think it is only for men and women are not required to wear it. This article will explain why Sikh women should wear Dastaar (turban). First I will quote from Guru Granth Sahib. Guru Ji says "Saabat Soorat Dastaar Sira" means "Let your total awareness be the turban on your head" (Page 1084). This clearly states that a Sikh is instructed to live a natural life and have unshorn hair and to protect and keep those hair clean he/she must wear a Dastaar on his/her head. T…
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Western Writers' thinking about Sikhism and Gurbani 1) Miss Pearl S. Buck, a noble laureate, while giving her comments on the English Translation of Guru Granth Sahib, wrote, "I have studied the scripture of great religions, but I do not find elsewhere the same power of appeal to the heart and mind as I find here in these volumes. They are compact in spite of their length and are a revelation of the vast reaches of the human heart varying from the most noble concept of God to the recognition and indeed the insistence upon the practical needs of the human body. There is something strangely modern about these scriptures and this puzzled me until I learned they are in fa…
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SWORD by Hardeep Singh My sword is my companion my warrior and friend, Not to be offensive but sworn to defend, The infusion of steel runs through my veins, Making me immune from sorrow and pain, My sword is the protector of the needy and poor, When oppression becomes a disease my sword is thecure, My sword sings the song of selfless love, It lives in harmony with law from above, The flash of my Guru’s sword awakens the sleepingsoul, Without the sword I can never be whole, The sword of the Guru is the giver of life, Before the soul was barren now it is ripe, I am the saint and the soldier that walks in peace, I am the humble dust of your feet…
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Sikh Pride Essay written by Anonymous "Cut your hair, already", some fifth graders said as they pushed me against the hard brick wall. I tried to argue with them, but then one of them punched me in the gut. I fell to the ground crying. I remember feeling so confused, trying to figure out what had I done to them. People started crowding around, to see what was happening. Almost all the kids laughed at me, the older kids laughed because they were mean and the smaller ones laughed to fit in. Luckily, the bell rang and recess was over. I was truly "saved by the bell." I had put it off for too long; I had to tell my teacher about these bullies. I went to my teacher’s de…
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Here is the best one I have ever heard. He mentioned that at one time, a young child went to a Sikh Saint, and stated that no, matter how hard he tried to keep Gurbani in his heart, he just could not understand or keep it. He stated that his mind was not a bucket, but a strainer, which let everything pass through and did not contain the meaning of gurbani. The saint said "let us try an experiment. Here is a strainer, and here is some water, and pour a bucket of water through the strainer. " The child did this and said " see the water was not contained, it just passed through, my mind is just like this". The saint said. " Do it once more" , he did, and still the water …
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The Turban of the Sikhs Historical Background Turban is and has been an inseparable part of a Sikh's life. Since Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, all Sikhs have been wearing turbans. Refer to Dr. Trilochan Singh's "Biography of Guru Nanak Dev." All Sikh Gurus wore turbans. The Sikh Rehat Maryada (Sikh Code of Conduct) specifically says that all Sikhs must wear a turban. According to the Rehatnama of Bhai Chaupa Singh, who was a contemporary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the five Kakars of Sikhism were: Kachh (a special underwear), Karha (a steel bracelet), Kirpan (small sword), Kangha (comb) and Keski (a small turban). Guru Gobind Singh says, "Kangha dono vakt k…
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A Story on Guru Ji's Darshan In the time of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Jee, there was a Gursikh who lived in a poor little hut. This Gursikh was blind and had a lot of Pyaar for Guru Ji. As he couldn't travel anywhere he would ask people to go to see Guru Ji and then wait for there return to hear of Guru Jis well being. He would ask them what does my Guru Ji look like, How brave is he, what weapons does he keep, what stories does he tell, and each would reply "I cannot explain with words." One night he could not sleep, he kept thinking of Guru Ji and how wonderful he was. He longed so much to see the beautiful Mukh of Guru Maharaaj. He could not take it any longer he fe…
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The following was posted on www.tapoban.org phorum by the Admin. I think it will be added to literature section soon. ********************* Author: Admin Date: 05-07-03 22:00 The issue of keskee being a kakaar can be addressed from two different angles. The first being historical and the second being purely logical. Historical: The most convincing evidence that Keskee was given as a kakaar at first amrit sinchaar comes from the Guru Keeaan Sakheean. These are records from Bhatts, or poets who recorded events. This is the most authentic record of what happened. These Guru Keean Sakheean were published by Piara Singh Padam. The following is a great link about thes…
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wahegurujee ka khalsa wahegurujee ki fathe sadh sangat jeo if think so a gursikh is doing simran and his nitnem is for an hour everyday but after some days he cannot sit for simran more than half an hour beacuse he gets (i cant use a appropriate word i can say irrritated)and but that gursikh still sits down for nitnem for an hour (zabardasti)should he stop the simran in half an hour or should he go on. i mean to say ke jidar tak us gursikh da man tekda he udhar tak kare ke poora nitnem karna he karna he sangat jee what u all say
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Night visions Lulled by sleep and dreams I slumber through dawn I stretch my arms and blink and then I yawn Giving into the pillow I succumb I cannot awaken I’m overcome Help me enjoy a most wondrous gift Please be Thee my companion and uplift Me from the content of complacency To lose not this blessed opportunity And allow feelings once more to arise Found in ecstasy reaching to dark skies Silent showers of golden light surround WAHEGURU drowning every other sound Glowing love pouring on our upturned face Sister-lovers tremble in HIS embrace Waheguru Ji.
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The founder of Sikhism, Guroo Naanak Dev Jee (1469-1539) was born in village Talwandi (now Nankaanaa Saaheb, Pakistan). Guroo Naanak Dev Jee challenged the fanaticism and intolerance of the Muslims, of his time. He also exposed the meaningless rituals and caste prejudices prevalent among the Hindus. Guroo Naanak Dev Jee propagated the equality of man and treated Hindus and Muslims alike. He opposed the distinctions of caste and called himself a member of the lowest caste. Guroo Naanak Dev Jee and the nine Guroo's who succeed him set a wonderful example of living spirituality, while taking an active and secular part in the world. The Tenth and the last Naanak(Guroo), G…
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Sikh Philosphy The Sikh religion is strictly monotheistic, believing in One Supreme God. Absolute yet All-pervading, the Eternal, the Creator, the Cause of Causes, without enmity, without hate, both Immanent in His creation and beyond it. It is no longer the God of one nation, but the GOD OF GRACE. That being so, He creates man not to punish him for his sins, but for the realisation of his true purpose in the cosmos and to merge in from where he issued forth. 'O my mind, thou art the embodiment of Light; know thy Essence' 'O my mind, the Lord is ever with thee; through the Guru's Word enjoy His Love.' 'Knowing thy essence thou knowest thy Lord; and knowest…
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One meets his destiny often in the road he takes to avoid it. - French Proverb Thinking of You INSPIRATION COMES FROM WAHEGURU NAAM COMES FROM GURU SEVA COMES FROM GURU GURMAT COMES FROM GURU, A SIKH OBEYS HIS OR HER GURU.. GURU OPENS HIS HEART FOR HIS GURSIKH....... HE GIVES INSPIRATION TO MEDITATE ON GURU...AND A SIKH CHANTS WAHEGURU WAHEGURU WAHEGURU WAHEGURU WAHEGURU WAHEGURU WAHEGURU WAHEGURU WAHEGURU SOON SIKH BECOMES ATTACHED WITH GURU INSPIRATION COMES FROM GURU....... GURU LIVES IN ALL EITHER ONE BELIEVES HIM OR NOT.... HE IS THERE...SUB ME'A VSSAI NIRANGKARI.... BE KIND WITHIN YOURSELF AND WITH OTHERS TOO... BE A SIKH........ …
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Remembered joys are never past. - James Montgomery The One on the Bus....... Waheguru Waheguru Waheguru Waheguru Waheguru I was a child, seven, when I saw you then From a bus you would gracefully descend Liquid eyes of doe, blazing of light Bearded and turbaned, a resplendant sight. So enthralled and thrilled was my heart I thought that it would never again start Who was this prince, from where did he hail? This King of Kings, in form displayed. Many years like pages had flipped ahead You were still in my heart though not yet in my head. You came to me again, to me so seemingly late Yet, Oh how blessed was to be my fate. You blessed me with you…
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One touch of Nature makes the whole world kin. - William Shakespeare Just Because GurMukh Peeyario....... HOLY NECTAR OR AMRIT It takes only one drop to change someone's life.... One touch of nature makes the whole world kin..... One sip of Amrit or holy nectar changes one's innerself forever.... It takes one sweet word, to say I love you...GURU ji.... And Guru ji says in return I love you too...... IT TAKES ONLY ONE DROP TO CHANGE SOMEONE'S LIFE...... It takes only one smile to win someone's heart...... It takes only one word to forgive someone...... THERE IS ONLY ONE in all and everywhere......... Be one, invards and outwards...And One will be w…
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