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Premi put me onto this on another forum. You can read a few pages for free on Amazon with the 'Look inside' thing. I've just read a few pages and like what I've read thus far. Check it out! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Patshahi-Mehima-Revisiting-Sikh-Sovereignty/dp/1838143734/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1643480328&refinements=p_27%3ARanveer+Singh&s=books&sr=1-1&asin=1838143734&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1
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https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/classes-on-persian-sources-of-sikh-literature-begin-361338 Classes on Persian sources of Sikh literature begin Amritsar, January 14 Naad Pargas, a cultural organisation that works in the field of promoting Punjabi literature, has taken an initiative to start classes on Persian sources of Sikh literature. These classes are being run by Prof Jagdish Singh, who is the director of Naad Pargas and chief coordinator for the current programme. Starting from learning alphabets, the three-month course is designed to teach Persian vocabulary, understanding grammar, and finally reading directly from the Per…
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Sat Sri Akal to All, I would like to start with the premise that I do not wish to offend anybody but I have critical questions as a mona sikh looking to develop my faith deeper and I've started learning gurmukhi. I hope you can all guide me on the path. Here's some critical questions I have around Sikhi that I need clarification on please. If you could provide sources also so I can fact check I would sincerely appreciate it. Q. What times are the 3 main prayers performed between and how long do they take to recite? I work within the technology sector across different time zones and I struggle for time with a new born and I'd like to know if there are ma…
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Well. The information online is really disappointing and what I can find isn't even from Sikhs mainly which is..sad. Please. Whatever we know or can find let us post everything about Raag and tabla, how to play Kirtan true to the form.
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The 5 most feared warriors in military history 1. Mongols · 2. Gurkhas · 3. Comanche · 4. Teutonic Warriors · 5. Sikhs. https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-history/the-5-most-feared-warriors-in-military-history/
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About Vadde mahapurkh's early life before joing Sant Sundar Singh ji's jatha, is it true they had taken pahul from Budha Dal and had been a nihang singh before hearing Sant Sundar Singh jee at a smagam where budha dal mukhi Akali Baba Teja Singh were also present. There are several different views on this, and since most of sangat here is from England, fortunately residence to sachkhand niwasi Giani Gurdev Singh ji, Giani Pritam Singh Likhari ji and other prominent singhs of jatha bhindran, I was wondering if anyone had heard something of the sort from a singh etc., there are people saying Vadde Mahapurkh used to consume jhatka once and degh as well until becoming mukhi o…
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Gur Fateh Ji, I want to become a true sikh and not one just in name and want to follow my 5 kakaars. But for that i have to stop getting my hair cut every month and i feel apprehensive about difficulties i will face in growing my hair. Can someone help me with the journey or more preferrably who has gone through this process before?? Thanks. Vaheguru ji ka khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki fateh
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Anyone read this ? Looks interesting, and has good reviews on Amazon https://www.sikhistore.com/buy/why-am-i-here/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Am-Here-soul-Guru-ebook/dp/B08W2M4NZM Why am I here? This book seeks to answer this and life's other big questions about our true identity, what drives us and what our purpose is. By delving into the Words of the True Guru, called Gurbani in the Sikh faith, you will gain a different perspective on life and your whole approach towards it. The Guru's universal message centres around elevating above two significant limitations; our attachment to what we have and our unfulfilled desires for the things we don't have…
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https://www.santisharsinghji.com/product/thirteen-diamonds-the-treasures-of-bhai-daya-singh-ji/ I have this book, it's relatively expensive because of the quality of materials for producing the book, but interesting https://punjabiroots.co.uk/product/18551_Thirteen_Diamonds_The_Treasures_of_Bhai_Daya_Singh_Ji Darshan Samapardai Rara Sahib“A Gilmpse into the history of The Bhai Daya Singh Ji Samparda (Hoti Mardan)”.With the blessings of Sant Baljinder Singh Ji, Mukh sewadar Rara Sahib.Collated and written by: Jivanpal Singh, Inderjit Singh.A new book providing a unique insight into the Samparda Bhai Daya Singh Ji, Hoti Mardan, Rara Sahib is set to …
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https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/royals-and-rebels/ Description A BBC History Magazine Best Book of 2020. In late-eighteenth-century India, the glory of the Mughal emperors was fading, and ambitious newcomers seized power, changing the political map forever. Enter the legendary Maharajah Ranjit Singh, whose Sikh Empire stretched throughout northwestern India into Afghanistan and Tibet. Priya Atwal shines fresh light on this long-lost kingdom, looking beyond its founding father to restore the queens and princes to the story of this empire’s spectacular rise and fall. She brings to life a self-made ruling family, inventively fusing Sikh, Mughal and Eu…
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https://scroll.in/global/1011124/bhagat-singh-thind-the-soldier-whose-fight-for-us-citizenship-reverberated-for-decades Bhagat Singh Thind: The soldier whose fight for US citizenship reverberated for decades His pursuit to become a naturalised citizen led to an influential Supreme Court judgement, which ruled that Indians aren’t legally white. Anu Kumar Yesterday · 12:30 pm Wikimedia Commons [Public Domain] On November 18, 1920, Judge Charles Wolverton of the District Court of Oregon passed a verdict of weighty importance but limited effect. Before him was the case of Bhagat Singh Thind, a World War …
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Found this great video explaining the maryada behind Aarti. This video tackles issues raised by some in the community. This is a really great channel and I recommend sangat ji checks them out.
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Anyone read this ? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tartan-Turban-John-Keay/dp/1911271113/ref=sr_1_49?keywords=american+sikh&qid=1637582514&s=books&sr=1-49 Imagine spending thirteen years fighting and travelling in disguise in the deserts of Inner Asia, then another thirteen years as an officer in the Sikh army. Suppose, too, that while 'long separated from the world' you had acquired a reputation for conduct utterly unacceptable in civilised society. Many would reckon you a scoundrel and liar, despite your protests. Lively reminiscences - such as saving the city of Lahore in 1841 by singlehandedly killing 300 invaders - and numerous scars would …
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'Khalsa Panth Parkash' is a beautiful book by Gurwinder Singh nangli. It can be bought at: https://csjs.com/shop/khalsa-panth-parkash/ In this book, meanings and explanation of some compositions from Sarbloh Granth Sahib is done. There is a composition of Sarbloh Granth called 'das grahi' and 'das tyagi'. In it Dasmesh pita tells 10 virtues Khalsa shud adopt and 10 vices Khalsa shud abstain from. After this Guru Sahib writes that He has done TEEKA of Krishan's Bhagwad Gita for the glory of the saints.
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Seriously?? The Dhadi is trying to be cute. For those who didn't get it, he said: "Some say Maharaj killed bakras (goats). Some say he cut the heads of the Panj Piyaras. The truth is that they weren't goats. It was she-goats (ਬਕਰੀਆਂ). He jhatka'd she-goats. Not he-goats." Wow. This is possibly the stupidest thing I've ever heard in relation to Sikhi.
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