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MEPs demand UN inquiry into Indian Sikh murders 22nd Apr 2004 Greens call for investigation on 20th anniversary of "genocide" Green Party MEPs Jean Lambert (London) and Caroline Lucas (South-East England) have called for a UN investigation into whether a wave of violence against Indian Sikhs in 1984 constituted genocide. Launching a Written Declaration in the European Parliament calling on fellow MEPs to force their inquiry demands onto the EU and UN agendas, Dr Lucas said: "Following a military raid on the Sikh's holiest site, the Golden Temple in Amritsar, and the subsequent assassination of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards in 1984, a wav…
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Vaheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa!!!! Vaheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!!!! As Skhs it is our duty to serve humanity and fight injustice wherever it is needed most (deg and teg). This does not apply only to injustice towards Sikhs, or in Punjab, but also anywhere else in the world. Most cultures, not just Sikhs, seem to be wanting justice only when it directly affects them as a people. Everyone knows of how Guru Tegh Bahadur Jee sacrificed his life for something that did not affect his people, but rather, the Hindu people. These are the very same people who were blatantly condemned for following ludicrous rituals, yet Guru Tegh Bahadur Jee did not discriminate them because of this. He only…
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vaheguru ji ka khalsa vaheguru ji ki fateh its a shame that the victims have to run from pillar to post to try to high light what happened to them nearly 20 years ago. makes u think what the hell all the sikh partys are doing apart from looking after themselves. Hopefully the new political youthfull Shromani Khalsa Dal head by Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu can start to highlighting the mass abuse of human rights as well as working towards our independance. dhan Guru ka sikh who are still striving to get justice either in the law courts or on the motor cycles dhan guru ji dhan thera panth khalsa never forget 84 sukdev http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5922_70...020…
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Waheguru ji ka khalsa, Waheguru ji ki fatehh Came across this on another forum. Not sure if anyone saw this before but its pretty old from 1999 ... but still thought sangat may want to see this.... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/543743.stm :umm: @ bhul chuk maph!
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In Punjabi Eye for the White Guy, a skit presented by the South Asian Society of George Washington University on April 10, 2004 at the annual 'Bhangra Blowout', described the new five K's of Sikhism as Keg (of beer), Kurri (womanizing), Kanada (rustic pronunciation of Canada), Kash (meaning Cash or pursuit of material interests), and Kar (as in Car)
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The Gurmat Speech Competition is taking place this weekend in B.C. There are over 150 competitors ranging from age 8 - 27 in 4 seperate age categories. Make sure you come out and listen to the speeches and help motivate/encourage these young children as they speak about Sikhism. There have been a few changes to the venues and times of the competition, you can check out the updates on http://www.gurmatstudies.com on the main page.
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Got this email from a yahoo group. Its a free course in Gurmat and can be taken online. Please read the following. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today reading, singing and listening to Gurbani has become a mere source of musical enjoyment. Continuous series of Akhand paths and numerous Kirtan darbars being held in and outside our Gurudwara places, have become more like rituals. Life of a Sikh is not changing at all. Even those Gursikhs who have been doing Nitnem daily and paying obeisance daily at Gurudwaras for years, are seen doing things in their life contrary to Gurmat philosophy. The message of Guru Granth Sahib ji on this is very clear : parrae sunae kiaa…
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April 24th, 2004 (Saturday) WalkAmerica is the March of Dimes' largest fund-raiser. It is also a national tradition with a 32-year history of success. Proceeds from WalkAmerica support the March of Dimes' mission of preventing birth defects and infant mortality through research, education, community services and advocacy. Join us for America's first, best and largest Walk and make a difference in the lives of millions of babies! Come join SSA executives/members (of CSUS) on April 24th to raise funds for premature babies. More than 476,000 babies are born prematurely in the U.S. each year. Help save some lives!!! To help out you could sponsor us by donating as litt…
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Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!! There has been something on my mind for quite some time now. And i think we need to take action. It is in regards to Gurudwara etiquette. From what i have seen in some Gurudwaras, there seems to be a very relaxed mood when it comes to enforcing basic Maryada and rules. Here is a list of some things that i feel we need to enforce immediately... 1) No talking in the Darbar. --- The Darbar is a place for Sangat to listen to Gurbani, not to listen to people talking about there lives. I have seen so often (sorry to say, especially on the female side) people siting in groups just chatting it up, not listening to Kirtan them…
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suprised this wasnt the talk of the forum, seeing that Bhai Manpreet Singh (kanpur wale) is quite popular amongst the youth. (i think hes ok, but i say Surinderpal Singh Jodhpuri is the best!) anyway did you see on alpha yesterday Bhai Manpreet Singh was doing kirtan at darbar sahib. for a good hour or so he was. (he did the so-dar)
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THE LONGING FOR KESH !
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Sat sri akal, I received this on e-mail and thought I would share it with you on this board. From Sikhnet.com THE LONGING FOR KES by Manvir Singh Khalsa 4 years ago I stopped cutting my hair and kept my Kes. What made me keep my hair? What made me feel the yearning to accept my Guru’s image? What made me want to become close with my Guru? As a child I was encouraged to read stories and sing shabads at the Gurdwara. As a child I was introduced to sewa and was made to distribute langar and parshaad with my brothers. As a child I was made to sit in the Sadh Sangat and listen to Keertan and Katha despite not always understanding. Going back home from the Gurdwara…
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Geography of hatred Twenty years after the anti-Sikh riots, a pattern is visible PATWANT SINGH Twenty-years is not sufficient time in which to judge nations for their follies which could imperil their very existence. If, however, during that period there is no introspection or critical evaluation of why the state sanctioned genocidal attacks on its own citizens, nor why, instead of punishing politicians for their criminal conduct, they were allowed to get away with their crimes and even permitted to stand for parliamentary elections, then the sanctity of constitutional law and human decencies — and in fact the state’s very existence — are at peril. As they…
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A letter to you
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Sat sri akal to everyone! I don't know if this have been posted before but I think it's really nice and want to share it with you. It really makes you think. My dear friend, As you got up this morning, I watched you and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanked me for something good that happened in your life yesterday, but i noticed you were too busy trying to find the right outfit to put on and wear to work. So I waited. When you ran around the house getting ready, I knew there would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were too busy. At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do…
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I have seen few pics on "WHEGUROO PHOTOS" with title "BARKING".In all pics people are doing kirtan.I was wondering why their title was "barking".Here are the pics.
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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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