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Recently, I was thinking about all the kathas of the Sikh gurus (especially of Guru Nanak Dev Ji) that took place in Pakistan and whether there were Gurdwaras still in existence at these sites. It turns out there are 171 historical Sikh gurdwaras across Pakistan, most of which were abandoned in '47 and have since been either destroyed, are close to collapsing, have been converted into mosques (or schools, police stations, etc...), or were demolished in order to build homes. Our heritage is at risk as several historic gurdwaras, places where our gurus set foot, are in states of disrepair. These shrines are a treasure trove of history that we are ignoring. Sure, several gurdwaras in Pakistan have been repaired and brought back to their former glory, unfortunately, hundreds more still remain neglected. Here are some of the Historical Gurdwaras in state of neglect: 1) Gurdwara Chakki Sahib - Where Guru Nanak Dev Ji was imprisoned by Babur 2) Gurdwara Janam Asthan Guru Ram Das Ji 3)Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Bhai Taru Singh Ji 4) Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Bhai Mani Singh Ji 5) Gurdwara Damdama Sahib, Gujranwala 6) Gurdwara Chota Nanakiana, Manga, Lahore 7) Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, Rohtas, Jhelum 8) Gurdwara Cheevin Patshahi, Guru Mangat, Lahore 9) Gurdwara Sach Khand, Chuhrkhana 10) Gurdwara Nanak Garh, Badami Bagh, Lahore No trace of this Gurdwara remains 11) Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Kasur 12) Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Hadiara, Lahore These shrines are merely some of the hundreds of gurdwaras in disrepair. In daily ardas, we ask to be once again be allowed 'khule darshan didar' of the gurdwaras 'keft behind'. Today, we have the chance to get back control of these gurdwaras, and this might be the only time to get back our gurdwaras. These crumbling structures won't last for long, and these buildings are under even more threat from the taliban coming in from the west (Afghanistan, Tribal Areas). Lets come together and save our heritage before all of it is turned into homes and schools, and there will only be stories of gurdwaras which once stood west of the Ravi.

On a practical level...bhang was used on the battlefiled in puratan times to numb the pain from an injury and to ensure a speedy recovery due to it being high in anti-oxidants. It had a practical use and was only used in jang/war as a medicine. Today in the UK, people who will never see a battle in their life but "claim" to be maintaining jang-maee maryada...lol Bhang, in moderation was used as medicine on the battlefield in puratan times, like we have a painkillers today (paracetamol/neurofen) but today in UK you have people who drink bhang (Shaheedi Degh) regurlarly, with the sole person of getting high...but keep justifying it by saying they are maintiaing jaag maryada.

Just one correction Bhaji, the Sikhs did NOT abandon these gurdwaras. we were forced out by the muslims. No Sikh wanted to leave their ancestral land. and bhaji you have uploaded some beautiful gurdwaras, but we are unable to download these pictures, becasue i for one, wish to show them to sangat at local gurdwara. can you change them or give us a link where you got them?

Waheguru, listen to this short clip of sant Ji's speech. Even today this is soo true!!!

Wonder if he flew in first class? Business class at least.

i tried to round up some ppl, i contacted some well known singhs.... i tried out to find out what hotel he was stayin at in hammersmith..... all to no avail.... no one cared.

not pakistanis, mirpuris. normals pakistani r ok ppl, its these mirpuris, who r criminals by trade, thast y their parents let em do wat they want. Lahori/gujrawalas/sialkotis u wudnt find in this gang culture crap.

I used to be one of 2 gutti singhs in all my schools. Used to get bullied and out numbered but then my mum would tell me about the Shaibzade who fought grown men in battle. I took up Kick-boxing and went onto thai boxing. Since then maharaj kirpa never had any issues. Also i love hitting the gym HARD !!. Be proud of being a Sikh and carry yourself with pride !!!! Another thing to add is to just because you have Kesh never ever feel like you are not trendy !!! Dont be lazy and practice you distar until you have perfected it , maharaj kirpa !!!! Treat your Distar like a crown... After all your wouldn't catch a king or queen with their crown all mashed up and on a tilt !!!!!!!!!

As sevadar jee said while quoting Bhai Rajoana, a Sikh should be strong in his faith but also strong physically. Join the gyms and start some form of martial arts, learn the art of street fighting. Always have 3 Shastars on you that can be effective in a real situation. So if someone messes with you, they will get mashed up so bad that he will regret for life messing with a Singh. Also if you are a Mona or Kesadhari, a Sikh should always stand up for a fellow Sikh. If we don't help each other out who will? it seems times are not good ahead. It's best to prepare for the worst. Just because it happens to others doesn't mean it wont happen to you one day.

There are many Kirtani jathas coming from india very regularly to the uk. Whoever invites them should be encouraging them to uphold gurmat sangeet maryada and spread raag vidiya. This is the duty of the sangat as well, that you should be asking gurdwaras to uphold this maryada as they uphold gurdwara maryada. Or even approach the jatha themselves and do benti for them to do kirtan in raag. Once the sangat get tough and stop giving money to the jathas that dont uphold the maryada, they will soon change. The problem is that we make it too easy for kirtanis to do anything they want.

Very sorry to hear this but Sikhs especially in India (both in and out of Punjab) are giving themselves a week image. With a big Bhangra scene and Floppywood making us look like idiots. If you go to punjab now and say to them to put on a panthic channel on TV they look at you as if you are from Mars or something !, they would rather watch B4U or some other waste of space channel as they are all in some twisted Love triangles.. Trust me i have noticed a MASSIVE change in the way people treat me after coming into sikhi saroop. When i used to trim my beard i constantley used to get into issues with Racist Goreh and Pakistani's. Since growing my Dhara you get a certain level of respect, weather this is out of fear i do not know but it's all maharaj's kirpa and the protection you get when coming into Sikhi Saroop. Look at the Sandesh given by Singh Soorme such as Bhai Rajoana and Bhai Hawara .... Focus on Bani and building up your body so you can protect yourself and our panth when the time comes !! Sangat Ji, Forgive me as i know this does sound harsh but is the truth !!! WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH!!!!!

So we should go back to having Moortis in the Parkarma, women harassed by the poojaris, low castes not allowed in the Gurdwara like it was when the Nihangs were in charge of the Akal Takht? No thanks. I think rehetvaan Singh like Amrik Singh Ajnala should be the Jathadar. He has vidya from Taksal, very active in current Sikh affairs and also rehetvaan. And I'm not even Taksali and I say this.

Veggie Sandwich Ingredients: 1. Vegetables of your choice(Zuccinni, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers) 2. Olive oil 3. Salt and Pepper 4. Italian seasoning 5. Bread(whole grain bread) 6. Cheese(of your choice. Or leave it out to be totally healthy) 7. Lettuce 8. Hummus Method: 1. Slice veggies of your choice in about the same shape(Big pieces to cover the bread) 2. In a bowl toss those veggies with olive oil, salt, pepper, italian seasoning and grill till you get nice golden grill marks. 3. Take your bread and spread hummus on it and lettuce onand then add the grilled veggies. Then add cheese of your choice if you want and then add few more veggies on top. 3. You can grill the entire sandwich one more time if you want or else Enjoy!

I like to read Sri Raagmala daily. extra-wise thats about it. I prefer to listen to katha when not doing paath.

Waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh jio Firslty some ghosts do try to contact gursikhs for help to be free from this joon theyre in. Also , a lot of ghosts will try to distract you whilst your reciting paat or anything, to become one with guru ji we shuld cpncetrate, and this is what the spirits DON’T WANT! , try as hard as you can to concentrate huna, I knows it gonna be hard. Also recite this shabad all the time , with kirtan sohila , leave bani and kirtan playing all night etc his Shabad is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Bilaaval on Pannaa 819 iblwvlu mhlw 5 ] bilaaval mehalaa 5 || Bilaaval, Fifth Mehla: qwqI vwau n lgeI pwrbRhm srxweI ] thaathee vaao n lagee paarabreham saranaaee || The hot wind does not even touch one who is under the Protection of the Supreme Lord God. cauigrd hmwrY rwm kwr duKu lgY n BweI ]1] chougiradh hamaarai raam kaar dhukh lagai n bhaaee ||1|| On all four sides I am surrounded by the Lord's Circle of Protection; pain does not afflict me, O Siblings of Destiny. ||1|| siqguru pUrw ByitAw ijin bxq bxweI ] sathigur pooraa bhaettiaa jin banath banaaee || I have met the Perfect True Guru, who has done this deed. rwm nwmu AauKDu dIAw eykw ilv lweI ]1] rhwau ] raam naam aoukhadhh dheeaa eaekaa liv laaee ||1|| rehaao || He has given me the medicine of the Lord's Name, and I enshrine love for the One Lord. ||1||Pause|| rwiK lIey iqin rKnhwir sB ibAwiD imtweI ] raakh leeeae thin rakhanehaar sabh biaadhh mittaaee || The Savior Lord has saved me, and eradicated all my sickness. khu nwnk ikrpw BeI pRB Bey shweI ]2]15]79] kahu naanak kirapaa bhee prabh bheae sehaaee ||2||15||79|| Says Nanak, God has showered me with His Mercy; He has become my help and support. Also I suggest for you to have paat , or kirtan at your house ji Waheguru ji ka Khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh