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Erindale Church sign greets Punjabis Mississauga News By Nouman Khalil MISSISSAUGA - As Mississaugans are getting ready for the Easter this coming weekend, Erindale United Church also greeted those who are celebrating Baisakhi the annual spring festival of Punjabis, mainly Sikhs. Earlier this week the churchs main signboard on Dundas St., just east of Mississauga Rd., reads Happy Baisakhi to our Sikh friends. Were getting ready to celebrate Easter, but at the same time also would like to wish our Sikh community members a Happy Baisakhi, said Neil R. Young, Minister of Erindale United Church. Its a sign of greeting for those who are celebrating Baisakhi. Soon after appearing on Tweeter and Facebook, the sign got hundreds of followers in and outside Mississauga. Young said one of the great things in Mississauga is that there is tremendous amount of friendship and cooperation between different interfaith groups, which is a real blessing for the whole community. To me, it wasnt unusual to put up a greeting sign of a faith group who are celebrating an event because we all support each other. I think we should also wear each others symbols, said Young. Baisakhi is a day of great significance for Sikhs as on this occasion Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Guru of Sikhs, laid down the foundation of Khalsa the Order of the Pure Ones in 1699. Source - http://www.bramptonguardian.com/community-story/4470486-erindale-church-sign-greets-punjabis/

VJKK VJKF We are a vegan Sikh household both my wife and I are Amritdhari. In UK it makes perfect sense. Particularly due to dairy farming methods...there is blood and puss in each pint of milk. Also from cooking from raw vegetable ingredients at home only you cut out many of the problems you face with food contamination. I started back in 1994 no health problems (Im aware of) Just make sure you eat lots of lentils and find a good source of B12. Like anything else once you are in a routine it all falls into place. Think will help you in so many ways in meditation etc. My partner started following a vegan diet last year and she has had no problems...doesnt even think about paneer! Whatever path you chose diet wise I think its important to retain humility and do it for the right reasons. Perhaps animal welfare, ecology/environment, health or a combination of all these. Does It make you a better Sikh? I don't think so...unless it changes your perceptions and bad practices perhaps.

Khalsa ji just wondering if maggie noodles are suitable for amritdharis..

Me: Waheguru Ji, can I ask You a question? Waheguru Ji: Sure Me: Promise You won't get mad Waheguru Ji: I promise Me: Why did You let so much stuff happen to me today? Waheguru Ji: What do u mean? Me: Well, I woke up late Waheguru Ji: Yes Me: My car took forever to start Waheguru Ji: Okay Me: at lunch they made my sandwich wrong & I had to wait Waheguru Ji: Huummm Me: On the way home, my phone went DEAD, just as I picked up a call Waheguru Ji: All right Me: And on top of it all off, when I got home ~I just want to soak my feet in my new foot massager & relax. BUT it wouldn't work!!! Nothing went right today! Why did You do that? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waheguru Ji: Let me see, the death angel was at your bed this morning & I had to send one of My Angels to battle him for your life. I let you sleep through that: ਮੰਨੈ ਜਮ ਕੈ ਸਾਥਿ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥ Mannai Jam Kai Saathh N Jaae || मंनै जम कै साथि न जाइ ॥ The faithful do not have to go with the Messenger of death. Me (humbled): OH Waheguru Ji: I didn't let your car start because there was a drunk driver on your route that would have hit you if you were on the road. ਅਉਖੀ ਘੜੀ ਨ ਦੇਖਣ ਦੇਈ ਅਪਨਾ ਬਿਰਦੁ ਸਮਾਲੇ ॥ Aoukhee Gharree N Dhaekhan Dhaeee Apanaa Biradh Samaalae || अउखी घड़ी न देखण देई अपना बिरदु समाले ॥ I do not let My devotees see the difficult times; this is My innate nature. Me: (ashamed) Waheguru Ji: The first person who made your sandwich today was sick & I didn't want you to catch what they have, I knew you couldn't afford to miss work. ਰੋਗ ਸੋਗ ਸਭਿ ਮਿਟਿ ਗਏ ਨਿਤ ਨਵਾ ਨਿਰੋਆ ॥ Rog Sog Sabh Mitt Geae Nith Navaa Niroaa || रोग सोग सभि मिटि गए नित नवा निरोआ ॥ All sorrows and sicknesses are eradicated, and you become ever-fresh and rejuvenated. Me (embarrassed):Okay Ji Waheguru Ji: Your phone went dead because the person that was calling was going to give false witness about what you said on that call, I didn't even let you talk to them so you would be covered. ਹੋਇ ਸਹਾਈ ਜਿਸੁ ਤੂੰ ਰਾਖਹਿ ਤਿਸੁ ਕਹਾ ਕਰੇ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥੨॥੧੪॥੨੩॥ Hoe Sehaaee Jis Thoon Raakhehi This Kehaa Karae Sansaar ||2||14||23|| होइ सहाई जिसु तूं राखहि तिसु कहा करे संसारु ॥२॥१४॥२३॥ He who is protected by Me, The Helper Lord Waheguru Ji - what can the world do to him? Me (softly): I see Waheguru Ji Waheguru Ji: Oh and that foot massager, it had a shortage that was going to throw out all of the power in your house tonight. I didn't think you wanted to be in the dark. ਅਗਿਆਨੁ ਅੰਧੇਰਾ ਕਟਿਆ ਜੋਤਿ ਪਰਗਟਿਆਈ ਰਾਮ ॥ Agiaan Andhhaeraa Kattiaa Joth Paragattiaaee Raam || अगिआनु अंधेरा कटिआ जोति परगटिआई राम ॥ The darkness of ignorance is dispelled, and the Divine light radiantly shines forth. Me: I'm Sorry Waheguru Ji Waheguru Ji: Don't be sorry, just learn to Trust Me.... in All things, the Good & the bad. ਘਰਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਤੇਰਾ ਭਰਵਾਸਾ ਤੂ ਜਨ ਕੈ ਹੈ ਸੰਗਿ ॥ Ghar Baahar Thaeraa Bharavaasaa Thoo Jan Kai Hai Sang || घरि बाहरि तेरा भरवासा तू जन कै है संगि ॥ At home, and outside, Trust in me; I am always with My humble servant. Me: I will trust You. ਮਾਣੁ ਨਿਮਾਣੇ ਤੂੰ ਧਣੀ ਤੇਰਾ ਭਰਵਾਸਾ ॥ Maan Nimaanae Thoon Dhhanee Thaeraa Bharavaasaa || माणु निमाणे तूं धणी तेरा भरवासा ॥ You are the honor of the dishonored. O Master Waheguru Ji, in You I place my trust. Waheguru Ji: And don't doubt that My plan for your day is Always Better than your plan. ਰਬ ਕੀ ਰਜਾਇ ਮੰਨੇ ਸਿਰ ਉਪਰਿ ਕਰਤਾ ਮੰਨੇ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਵੈ ॥ Rab Kee Rajaae Mannae Sir Oupar Karathaa Mannae Aap Gavaavai || रब की रजाइ मंने सिर उपरि करता मंने आपु गवावै ॥ As you submit to My will, and surrender to Me, the Creator, you get rid of selfishness and conceit. Me: I won't doubt your plan for me, Waheguru Ji. And let me just tell you Waheguru Ji, Thank You for Everything today. ਸੇਵਕ ਕੈ ਭਰਪੂਰ ਜੁਗੁ ਜੁਗੁ ਵਾਹਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਰਾ ਸਭੁ ਸਦਕਾ ॥ Saevak Kai Bharapoor Jug Jug Vaahaguroo Thaeraa Sabh Sadhakaa || सेवक कै भरपूर जुगु जुगु वाहगुरू तेरा सभु सदका ॥ Your servants are totally fulfilled, throughout the ages; O Waheguru Ji, it is all You, forever. Waheguru Ji: You're welcome child. It was just another day being your Waheguru Ji and I Love looking after My Children... ਅਪੁਨੇ ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਰੇ ॥ ਜਿਉ ਬਾਰਿਕ ਮਾਤਾ ਸੰਮਾਰੇ ॥ Apunae Jeea Janth Prathipaarae || Jio Baarik Maathaa Sanmaarae || अपुने जीअ जंत प्रतिपारे ॥ जिउ बारिक माता समारे ॥ I cherishe all My beings and creatures, As the mother cares for her children. source: discoversikhi.com