HAR!

Maya can come in any shape or form for any single individual. Just because it's made out of gold does not mean its maya. In that case don't go to harmandir sahib.. Maya is an addiction.. to anything. I don't like gold just because I don't like the way it looks. But I like silver. So is that maya? Yes it can be if I'm attached to it. I have to ask my mind, if I lost this right now would I go berserk? Or would I say 'oh well, it's just an ornament'? Maya is how your mind deals with materials in this world... Guru Gobind Singh Ji took a lot of pride in the way he dressed.. and rightly so.. he is the king! Does it mean he's stuck in maya? No... He knew how to control his mind. Jot Singh Khalsa is the most humblest person I know. His ethos is to have every sikh wear an actual kirpan. One with which you can fight with... none of those nuts and bolts jobs out there.. and he likes to dress the khalsa panth. There is nothing wrong with that. And rightly so, I think people should pay for it because if you didn't you sure as hell wouldn't appreciate it. And being an owner of some of Jot Singh's stuff.. I must say the love he puts into his work is really felt when you actually wear it. I think the khalsa should like the kings army! with beautiful dastaars and beautiful shastar.. but also humble enough to give it to a poor man should he need it.. but then this is just my opinion... you have the right to state yours satnam

God we are so lucky.. read this horrific story http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml...6/08/wkor08.xml

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WHEN??? When will stop being so difficult?

Great opportunity to practice selflessness. I know people may be thinking.. 'yeah ... but i haven't the time'... 'i'm so busy' and so on, I can totally appreciate that. But this is an opportunity for us to share the wonder of Gurbani and what the Guru's gave us. We are so lucky to be born as Sikhs in this lifetime, to have access to and understand the miracle of Dhan Dhan Guru Granth Sahib Ji. It's not meant to be kept in privy of all others. It's meant to be shared and used for the greater good. Not just on the odd occasion of a daughter or son being born, or when someone buys a new house or car... but also when so many suffering children have extended out their hands continously, only to be let down by mere politics and maya which puts people in charge who fall short of helping others. So people, Sadh Sangat Jio! Let's help them! Look all around you and you see destruction. Destruction of the body, the soul, the psyche and now the world. Let's be the healing force which turns this destruction round on it's head back to great times of peace (relatively) and when human rights actually meant something. Let's get together in our thousands and make an impact! Fight the war of today and join us! Satnam!

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trying to keep this post at top if the sangat don't mind..

Dear Sadh Sangat Jio, Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh In December, we will be commemorating the Saheedi Divas of the Shotey Sahibazadey. We will remember how these two young children walked boldly into the palms of death so that others would have the choice to live in freedom of expression, individuality and spirituality. At such a young age, they had the ability to recognize compassion to be the root of sikhi and the human race as one. Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji were tortured to death, as they aspired to be like their great father Guru Gobind Singh Ji who was the epitome of bravery and their grandfather Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji who was the quintessence of compassion. In the memory of these two great souls, we are encouraging the Sadh Sangat to take part in a 40-day meditation, which will begin on the 17th of November 2007 till the 26th of December 2007. This 'Prayer in Action' will be directed towards the suffering children around the world facing poverty and famine by no fault of their own. Together, we will directly affect children who are subjected to violence and exploitation everyday, as we who are more fortunate, carry on about our daily lives building careers and providing for our own. Although we can never re-pay Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the Sahibzadey for what they gave us, we can in part strive to give something back to those less fortunate than us. Many kind sevadaars from all over the world have signed up to represent their region of the world. Their contact details can be found on www.sikhhelpline.com. All you have to do is to choose from the Mool Mantr, Japji Sahib, Sukhmani Sahib or a Sehaj Path to do for 40 days. Contact the representative for your area who will keep you informed on the details. If there is no person signed for your region, contact us and we will do everything to ensure you are able to take part in this global initiative. Take this opportunity to practice the fundamentals of Sikhi which our Gurus were firm examples of: compassion in thought and action. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any queries you may have. Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh. http://sikhhelpline.com/cms/index.php?opti...1&Itemid=50

Yes! The concept of punishment doesn't really sit well with me... it doesn't make sense.. My Guru is my best friend.. someone I invite round to watch a movie or have a sleepover with.. someone who knows me better than myself.. someone who watches out for me..

One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter.. Absolutely agree with you penj. Statistics show that Sikhs are the most successfull of all races in this country. Sikhs occupy high ranking jobs. There are alot of Sikh doctors, lawyers, pharmacists etc. This is something to be proud of. Guru Nanak Dev Ji taught us that we should integrate with society and that's how we do it. Open your dara (for guys) and to our Singhnia wear your dastaars to work and talk to people, integrate and help them. Your colleagues will then look up to you and admire Sikhs! They will tell their friends and their friends will tell their friends that Sikhs are great people! Guru Nanak Dev Ji inspired them well! If I saw a Singh or Singhni doctor in hospital I would defo want them to treat me! Hold successful positions because that will give us levy in this country by which we can make our voices heard by the public and government and have a hand in literally making this world a better place... You think you're wasting your time going to school? I don't think so! Look at the bigger picture. Satnam :WW:

The concept itself of being 'Sikh' has always been here. Being Sikh is being a good human being (for me...) so the concept which was reminded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji has actually been here all along. I believe you can be a Muslim and still be Sikh or a Hindu and still be Sikh. There was this article in the National Geaographic about how 'Wahabism' had crept into Pakistan, and in the article was a description of this Muslim who for most of his life has been saving the poor, feeding them, housing them regardless of which sect or religion they belong to. He would take in new born girls who had been given up by families and has seen orphans grow up and later helping them to get married. He stated ' My first religion is not Islam, it is human rights'..... WOW! That is a Sikh right there. He is more Sikh than I am! So theoretically... Sikhs have always been here. A Sikh is not just in physical form.. more important than the physical is the spiritual which was here since time began. Guru Nanak Dev Ji came to remind us of that quality which every human should attain. That is the beauty of Sikhi and the beauty of God.

I listen stuff which reminds me about God

Vjkk vjkf I would like to bring something to the attention of all Sikhs out there. What is happening in Burma today is exactly what our Guru's stood for. These Monks have risked their lives for the sake of others. There is no difference between what happened in 1984 and what has happened today. If anything, this is more important as this is in our present. It's all great and wonderful if you want to give your life for your religion, but let's try something else, let's try what Guru Teg Bahadur did... That is what make Sikhi SO beautiful and great. Guru Tegh Bahadur did not just defend his own, for the human race was his own and could not stand against oppression of any kind, against anyone. This is the responsibility which has been passed down today by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. If your name ends with Singh or Kaur, this is your responsibility. If you are a child of the Guru, it is your responsbility to show some kind of support (in any way) be it go there and stand with them or give a donation to charities supporting them. Do a kirtan darbar for SARBAT DA PHALA! This is who we are. Recognize this and help the human race. These monks have been marching the streets chanting prayers for the whole of the human race! That includes us! These monks, in their most difficult of times are chanting for peace on earth! Peace for everyone. They have been brutally killed while praying on the streets. These monks are more 'Sikh' than I am. What a great way to give your life. God, bless all those who stand in protest in the streets of Burma in your name, give them victory. Include them in your daily banis. These people are standing up against brutal people who run their country. This is not just a problem in some distant country, this is a problem against your human race. 'Recognize the whole human race as one' - Guru Sahib. Stand up and show what Sikhi is about with the compassion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the courage of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji with the acceptance of Guru Granth Sahib Ji. VAHEGURU! Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Ready Spartans! :lol: We have to kill the Covenant and save Earth! Get your MA5B's ready! - Master Chief