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VaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekiFatheh! O Lord of the Universe, O Lord of the World, O Dear Merciful Beloved. ||1||Pause|| You are the Master of the breath of life, the Companion of the lost and forsaken, the Destroyer of the pains of the poor. ||1|| O All-powerful, Inaccessible, Perfect Lord, please shower me with Your Mercy. ||2|| Please, carry Nanak across the terrible, deep dark pit of the world to the other side. ||3||8||30|| — Guru Arjan Dev Ji Auction: Art4Action – World Malaria Day 2012 Faiths Act is a multi-faith global movement to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, focusing on eliminating deaths from malaria. We have supporters and volunteers in more than 130 countries organising easy, fun activities to raise awareness and funds to tackle deaths from malaria. It is spearheaded by a group of young ambassadors, the Faiths Act Fellows, from the US, India, UK and Canada. On the ground in countries like Sierra Leone, Faiths Act is establishing and supporting projects that mobilise faith communities around malaria public health messaging. In Birmingham, fellows Immy Kaur and Steve Hirst are working to spearhead multi faith action against Malaria. Art 4 Action is a competition to raise awareness and funds for malaria eradication in Sierra Leone. It has been launched across the city of Birmingham and is open to artists of all ages contact i.kaur@springfieldproject.org.uk for more information. About this piece ‘Saving Souls’ In line with the ethos of Faiths Act, I believe that every human in this world has a right to life and health, and every human who is able, has the duty to help those in need. One of the very basic principles for spiritual growth is to look at everyone as equal despite colour, caste, creed, religion or social status. Helping and providing love to those in need before helping ourselves (Sarbath da Bhallaa) is something a Sikh must aspire to put into thought and practice where possible. As part of the Art4Action campaign I have attempted to illustrate these very teachings in this piece – our much-needed effort to Saving Souls from the clutches of Malaria. All funds raised from this artwork and the Art 4 Action campaign will go straight to multi faith initiatives in Sierra Leone, to help save lives from the preventable and treatable deadly killer Malaria. Auction Details The auction is now live and end date is Saturday 28th April 2012 at 9pm To make a bid, submit your bid using the form below. Ensure you provide a valid email address. This page will be updated when there is a higher bid than the current one shown below 100% of the final bid amount will go to Faiths Act The painting will be sent to the winning bidder by Faiths Act after it has been displayed at the Midlands Art Gallery (MAC) To make a bid, please visit: http://iminderarts.com/saving-souls/ Thank you for your support! :-) Iminder Singh VaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekiFatheh!

VahegurooJeeKaKhalsaa! VahegurooJeeKiFatheh! Jeeo, No Fine Art degree. I can't even say I'm self taught because its all Guru Sahib's Blessing.

VaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekiFatheh! Thank you all for your feedback and comments, it's all Guru Sahib's Vadheyaaee! _singhni_ bhenjee, although I am not doing any commissions at the moment, please feel free to PM with your ideas, I'd love to hear about them! VaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekiFatheh!

VahegurooJeeKaKhalsaa! VahegurooJeeKiFatheh! SangatJeeo, Hope all is Guroo Guroo! :-) Daas hasn't logged onto SS for a pretty long time but figured maybe I should for this...I'm not sure how many users are still here from 'my time' but about 3 years ago I finally decided to start drawing and painting again after losing touch with this hobby for such a long time. When I started, it was simply because I wanted to enjoy doing art again, but over the last couple of years I got a lot of positive feedback from Gursikhs to do more, and share more. To my surprise, I found that a lot of people actually liked what I did and I started getting requests for prints, originals and commissions which was all truly overwhelming! I wasn't too sure about pursuing this 'demand' initially because I didn't want the reason as to why I did art to change. However, after a lot of encouragement from everyone I have finally decided to put my work out there and make it more widely available to everyone. It has taken me a while to get to where I am now but this message is to let you know that with Guru Sahib's Kirpaa I have launched my website http://www.iminderarts.com where you can view, comment, and buy prints of my work! I'll be running the site like a blog, and there are plenty of things in the pipeline too, including new features to be added to the site, so stay tuned! I'm indebted to everyone around me who has helped and inspired me to come this far with my art, so thank you to all, especially GuruSahib! :-) Feel free to contact me with any questions/comments that you have, and please help me spread the word by forwarding this message to your contacts and groups who you think might appreciate my artwork. Guroo Raakhaa! Iminder Singh

VaaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekifatheh! With Guru Sahib's Apaar Kirpaa, broadcast of the Reansbaee Keertan is now Live.... http://akj.org/skins/one/live.php VaaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekifatheh!

VaaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekifatheh! With Guru Sahib's Apaar Kirpaa, broadcast of Friday Morning Asaa Kee Vaar Keertan is now Live.... http://akj.org/skins/one/live.php VaaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekifatheh!

VaaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekifatheh! With Guru Sahib's Apaar Kirpa, Audio broadcast of the Akhand Paath Sahib is now Live.... http://akj.org/skins/one/live.php VaaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekifatheh!

VaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekiFatheh! Please note that the Southall coach with be now be leaving Havelock Road at 3.30pm and Khalsa Primary School Slough at 4pm. Please contact Bhai Satnam Singh on 07956 519256 for more information. VaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekiFatheh!

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂਜੀਕਾਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ|| ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂਜੀਕੀਫ਼ਤਹਿ|| With Guru Sahib's grace, an Akhand Kirtan Smagam, including Akhand Paatt Sahib, Rainsbai & Amrit Sanchaar has been organised by Akhand Kirtani Jatha UK, dedicated to the 4 Sahibzade of Siri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It will be held from Monday 13th to Sunday 19th December in Bradford. ACCOMODATION Accommodation has been arranged for the whole Smagam. Local Sangat have taken time off to look after Sangataa from all over the UK. Singhs will be accommodated in the Gurdwara Sahib (which has a very good standard of showers and sleeping arrangements). Bibian accommodation has been specially arranged in Gursikhs houses. For further details, contact Bibi Rajinder Kaur on 07758 218056. SMAGAM BREAKDOWN All programmes except Wed night Kirtan Darbar are at: Gurdwara Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Wakefield Road, Bradford, BD4 7DS Akhand Paatt Sahib - Monday 13th (6am) to Wednesday 15th (6am) Asa Di // - Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th - 6am to 10am Keertan Darbar - Wednesday 15th - 6am - 9pm - Central Gurdwara, 32 Derby Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8RY Keertan Darbar - Thursday 16th & Friday 17th - 6pm to 9:30pm RAENSBAI KEERTAN & Amrit Sanchar - Saturday 18th - 6pm to 5am GURBANI VEECHAR Afterrnoon Gurmat vichara will take place with elder Gursikhs TRANSPORT Coach transport will be leaving Southall at 5pm and Slough at 5.30pm. To book your place please contact Bhai Satnam Singh on 07956 519256 Coach transport will be leaving West bromwich at 5pm. To book your place please contact Bhai Bhupinder Singh on 07725973836 AMRIT SANCHAAR The Amrit Sanchaar will be on Saturday 18th December starting at 8pm sharp at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Wakefield Rd, Bradford. Can all Ablakhees contact Bhai Taranjeet Singh Coventry (07877 888874) to provide their names for the Amrit Sanchaar. If you have questions, you can contact Jathedar Raghbir Singh or Bhai Jarnail singh on 01926 771944. If any persons do not have full kakaars, then they will be provided. LIVE BROADCAST The smagam will be broadcasted live on www.akj.org For more information, please contact Bhai Iminder Singh on 07817 847064 or email sevaa@akj.org ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂਜੀਕਾਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ|| ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂਜੀਕੀਫ਼ਤਹਿ||

Vaaheguroo jee kaa Khaalsaa! Vaaheguroo jee kee Fateh!! With Waheguru`s grace, a National Akhand Kirtan Divas Suhela Darbaar has been organised by Akhand Kirtani Jatha UK dedicated to all those in the Khalsa Panth who are striving for its Chardi Kala & Nirala Paan. This Shabad is by Guru Amar Daas Ji in Raag Sorath on Pannaa 649 pauVI ] DMnu Dnu Bwg iqnw Bgq jnw jo hir nwmw hir muiK khiqAw ] Dnu Dnu Bwg iqnw sMq jnw jo hir jsu sRvxI suxiqAw ] Dnu Dnu Bwg iqnw swD jnw hir kIrqnu gwie guxI jn bxiqAw ] Dnu Dnu Bwg iqnw gurmuKw jo gurisK lY mnu ijxiqAw ] sB dU vfy Bwg gurisKw ky jo gur crxI isK pViqAw ]18] Pauree: Blessed, blessed is the good fortune of those devotees, who, with their mouths, utter the Name of the Lord. Blessed, blessed is the good fortune of those Saints, who, with their ears, listen to the Lord's Praises. Blessed, blessed is the good fortune of those holy people, who sing the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises, and so become virtuous. Blessed, blessed is the good fortune of those Gurmukhs, who live as Gursikhs, and conquer their minds. But the greatest good fortune of all, is that of the Guru's Sikhs, who fall at the Guru's feet. ||18|| It will be held on Sunday 10th October at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Wakefield Road, Bradford. Accommodation has been arranged for Sangaatan from other towns. Singhs will be accommodated in the Gurdwara Sahib (which has a very good standard of showers and sleeping arrangements). Bibian accommodation has been specially arranged in Gursikhs houses. For further details, contact Bibi Rajinder Kaur on 07758 218056. Vaaheguroo jee kaa Khaalsaa! Vaaheguroo jee kee Fateh!!

Vaheguroojeekakhalsavaheguroojeekifatheh! Everyone will tell you pretty much the same thing, more exercise and a controlled diet is what works best. Here are a few tips: 1. Cut out all junk food. This is going to be hard but you'll get used to it. Junk food means anything like chocolate, crisps, fried foods, fast foods, fizzy drinks etc. Reduce the amount of bread you eat too! If you want to eat it, have wholemeal bread instead of white. 2. Cut down on your portions. So for example, if you have a 2 parshadai with a large serving of sabhji/daal, cut this down to 1 parshadaa, a small serving of sabhji/daal. Include lots of salad. 3. Eat simple. Understand what you're eating, how many calories you're taking in and what proportions of fat, sugar, salt, protein etc. your food contains. 4. Avoid eating late, especially before you sleep. 5. Start doing more cardio. Personally, I'm not really a gym person, but I enjoy playing football a lot with the local Singhs. This is what worked for me. So find out about local activities going on. This way you get your cardio, but best of all you get Sangat of Gursikhs! : ) 6. Be patient - it's a virtue for a reason! You may get frustrated with little or no progress, but stick to it, and stay determined, and you will eventually start to see changes. 7. Chuck out your weighing scale! The reason being, seeing no changes in numbers can really knock you back. My general rule is that if you feel healthier/fitter, and if you're clothes have started to become loose, or you can fit into something which was tight on you a couple of months back, you're making good progress! 8. Self-discipline is the backbone for any progression, just like it is key for you to build your Jeevan. I hope that's useful. If it's any encouragement, with Satguroo's Kirpa I've gradually lost about 4 stones over the last 3 years! But I still need to lose a little bit more! : ) Guroo Rakhaa! Vaheguroojeekakhalsavaheguroojeekifatheh!

http://www.akj.org/skins/one/keertan.php?id=246 :]

Vaheguroojeekakhalsavahegurojeekifatheh! On behalf of all local Gursikhs, I would like thank all the Pyaaree Sangataa who attended the Smagam in part or in full, especially in the cold weather! And Vadaaeeyaaa to all those who were Blessed with Amrit di Daat!! : ] The recordings will hopefully be up soon on akj.org Guroo Rakhaa! Vaheguroojeekakhalsavahegurojeekifatheh!

Vaheguroojeekakhalsavaheguroojeekifatheh! Live Broadcast of Asaa Ki Vaar Keertan: http://akj.org/multimedia/Broadcast/live.asx http://akj.org/skins/one/live.php Vaheguroojeekakhalsavaheguroojeekifatheh!

Live broadcast has started for Friday Morning AKV Sevadaars intend to broadcast Saturday Keertans (morn & Reansabai) as per the program schedule. www.AKJ.org/uk - for full program schedule www.AKJ.org/skins/one/live.php - for Live broadcast Vaaheguroo Jee Kaa Khalsa, Vaaheguroo Jee Kee Fateh

VaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekifatheh! Bhenji, All the workshops will be held at: Gurdwara Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Usher St, Wakefield Rd, Bradford, BD4 7DS All morning programmes and accommodation for Sangataa will be at this Gurdwara Sahib. Please get in touch if you have any more questions. : ] VaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekifatheh!

VaheguroojeekakhalsaVaheguroojeekifatheh! Pssttt, read my signature! Hehe. : ) VaheguroojeekakhalsaVaheguroojeekifatheh! | | V

VaaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaaheguroojeekifatheh! SaadhSangat Jeeo, A humble request to you all to Grace us with your Darshan at the Smagam! _/\_ Feel free to PM me or ring the contact numbers on the poster about any questions. VaaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaaheguroojeekifatheh!

VaaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekifatheh! Keertan UK Smagam 2007 VaaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekifatheh!

All pictures up. :]

Vaheguroojeekakhalsaa!Vaheguroojeekifatheh! A short clip was shown on the Sikh Channel advertising the Keertan and Funeral of Bhenji Jasmeet Kaur who joined Satguroo Jee Forever not so long ago. The clip had a track with this Shabad: AauKI GVI n dyKx dyeI Apnw ibrdu smwly ] aoukhee gharree n dhaekhan dhaeee apanaa biradh samaalae || He does not let His devotees see the difficult times; this is His innate nature. http://sikhitothemax.com/page.asp?ShabadID=2601 If anyone remembers, is this on the net anywhere to download? Dhanvaad. Guroo Raakhaa! Vaheguroojeekakhalsaa!Vaheguroojeekifatheh!

Some more videos here. Enjoy! :]

Vaheguroojeekakhalsavaheguroojeekifatheh! Keertan from the Camp here. :] Vaheguroojeekakhalsavaheguroojeekifatheh!

Vaheguroojeekakhalsaavaheguroojeekifatheh! Some short videos here. Will add more sooon. Enjoy. :] Vaheguroojeekakhalsaavaheguroojeekifatheh!

VaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekifatheh! Hunjee there was. VaheguroojeekakhalsaaVaheguroojeekifatheh!