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Vaheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Vaheguroo Jee Ki Fateh! A Veer from London wanted me to post his views on this thread.

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Check it out: Keertan Pictures vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Will audio/pictures be uploaded onto sikhifm?. I saw Veer Aman snapping away with his camera and another Veer from slough doing the same. :TH: Reansbai was ace, from start to finish with Asa Ki // Keertan at the end. :wub: vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Good post. We should aim that all Gurdwaras run according to the Akal Thakt Marayada, and getting rid of small misconceptions like these is the best place to start. I was also unsure about this. When I am given Dheg Di Seva, I usually do Kirpan Bhet just after Jaikaraa at the end of ardaas. But what Veer Sher_Panjabi has said make total sense. From now on, when I am given this seva, I will do kirpan bhet after listening to and trying to undertand Guru Jee's Hukamnama. Sony jee, as veer sher_panjabi has said, Dheg is parvaan after the Hukamnama with Guru Jees Blessings. Dheg will always be Parvaan in Guru Jee's Hazooree. The answer to knowing when the Dheg has been Parvaan, is when Guru Jee speaks to us through Shabad. We have got to get out of the habit of thinking that Guru Jee will say "Parvaan" or "Not parvaan". Shabad Guru is eternal and is the complete truth, therfore there will only ever be one answer, and that answer will be true no matter what. Hope that makes sense vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!! North Smagam pics are up on: www.akj.org.uk Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Sangat Jeeo, Keertan from the Smagam is now available at: UK North Akhand Keertan Smagam 04 Please keep checking back as more keertan will be uploaded over the next few days. vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Sangat Jeeo, Keertan from the Smagam is now available at: UK North Akhand Keertan Smagam 04 Please keep checking back as more keertan will be uploaded over the next few days. vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Sangat Jeeo, The pics from the North Smagam Reansbai are up on: Sikhifm More pictures will be available on www.akj.org.uk. Keertan from the week and Reansbai will be uploaded very very soon. vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! The Smagam was awesome!! Pictures and audio will hopefully be up within the week. I would like to thank everyone on behalf of the UK North Sangat who blessed us with their presence at the Smagam. May Vaheguroo Jee bless us all. vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!! Recordings from the week will be made and uploaded soon after the Smagam. We will also we video recording and are hoping to make dvds available. Unfortunately, the weeks keertan will not be broadcasted due to no broadband connection at Gurdwara Singh Sabha-Bradford and Guru Nanak Gurdwara-Huddersfield. Smagam starts tomarrow !! Please all give us your Darshan and join in the celebrations of the Parkaash of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji!!!! Accommodation will be provided at the Gurdwara Sahib. Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fa teh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Pictures from this years Sikh Youth Camp have been uploaded. Sikh Youth Camp Pictures Enjoy! vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Sikh Youth Camp 2004 Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd October 2004 (This Weekend!!!!) 9am - 6pm (both days) Gurdwara Singh Sabha, 10 Grant Street, Bradford, BD3 9HD The Camp is split into 5 Zones: Spiritual Zone - Gain knowledge upon the spiritual aspects of Sikhi in depth History Zone - Discover your roots and learn about great historical figures and events in Sikhi Open Zone - Break free from all your barriers and have all those bubbling questions coolly answered Inspiration Zone - Feel truly inspired by your faith with eye-opening lecture sessions Warrior Zone - And finally, get into the true Gursikhi spirit and enjoy yourself on the activities! Apply Now!!! Apply Now!!! Apply Now!!! Apply Now!!! Apply Now!!! For more information please visit:http://singhsabha.org.uk/SikhYouthCamp For those who will be coming from a distance, please email Info@Singhsabha.org.uk. Arrangements will be made for your accomodation at the Gurdwara Sahib. Hope to see you all there! pan style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

Send an email to your friends and coworkers about Guru Granth Sahib Dear Khalsa ji, We request that while celebrating the 400th anniversary of the compilation of Guru Granth Sahib we should create more awareness about our faith and our Guru. This will be an opportune time to introduce the universal teachings of Guru Granth Sahib to our non- Sikh friends and co-workers. Universally applicable quotations are given below. You can send a personalized note to accompany this information to your acquaintances. We feel that It will create a positive image of our community and our beliefs. Please feel free to use it to your own needs. Sincerely, Dr. Rajwant Singh Sikh Council on Religion and Education 301 529 0674 ___________________________________________________________________ September 1, 2004 marks the 400th anniversary of the compilation of Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Scriptures. It contains a universal message for all. It contains tips for spiritual development, inner harmony, and peace in life. These scriptures were compiled and installed in the Golden Temple, Amritsar, India, in 1604. Below are some quotes from Guru Granth Sahib. Gems for Life from Guru Granth Sahib (GGS) Inner Search Spiritual Wisdom comes from inner search and it diminishes with arguments and competition – Guru Nanak, GGS The only way to God is to be conscious of God’s presence within and developing innocence in your own life. Burning yourself with jealously and worrying brings extreme sadness. It affects one’s thoughts, words, and deeds. – Guru Nanak, GGS p 1091 Those who gua rd their mind (against negative thoughts and stay focused in God), become angels. They become manifestation of love and affection and God keeps account of their goodness. - Guru Nanak, GGS, p1090 When you taste the ultimate nectar of God’s love and God’s presence in your heart, all vice and negativity becomes dust in your life. – Guru Nanak, GGS When I become Yours O Lord, I see the whole world I see as mine. When ego departs in me, You manifest and I see everything connected with You. - Guru Nanak, GGS One who realises the visible as merged in the formless. And finds poise in the truth of God's invisible power- Such a one shall not be subject to the cycle of births. -Guru Granth Sahib, page 414 God is within O my mind, know your essence You embody the very light of the Lord. -Guru Amardas, GGS p, 441 And if the Lord resides within, It is a folly to look for Him without. -Guru Nanak, GGS, p 722 Find Him inside your heart, O Friend, What will you gain by roaming about in wilderness, Except for trampling the thorns under your feet? - Saint Farid, GGS, p 1378 The Supreme Essence pervading the universe, is the same as is present within our body. -Saint Pipa, GGS, p 695 Feeling the pain of separation from God is the highest state(to live in), A body that never tastes pang of separation is like a dead ground -Saint Farid, GGS, p1379 O my self, love God as fish loves water. - Guru Nanak Sri Raag Astpadia, GGS. Best practice of religion Of all religions The best religion is To utter the Name of God with adoration and to do good deeds and virtuous acts. Of all rites The best rite Is to cleanse one's mind In the company of the holy peo ple. Of all the deeds The best deed Is to meditate on the Name of God And praise it forever. Of all speeches The best speech Is to utter the name of God and Then reflect on God with others. Of all the places The most sacred place, Nanak says, 'Is the heart in which God dwells.' -Guru Arjan, GGS, p266 Justice Good and bad deeds shall be narrated before the God of justice Some will be brought in closer to God Others pushed away accounting for their actions. Those who have prayed, toiled appropriately Will leave with radiant faces Many more will be emancipated with them, says Nanak. -GGS, p 8 By serving the One who is peace Let's pray to that Sovereign. Why do you do evil deeds When you know you will reap what you sow? Do no wrong, be farsighted Play such a game that you do not lose the game of life And serve in such a way that brings merit. -GGS, p 474 What's in the mind comes forth Spoken words are of little use - Sowing poison and demanding nectar What type of justice if this? -GGS, p 474 God and I are one Kabir, a vast ocean is this body difficult to fathom its depth; one who dies* while living and plunges within earns the rarest of jewels. -Saint Kabir, GGS *dies – killing one’s ego Catch your shabd* your origin and essence; the ocean will then merge with the drop The part will contain the whole, like the seed that holds within it a mighty tree Such is the nature of shabd, like a magnet it pulls the soul. -Saint Kabir, GGS *Shabd - Primal "Word" or "Name of God" I have found something, Something rare have I found; Its value no one can accesss. I dwell in it, it dwells in me, we are one, like water mixed with water. He who knows it, will never die; He who knows it not, dies again and ag ain. -Saint Kabir, GGS Householder's life In laughing, playing, eating and dressing well While doing all these, one can still attain salvation and enlightenment. - Guru Arjan, GGS, p 552 Those who remain awake in life, attain God, they kill their ego in light of shabd, While living a householder's life they remain detached, They contemplate upon the true wisdom. - Guru Arjan, GGS Service for others If you serve others in your life, you get the honor of respect at God's Abode - Guru Nanak, GGS,p 25 Acts of kindness and inner enthusiasm to serve others results in minds' immersion in God, - Guru Nanak,p 224 True Education makes one a benevolent person. - GGS, p 356 Forgiveness Beloved God embraces the one who wears the ornament of forgiveness. -Guru Nanak, GGS, p 359 Nurture truth, caring mind, contentment, and forgiveness while seeking the shelter of God -Guru Nanak, GGS p1030 Those who develop Forgiveness, compassion, and contentment in their life, No disease touches them and neither do they feel the pain of death. –Guru Nanak, p 223 Life Style It is useless to ask for happiness all the time, Because happiness and sadness is outer wears of each person's life. - Guru Nanak, Vaar Manjh, GGS Digging deep foundations, the walls are constructed, but in the end, the buildings return to heaps of dust. People gather and hoard their possessions, and give nothing to anyone else - the poor fools think that everything is theirs. Riches do not remain with anyone - not even the golden palaces of Sri Lanka. Listen, you foolish and ignorant mind - only His Will prevails. - Guru Nanak, Gauri Chetee, GGS Those with worldly wealth are really poor(if they do not remember God); Those who have God in their heart, are rich with all nobel qualities. - Guru Nanak, GGS p,1287 > Worthless is the life that is led Only to eat and swell the belly. -Guru Nanak, GGS p.790 Treat others well Do good to bad person Do not succumb to anger Your body will not become ill Everything comes in your lap -Saint Farid, GGS Do not cause fear to anyone Do not be fearful of anyone Whoever lives such a life, Is truly the wise one. -Guru Tegh Bahadur, GGS, p,1427 Every heart is a precious gem Utter not bitter words, and cause pain to anyone If you long for God Do no break anyone's heart. -Saint Farid (Sufi Saint), GGS,p 1384 O Friend, if you posses fine intellect, Do not blacken the record of anyone (by looking for their mistakes) Bow your head, and look for the shortcomings within. - Saint Farid, GGS, p1378 Let truth be the strict norm of all you think and do, so that your pain and anxiety may go and all-felicity come to you, Always cognise the near presence of God, through the practice of the Name, Avoid hurt or injury to any sentient being so that peace may come to your mind, Be humble by helping and serving those afflicted with misery and want so as to achieve God-consciousness Nanak testifies that God is the exalter of the fallen and lowly. - GGS, page 322 Nature and Environment The Creator created himself...... And created all creation in which he is manifest. You Yourself the bumble-bee, flower, fruit and the tree. You Yourself the water, desert, ocean and the pond. You Yourself are the big fish, tortoise and the Cause of causes. Your form can not be known. -GGS, p 1016) Love and Humility He is attained not by cleverness, learning and feats of intellect; Through love, humility and devotion may He be attained -Guru Nanak, p436 True Hero and Warrior The true Hero and warrior is the one who kill the evil of their own ego -Guru Amardas, GGS, p 86 Those who conquer their self( controlling the senses), conquer the world -Guru Nanak, GGS Those who have colored their life with God's love, are known as the true heroes in this world. Guru Arjan, GGS The true Hero is the one who fights for the poor and defenseless, they sacrifice themselves for this cause and never leave the battleground. - Saint Kabir, GGS, p The God-conscious and enlightened person is animated with an intense desire to do good in this world." -GGS, page 273 Prayers Blessed is that season when I remember You. Sublime is that work which is done for You. Blessed is that heart in which You dwell, O Giver of all. You are the Universal Father of all, O my Lord and Master. Your innumerable gifts and treasures are inexhaustible They are contented and live in bliss, upon whom You shower Your Grace and Your gifts; they become Your devotees, Lord. All place their hopes in You; You dwell deep within each and every heart. All share in Your Grace; none are beyond You. You Yourself liberate the Your own devotees who love you; You Yourself consign the self-willed to wander in in the cycle of life and death. Nanak offers himself to you, Lord; The entire universe is Your creation and Your play. -Guru Arjan, GGS p The world is in flames O Lord! Please save it by showering Your Grace Embrace and lift everyone through which ever door they come to You. Guru Amardas, GGS, p 853 Nanak* - Guru Nanak is the founder of Sikhism. His name is used in the hymns to show that it is a revelation to Nanak. The name Nanak is also used by his successors in their hymns to indicate the continuation of the same revelation. 400th Anniversary of the Sikh Scriptures - Guru Granth Sahib Guru Nanak founded Sikhism in the 15th century (Guru translates as "enlightener"). His phil osophy was centered in belief in one God, who is creator and sustainer of all, and attainable by everyone. He taught that seekers of true faith must grow spiritually through introspection and meditation on the Name of God. This spiritual foundation manifests in a life of humility, service, and love of all creation, which is the basis of Sikh philosophy. Guru Nanak and his successors composed their own divinely revealed hymns, which were compiled by the fifth Guru, Guru Arjun, in 1604. The tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, later accorded the scriptures with the status of a living Guru, thereby making it the revered and eternal spiritual guide of the Sikhs. Ecumenical in nature, Guru Granth Sahib also contains the actual revelations of many enlightened saints from various other backgrounds, such as Hindu and Muslim, who saw God beyond the narrow restrictions of the institutions of their times. Some of these hymns were written by so-called "untouchables", who were shunned by society. However, their philosophy was in harmony with the spirit of Sikhism. It is perhaps the only scripture in the world that incorporates and sanctifies texts of people who did not subscribe to the same faith. The entire Guru Granth Sahib is composed in poetry and is set to Indian classical music. Kirtan, or singing of these hymns, is an integral part of the Sikh prayer service started by Guru Nanak 500 hundred years ago. These hymns were composed in many Asian languages, mainly Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, Hindi, and Punjabi. The compositions are set in rhymed couplets. They are printed in "Gurmukhi" script, an alphabet adapted by the second Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Angad, for the Punjabi language. The governing theme of the Guru Granth Sahib encourages each human being to seek one's true self-the Divine spark within- to have unison with God. It also speaks to almost every facet of human existence - social, political, economic and spiritual. It fosters compassion and service for people who are poor or suffering, and promotes s ocial and gender equality. It also enjoins full participation in family and community life. In short, Guru Granth Sahib envisions the creation of a just social and economic order, and peaceful co-existence.

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Please all do give us your Darshan at the Camp, especially Sangat from the UK who are closer than everyone else. vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Thankyou Sangat Jee, I understand now. Regardless of their background and religion they were all Guru Kai Sikh. They saw beyond the boundaries of religion and believed in One Akal Purakh and Naam as the highest religion of them all. Bhul Chukh Maaf. vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Thankyou for your posts and clarifications. Again, I'm sorry for my complete lack of knowledge and understanding. vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! SaadhSangat, I have a few questions regarding Gurbani by Bhagats & Bhats such Bhagat Farid Ji, Bhagat Kabir Ji, Bhagat Ravidas and all others in Guru Granth Sahib Jee. I've been confused on this for some time...... 1) How do we regard these Bhagats? ie. As Hindu/ Muslim or as Gur Kai Sikh? 2) Did all the Bhagats & Bhats recieve Charan Pahul Amrit to regard themselves as Sikh? 3) If we regard them as Muslim/Hindu, then isn't that just supporting the views of some Muslim and Hindus who say Sikhism is a mixture of these 2 religions? 4) I've heard some Sikhs say that Sikhism is all the best parts taken from Islam and Hinduism. What are your views on this? Can Sangat Jee elaborate on these questions. Sorry for the complete lack of knowledge and understanding. vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! To all the Cyber SaadhSangat, Vadhaeeyaa on Guru Granth Sahib Jee's 400 Years Parkash Utsav. May Waheguru Jee Bless us with Naam & understanding of Gurbani.

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! We have had the same questions thrown at us. Although here in the UK we are not as advanced technologically, a group of us try to hold stalls at monthly Rainsbais in which we make available to the sangat tapes, cds and vcds from various rainsbais and smagams People have said to us "whats the point in selling cds when its available on from the net to download" This did put us off slightly from making more copies of keertan as we thought Sangat were thinking "they're ripping us off". I'm not aiming this post directly to you JusLearing VeerJi/Bhenji, but a lot of people assume that keertan can be downloaded for 'free' from sites such as keeran.net and akj.org. This is partially right, but there is the COST of buying and maintaining servers on which 'free' downloadable keertan is made available to the Sangat. Fair enough, if people feel that they are able to download and burn keertan on media, then do so. However, ther e are a lot of Sangat i'm sure online (please correct me if i'm wrong) and most definitely at rainsbais, who would prefer in just listening to ready made tapes, cd/vcds of keertan without the hassle of downloading, burning, printing covers and labels etc. Most of the audio cds that we have made, smagam keertan has been downloaded from a number of websites including keertan.net. Most of the vcds we have made are from UK Smagams we have recorded ourselves. However, in the same aim of W!N we do not make profit on what we sell. The cost per cd, vcd includes buying raw materials, printing cover and labels and the total Maya made is used in buying more resources and used in other seva such as local Camps and youth programmes. I for one appreciate what W!N sevadaars are doing, and its an excellent idea that vcds and dvds will be readily available for the Sangat to buy online. We were thinking of doing this but for some reason we're too slow here in the UK :wub: I look forward to the dvds being made available Bhul Chukh Maaf If I have said anything wrong, then my head is available for the Jutheeaa of the SaadhSangat. vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Sadh Sangat Ji, I was looking for any videos on sikh history, but mainly on: 500 Years Parskash of Guru Angad Dev Ji 400 Years Anniversary installation of Guru Granth Sahib Ji 300 Years Anniversary of 4 Sahibzadai I aware of the videos for the 20 years Ghaloogaraa At Harmander Sahib and Delhi roits on Khalsa.tv. I was wondering if Sadh Sangat know about any videos/presentations mainly on the above topic either on the net or even gursevahub.com Thankyou vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Loads more kirtan mp3s and videos have been uploaded in the kirtan section: http://www.akj.org.uk/kirtan/ Please enjoy kirtan and check back for regular updates. vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! Pictures from UK North Smagam 2003 are up on: http://www.akj.org.uk/gallery/display.asp?...northsmagam2003 vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!! REMINDER!!!! I urge everyone in the UK on this forum to come to the Demonstration. I'm gonna nag and send out reminders every other day to encourage more Sangat to come. Its too much of an important issue to be just left and not thought about. Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!! There will be a protest demonstration held outside the French Embassy in London on Saturday 21 February 2004, from 12 noon till 3pm. All Sikhs from around the UK are urged to attend and show the French officials that we Sikhs cannot and will not take off our Turbans. The demo will be held at: French Embassy 58 Knightsbridge London SW1X 7JT Here's a map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?pc=SW1X7JT Pick up Points and contacts: Singh Sabha Gurdwara - SLOUGH - 10am Bhai Onkar Singh 07956 528735 Gurdwara 01753 526828 Singh Sabha Gurdwara - SEVEN KINGS, ILFORD - 11am Bhai Manjit Singh 07940 408077 Singh Sabha Gurdwara - Park Ave - SOUTHALL - 11am Bhai Satnam Singh 07956 519256 Singh Sabha Gurdwara - Cross Road - COVENTRY - 9am Bhai Mohinder Singh 02476 684802 Guru Nanak Gurdwara - Edward St - BIRMINGHAM - 9am Bhai Joga Singh 0121 5531242 Singh Sabha Gurdwara - Pear Tree Street - DERBY - 9am Gurdwara 01322 201999 Singh Sabha Gurdwara - Grant Street - BRADFORD - 7.30am will be other pick-up points in bradford too call for info Bhai Parminder Singh 07799 195549 Singh Sabha Gurdwara - HUDDERSFIELD - 7.30am Bhai Nirmal Singh 01422 378302 If indiv iduals or towns can arrange more transport please do so, and email info@akj.org.uk with the details of the pick up point and contact person, so more sangat can me informed. The demo has been organised jointly by AKJ UK and British Sikh Council... supported by all Gurdwaras and Jathebandees of UK. Please distribute the flyer below at Gurdwaras, Universities etc to spread the word of the demonstration (There is some space on the flyer between "All Sikhs from around......." and the address. Copy the flyer into MS Word and insert details of pickup point and contact details from your town) Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!! Can someone provide the link to the folder. I can't seem to find the keertan. :T: Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!! There will be a Rainsbai Kirtan in memory of the Shaheeds of Sri Nankana Sahib and Bhai Joginder Singh Jee Talwara on Saturday 14th February 2004, from 7pm to 5am at: Gurdwara Singh Sabha Pear Tree Street DERBY DE23 8PP There will also be an Amrit Sanchar during the Rainsbai Kirtan. All Kakaars will be provided. The Rainsbai may be broadcast live on the internet - more information to follow. Coaches will be leaving from Bradford and Slough/Southall as usual. For more information, please visit www.akj.org.uk/programmes vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw! vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!