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har simaran keeou sagal akaaraa || For the remembrance of the Lord, He created the whole creation. Sukhmani Sahib This is all I know, all that I need to know, and all that I have ever had to know... about Life.

That is a nice PDF link; I will read it without EGO. Gurfateh

No, there is no evidence to suggest this is so. However, at this age you should not be too concerned about weight lifting too much and too heavy. Your body is naturally growing and you will do best if you emphasize correct form and do not strain yourself. Now is a good time to get into good habits for a liftime of good health.

What should be done is it should be reported, to the website, or Sikhcoalition.org. By responding and encouraging these posts you are only adding more power to them, your ego gets offended. By allowing the ego to react to this low level consciousness your energy is displaced, and Peace does not thrive. Just report it, come back to a place of peace and just be Truth,

Are there any weight-lifters, or too be weight lifters here? Thought this was an interesting addition to the group on discoversikhi, so thought I would post here as well. I am a natural weightlifter, and in my research and largely due to Kirpa I have amassed many secrets in this area. I wish to share them all to all so you can live long healthy, and disease free lives. I have a science and personal fitness instruction background with hefty knowledge regarding 'natural' nutrition and weight training. I will back up whatever I say with research as well.

I have seen several sites on the web that proport to teach people how to learn Kirtan, but they have never actually been realised with their original vision. Perhaps you can post the keys (the vaja keys) in Jpeg format on your webpage, and have the video underneat to accompany this? Gurfateh

More ple3ase very difficult ot see the notations on the keys Also the sound is quite loud through mic - it starts to screech in my spearkers, while the voice is too low. (Just constructive comments - great job otherwise).

Our conditioned thoughts, our perceptions and our constant mind chatter is our EGO. Behind that is the awareness of our EGO. When one begins to dwell in this space (Gurmukh) there is no place The Guru, the Light shines upon the path ahead

Gurfateh everyone, THis person is now being helped, they will be getting a ride to the Gurdwara. I am a Canadian currently in UK. I vouch for Canada being more desi. But regardless the Khalsa will Rise in the West. Anywhere West of India that is. Regards

After hearing countless stories from Sikh parents and children about bias and harassment in school, we decided to take action. Last year the Coalition published, "Hatred in the Hallways," a first ever report on the harassment of Sikh school children. We surveyed more than 200 children about their experiences in school. What our report found in New York was startling: 3 out of 4 Sikh boys in Queens have suffered harassment because of their Sikh identity. Over 40% of Sikh students who wear turbans or patkas have been subjected to some form of physical harassment. While Sikh students complain to school personnel, 1/3 of the time nothing happens. We all want our children to be proud to be Sikh. We all want our children to be free to be Sikh. But let's be honest: Our children face challenges. So what are we going to do? This Vaisakhi, our answer is: Education. 56 Sikhs have donated to this campaign 15 are monthly recurring donors Can we reach 250 one-time donors and 50 recurring donors this Vaisakhi? We are calling on all our supporters to give $10, $25, $50, $100 per month to permanently fund the hiring of an Education Director at the Sikh Coalition. It's about time the world knows who we are: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=2563 And we can make a difference. After we published the Hatred in the Hallways report, the New York Times published our Opinion-Editorial on bias in city schools. The Schools Chancellor met with us. The City Council raised concerns. And now the city Department of Education published the first-ever guide for all school parents on reporting harassment in school. The Department is now working with the Coalition to educate all students about Sikhs. We know what it means to be Sikh. But the public does not. The media does not. We can't just wait and hope for a change. Let's make change, now: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=2563 And let's be really honest with ourselves. The goal of hiring an Education Director is extremely modest. Given the hatred against our articles of faith and given the need to counter decades of horrible images in the media, hiring one person full-time to work on this issue is not enough, but it is a start. We must work to systematically educate all sectors of society. We must begin devoting dedicated resources to Education. Our children face challenges but not any challenge that we can't overcome. Together we have the ability, together we have the resources, let's start now! Help us hire an Education Director this Vaisakhi. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh! The Sikh Coalition Board and Staff

Dear cyber sangat ji My younger brother Kalwant Singh who had been working in a sawmill in North Delta BC Canada for the past nearly 30 years in his perfect sikhi saroop was denied his job unless he wore a hard hat on top of his turban. Kalwant along with another colleague refused to wear a hard hat on top of their turbans and were fired. They have now decided to fight against such religious discrimination. I request sikh sangat in all of North America to provide them support moral or otherwise. They have lodged a complaint with the human rights organisation as well. http://www.nationalpost.com/nationalpost/s....html?id=412990 http://www.voiceonline.com/voice/thisweek/headline4.php Humbly Serjinder Singh ------------------------------ Posting this on above's behalf.

Hello, Has this person looked into all the options available unto them for thier chosen career? What is his professional delegation? Is this person just settling for a job because it is given to them? Has this person asked the Universal Source to guide their Spirit to the Job that Resonates with his True Self? Does this person realise that with current health trends the this industry is liable to failure and close down within the current decared? _ I am a health care professional and I believe I truly understand where health care is heading, and I can tell you even the medical community isn't prepared for what is going to happen with the Awakening of the Human consciousness that lay ahead. Where does that place this persons ST and LT interests? IF the companies name was Holocaust Industries (openly declared their Ultimate Intentions), which Tobacco basically does to people by providing them with COPD, heart failure, Congestive Cardiac Disease, Diabetes, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchities, Lung Cancer etc etc. * This person is inexplicably connected to the Means by which an entire society destroys its own health. As someone who is Khalsa (Live's pure intent), do these polarities align? These are all reasonable questions that you should ask your friend to contemplate. Ardaas is so powerful that when we ASK sometimes we forget to RECEIVE. Ask your friend to ASK for his Purest Intention, and watch as his Spirit goes from one of incoherent intent and weak power, to one of Rising Spirit where a True Conscious guides them to their hearts content. All Sikhs of the True Guru are capable of this if we plant the Seed of Truth in our hearts and minds. The manifestation will be a clear mind, but also a wonderful life. Regards

Dear one, If you want to live an Inspired, Spiritual well beinged life, please PM me. I do not know what you are going through, no, I do not necessarily know how you feel. But I do believe I know some things that can help, and I do believe as a health professional I can provide some guidance. Regards,

I am just going to interject some scientific basis for the original thread poster. Please read all of the following before commenting: Basically the key point to understand is pornography, self excitement, and non mutural experiences affect the brain's functions and psychological responses to environmental stimulation and psychological pollution. I will explain how this works: (brace yourself as it is quite scientific) --> Effect of Overstimulation Overstimulation of the mind-body, affects the brain/nervous bioelectric circuit breaker, the exhaustion of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal/-testicular axis, very possibly or likely including the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid dysfunction too, resulting from the Nervous Excitotoxicity and Inflammation induced by excessive norepinephrine, epinephrine and glutamate (& other excitory neurohormones, for a short-term pleasure reward and the long-term dopamine depletion) and Prostaglandin E2! The hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) exhaustion results in the erratic release of CRH (corticotropin releasing hormone), POMC (proopinomelanocortin), ACTH (adrenocorticotropc hormone), ß-lipotropichormone, ß-endorphin, α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), ß-MSH, CA (catecholamines) and TSH (thyroid stimulation hormone), in response to stress, sex and environmental/dyshomeostatic stimuli. Since skin and hair follicles also display a functional equivalent of the HPA axis, sexual exhaustion will also extensively affect your skin (for examples: darkening skins in certain areas such as eye cycles, nips, foreskin, perineum and groins, due to excessive release or trapping of the POMC peptide α-MSH which is also an anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating hormone - anti-tissue abrasion!) and the hair (for examples: hair loss in the scalp and gray hair, but it won't grow hair in your palms although it will destroy your HPA axis.) --> Effect of Porno One may experience: Exhaustion with excessive norepinephrine, epinephrine, glutamate and histamine release for headaches, anxiety, stress, no concentration (ADD, attention deficiency disorder?) , eye redness, low energy, fatigue, and going limp. Overproduction of androgen hormones, causing adrenal and sex organ fatigue.muscles and joints become very tight and rigid upon release. An extremely exhausted adrenal function can cause an extreme low level of DHEA and cortisol, resulting in fatigue and pains throughout the body, including the back. --> Effect of Self pleasure This has additional far reaching effects that even Dr.s and mainstream individuals don't realise. Can hyperactivate the enzyme Monoamine oxidases (MAO) for dopamine-DOPAL conversion , where DOPAL stands for 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetaldehyde. DOPAL is a potent neurotoxin to cause Parkinson's-like brain lesions, and its resulted cognitive impairment is very similar to autism. In addition to DOPAL, norepinephine and epinephrine can be converted to 3,4-dihydroxyphenylglycoaldehyde (DOPEGAL) by MAO too. DOPEGAL has been found to trigger apoptosis and cause the loss of CNS neurons. Therefore, the synergic destructive effects of both DOPAL and DOPEGAL accelerates death of nerve cells, as seen in SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, and dysfunctional disorders of development and aging. In summary: Laiman's terms... - Any type of sexual activity (pornography, self pleasing, etc.) can cause the following effects. * Premature *&^*&^# (you know what) * Anxiety * Indirect Hairloss (over long term) * Depressive symptoms, and disease like symptoms (Alzheimers Parkinsons - over a longer term) * Pain symtoms, low back or other * Lethargy or Apathy towards life * Inability to arouse (when married for example) * Chronic imbalance in hormones * Chronic parasympathetic innervation abrasion (nervous cell Axonotmesis - which is a term that describes damange to nerve endings). * Impotence * Prostatic Swelling * ADDITION: STDs if one is promiscous can accentuate any of the above * Damange to Adrenals or other Visceral Organs. * *** THE LIST CAN GO ON AND ON. So as per above I agree that any pre-maritcal obscenities can cause significant problems., And like some of the thread responses it does need to be discussed, because people may have these problems but not be willing to talk about it. Now for one thing, don't get me wrong I am not saying that se* is bad. What I am stating from the above is the physiological effects of the acts stated. However, the same does not apply for married couples and I'll tell you why. MARRIED COUPLES BENEFIT BECAUSE: * The heart rate is raised sufficiently to induce an appropriate cellular environment and protein turnover rate for appropriate hormone production and functioning * Abrasion is unlikely preventing Nervous damage * Normal patterns of Neuro input occur (arousal, hormone release) and early coming is not influenced. *The body is a biomechanical, engineered machine, it can run optimally if it does what it is designed to do. * Appropriate nerves are stimulated, as well as hormone release (oxytocin) to enhanced the Love between married people (This is why I mention Married people, as multiple partners has the issue of STDs - which I wont discuss here, and the nervous system is not negatively stimulated by stress hormones due to lack of commitment, or if a person perceives it to be taboo etc.) TO SUMMARISE: - Pornography, self excitement, and over stimulation lead to a host of neuro-endocrinological problems that MOST people will not be willing to share or talk about because it is a touchy issue, and becaue of the Internet and Promicuity of people today and POOR Advice people are going to PRIVATELY SUFFER. - Sexual excitement of any kind is perfectly okay when shared between a Loving couple. IF ANYONE HAS experienced any problems due to the above, please send me a private message and I will explain solutions (which even your Dr's won't be able to tell you) to over come Stress related, or other issues. *** I AM A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIST - no Lie I am willing to explain any of my statements, and to post Evidence if required. If you want to talk about anything in confidence I will show you solutions to overcome what can manifest into a chronic problem, possibly influencing a person's married life further down the road. Regards

There are no limitations on a Spiritual Self, the only limit is the un-inspired mind. Please see above.

~ Let us practice non-judgement, and aspire to reach Truth.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Pipal Tree Prophesy This is a story of Guru Gobind Singh which happened in the year 1704 and was recorded in 1714 or 1715 in a small book called Sakhi Pothi written by a Udasee Sikh. Not much is known about the writer. The Sakhi Pothi records Guru Gobind Singh's travels. Attar Singh translated the manuscript, "Sakhi Pothi" and presented it to Queen Victoria when he was invited to a ceremony to solemnise her sovereignty over Punjab. When she read the story, two paragraphs caught her attention. The story goes like this: Guru Gobind Singh was travelling through a district of East Punjab. His next stop was a village, Soheva, where he camped for a night. Beside Guru Gobind Singh's tent was a large Jand tree. He told a Sikh to climb up the tree and look for a Pipal (Brahminic Fig) sapling within the Jand tree. He found it in the cleft of the Jand tree. Guru Gobind Singh said, "This Pipal tree will grow into a large tree, though it does not grow in desert areas. It will grow as big as the Jand tree itself. It will spread over the whole tree. This is the time when my Khalsa will spread into the four corners of the world and the sovereignty of Delhi will the first prize which will fall into their laps. When the Pipal tree will spread over the Jand tree, then the spirit of the order of the Khalsa, which I have enshrined under the command of God Almighty shall start to work to set up a world-society, which will last for five thousand years. That divine society will enjoy peace and affluence." Queen Victoria on reading this, knowing there was something mystical behind the invincibility of the Sikh soldiers wrote to the Governor-General at Calcutta, "Please go and find out the village Soheva, and see if there is a Pipal tree growing in a Jand tree. Please report the size of Pipal and Jand tree." The reply came in two or three months, "Yes, it is there. It is about four and half yards and the Jand tree is such a height. Then she referred the matter to the Royal Botanical Professor, who informed her, "Your Majesty, the Pipal trees grows very slowly and it will take the Pipal saplings at least one hundred years to grow to the height." Her Majesty's mind was at rest and she slept without any mental disturbance that night because as far as she is concerned, one hundred years of uninterrupted British rule in India, guaranteed by the slow rate of growth of Pipal tree. Note: Soheva is a village in the old Bikaner state, which is now part of Rajasthan. Its Tehsil is Rini and district is Churu. It is situated at 25 kos from Rajgarh station and 30 kos from Sirsa. The people often called it "Saha". The late Kapur Singh writes: During those days I was a British Officer in one of the districts of the Punjab - about sixty miles from Soheva. I was aware of this story and the official report sent from India in 1858. In 1942 I made arrangements to travel on horseback to see this tree. It was about two and half yards lower than the highrest pinnacle of the Jand tree. Since 1942 I have not been there, but now I am told that the Sikhs who were expelled from Pakistan areas have settled in those arid areas and have raised in that place a magnificent Gurdwara. The late Kapur Singh passed away in 1986. A student of folklore who visited the place in August 1990 writes: I stayed there for two nights. It is very difficult to see any visible Jand in the outgrown Pipal tree. During my discussion with the sadhu, I found a number of interesting things. He told me, "There still exists a small branch of JAnd about nine inches in size. It will be eaten up by the Pipal tree by the turn of the century. Extracted and adapted from Sikh Predictions by Surindar Singh Kohli Additionally, there is some further and different information here: http://www.sikhnet.com/sikhnet/discussion....33;OpenDocument

Hello all, My name is Mr X and I am an 18 year old student of Indian religion at the University of Toronto. Though Hinduism is the focus of my studies, I am personally very interested in Sikhism. I was wondering if anybody would like to meet me at the Dixie Gurdwara in order to show me around. I admit that I am somewhat shy to enter on my own. I am familiar with the basic teachings of Sikhism, but I have never been to a Gurdwara before. I am also wondering if anybody would be willing to teach me Punjabi (we can discuss payment privately). I studied it through a weekend language program last year, but the class was geared towards native speakers who needed to learn reading and writing. I know Gurmukhi (though I am a bit rusty), but I cannot speak Punjabi at all. I have no knowledge of grammar nor vocabulary. I look forward to responses! Thanks, --Mr X -------------------------------------------------- I am posting this for a certain individual. if someone is willing to help pplease respond to me and I will forward your address to them.

Leeds April 12th 2008

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10212825788 Above is a link providing information regarding the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan in Leeds. I have posted the information below as well. Date:Saturday, April 12, 2008Time:10:30am - 5:00pmLocation:Leeds - Chapeltown Road Sikh TempleStreet:Brandon WayCity/Town:Leeds, United Kingdom Happy Vaisakhi - Celebrating the Creation of Khalsa and marking the Sikh New Year, all are Welcome! Expect thousands of people. We walk in force from Chapeltown Road to Millennium Square in the City Centre with Kirtan (Religious Music) and Symbols to represent Sikhism. ROUTE (Times may vary) 11.00am – Depart Gurdwara The Sikh Temple - Chapeltown Road 11.30am - Gurdwara Sri Guru Har Gobind Sahib – Newton Road 11.45am - Gurdwara Kalgidarh Sahib – Chapeltown Road (The new building that is opening specially for Vaisakhi) 2.00pm - Arrive Millennium Square – Leeds City Centre 3.30pm - Depart Millennium Square – Leeds City Centre 5.00pm - Arrive Gurdwara The Sikh Temple - Chapeltown Road The procession will be led by the Panj Pyare and a Pick-up truck loaded with a Nagara (Big Drum) bellowing out. The Main float will be brought from the Southall Nagar Kirtan carrying the Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Book) followed by a smaller float from Leeds for the ladies kirtan both fully laden with PA systems. Behind the Sangat will follow transport for the elderly or those who have trouble walking longer distances and of course the Langar (Prontheh, Pakoras and More) at some of the stops. Remember bring your flags and any other Sikh symbols you have to carry up high. Wear colours of the Khalsa as the picture. So ORANGES and and DARK BLUES will fit in perfect! Any Pictures or Videos you take please post them onto this group after the Nagar Kirtan and once we have the website setup I will get them posted up in a gallery. VAISAKHI 2008 is on April 14th so make sure your at the Gurdwara get that day booked off. Last but not least, tell people about it. Promote your religion. So then when you mention to someone it's Vaisakhi they don't go huh??? what is that??? They know about other religions and festivals so why are we behind? Hope to see you all there. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh !UPDATE!: Friday 11th April - 6.30pm - We need your Sewa! Please come to Chapeltown Road Gurdwara. I am trying to organise all the materials to make flags and banners for the Nagar Kirtan and any other ideas people have. The more people the better so we can finish off any final prepartions and you can pick up leaflets to hand out. I'm getting them printed this week with detailed information about Vaisakhi. We'll have a little Sikh insiration event too. Come help your community! If anyone is coming, and wants to meet up with me give me a message. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh