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This is awesome, go Canada, go Sikhs in Canada, go Singhs

Please do a search on Patanjali who lived some 2000 odd years ago, and taught a way of meditative living. His philosophies make up the 6 schools of thought that are described in the Kirtan Sohila, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga_Sutras_of_Patanjali They refer to Raj Yoga, that is the Raj over ones mind. These forms of Yoga are actually about Penance of the Mind. For example: "Yama refers to the five abstentions." The works of Patanjali have been revived in the west with New Age ideologies such as those made famous by Wayne Dyer and others. It does include meditation, "The focus is on the mind; the second sutra defines Yoga - it is the cessation of all mental fluctuations, all wandering thoughts cease and the mind is focused on a single thought" "In contrast to the focus on the mind in the Yoga sutras, later traditions of Yoga such as the Hatha yoga focus on more complex asanas or body postures." So in essence, Patanjali, as described by Bhai Gurdaas, had original teachings that people had modified over time and thus he describes how people should: "The jiv should cultivate the nature of rememberance of God, charity and ablution (internal and external)."

1. You don't. Everytime that you have a problem getting in the GAP (silence), slice apart the thoughts with the Sword of loud Waheguru. 2. Indeed, learn to sit in Lotus pose 'chonkari' with practice. You will surely have poor flexibility if you are a westerner. Practice, practice, practice.\ 3. When your eyes are closed you have the entire vast Universe before you. Go explore...

I recently travelled to Italy via Germany, I was told by a Sardar Ji in Rome, that it has become 'Southall' in some parts there. Rome was great as a tourist place, and I even spotted an Italian Singh. You just need to know some Italian and explain that you are a Vegetarian Sikh to everyone. Germany was just a stop n go, so I can't say too much about it. But let's be honest here, wherever the Sikhs go, they should go with High Spirits. "If we don't see the changes in the world that we desire, let's bring the changes and INspire"

I tried to explain the above in order to educate some others on another forum (british folk), and they just laughed it down and said that the word is acceptable to use to whomever (Sikhs) included My explanation was provided as above

It is also worthwhile mentioning that, the term raghead is probably used to denote the insult against certain middle east individuals, when in reality sikhs are often mistaken for these individuals and suffer the brunt of discrimination Deluded patriots who after 9/11 mistook attacking anyone who doesn't look "American" enough to them are also in this clan. Locally, these militant foot-soldiers for America have attacked and terrorized not only Arab-Americans but Hindu-Americans, Sikh-Americans and Mexican-Americans. 99% of those who wear turbans outside of the middle east are either sikhs or african americans. It might be pointed out that, In the last two world wars 83,005 turban wearing Sikh soldiers were killed and 109,045 were wounded. They all died or were wounded for the freedom of Britain and the world and during shell fire, with no other protection but the turban, the symbol of their faith." - General Sir Frank Messervy KCSI, KBE, CB, DSO It appears prudent to me at least, that education about these facts would prevent discrimination at the very least, to communities who suffer the brunt of the backlash as a result of mis-identification

Coming upon a new year, and ultimately resolutions, challenges, and new ways of doing or thinking, one can not help but ponder the 'change' that we either attempt to block or accept in our lives. Change is all that ever happens and all that has ever been, and it makes or breaks our place in life. This leads one to wonder, what is it that this moment holds that can keep me here, to be happy, healthy, and joyful. The mind is such, that in an instant it is attracted to one thought, and in another attracted to another. What the mind thinks, there the body goes and the hands and feed doing its bidding. One thing, we invariably all struggle with, is with balancing our duties in life and whether or not we have time for any spiritual development. If all we ever found was that we are susceptible to living in accordance with our duties in life, then wonder whether that is living at all. Joy, anger, frustration, all just temporal events along this string so called our life, our life story. If life was all merely a compulsion to do our work, day to day and play our role, then we would be no better than machines, computers, which by the lack of emotional intelligence are capable of expounding knowledge about this Universe in ways the human mind is limited, at speeds at which the human populace can not even keep pace. Were we only to complete our duties and work and think over and over again how to accomplish and be dutiful, then what was the purpose of some of the greatest thinkers of our times to delve beyond the realm of thought... Many have probably heard and know of great names such as Newton, Plank, Einstein, Einstein once said: “The most fundamental decision that you have to make in your life: Do I live in a friendly or a hostile universe?” What wonder and amazement must have trickled forward from that conscious awakening from a bright mind that was consumed with amazing thoughts and revelations that shape the way we understand the physical Universe today. Amidst all these thoughts one must come to wonder, why such a genius mind would wander into the realms of philosophical thought and contemplation. Yet another profound example, that of Max Planck as he accepted his Nobel Prize in Physics for his works on Atom; “As a man who has devoted his whole life to the most clear headed science to the study of matter, I can tell you as the result of my research about atoms this much: there is no matter as such… All matter originates and exists only by virtue of a force which brings the particle of an atom to vibration and holds this most minute solar system of the atom together. We must assume behind this force the existence of a conscious and intelligent mind. This mind is the matrix of all matter.” Devoted his whole life to the most 'clear headed' science! Mustn't he have been implying the capacity to capture something within the mind that is beyond thought? Even amidst such wonderous studies of the most particulate matter of the Universe, in the absence of thought, this scientist came to the One singular realisation. This state of "Awareness" led to the understanding that he so succinctly summarises as 'This mind is the matrix of all matter". In this world, we must come upon wonder and amazement, realising that in each and every moment 'nothing is ever Not happening'. Descartes once famously stated "I think, therefore I am" Yet, today as the masses awaken from a sleeping slumber of conformity and due diligence, thought is not the only thing that motivates as humanity steps forward into the new millenium. Rather, one must expand on the virtues of past ideas and concepts, and state "I am aware that I think, therefore, I am the awareness behind thought, else all I would be is thought". Awareness... Perhaps it is this state, that even the greatest intellectual minds of history had just a 'blip' of experience after a lifetime of struggling deeply with thought, existence, the Infinite of the Universe. This concept Infinite. Infinite... It can not be comprehended, even if you were to try a million times, and scribe it with a pen, decorate it as art As we step into each new year, and more importantly each new day, what is it that can help us as individuals to experience these 'blips' of conscious awareness on a more regular basis. What is preventing us from experiencing contentment, and wonder in our lives? Shall we be blissfully ignorant to the fact that we are alive, beings, with the capacity to tap into infinite pools of love? Or can we wait until someone provides the answers for one question, until it raises furthermore many? What is this rather secretive grand idea that is alluded to by so many, yet found by so few? At the most basic level, the personal self, the I that is identified as the individual, sets the slate for which change can develop. The mind is the challenge, and the tools we need to develop and nurture the Spirit, require this mind to become silent. Daily positive affirmations are a powerful tool to do this, but even they are merely a part of dichotomous and dualistic nature. For every single negative thought, we can counter it with affirming ourselves with a positive thought. This is a powerful tool indeed. However, some say their greatest thoughts and experiences in life come from moments of silence, utter calm. These 'epiphanies' seem to have no bound to their capacity to Inspire, and be sources of considerable strength. It is between thoughts of anxieties of our future, and dwelling's upon our past that this unique place is entered. It is indeed silence, it is indeed Now, it is indeed this subtle point that provides glimpses of tranquility. So, how do we reach this state, if we have many thoughts, many emotions, much life to ponder over and solve? For this, we must ask ourselves... Why are we knocking at the Guru's door? The purpose of awakening and meditating is with Purpose, and thus our outlook must be one that our life's Purpose will be served... The purpose of which is to unite the thought-waves (Surat) to the Shabad. The duty (Kartav) requires us to live Truthfully. This is achieved by the way of True life (Jeevan Jugat), and one pointedness of Surti. The Guru's Glance of Grace sorts out our life (Lok-parlok). This awakens True Love, Intense longing and affection. In this way, desire (Bhavnee) awakens and mental strength increases. Obtaining Naam Nivaas - This is the stage, after meditating (Abiyas Kamaee), that being that controls thoughts (Furniya Nu Lai Karda Hoiya), arrives at the door of state of Bliss. The ultimate state of being, which is received by the Guru's Grace, is Gazing upon the Divine Vision... Indeed, once one awakens to this path, the Gurmat lifestyle, one can not be held back from this awakening Spirit from within. All of one's thoughts are broken of any bounds, and single minded intuitiveness drives the beings conscious to desire higher states of being. This is why, amidst all our life's duties the middle path of householder is bound to the 3 basic tennets: That is to do Simran, Sewa, and Kirat Karauna (Meditate upon Waheguru, Serve by ones own means, and work by the sweat of one's brow) In daily life, Simran can take the place as simply meditating or singing upon Waheguru, reciting the Mul Mantar, or joining into the Awe and Inspiration of the Panj Bani's (Jap Ji - to meditate upon the Lord, Jaap - to salute/praise the Lord, Tav Prasad Swaiye - to be provided Sikhia/understanding of one's purpose/place in the world, Kabyo Bach Baynti Chaupai - to desire Grace (Baynti) from the Source, and consolidated as Anand (Bliss) upon knowing the Lord and the Creation as well Purpose of life). When one, even takes a singular daily effort upon this path, changes themselves by accepting that change is all there ever is, single mindedly how can the Panj Vikaar (kaam , krodh, lobh, moh, hankar; lust, anger, greed, materialism, ego) even come into the being? Although they are a part of the nature of the mind, the mind is constantly being focussed to reach that GAP, where there is only Essence and awareness. The one who cleanses the inner self in the morning, is also aware of cleansing one's outerself. The one who desires inner peace in the morning, is also aware that they must spread that Peace, that Source of Giving into the world. So each morning, even if the task is as simple as writing a letter to say you appreciate someone, just making effort to share ones earnings by finally saying 'yes' to charity, or perhaps merely providing someone hug and taking care of their physical, mental, spiritual needs. At the very least something can create that state of compassion. Ultimately serving with humility and imbibing these characteristics in others as much as we desire them in ourselves. When the sun rises, the birds begin to whistle, and the dawn of the fast paced life cleverly approaches us inch by inch. We have the potential to bring forth our Spirit into our daily lives. Just as after all this time the sun never says to the earth ‘you owe me,' why shun the light that you endeavored to acquire when getting on with your duty in life? Inspiration, compassion, intuition, all these wonderful characteristics are available to you to take with you as you earn and work. "The hands do the work, yet the tongue chants the Name. Swas Swas Simran is the love of life's game." When we meet a surly person, we must ask ourselves, how can I bring thoughts, expressions, phrases and ideas, to make this situation into one of wonder and enlightenment. Just as if when a birds wings are covered with filth, you need not wipe it off with your hand, just show the bird where is the water with which it can dip its wings. We all have the capacity to soar, but we have not realised this potential. For this I can only leave this one last poem to be pondered upon:

In this world, there are followers and there are leaders There are those who work towards greatness, and those who have greatness thrust upon them One who Trust's in God, is separated from the way of the world. That person, who has full faith in the Guru, and does not Trust the way of others, Who Trust's that the Guru is working in mysterious ways in their life, Single minded places their faith in the One God, and fixes the mind upon the Divine To that person the path is shown, and no barriers are placed upon it... For that person, the Guru arranges all of the affairs of mind, body and soul. Gurfateh!

Veerji, aren't you confusing with Shaheed Bhagat Singh? Uddham Singh was in a UK Jail, and Bhai Randhir Singh Ji never visited UK as far as I know.. But Bhagat Singh indeed met Bhai Sahib a few days before his shaheedi. Oops sorry my mistake, brain is fried i think

Waheguru! Request to PJS Paji, could you reveal in a single thread all the various Translations that you have done. It would be highly requested as a favour to serve yearning souls. Gurfateh!

If ever you see someone commiting a kind act, or someone getting great Bliss from meditation and if you recognize one as a poor person, and one as a Saint and within you rises ego, or haumai and jealousy Then kneel down and wipe the dust of their feet, humble yourself so that your mind does not get the best of you. All other reasons of touching feet are false, except that to Slice with a Dagger the thoughts of your mind, that will keep you disconnected from the Lord.

Waheguru, Waheguru, Waheguru Please support our Sikh brothers and sisters and purchase originals so that our children, and our childrens children can benefit from growing up with new achievements in animated film and Sikh history. Request no one look upon any pirated software, a theft is a theft is a theft.

God is constantly shaping and forming the Universe. Each human being is an extension of God's Power. We all have the capacity to shape the Universe. However, we are bound the rules of Dharamsaal, in that what we sow we shall reap in the next life. This does not mean that your every thought and action has been written like a script. But the conditions of your birth in next life, and if you are lucky the meeting of Guru, or self realisations may be deemed given to you in this life. You may choose to listen or disregard them, thus perpetuating the cycle of Karam. If you live Dharam, then you eliminate these bondages if the Guru so wishes of you. The reality is, you must create the world in which you live A good example is when Guru Amar Das Ji was meditating, and one of his daughters noticed that the pedastal upon which he was sitting was about to break and fall. She placed her arm underneathe so that Guru Ji's meditation would not be disturbed. Upon coming out of Samaadhi, the Guru saw his daught'ers arm bleeding and said why have you done this, now I must give you whatever you request. She requested that the Guruship remain in her family for all times to come. Thus, Guru Ji stated, new hardships will fall upon this lineage now that a change must be made. However, your wish shall be granted. In this way, the lineage of the Guruship remained in the single family until ultimately reaching the current form of Shabad Guru. God is the Creator of millions of planets, Universes, and heavens. This Creation is being formed and the stream of life is moving in whatever way it is to be fashioned.

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Khalsa Raj is inevitable but I do feel that the events and the timings can change due to the ever increasing strength of maya on the human mind. We could have had khalsa raj 200 years ago but the khalsa needed more naam kamayee. We need to understand that this jagat tamasha is not a film thats already been made and the events and timings decided. This jagat tamasha is like a cricket match with Maya(manmukhs) and gurmukhs(gurmatt naam) being the two teams and the match is going through constant twists and turns. Indeed, I think the reality of the situation is, there is good reason spiritual experiences should remain Gupt. Just like performing miracles, the un-disciplined mind becomes attached to it, rather than Sweet Naam. If on the other hand, something is capable of helping someone to obtain greater heights in spirituality, then at times it may be prudent to reveal certain things. the Lord is constantly shaping and creating the Creation in whatever way the Lord wishes to fashion it. Without Sewa, Simran, Kirat, the basic tennets we should not place our hopes in achieving anything. We may get so lost in this dream, that we will not even be there to obtain it. Gurfateh

Realy? so ho0w many punjabi anand karaj couple recongise Guru Granth Sahib Ji as their guru and adhere to a respectful sikhi code of conduct! And what about the "Singhs" out their with that title added to their passports and legal documents but sit a the Desi British Queen Pub the night before and and hour after their anand karaj? :gg: I know what your saying. All the Gurdwara have signed up to these new rules that if a non sikh wants to marry they have do the above in order to marry in a gurdwara. Forgive me if I am wrong, but is Singh not supposed to be a suffix as in the last name of an individual to remove casteism?

Most apparently this appears to be a cultural issue that is perhaps best discussed with your significant other. There are no customs of any kind within Unadulterated Sikh ethos, except for the condition of being loving, caring, and compassionate. Stating that the individuals do not follow or perhaps practice Sikh Spirituality, it does not appear as if there are any concerns to be highlighted.

This looks like a wonderful blossoming idea, one of the key concerns international students would have is the recognition of Indian credentials when returning to their native home land. Is there any standards that the IFA meets that would allow a returning student ease into acceptance to a western University? If not, what age would you recommend students internationally would best benefit from attending IFA? So that they could reintegrate into their homeland environment

Please present your evidence to these claims: Over 200 studies have shown that creatine supplementation enhances athletic performance. Despite an abundance of research that shows the effectiveness and safety of this supplement, some fallacies still exist. One of these is an unfounded concern about creatine’s effect on kidney function, particularly with long-term use. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of creatine supplementation on renal (kidney) function in healthy males (18-35 years old) during exercise training. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was performed. All participants were randomly allocated to receive treatment with either creatine monohydrate (approximately 10 grams a day for 3 months) or placebo (sugar). All subjects undertook moderate intensity aerobic training, three 40-minute workouts per week. Serum creatinine and urinary sodium and potassium were determined at baseline and at the end of the study. Another marker of kidney function, Cystatin C was also assessed prior to, during and after the supplementation/training program. Results showed absolutely no differences between the groups in any of the variables assessed. This lead the researchers to concluded that long-term, high-dose creatinekidney function. supplementation does not provoke any renal dysfunction in healthy males undergoing exercise training. Another interesting finding was that, according to the data, exercise training actually improved Source: Eur J Appl Physiol Jan, 2008. ))))

WHy not list the ingredients here

I have confirmation that the following: As your key day time protein: http://www.allthewhey.com/whprco1.html As your bed time protein: http://www.allthewhey.com/mipris.html 5g of http://www.allthewhey.com/bcaa1000.html before and after workouts & it is all vegetarian whey, and/or milk protein NIce stuff, I train in Leeds City centre where I live. I know a few fellas who train at that gym , who lifts in the equipped division here in UK? Check out Sikh Inspired Forum, would be good to have some extra input there. Check the link below in my sig

Where do you live?

In reality the absolute time (in numbers), and the relative time (hours before sunrise) need to be deduced. As time zones, clocks, etc. are susceptible to change, one would want to reflect this in their daily practice. A good way to begin is to begin by rising 1 hour before sunrise, and as you become acclimated to this and your body changes its internal clock, you can add more hours before sunrise consistently. Thus making the effort more practical and doable.

Slowly perhaps Gurdwara control will return to their Rightful leaders, that is the Panj who are disciplined in code and conduct and spiritually elevated souls capable of making spiritual decisions and temporal decisions by communing with the Divine

THank you for sharing, but alas, the link is not working, veggie soup for the soul?