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wjkk wjkf You all are very fortunate to have the Gur Parsaad of the Sat Sangat together in the rememberance of the Almighty. May Gur and Guru bless you with unlimted flow of Amrit and cleanup your Hirda of all the distractions and illusions and replace them with Satnaam Param Jyot Puran Parkash. In today's Sat Sangat we will make a request at the Charans of you all to concentrate on: …I cut my body and mind into pieces, and sacrifice it all to You by burning it in the fire. Tunn Munn Kaat Kaat Sabh Arpee Vich Agnee Aap Jalaain Tunn Munn Kaat Kaat Sabh Arpee Vich Agnee Aap Jalaain Tunn Munn Kaat Kaat Sabh Arpee Vich Agnee Aap Jalaain Band Band Kaat Agni Mey Saareen Band Band Kaat Agni Mey Saareen Band Band Kaat Agni Mey Saareen Haumai Nahin Tu Hi Tu Haumai Nahin Tu Hi Tu Haumai Nahin Tu Hi Tu Haumai Nahin Tu Hi Tu Continue with these words until your Simran is automatically switched to Satnaam Simran. For those who don't read this message please explain them before you start the Simran tonight. With this Simran your ego – ahankaar will disappear and your Hirda will become free of Haumai. thankz nd regards gitika kaur khalsa a kookar of guruji's darbar

WJKK WJKF INVOLVEMENT IN THE SENSE like surrender yourself infront of guruji in sukhmani sahib 18 ashtpadi man bechey satguru ke pass tis sewak ki karaj ras first you wl have to surrender yourself in front of guruji only thts involvement no sianpa ( cleverness) fine thnkz nd regards gitika kaur khalsa your sis

ONE BEDROOM FLAT... & One Extra ... As the dream of most parents I had acquired a degree in Software Engineer and joined a company based in USA, the land of braves and opportunity. When I arrived in the USA, it was as if a dream had come true. Here at last I was in the place where I want to be. I decided I would be staying in this country for about five years in which time I would have earned enough money to settle down in India. My father was a government employee and after his retirement, the only asset he could acquire was a decent one bedroom flat. I wanted to do some thing more than him. I started feeling homesick and lonely as the time passed. I used to call home and speak to my parents every week using cheap international phone cards. Two years passed, two years of Burgers at McDonald's and pizzas and discos and 2 years watching the foreign exchange rate getting happy whenever the Rupee value went down. Finally I decided to get married. Told my parents that I have only 10 days of holidays and everything must be done within these 10 days. I got my ticket booked in the cheapest flight. Was jubilant and was actually enjoying shopping for gifts for all my friends back home. If I miss anyone then there will be talks. After reaching home I spent home one week going through all the photographs of girls and as the time was getting shorter I was forced to select one candidate. In-laws told me, to my surprise, that I would have to get married in 2-3 days, as I will not get anymore holidays. After the marriage, it was time to return to USA, after giving some money to my parents and telling the neighbors to look after them, we returned to USA. My wife enjoyed this country for about two months and then she started feeling lonely. The frequency of calling India increased to twice in a week sometimes 3 times a week. Our savings started diminishing. After two more years we started to have kids. Two lovely kids, a boy and a girl, were gifted to us by the almighty. Every time I spoke to my parents, they asked me to come to India so that they can see their grand-children. Every year I decide to go to India. But part work part monetary conditions prevented it. Years went by and visiting India was a distant dream. Then suddenly one day I got a message that my parents were seriously sick. I tried but I couldn't get any holidays and thus could not go to India. The next message I got was my parents had passed away and as there was no one to do the last rights the society members had done whatever they could. I was depressed. My parents had passed away without seeing their grand children. After couple more years passed away, much to my children's dislike and my wife's joy we returned to India to settle down. I started to look for a suitable property, but to my dismay my savings were short and the property prices had gone up during all these years. I had to return to the USA. My wife refused to come back with me and my children refused to stay in India. My 2 children and I returned to USA after promising my wife I would be back for good after two years. Time passed by, my daughter decided to get married and my son was happy living in USA. I decided that had enough and wound-up every thing and returned to India. I had just enough money to buy a decent 2-bedroom flat in a well-developed locality. Now I am 60 years old and the only time I go out of the flat is for the routine visit to the nearby temple. My faithful wife has also left me and gone to the holy abode. Sometimes I wondered was it worth all this? My father, even after staying in India, had a house to his name and I too have the same nothing more. I lost my parents and children for just ONE EXTRA BEDROOM. Looking out from the window I see a lot of children dancing. This damned cable TV has spoiled our new generation and these children are losing their values and culture because of it. I get occasional cards from my children asking I am alright. Well at least they remember me. Now perhaps after I die it will be the neighbors again who will be performing my last rights, God Bless them. But the question still remains 'was all this worth it?' Please search for an answer................!!!! I have allready my answer: Do take good care of your parents as long as you have them around THANKZ ND REGARDSGITIKA KAUR KHALSA

See God's Light Within ALL In December 2004, while I was studying in London, I visited the Gurdwara Sahib in Southall and Giani jee was doing Kathaa (discourse on Gurbaani). Giani jee's words stuck to my mind. He explained how Gurbaani says Waheguru resides WITHIN ALL and that Waheguru FORGIVES and CLEANS the sins or filth of a sinner. He went on to explain how at the end of Ardaas we all say together, ‘naanak naam chardee kalaa, tere bhaane sarbat da bhalaa’. Yes, we say, ‘SARBAT DA BHALAA’. We ask for the good of ‘ALL’. Guru Gobind Singh Sahib jee did NOT say, "I ask for the good of all EXCEPT for AURANGZEB who cowardly murdered my two young sons." No. When we do Ardaas we do not say, "Sarbat Da Bhalaa, but NOT that person who swore at me last week… I don’t want his bhalaa (good)." A beautiful analogy was given to illustrate that there is good within all. We say Waheguru is within all, but from personal experience seeing Waheguru is difficult at times. The example given by Giani jee was A lady works hard to earn a living. On the side, she saves a little bit of money at a time, so that they she can save up to buy a GOLD BRACLET. Eventually, the lady saves enough money to go the jeweller’s shop and buys a gold bracelet. She gives the bracelet to her child. The child one day is walking with the bracelet and accidentally DROPS the bracelet in the GUTTER. The gutter is DIRTY. God knows what is in the gutter â€" urine, dirt, people’s spit, and the smell. Would we expect the child to leave the bracelet in the gutter and walk on home? NO. Why not? Because he knows how HARD his mother has WORKED to earn the money, which she used to buy the bracelet. Therefore, he stretches out his arm and PICKS UP the dirty bracelet. He goes to WASH the bracelet with WATER and SOAP, and then puts it back on his hand. Waheguru has made ALL of us. Waheguru sees us all in an EQUAL light, because the Lord has created us and the Lord knows how beautiful we are within DESPITE how much FILTH and DIRT we throw on ourselves. Guru Nanak Sahib jee did not only REVEAL Gurbaani, but he also LIVED Gurbaani. Guru Nanak Sahib jee stretched his arm out to help people. Guru Nanak Sahib jee stretched his arm out to help people out of the gutter of Kaljug. Guru Nanak Sahib jee stretched his arm out of people to give them the CHANCE to realise that they can clean themselves and realise that under this dirt and filth lies a beautiful TREASURE. Guru Nanak Sahib jee gave his arm out to BHUMEEAA CHOR, a bandit and thief, and helped him to become a SANT, saintly person. Guru Nanak Sahib jee gave his arm out to KAUDA RAAKASH, a cannibal who ate men, and inspired him to remember Waheguru and live a TRUTHFUL LIFE. Guru Nanak Sahib jee gave his arm out to SAJJAN THAG, a deceitful murderer who would rob people of their money, and made him REALISE the consequences of his actions and CHANGE his life. Giani Jee explained to the Sangat that Guru Nanak Sahib jee gave his arm out. He saw Waheguru within all, because he shared the Light of God, he knew that Waheguru had created EVERYONE. It is the perversion of the mind and one's actions that are evil, NOT THE PERSON. Just as the child stretched out his arm to get out the gold bangle from the dirty gutter because he knew his mother had worked hard to buy it, similarly the Gurmukh recognises the divinity WITHIN ALL the creation, despite the dirt and filth which one may throw over themselves. thankz nd regards gitika kaur khalsa

wjkk wjkf wen you wl go to take amrit in gurudwara first you wl have to take bath in holy pond thn you wl have to wear holy symbols that is kara( bangle), kirpan( sword), kecharra( knicker), comb then you wl go to bhaiji and register your name there and he ask some few questions like where r u from why u want to take amrit s'thng like and then u enter in amrit sanskar hall where 5 panj pyaras will available there and prepare amrit there and tell abt the rules and regulatins of baptism and asked if a'one is nt ready thn leave tht hall . and asked who is retaking the amrit there stand up and come side thn they tell the puninsment to those persons . thn they start the amrit ceremony . they sprinkle the holy water in mouth, eyes and hair of the person and say to the person tht say bol waheguru 5 times thn the person got baptised thnkz nd regards gitika kaur khalsa

wjkk wjkf veerji if u use correct language then its better for you thnkz nd regards gitika kaur khalsa

palkon pe apni baithaya hai tumhain bare duaon k baad paya hai tumhain aasani se nahi mile ho tum international zoo se churaya hai tumhain Hum gaye tahe un k ghar kehna tha dil se dil mila lo un ki ammi ne khola darwaza hum ghabra k bole aunty bachom ko polio k qatre pilwa lo kyon har baar mousam ki tarhan badal jate ho har naye din humara dil dukhate ho, ye baat soun kar humari roh tak kaanp gai k tum ab bartan dhone wale sabun se nahate ho Hichkiyon se ek baat ka pata chalta hai, k koi hamy yaad to karta hai, Baat na kary to kia hua, koi aaj bhi hum pay kuch lamhay barbad to karta hai thnkz nd regards gitika kaur khalsa

http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/unw...1c-5ef396c5b6cc In five minutes, they see again The People's Eye Charity: The amazing story of two Lower Mainland men who have given the gift of sight to 40,000 poor people in India , and are still at it Mike Roberts, The Province Published: Sunday, April 16, 2006 "He who eats what he earns through his earnest labour and from his hand gives something in charity, he alone knows the true way of life." -- Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion Blind or nearly so, theirs is a journey of fading hope.They have come to see two men from the Lower Mainland, two sons of the Punjab who return to mother India each year with the gift of sight and the promise of a normal life for the destitute and forsaken. To date, the selfless efforts of these champions of the poor have restored the vision of 40,000 Indian villagers. Surinder Kainth and Kamal Mroke arrived in Canada from the Punjab as young men. Surinder is a Burnaby mill worker and home renovator, a happily married man devoted to his family and community. Kamal is a successful restaurateur who owns the popular India Bistro on Davie Street , as well as interests in the upscale Copper Chimney on Hornby Street . He lives with his wife and their two children in Vancouver.Both men could easily have turned their backs on India and her poor, lived affluent lives in Canada and thought no more of the horrors of their homeland. Instead, each day, Surinder and Kamal tuck away cash in copper kettles. Generous customers and friends stuff tens and twenties, sometimes hundreds, into these kettles. And every February, Surinder and Kamal gather that money and spend a month among the downtrodden of Punjab, co-ordinating and funding the restoration of their sight through teams of Indian doctors, nurses and volunteers.It was Surinder who, eight years ago, founded Natar Sewa Manch (People's Eye Charity). Four years later, after befriending the missionary man he now calls "brother," Kamal agreed to join Surinder in his annual pilgrimage.In the early years, there were only a handful of eye camps. Last year, 12 camps performed 7,400 operations on people from 300 villages, introducing thousands of subsistence farmers to the benefits of corrective lasers and prescription eyeglasses.Next year, the "brothers" plan to sponsor 15 eye camps at a cost of $37,500. "Forty per cent of Indians have eye disease," says Surinder, whose grandmother was blind. "It's the pollution, the dust, and the fact they have no medical care. "God gives us a good country and good health. Our small efforts, that is the least we can do." For Kamal, whose aunt was blind while he was a child, it is a matter of blunt philosophy."You know what? I give you food, a million dollars or eyes on the table. What will you grab?" he asks. "Eyes. You're hungry and you're blind, I can feed you, but you're hungry tomorrow. But if I give you eyes, you can go and earn a million dollars and feed your family." Before Surinder and Kamal even arrive in India , village volunteers herald their arrival with rickshaw-mounted loudspeakers, inviting the sightless poor for a free medical consultation. The eye camps, located within a short bus ride of state hospitals where the surgeries are performed, attract 700 to 800 people. The Indian government pays the wages of the doctors and nurses. Surinder and Kamal cover everything else: Needles, sutures, thread, anesthetics, antibiotics, medical instruments, artificial lenses, blankets, food, tents and buses to deliver patients to the rudimentary operating theatres. The eye camps last three days. On Day 1, the fearful patients and their families arrive and line up for hours awaiting a consultation. A doctor shines a flashlight into their eyes. Patients needing immediate cataract surgery get a large letter "C" scribbled on their foreheads. Those who can get through another year are told to come back next time. The pen-marked poor spend the night on the floor under makeshift tents. On Day 2, the operations are performed on tables three abreast. The eye is numbed with a local anesthetic and the eyelid is pulled back and held with a single stitch of thread before the doctor moves in with two, small, spoon-like tools. "It takes five minutes," says Kamal. "The doctor does a small cut and from the side -- slowly, slowly -- he will pop the cataract lens out. Then he puts the plastic lens in and puts only one stitch on it. Then the nurse comes, puts three more stitches in. Another guy comes, he puts on the bandages. It's like a factory. We do 100, 120 people a day." Day 3 is set aside for recovery. At the end of the day, after a lecture on post-operative care and a fresh dressing, the patients return to their faraway lives of hardship.Says Kamal: "They don't own anything. They can't afford anything. They can't even afford bus fare. How are they going to go to a doctor? "The eyeglasses? Two dollars Canadian. They can't afford it." In 2004, Jinder Sandhu, a registered nurse at Vancouver 's St. Paul 's Hospital, joined the brothers on their annual pilgrimage. Born in the Punjab but raised in Vancouver, Jinder says she was simply unprepared for the relentless crush of human suffering at the Natar Sewa Manch camps.But what struck her as most disturbing, she says, was the number of villagers who fled in the hours and moments before their surgery.She says fear of the unknown was a factor, but suspects poverty was the true cause."You're asking them to give up their living for a week," she explains. "A lot of people will say, 'No, I can't afford to.' . . . They just leave, even though they'll go blind. They think only of today -- can I feed my family today?'" But there were also those for whom the most basic medicine is a miracle."Gratitude and joy like you wouldn't believe -- it's very emotional," says Jinder. "It's a good-hearted person who started it all." Neither Surinder nor Kamal enjoys the attention. "The people touch your feet," explains Kamal. "They say, 'You're so good, you're like a god to us.' We don't want that. We don't like that. We say, 'We are only here to help you get your life back together because if your eyes are gone, your life is gone.'" Each trip, they take on a "special case" and pay for it out of their own pockets. Next February, it will be surgery for a 22-year-old woman disfigured by a facial tumour."Friends, family, it all helps. We can't do it alone," says Surinder, a "hobby chef" who also cooks for charities and weddings in exchange for eye-camp donations. Kamal says they have been approached by non-profit organizations but refuse to see their hard-got money piffled away on administrative costs."When you do it with your own money, you feel so good," he says. "You did something in your life. You feel so happy."And you bring hope to the forsaken. thnkz nd regards gitika kaur khalsa

Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. One day she asked God : "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God replied : "Among the many angels I chose one for you. She will be waiting for you and will take care of you." But God, here in Heaven, I don't do anything else but sing and smile, that's enough for me to be happy. "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you every day. And you will feel your angel's love and be happy." "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me, if I don't know the language that men talk?" "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will tell you how to speak." "And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" "Your angel will place your hands together and teach you how to pray." "I've heard that on earth there are bad men. Who will protect me?" "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life." "But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." "Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way for you to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you." At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from earth could allready be heard. And the child in a hurry asked softly : "Oh God, if I am about to leave now, please tell me my angel's name." "Your angel's name is of no importance, you will call your angel... ""Mommy"" Keep smiling... thnkz nd regards gitika kaur khalsa wjkk wjkf

wjkk wjkf in life you can get golden chance only once if you will nt take tht chance then its your luck so i will definitely agree for the moral thnks nd regards gitika kaur khalsa ]let's change "Beautiful daughter" to "Guru" let's change "grab the tail of the bull" to "taking amrit" and i think most people on the board would decidedly agree with the moral. you never know what chances and opportunities you're going to get in life. You should have that confidence and that sharda/bhavna/faith that you can achieve...contrarily, you should have a great reason as to why you're letting an opportunity slip by. Thanks for the post. Hmmm, not convinced. Big scary bulls and their tails, and farmer'sdaughters, don't make good analogies for falling for Sikhi. Good effort though. Must try harder.

waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh dear ji as written in gurbani we shouldnt believe on materialistic things . in sukhmani sahib 16 ashtpadi roop na rekh na rang kich treh gun teh prabh binh means these things are nt essential i mean if sikh bibian wear jewellery or not her main jewellery is nitnem, simran her attitude not gold, diamond, silver jewellery i hope this can help you if i hurt anyone feelinfs thn plz forgive me i am a learner and will alwys be a learner thnkz nd regards gitika kaur khalsa your sis

wjkk wjkf we should CALL waheguru into our heart call Him in. Invite Him in. Watch, He'll come through every pore. Say and pray : Mind is Yours, body is Yours too, I am Your servant. You are my Husband, give me Your loving devotional worship (bhagti). You are my Darling Beloved. You are the breath and I am the the sound you make. You are the sun, and I am Your ray. You are the Light, the Supreme Light. My Beloved, come and reside in my heart (chakra). Come and reside in my throat (chakra to sing Your praises and Naam with). Come and reside in each and every cell. My Helper, You are always with me and around me. My Dear Master, my Truth Guru (SatGuru), my Supreme Lord, my God-Guru, bless me to remember Your Naam. Do this for me my Beloved, come and reside in my heart.Call Him in. Invite Him in. Watch, He'll come through every pore. Say and pray : Mind is Yours, body is Yours too, I am Your servant. You are my Husband, give me Your loving devotional worship (bhagti). You are my Darling Beloved. You are the breath and I am the the sound you make. You are the sun, and I am Your ray. You are the Light, the Supreme Light. My Beloved, come and reside in my heart (chakra). Come and reside in my throat (chakra to sing Your praises and Naam with). Come and reside in each and every cell. My Helper, You are always with me and around me. My Dear Master, my Truth Guru (SatGuru), my Supreme Lord, my God-Guru, bless me to remember Your Naam. Do this for me my Beloved, come and reside in my heart. Colour me in Your colour, dye me in Your love. Mind is Yours, body is Yours too, I am Your servant. This body and form, that I think is mine, is ALL YOURS. Come and claim it back. Come and reside in it. Come and drive it. Come and carry out your Divine Will through it. For You understand what needs to be done. I can’t do Your bhagti, You come and drive, and I will follow. everyone should colour in only waheguru's colour not any other color because other color are temporary but that color will go to the beyond . maila kadey na hovayi i am sorry please forgive this mad girl thanks and regards gitika kaur khalsa

waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh dear sangat a sweet shabad of sheikh farid ji SGGS ji – ang 1384 – Sheikh Farid ji What is that word, what is that virtue, and what is that magic mantra? What are those clothes, which I can wear to captivate my Husband Lord? ||126|| Humility is the word, forgiveness is the virtue, and sweet speech is the magic mantra. Wear these three robes, O sister, and you will captivate your Husband Lord. ||127|| If you are wise, be simple; if you are powerful, be weak; and when there is nothing to share, then share with others. How rare is one who is known as such a devotee. ||128|| Do not utter even a single harsh word; your True Lord and Master abides in all. Do not break anyone's heart; these are all priceless jewels. ||129|| The minds of all are like precious jewels; to harm them is not good at all. If you desire your Beloved, then do not break anyone's heart. ||130|| thankz and regards gitika kaur khalsa

waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh Eight sweet lies of a mother: very hearttouching, it brought me to tears... I came across this particular story, and found it very heart rendering. 1. The story began when I was a child; I was a son of a poor family in Africa. We did not even have enough food. Whenever meal times came, mother would often give me her portion of rice. While she was removing her rice into my bowl, she would say "Eat this rice, son. I'm not hungry". That was Mother's First Lie. 2. When I was growing up, my persevering mother gave her spare time to go fishing in a river near our house, she hoped that from the fish she caught, she could gave me a little bit of nutritious food for my growth. After fishing, she would cook some fresh fish soup, which raised my appetite. While I was eating the soup, mother would sit beside me and eat the rest of the fish, which was still on the bone of the fish I had eaten. My heart was touched when I saw that. I then used my chopstick and gave the other fish to her. But she immediately refused and said "Eat this fish, son. I don't really like fish." That was Mother's Second Lie. 3. Then, when I was in Junior High School...... to fund my studies, mother went to an economic enterprise to bring some used-match boxes that would need to be stuck together. It gave her some money to cover our needs. As the winter came, I woke up from my sleep and looked at my mother who was still awake, supported by a little candlelight and with perseverance she would continue the work of sticking some used-match boxes. I said, "Mother, go to sleep, it's late, tomorrow morning you still have to go to work." Mother smiled and said "Go to sleep, dear. I'm not tired." That was Mother's Third Lie. 4. The final term arrived.......mother asked for leave from work in order to accompany me. While the sun was starting to shine strongly, my persevering mother waited for me under the heat for several hours. As the bell rang, which indicated that the final exam had finished, mother immediately welcomed me and poured me a cup of tea that she had brought in a flask. Seeing my mother covered with perspiration, I at once gave her my cup and asked her to drink too. Mother said "Drink, son. I'm not thirsty ! " That was Mother's Fourth Lie. 5. After the death of my father due to illness, my poor mother had to play her role as a single parent. She had to fund our needs alone. Our family's life was more complicated. No days without suffering. Our family's condition was getting worse, a kind uncle who lived near our house assisted now and then. Our neighbours, often advised my mother to marry again. But mother was stubborn and didn't take their advice; she said "I don't need love." That was Mother's Fifth Lie. 6. After I had finished my studies and got a job, it was the time for my old mother to retire. But she didn't want to; she would go to the marketplace every morning, just to sell some vegetables to fulfill her needs. I, who worked in another city, often sent her some money to help her, in fulfilling her needs, but she would not accept the money. At times, she even sent the money back to me. She said "I have enough money." That was Mother's Sixth Lie. 7. After graduating with a Bachelors Degree, I then continued to do a Masters Degree. It was funded by a company through a scholarship program, from a famous University in America. I finally worked in the company. With a good salary, I intended to bring my mother to enjoy her life in America. But my lovely mother didn't want to bother her son. She said to me, "I'm not use to it." That was Mother's Seventh Lie. 8. In her old age, mother got stomach cancer and had to be hospitalized. I, who lived miles away, across the ocean, went home to visit my dearest mother. She lay in weakness on her bed after having an operation. Mother, who looked so old, was staring at me in deep thought. She tried to spread her smile on her face...but it was a noticeable effort. It was clear that the disease had weakened mother's body. She looked so frail and weak. I stared at my mother with tears flowing. My heart was hurt,….. so hurt, seeing my mother in that condition. But mother with the little strength she had, said "Don't cry, my dear. I'm not in pain." That was Mother's Eighth Lie. After saying her eighth sweet lie, my Dearest mother closed her eyes forever ! If this doesnt touch ur heart, nothing will... thanks and regards gitika kaur khalsa

wjkk wjkf "I asked God, 'How do I get the best out of life?' God said, 'Face your past without regrets. Handle your present with confidence, and prepare for the future without fear!'" Look Back And Thank God. Look Forward And Trust God. Look Around And Serve God. Look Within And Find God!" "Without God, our week is: Mournday, Tears day, Wasteday , Thirstday, Fightday , Shatterday and Sin day. So, allow Him to be with you everyday!" Life is short, so forgive quickly. Believe slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably. Never regret anything that makes you happy. thnks nd regards gitika kaur khalsa

waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh well dear sangat ji we always give lesson to everyone that you shouldnt do this thing or tht thing wotever but can we follow these terms i think no. Also, there is not even one caste related quote in Gurbani which restricts us from getting married from the same caste/tribe. The knowledge I gained from Guru Granth Sahib’s study tells me that Guru Sahib has clear message to get rid of caste based prejudice not caste itself. Anyhow, caste based decisions not always healthy for the society. We cannot expect a good outcome from our decision if we think that girl/boy will remain forever together just because they are from the same caste/tribe background. It’s about personal nature and so many other things which count in marriage which makes it lifetime survival with success. and marrriage is a very personal matter so let the person should decide with whom she/he can be happy. i hope this can help you and if i have hurted anyone then please forgive me i am a learner and will alwys be a learner thnkz nd regards gitika kaur khalsa

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh” The message “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh” is to be conveyed whenever two Sikhs meet each other. Guru Gobind Singh Ji has said, “My face will be towards that person who says it first. My back will be towards that person who says it afterwards. I will be in between both of them, if both of them says it together.” Hence, in order to spread the message of brotherhood, we should say Fateh together. The traditions set by Guru Sahibs, whether they are documented or not can be derived from Gurbani, provided we try to go in the depth of Gurbani. However, we are no body to alter, modify, change, and add in the Gurbani or basic Sikh traditions. We are not able to do any modification in Guru Granth Sahib, as this have been well documented, classified, and sealed by Guru Sahib. Since other traditions are not well documented, classified, and sealed by Guru Sahib, so we try to give all sorts of suggestion and modification. The basic reason for most of the misconcepts is that, in Gurbani, the terminology or the words used are those that were prevailing at that time. Many a words belonging to various languages prevailing at that time have been used in Gurbani. A limited number of new words have been added by Guru Sahibs, in Gurbani like, (Akaal purakh, waheguru, cahhdi kala, ). But Guru Sahibs have clearly given their own definition for all the words (prevailing at that time) used in Guru Granth sahib ji nth Sahib. Because of our limited knowledge of Gurbani, we use the definitions given by other sects or religions and try to apply that on Sikhism. This is the basic reason that we living in a confused state these days in many of the traditions. Unless we do not go in the depth of Gurbani and are not able to give solid reasons as quoted in Gurbani, we should not try to change the traditions. Let us leave it to the future generations to decide, till some justified reasons on the basis of Gurbani are found. We have completely forgotten the tradition of meeting each other by saying “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh”. Instead of that we have started the tradition of meeting each other by saying “Sat Sri Akal”.and some people say hi and hello Sat Sri Akal is the ending word of the slogan, “Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal”. This slogan is used in Sangat for the Chardi Kala ; to give courage for some achievements, conclusion of some program or function, etc. Now a day, even this slogan is some times being misused in Sangat. For example, when some preacher is informing about the decreasing standard of public, some one will say this slogan in Sangat, just to show his presence or otherwise, the reasons best know to him only. Let us try to understand the significance of “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh” according to Gurbani. The meaning of this slogan is that Khalsa belongs to the Waheguru and also the victory (Fateh) belongs to the Waheguru only. This is a very simple way of teaching the basics of Sikhism to common man. In Sikhism the word Waheguru is used to specify for God. One Universal Creator God. The Name Is Truth. Creative Being Personified. No Fear. No Hatred. Image Of The Undying, Beyond Birth, Self-Existent. By Guru's Grace (1) The further description about Waheguru and how to achieve it are given in Japu Ji sahib (jpujI swihb). The complete details about Waheguru and how to achieve it are given in Guru Granth Sahib (gurU grMQ swihb). For specifying the name of God, the word Akal Purkh (Akwl purKu) or Waheguru (vwihgurU) have been used in Sikhism. There are unlimited names by which Akal Purkh or Waheguru have been referred in Gurbani. According to the ancient traditions the names of God have been linked with some material, person, animal, etc. However, in Sikhism this concept of relating with some living being or material have not been used. But this is related to the state of mind or spirituality. Literal meaning of Waheguru can be done as (Waheguru = Wahe + Guru= Wah + Guru). (vwihgurU = vwih + gurU). When NAAM (nwmu) resides in one’s mind. Then one achieves the state of Sach Khand (sc KMif). Then an internal (inherent) praise and pleasure is developed in ones mind (AnMd), which we generally express in our common language by saying as, Wah Wah (vwh vwh). This state is achievable with the help of Guru only. Hence, a combination of these two Wah and Guru, have been used to call the name of God, as Waheguru. Similarly, there is no physical Guru (sbd) or physical follower (surq) in Sikhism. pvn ArMBu siqgur miq vylw ] sbdu gurU suriq Duin cylw ] (943, rwmklI, mÚ 1) From the air came the beginning. This is the age of the True Guru's Teachings. The Shabad is the Guru, upon whom I lovingly focus my consciousness; I am the chaylaa, the disciple. (943) Only physical body was changing from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Guru Gobind Singh Ji. But the soul (joiq) Nanak, was same through out and now it is present in Guru Granth Sahib. Since, Khalsa belongs to the Waheguru. So if a person have achieved this state of mind. Then he does not have any difference with Waheguru as far as mental state is concerned. But mind you a person can never become Akal Purkh or Waheguru, which is an ultimate. He can only merge with Him like water mixes with the sea. That man, blessed by Guru's Grace, understands this way. O Nanak, he merges with the Lord of the Universe, like water with water. ||3||11|| (633) When a person becomes a Khalsa, then he does not have distinction between other human beings. He sees every one, as sons of same father. There is no difference of caste or creed. He sees the same light (joiq) in every one. The One God is our father; we are the children of the One God. You are our Guru. Listen, friends: my soul is a sacrifice, a sacrifice to You; O Lord, reveal to me the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan. ||1|| (611) These words also say that every part of Khalsa belongs to the Waheguru and you have nothing of your own. When one understands that every thing belongs to Him only. One loses his ego, does not have the greed to collect money and property by wrong means, tries to share his earning with others, sees all equally, spends some time for the welfare of society, etc. In other words he transforms him self into a Gurmukh (gurmuiK) automatically. He is always prepared to sacrifice for the Guru. I would cut my mind and body apart into pieces, and offer them all to You; I would burn myself in fire. ||4|| (757) The second part of this slogan says, “Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh”. That means if there is any victory or achievement, then that also belongs to the Waheguru only and not to that person who has achieved that. This slogans completely eliminates the ego from the person who is saying, as well as who is listening. Once ego is gone, then one can achieve any thing in life. God says, "If you reform yourself, you shall meet me, and meeting me, you shall be at peace. O Fareed, if you will be mine, the whole world will be yours."||95|| (1382) There is another psychological effect of using the word “Fateh”. When a person says the word “Fateh”, an inherent impression is created in his mind to always go for victory (Fateh),. This makes his habit, to always work hard to achieve his goal. Hence, the person always remains in “Chardi Kala”. This is the reason, why Sikhs could sacrifice for the sake of their religion and successful complete difficult task, which normal persons could not achieve. Guru Pyari Sadh Sangat Ji, please do not take the traditions started by Guru Sahib as lightly. All of them have got a great treasure hidden within them. They transform us from a normal person to a great soul automatically, without our knowing about that. Listening-even the blind find the Path. Because of our five senses (Eyes, Ears, Tongue, Nose and Skin), we are able to see and think to a limited extent only. That also depends how much of our self, we have offered to the teachings of Gurbani. So let us follow the teachings of Gurbani to achieve the ultimate aim of our life. We should commit our selves to say the following greetings, whenever we meet each other. thankz and regards

waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh Eight sweet lies of a mother: very hearttouching, it brought me to tears... I came across this particular story, and found it very heart rendering. 1. The story began when I was a child; I was a son of a poor family in Africa. We did not even have enough food. Whenever meal times came, mother would often give me her portion of rice. While she was removing her rice into my bowl, she would say "Eat this rice, son. I'm not hungry". That was Mother's First Lie. 2. When I was growing up, my persevering mother gave her spare time to go fishing in a river near our house, she hoped that from the fish she caught, she could gave me a little bit of nutritious food for my growth. After fishing, she would cook some fresh fish soup, which raised my appetite. While I was eating the soup, mother would sit beside me and eat the rest of the fish, which was still on the bone of the fish I had eaten. My heart was touched when I saw that. I then used my chopstick and gave the other fish to her. But she immediately refused and said "Eat this fish, son. I don't really like fish." That was Mother's Second Lie. 3. Then, when I was in Junior High School...... to fund my studies, mother went to an economic enterprise to bring some used-match boxes that would need to be stuck together. It gave her some money to cover our needs. As the winter came, I woke up from my sleep and looked at my mother who was still awake, supported by a little candlelight and with perseverance she would continue the work of sticking some used-match boxes. I said, "Mother, go to sleep, it's late, tomorrow morning you still have to go to work." Mother smiled and said "Go to sleep, dear. I'm not tired." That was Mother's Third Lie. 4. The final term arrived.......mother asked for leave from work in order to accompany me. While the sun was starting to shine strongly, my persevering mother waited for me under the heat for several hours. As the bell rang, which indicated that the final exam had finished, mother immediately welcomed me and poured me a cup of tea that she had brought in a flask. Seeing my mother covered with perspiration, I at once gave her my cup and asked her to drink too. Mother said "Drink, son. I'm not thirsty ! " That was Mother's Fourth Lie. 5. After the death of my father due to illness, my poor mother had to play her role as a single parent. She had to fund our needs alone. Our family's life was more complicated. No days without suffering. Our family's condition was getting worse, a kind uncle who lived near our house assisted now and then. Our neighbours, often advised my mother to marry again. But mother was stubborn and didn't take their advice; she said "I don't need love." That was Mother's Fifth Lie. 6. After I had finished my studies and got a job, it was the time for my old mother to retire. But she didn't want to; she would go to the marketplace every morning, just to sell some vegetables to fulfill her needs. I, who worked in another city, often sent her some money to help her, in fulfilling her needs, but she would not accept the money. At times, she even sent the money back to me. She said "I have enough money." That was Mother's Sixth Lie. 7. After graduating with a Bachelors Degree, I then continued to do a Masters Degree. It was funded by a company through a scholarship program, from a famous University in America. I finally worked in the company. With a good salary, I intended to bring my mother to enjoy her life in America. But my lovely mother didn't want to bother her son. She said to me, "I'm not use to it." That was Mother's Seventh Lie. 8. In her old age, mother got stomach cancer and had to be hospitalized. I, who lived miles away, across the ocean, went home to visit my dearest mother. She lay in weakness on her bed after having an operation. Mother, who looked so old, was staring at me in deep thought. She tried to spread her smile on her face...but it was a noticeable effort. It was clear that the disease had weakened mother's body. She looked so frail and weak. I stared at my mother with tears flowing. My heart was hurt,….. so hurt, seeing my mother in that condition. But mother with the little strength she had, said "Don't cry, my dear. I'm not in pain." That was Mother's Eighth Lie. After saying her eighth sweet lie, my Dearest mother closed her eyes forever ! If this doesnt touch ur heart, nothing will... thanks and regards

waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh A young man wished to marry the farmer's beautiful daughter. He went to the farmer to ask his permission. The farmer looked him over and said, "Son, go stand out in that field. I'm going to release three bulls, one at a time. If you can catch the tail of any one of the three bulls, you can marry my daughter." The young man stood in the pasture awaiting the first bull. The barn door opened and out ran the biggest, meanest-looking bull he had ever seen. He decided that one of the next bulls had to be a better choice than this one, so he ran over to the side and let the bull pass through the pasture out the back gate. The barn door opened again. Unbelievable. He had never seen anything so big and fierce in his life. It stood pawing the ground, grunting, slinging slobber as it eyed him. Whatever the next bull was like, it had to be a better choice than this one. He ran to the fence and let the bull pass through the pastre, out the back gate. The door opened a third time. A smile came across his face. This was the weakest, scrawniest little bull he had ever seen. This one was his bull. As the bull came running by, he positioned himself just right and jumped at just the exact moment. He grabbed... but the bull had no tail! Life is full of opportunities. Some will be easy to take advantage of, some will be difficult. But once we let them pass (often in hopes of something better), those opportunities may never again be available. So always grab the first opportunity. Keep smiling... thankz nd regards a kookar of guruji's darbar