Summeet Kaur

Waheguru Jee..veera is right..bleaching/dying is prohibited. Plus looking at from a women's opinion 1) Of course women 'back then' had facial hair, but they were strong and graceful & didn't live for society. 2) Practically speaking all bleach does is lighten your facial hair, so basically it would be like having a blonde 'dhari' or blond upper lip hair. Are we pleasing society or Guru jee?? The soul-bride pleases her/his Husband-Lord when she shows beauty from within, when her face glows with the jewels of his naam & devotion... Gur Kirpa...bul chuk maaf jeeio...

jo bin sathigur saevae khaadhae painudhae sae mueae mar ju(n)mae korrhae || oue haajur mit(h)aa boludhae baahar vis kudtehi mukh gholae || Those who eat and dress without serving the True Guru die; after death, those wretched lepers are consigned to reincarnation. In His Sublime Presence, they talk sweetly, but behind His back, they exude poison from their mouths. Page 306 Guru Raam Daas Jee

Waheguru..that's right jeeio..our punj pyaray do tell us that, and it's also in the Rehitnaamas with many direct/indirect references to this in Guru Granth Sahib Jee! That's why our head is covered during Langar, during keertan, naam japna, our head should always be covered. Veera is right this is why the keski is the best choice. For example my dad wears a dustaar and when he comes home will tie a keski at home--that would be a good choice for you too jeeio. Guru Jee is everywhere, and we must always be humble and graceful. The food that you eat is a gift from Waheguru Jee, how can we not cover our head? nugun hoe baahur firehi nugun sees jo khaae nugun prusaadh jo baa(n)ttee thunukhaahee buddo kehaae ||24|| Those who walk outside, eat or distribute food without their head covered will be punished severely. Thankhaanama Bhai Nand Laal Jee In Gurdev Pita Maharaj's 52 Hukams he says: 35)Dastaar bina nahi rehnaa - Wear a turban at all times. Also in his Hukam at Kabul he says that our kesh are the 'seal of Guru jee'

Just a personal note on the subject of our 'punj pyaray'...I'm so blessed that I get to see them at least once a week at the Gurdwara Sahib, I've bridged quite a relationship with all of them. They have guided me with studies, work, stress, problems at home..whatever they say goes for me, and I can say with confidence it always creates peace and bliss in my soul ..waheguru..

:D I know jee... Thank you veera for your support, and thank you Singh jee for letting the local Gurdwara Sahib know. It just hurts so much, there was NO NEED at all for them to touch this man, even if a robbery. How did cutting this Uncle Jee's hair somehow help their robbery?? They were going to get the money anyway..they did it for their own 'swaad'...waheguru buksh lai... All I know is 'true is the lord, true is HIS JUSTICE', he will help us through this horrific crime... with tears OF STRENGTH, Summeet Kaur

Pyareo, I read this and started crying, my heart and soul are full of dukh right now :'( They cut a pyara Uncle jee's hair and slit his wrists during a robbery at a CVS Pharamcy store in NJ. My dear brothers and sisters please stand by me and let us fight for Justice, raise more awareness, and pray for & support our pyaray Uncle Jee... Those veer/bhaina in New Jersey we're really counting on you for the most help...I will send out emails to various Sikh groups, Vicky Singh jee and everyone else please let's write a small note to send out to all our contacts and organisations [sMART, our local gurdwaras, etc]. ---news story--- Wednesday, July 2, 2003 By AMY KLEIN STAFF WRITER NORTH ARLINGTON - Two armed men cut the power to a Schuyler Avenue drugstore, herded employees to the back of the store, and sliced off one worker's hair before making off with nearly $5,000 Monday night, police said. One of the men waited until the CVS closed at 10 p.m. before approaching two employees as they rounded up shopping carts outside, said Police Capt. Louis Ghione. Meanwhile, another man cut the power lines to the store, he said. Armed with a handgun and a knife, the two robbers led the two workers into t he store. The robbers then cornered a Sikh employee who was wearing a turban, pulled off the turban, and cut off part of the man's long hair while taunting him with slurs, Ghione said. Sikhs are forbidden by their religion to cut their hair, believing it is a gift from God. The man was also slashed on the hand while trying to fend off the attack, Ghione said. As the robbers emptied the day's receipts from the cash registers, an accomplice kept watch outside the store, Ghione said. Employees described him as white, with blond hair and wearing a white T-shirt. The man holding the handgun was described as black and about 5 feet 5 inches. He was wearing a dark sleeveless shirt and loose khaki pants and had cornrows in his hair, the employees told police. The second robber was described as black, about 5 feet 10 inches, and wearing a black mask and a black T-shirt with "I love you" written in red across the front. Employees did not see which way the robbers fled, Ghione said. Anyone with information is asked to call (201) 955-5680. New Jersey Media Group article

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waheguru..so true veera..these days we don't realise the importance of these 'punj' in our lives..waheguru buksh lai.. Thanks for the inspiration...!

..Har Naam Adhaar veerjee.. :D

PYAREO, THEY ARE NOW BROADCASTING MORNING PROGRAMS (for Toronto Samagam) AS WELL: PLEASE GO TO THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR FURTHER DETAILS: Post for full details

I read somewhere today that.. "A King's reign ends when he dies...A shaheed's reign begins when he dies..." PARNAAM SHAHEEDA NU The month of July begins now, let us not forget the Shaheeds as the months changes... Warmest Waheguru Fateh, Summeet Kaur

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!! This is a poem I wrote last night, expresses how 'naam' is the only support which has brought productivity, peace, bliss, and love into my life :D Har Naam Adhaar (The naam is my support) I have no achievements, merit, intellect, nor progress. Kindness bestowed awakened this once widowed soul. Hope, desire, and support immersed with love lit the way. Soon the miseries of separation seized...instantaneously… Moments, and my widowed soul was wed. I was wed to the everlasting Husband-Lord. My Husband-Lord adorned me with jewels of devotion, grace, and humility. Naam became my support, Guru Maharaj Jee the guide, and my lord’s gifts turned to ever lasting bliss… “On the road, and on the river, these supplies are always with me. I have made my mind the Lord's companion.” Through every instant the support elevates to summits of anand , sat , santokh , and dya . Studying, and working, to serve his kingdom, with his benevolent soul-brides. My forever companion revitalizes my soul, sustains my spirit alive, with a tender touch frees me from duality, and sweetens my inner Harmandir. Forever and ever, praise the Lord, O Saints; how glorious is His greatness! …Har Naam Adhaar… In & With Love, Summeet Kaur

<<PLEASE NOTICE THE UPDATES>> Warmest Waheguru Jee Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Jee Kee Fateh! Pyareo, though many of us can't be in Toronto for the annual (AKJ) Samagam, the mahaan kirpa of Waheguru Jee has brought it right to your PC! The AKJ website is doing a live audio & video stream with the highest quality. I watched the samagam through the video stream and there was no delay or buffering. The Samagam is 1st July to 6th July, and the Raensabhai is 5-6 July. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity, and experience the beauties of this nirmolak-heera. tahaa baikunth jah keertan tayraa tooN aapay sarDhaa laa-ihi. ||2|| That place is heaven, where the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises are sung. You Yourself instill faith into us. ||2|| July 2, 2003: Wednesday Evening: 17:30-20:30 (EST) July 3, 2003: Thursday Morning: 6:00-9:00 (EST) July 3, 2003: Thursday Evening: 17:30-20:30 (EST) July 4, 2003: Friday Morning: 17:30-20:30 (EST) July 4, 2003: Friday Evening: 17:30-20:30 (EST) July 5, 2003: Saturday Morning: 6:00-9:00 (EST) July 5-6, 2003: Saturday Evening: 19:00-6:00 (EST) **NOTE:** ALL TIMES ARE IN LOCAL TORONTO TIME (EASTERN ZONE--EST), which is an hour ahead of Dallas (Central Time). There is a time zone converter on the site for all other zones/countries. Here is the Link f or the broadcast: Live Broadcast Link for Samagam ..sing his praises.. Summeet Kaur

To my Pyarey Vicky Singh Jee here is the definition you asked about: as·cet·ic n. A person who renounces material comforts and leads a life of austere self-discipline, especially as an act of religious devotion. adj. Leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial, especially for spiritual improvement. See Synonyms at severe. Pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic; self-denying and austere: an ascetic existence. [Late Greek asktikos, from Greek askts, practitioner, hermit, monk, from askein, to work.]

Episode No. 3 ESCHEW RETALIATION Once when Guru Amar Das was in Goindwal, Sikhs used to bring water for the langar in earthen pitchers. Young Turks (alien Muslims from the ruling class) would break the pitchers with mud-pellets shot from catapults. Those Turks were called Sheikhs. Their parents were aware of this activity. But they would not stop them. Rather, they enjoyed the fun. "O True Master, kids of the Turks, with pellets from their slings, break our pitchers,"complained the Sikhs. The Guru instructed them to use mashaks (leather bags) to fetch water. The Sikhs started using mashaks. But the young Turks would make holes in them with arrows. "O True Master, they make holes in the mashaks also," reported the Sikhs. The Guru advised them' to use brass vessels, and the Sikhs obeyed. But this did not deter the young Turks who started pelting brick-bats, causing dents in the vessels. In the mean time, a roving band of armed ascetics (sanyasins) arrived and camped there. The boys shot a ball which hit one of them in the eye, and caused grave injury. The victim happened to be the leader of the group. All the sanyasins came out with arms and attacked the Sheikhs with swords, killing several of them. On the following day, a mule carrying State treasures disap-peared. This mule was recovered from a house belonging to one of the Sheikhs. So the few Sheikhs who had survived the assault of the sanyasins, were taken as prisoners to Delhi. The Sikhs reported this to the Guru, "O True Master, this is the fate the Sheikhs have met." "Brothers, they have received what their actions merited, but we did not retaliate," said the Guru. In the same connection Guru Baba narrated a sakhi: "A sadhu asked his fellow sadhu, 'If you do good to somebody and he returns it with evil, how should he be treated?' 'You should again do good,' was the reply. 'If you again do him good, and he again returns it with evil, then how should we treat him?' 'You should again do him good.' 'Why so?' asked the sadhu. The reply given was 'He will get his reward for evil, while you will get yours for good. If he so firmly slicks to evil, you should stick to good even more firmly. This is the reason.' The fellow agreed." The Guru elaborated and said, "If one commits aggression, and the other does not retaliate, God will punish the aggressor. This is His justice. There may be some delay in its dispensation. But when He catches him, he will not be spared, and will suffer blow after blow. So, the Sheikhs have been punished by God. We have no hand in this." (3) [Extracted from: EPISODES FROM LIVES OF THE GURUS - PARCHIAN SEWADAS - ENGLISH TRANSALTION by Kharak Singh & Gurtej Singh, Institute of Sikh Studies, Chandigarh]

Dear friend I was too late to return your Fatheh ! Fateh is like a favour, A warm applause, A standing ovation, A pat on the back. Fateh is courage, grace, passion, victory And those who live by it, attain it Fateh is a salutation, A declaration, A war-cry, A handshake between comrades, An embrace, A celebration of a meeting, A commandment, An honour. Fateh is like a rose, of love and respect. In the future, Say it loud and proud! Waaheguroo Jee Kaa Khaalsaa !!! Waaheguroo Jee Kee Fateh !!! :nihungsmile:

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!! Parnaam Shaheeda Noo.. Not everyone has this 'loch', this longing to die, it is the divine who puts this loch inside of us. Our Shaheeda, the brave Warriors, Singhs/Singhnees longed to die at the Lord's door...To them who secured our Panth... kubeer muhi murunae kaa chaao hai muro th har kai dhuaar || Kabeer, I long to die; let me die at the Lord's Door. muth har pooshhai koun hai puraa humaarai baar ||61|| I hope that the Lord does not ask, ""Who is this, lying at my door?""||61|| Saloks Bhagat Kabeer Jee (Ang 1367) http://www.sikhitothemax.com/Page.asp?Sour...D=G&PageNo=1367 In & With Love,

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!! Gur Pyareo, here is another short shabad which teaches us how temporary worldly affairs are--in another example Guru Jee compares them to Sand Castles... mu 5 || dhaamunee chumuthukaar thio vuruthaaraa jug khae || vuthh suhaavee saae naanuk naao jupu(n)dho this dhhunee ||2|| Fifth Mehl: Like the flash of lightning, worldly affairs last only for a moment. The only thing which is pleasing, O Nanak, is that which inspires one to meditate on the Name of the Master. ||2|| This Shabad is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Gauree on Pannaa 319 http://www.sikhitothemax.com/Page.asp?Sour...=&ShabadID=1232

1) Sixth Sense 2) Unbreakable 3) Signs ...lol..I'm a M.Night. Shamalyam fan :D 4) Dead Poets' Society..amazing movie.. 5) Scent of a Women..powerful movie about a blind man 6) As Good as it Gets...Obsessive Complusive Disorder man's funny life I like deep, thoughtful, yet somewhat relaxed movies that reflect on an aspect of life. Sixth Sense is about the things we overlook, Unbreakable is about heroic confidence, Signs is about 'will'. Dead Poets' Society shows different types of people & the way they handle what life throws at them. Scent of a Women is an inner-struggle, the man never allows himself to feel disabled/weak due to his blindness. As Good as it Gets is just a very funny movie :D I haven't watched movies of late..I'm kinda picky..love to hear from everyone else..I also keep in mind that I watch a movie that doesn't affect my ego, or instill some sort of lust, pride, anger, nationalism, fear..etc..waheguru..

you are very welcome :D

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!! Gur Pyareo... :D Such mehar that we have been discussing the Nanakshai (our Panthic) Calendar, it is our good fortune that Dr. Purewal is coming to our little Southern town--Dallas, Texas. He will doing a lecture, vichaar, and holding an open forum for questions & discussions. Please join us: June 28, 2003 Saturday Gurdwara Singh Sabha (Richardson, Texas) 1201 Abrams Road Richardson Texas 75081 Ph: 972-235-3388 7PM - 10PM followed by Guru ka Langar

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!! This is one is especially dedicated to dear Vicky Singh..thanks for the encouragement :D I typed love into the search engine, but found something else instead..thought to share.. What is the method, what is the effort, and what is the service, which inspires me to contemplate You? kaedhaaraa mehulaa 5 || pria kee preeth piaaree || mugun munai mehi chithuvo aasaa nainuhu thaar thuhaaree || rehaao || oue dhin pehur mooruth pul kaisae oue pul ghuree kihaaree || khoolae kuputt dhhuputt bujh thrisunaa jeevo paekh dhurusaaree ||1|| koun s juthun oupaao kinaehaa saevaa koun beechaaree || maan abhimaan mohu thaj naanuk su(n)theh su(n)g oudhhaaree ||2||3||5|| Kaydaaraa, Fifth Mehl: I love the Love of my Beloved. My mind is intoxicated with delight, and my consciousness is filled with hope; my eyes are drenched with Your Love. ||Pause|| Blessed is that day, that hour, minute and second when the heavy, rigid shutters are opened, and desire is quenched. Seeing the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, I live. ||1|| What is the method, what is the effort, and what is the service, which inspires me to contemplate You? Abandon your egotistical pride and attachment; O Nanak, you shall be saved in the Society of the Saints. ||2||3||5|| This Shabad is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Kaydaaraa on Pannaa 1120 http://www.sikhitothemax.com/Page.asp?Sour...=&ShabadID=4008

Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahib Harbhajan Khalsa Yogiji, Ph.D lol...hmm wonder where he got his Ph.D (in Psychology) from? LOL..all in good fun.. :D

Pyareo, I have just found out that this Saturday..Dr. Purewal is coming to Dallas to lecture at our Gurdwara Sahib :D For further details please send me a personal message.. I will certainly post the details of the lecture for all to read. Such mehar...