sher_panjabi

the gurbaani font on mine isn't working.

any suggestions on wot to do?

thanks

puttaa sawaal - puttaa jawaab...

if you get a follower of pakandi dehdhari guroo who is arguing against Guroo Granth Sahib being a Legitimate Guroo then perhaps this argument would be good

For low thinking people it will make them think.

However for people who are bit more clever they will rip this argument apart as the veers and penjis have suggested in the various replies.

bhul chuk maaf.

Today is Prof. Sahib Singh Ji birthday!!!

==> Prof. SAHIB SINGH, a Sikh savant, teacher, writer, and interpreter of Guru Granth Sahib was born on 16 February, 1892 at village Fatewalli (now disctrict Sialkot in Pakistan) in a poor Hindu family. His name at birth was Nathu Ram. His father's name was Mr. Hira Nand who was a small shopkeeper in the village. At the age of four and a half years, his father sent him to Mr. Mian Hayat Shah to receive his early education. Mian Hayat Shah was the son of Hashim Shah, a well known Punjabi poet who was also the court poet of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Later the boy Nathu Shah went to the priamry school. He was an excellent student. He won scholarship when he finished middle school. He got married when he was hardly 13. He became a baptised Sikh under the influence of his relative and became Sahib Singh in September 1906. He finished his high school in 1909. After finishing his high school, he taught in a middle school for some time and later he worked for the post office. A little later he joined college and got his B.A. degree in 1915. He became a professor of Sanskrit and Gurbani at Guru Nanak Khalsa College Gujranwalla. Later he became a professor of Gurbani at Khalsa College Amritsar where he taught for more than 20 years.

Prof. Sahib Singh became a deputy secretary of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and was arrested in 1922 during Guru Ka Bagh Morcha. He was again arrested in 1923 during the Jaito Morcha.

In 1939, he rejoined Guru Nanak Khalsa College Gujranwalla. After retirement from that college, he rejoined Khalsa College Amritsar where he taught Punjabi and Gurbani. He got retirement from that college in 1952. He was appointed Principal of Shahid Sikh Missionary Collge, Amritsar. Later he also taught at Gurmat College Patiala.

In January 1971 he was awarded D. Litt. degree by Punjabi University Patiala.

Professor Sahib Singh had eight children: six sons and two daughters. One of his sons Sardar Daljeet Singh is a world famous eye surgeon. It is interesting to note that five of his six sons got married to five real sisters of a family in Jammu.

Prof. Sahib Singh developed Parkinson disease soon after he finished the last volume of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Darpan. He started writing that Darpan (Steek) on January 1, 1957 and finished the last volume in 1961. He approached SGPC and asked them to get Sri Guru Granth Sahib printed because he had no money. His request was denied. That project was picked up by Mr. Sohan Lal Khanna of Raj Publishers, Jalandhar and has been in great demand ever since. His Steek of Guru Granth Sahib is widely read and appreciated today by the Sikh scholars, preachers, and students of gurbani. It is a monumental work and considered one of the most authoritative interpretation of Gurbani. It explains many complex concepts and terms of Gurbani in simple Punjabi.

His other very important book "Gurbani Viakarn" (Gurbani Grammar) is also a milestone in explaining the language of Guru Granth Sahib.

Professor Sahib Singh wrote 30 books. Almost all of them are in Punjabi. A couple of them have been translated into English and Hindi. He died on October 29, 1977. It was the day of 400th anniversary of the city of Amritsar. He was a very simple man who saw utmost poverty in his early life. He was a Sikh scholar of the highest order.

He wrote the following books:

1. Gurbani Viakarn

2. Simran Dian Barkata(n)

3. Aad Bir Bare

4. Sadacharak Lekh

5. Sarbat Da Bhala

6. Dharam Te Sadachar

7. Burayee Da Takra

8. Sikh(u) Sidak Na Hare

9. Gurbani De Itihas Bare

10. Babania(n) Kahani(an)

11. Jiwan Birtant Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji

12. Guru Itihas Patshahi 2 to(n) 10

13. Jiwan Birtant Guru Gobind Singh Ji

14. Japuji Sahib Steek

15. Assa Di Vaar Steek

16. Sukhmani Sahib Steek

17. Jap(u) Sahib, Savvaye, Chuapyee Steek

18. Nitnem Steek

19. Ramkali Sad Steek

20. Bhatta(n) De Savvaye Steek

21. Satte Balwand Di // Steek

22. Sidh Gost(i) Steek

23. Salok Guru Angad Sahib Steek

24. Salok Te Shabad Farid Ji Steek

25. Salok Kabir Ji Steek

26. Bhagat-Bani Steek (Five Volumes)

27. Barahmah Tukhari te Majh Steek

28. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Darpan (Ten Volumes)

29. Meri Jiwan Kahani (Autobiography)

30. Japuji Sahib Steek (Hindi)

-Ref. "Meri Jiwan Kahani" by Prof. Sahib Singh

You get married once right?

You don't marry the same person twice!

Amrit is Amrit !! It is not that cheap that is so weak that it breaks!

People re-take Amrit usually because they have had lapse in Rehat and or committed one of the four kuraits (whereby it is compulsary to retake Amrit if you wish to be part of the Khalsa family/Panth)

food for thought.

for those who have taken amrit but want naam dhrirr then perhaps a suggestion would be that you ask 5 Singhs who are familiar with Naam Dhrirr to bless you with Naam Dhrirr in Guru's presence. (most likely it would be done privately with u and just the Panj pyaare in guru granth sahib ji's hazoori)

Damdami Taksal don't do naam dhrirr (well not in UK Amrit sanchaars)

Yep its Naam Dhrirr Karnaa

True that only Amrit Sanchaars at Rainsbayee Smaagams have naam Dhrirr karnaa. (please avoid saying "AKJ AMRIT SANCHAAR" etc... it goes against Gurmat - we take Amrit from Panj Pyaare - not a person, not a group, not an institution etc... Baba Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale used to say: "if someone says I took amrit from so and so person, or so and so group, then don't call it Amrit, for Amrit is not administrated by people but by Panj Pyaare (within which Guru Sahib is haazar naazar))

I wonder how long it would take if 100 or 200 people are gonna take Amrit and you have to do Naam dhrirr for each one?

Bhai Rama Singh's Book describes accounts of people gettin Naam Dhrirr and people feel the spiritual energy - one phillipaeno lady fainted!!!!!! while she was unconscious (serveral mins) she was doing Waheguroo simran!!!!!

If the Prime Minister is accused of something - what do we expect?

The proceedure is that you issue a statement - clarifying your position.

Why is it that "Sant" Maan Singh has not issued a statement?

Why is it that his chelay (followers) are issueing statements! When the only people who know what happened between him and the apparent rape victim are the Baba and the girl.

Only the victim's family knows the grief and pain. It's okay for his fans and followers to say "No its all false". But perhaps the Baba could say something on the matter and it may be more proffesional and respectable.

food for thought

Jhoolte Nishaan Rehan Panth Mahaaraj Ke!!

Dhan Guroo Granth Sahib Ji Maharaaj!

Dhan Dhan Guroo Khalsa Panth!!!

Guru Maharaaj Ji De Bachan (Ang 892)

"Amrit Kauraa, Biki-aa Meetee. Saakat Kee Bidh Nain-ho Deetee... Amrit, the Immortal Nectar seems bitter, and poison is sweet. Such is the condition of the 'Saakat', the faithless cynic, which I have seen with my own eyes."

fantastic story! :TH:

Its really inspiring.

Waheguroo :umm:

1) Bhai Rama Singh's "In Search for the True Guru"

- story of how a non-Panjabi Brahman discovers Sikhi, learns about Sikh history, philosophy and then becomes a Great respected Gursikh.

... very easy read and interesting!!!!

2) Patwant Singh's "Introduction to Sikhism"

- title says it all. It more of a formal book which I expect would be useful for gore or any apne which wanna do "serious" reading. Very factual and educational!

3) Dr. Gurbaksh Singh: "Introduction to Sikhism"

- Easy read, simple language and easy to digest.

4) Khushwant Singh's: "History of the Sikhs"

Book shops:

Southall: Sikh Missionary Society, 10 Featherstone Rd, Southall

B'ham: D.T.F., Soho Road (near Soho Rd. Gurdwara), Birmingham

Online:

www.singhbrothers.com

(cheaper books and shipping (3 months) = about £10 (£15 max))

the views i shared at the bottom of my reply were from a response which i got from a person who is affiliated with the Akhand Kirtani Jatha.

i personally don't think (will i hope not) - no one knowingly takes off any of their kakkaar.

If their kakkaar by accident, mistake or situation comes off the body (e.g. kangha falls on the floor while your combing your hair, or, your kirpan is removed by security guards (by mistake) and then returned back to you an hour later)... then I am sure that if you do Ardaas or if not Ardaas alone then you may decide to go to Guru Maharaaj De Charnaa de vich and do Ardaas then I am sure the All-knowing Guru will be happy.

Yes, if our mind continues to be not at peace after this type of event, then if you feel you need Panj Pyaare to help you - then that is no problem and sounds good as well.

I don't Sikhi is that shallow that if we unknowingly, innocently or forcibily our kakkaars taken from us that we have to think that we have lost our Sikhi. Yes, for peace and mind, guidance from guru and to show respect to Guru's Rehat from our heart, we do Ardaas.

My humble thoughts (according to my little knowledge).

bhul chuk maaf.

The above photos are of "Sikhs" - two can play the game of making a presentation/seminar about "Sikhs" who aren't following Sikhi Rehat!!!

More inspiring and educational pictures showing people who are actually "Practicing" Sikhi !!!

waheguru ji ka khalsa, waheguru ji ki fateh

i think the picture shown on the poster is not a good picture to depict sikh women.

End of day I don't deny that there were some Sikh men or a number of Sikh women who (didn't follow Sikh Rehat) and pierced their ears and noses and looked like Hindu princesses.

However even today we have "Sikh" girls who cut their hair, dye their hair, pierce their nose, and waheguroo!!!! nowadays some galz pierce their lips and eyebrows etc.

Would put a picture of a gal like that on a poster saying "sikh women"??

Some "SikH" men cut their hair and shave their beards - we can't deny the fact. However just because they existed - wot point are trying to prove if i make a poster using a picture of a mona and do a whole lecture trying to prove that Sikh men and women cut their hair, pierce their noses, and god knows wot else.

food for thought!

Perhaps we should focus more on Sikhs who followed and practiced Sikhi rather than doing lectures or making posters focused on people who called or affliated themselves to Sikhi but didn't fully keep Rehat and live the path of Guru Sahib - yet label the event as "sIKH"

vwihgurU jI kw Kwlsw!

vwihgurU jI kI &iqh!!

Today is the Birthday of one the 20th Century's Mahaan Shaheed, Baba Jarnail Singh Ji Khalsa, Bhindranwale

Born on 12th February, 1947

Discussion on Keskhi as Kakaar, meat, Raag-mala, and Dasam Granth are not encouraged on the forum

According to "Sikh Rehat Maryada" which is accepted and approved by Sri Akaal Takhat Sahib, the Sikh's Supreme Authority - the 5 Ks are:

1) Kesh ("unshorn hair", which is kept covered with turban), 2) Kanga, (wooden "comb") 3) Kara (sarbloh loh (iron) "bangle"), 4) Kachhera ("undergarment" which should not exceed the length of your knees), 5) Kirpaan (a strapped (iron/steel plated) "sword").

Keshki = Small turban is part of Sikh Rehat but according to Sikh Rehat Marayada/Sri Akaal Takhat Sahib it is not considered as part of 5 Ks.

However if you have Kesh - then for a Kesh, Keshki is part and parcel of covering your head, respecting Kesh and keeping Sikh identity.

Hope that helps.

note: the Akhand Kirtani Jatha believe that Keshki is the Kakkaar instead of Kesh, because you are born with hair. If you cut your hair then you have to recieve a tankhaah (punishment) and recieve Amrit again from the Panj Pyaare (i.e. cutting Kesh is one of the 4 Kurehats (prohibitions), however, if any of the other K's are removed for any reason from your body then put back on then you don't have to take Amrit (i.e. removing the other kakkaars is not a kurehat).

Therefore, the Jatha believes Keskhi is a Kakaar not Kesh.

Whether you wish to follow/believe Sikh Rehat Maryada & Sri Akaal Takhat Sahib or Akhand Kirtani Jatha - it doesn't negate that you have to have Kesh and to look after Kesh you have to wear a Keskhi (a turban) whether you think it is kakkaar or not.

I am not that knowledgable - so if i have made any mistakes please forgive me

rojaa dharai nivaaj gujaarai, kalmaa bhisath na hoee

Keeping your fasts, reciting your prayers, and reading the Kalma, the Islamic creed, shall not take you to paradise.

sathar kaabaa ghatt hee bheethar, je kar jaanai koee

The Kaaba (the sacred shrine in Mecca) is hidden within your mind, if you only knew it. ||2||

(ang 480)

surag mukat baikuntt sabh baachhehi, nit aasaa aas kareejai

Everyone longs for paradise, liberation and heaven; all place their hopes in them.

har darshan ke jan mukat na maagehi, mil darshan tripat man deejai

The humble long for the Blessed Vision of His Darshan; they do not ask for liberation. Their minds are satisfied and comforted by His Darshan. ||1||

(ang 1324)

:umm:

I've just been watching a programme on BBC2 now (9pm - 10pm)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/programmes/my...oes/index.shtml

The programme was fantastic

It showed the ancient lost Tibetan Kingdom made in Stone - and how it was like a living Paradise.

The scenary (Himalayas, Tibet and Nepal) = mind blowing ... i was just thinking "Waheguroo, Waheguroo, Waheguroo, Dhan Waheguroo... Teri Kudrat Kau Kurbaan" :umm:

In the ending of the programme the documentary presenter said:

“Paradise can be anywhere in this world. We can either create it or destroy it.”

“We can live a Paradise in this world, if we conquer the desire of reaching Paradise in the next world.”

:cool:

Again i was thinking "Waheguroo, Waheguroo, Waheguroo, Dhan Waheguroo... Dhan Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee!!!!!!"

Guru Jee says (Ang 323)

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

jo jan parmit parman jaanaa

He claims to know the Lord, who is beyond measure and beyond thought;

baatan hee baikuntt samaanaa

by mere words, he plans to enter heaven. ||1||

naa jaanaa baikuntt k-haa hee

I do not know where heaven is.

jaan jaan sabh keheh(i) tehaa hee

Everyone claims that he plans to go there. ||1||Pause||

kehan k-haavan neh patee-a-ee hai

By mere talk, the mind is not appeased.

tau man maanai jaa te haumai jee hai

The mind is only appeased, when egotism is conquered. ||2||

jab lag man baikuntt kee aas

As long as the mind is filled with the desire for heaven,

tab lag hoe nehee charan nivaas

he does not dwell at the Lord's Feet. ||3||

k-ho kabeer eh-h keheeai kaah(i)

Says Kabeer, unto whom should I tell this?

saadh-sangat baikunttai aah(i)

The Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, is heaven. ||4||10||

1) You think you are not "perfect" - and therefore shouldn't take Amrit because it disrespects the Amrit's value (A lot of oldies who don't want kids to take Amrit or need excuse for themselves - use this excuse).

>>> We take Amrit because we need help - not because we are Perfect. Guru Sahib himself took Amrit, showing the necessity of it. I am not perfect and hence I need to take Amrit and need the support and guidance of my Guru. I learnt this from the Sangat of Gursikhs

2) People saying "You are too young to take Amrit... Live life and take Amrit when you are middle aged"

>>> I might die tomorrow. We say do a good thing tomorrow, but a bad thing "do it today". "Hum Aadmi Ek Dami"... we live not knowing whether we breathe the last. Taking Amrit I will make a good foundation for my life to grow on, why wait? More longer you take, the more harder it gets to change your thoughts, habits and lifestyle etc (to be in accordance to gurmat)

3) "What about your wedding... take Amrit after marriage, coz then we can do sewa of the relatives (i.e. serve them sharaab paani), if not they will think bad of us... and people wont come to a Gursikh style wedding (i.e. go to gurdwara and eat langar - no sharaab kebabi party)

>>> I don't care what people say! "Teri Bhagat Naa Chhodo, Paane Log Hasai... I wont leave Waheguru's path even if people laugh"... End of day, its their loss. We should make an example in the family and show them that you can have a wedding without having to please "relatives" by doing manmat and turning your back on the same guroo who you seek for blessings.

4) Weighing up whether you will be able to cope in society and the pressures from peer group - e.g. people wanna share food from ur plate, people swearing around you, friends talking manmat (dirty) talk etc....

>>> I told my friends, and relatives not to swear around me and not talk manmat around me. Once you take a strong stand and show that you are not going to compromise your principles (in a loving and respectful way) then people will respect you for that and stop. My Gore friends at college, when i was around they wouldn't talk about dirty things and stuff which they knew I didnt want to hear. Don't become a victim to people's manmat lifestyle or views - be strong like a lion!

thats my thought and responses (according to my personal experience)

At Secondary (High) School (Year 11 / Last year) I used to wear a Kirpan underneath my jumper.

People - teachers and students knew that I wore a Kirpan because I spoke in assemblies, Religious Studies Lessons, and helped with school trips to Gurdwaras. On these occasions I wore the Kirpan on top. Because they felt safe and it was an educational environment (which helps) so next they see me wearing kirpan, they are not frightened.

After taking Amrit and going to uni - i wear my Kirpan on top of my clothes (even at uni).

When walkin or goin in a shop for example - i wear a jacket on top... reason being that in small confined places like shops and stuff, where they r lookin out for people anyway who look suspicious - so seeing a Kirpan they will think its a weapon.

However where ever I know that there is an oppurtunity to explain the kirpan if someone possibly asks - then I don't wear jacket.

At uni - gore all accept it

At work - gore all accept

At halls of residence - gore all accept

I know that i am lucky - sometimes i think "gore are really understanding" and that some of our brothers and sisters are not as lucky to be living or working with such understanding people.

gud luck paaji with kirpan case.

remember Sikhs dont compromise with Rehat! One Sikh compromises then it affects everyone - a gora police officer at parliament causually/informally sed "why do wear a big kirpan (11 inch) - my friend is sikh and he wears a cute little kirpan which is so small that u can put on use it as a keyring."

Jus shows how one Sikhs compromise in Rehat means "if he can do it, why dont u do it " type of thing.

bhul chuk maaf

THE INTERVIEW WITH VAHEGUROO

Where people slip up and walk into traps - when these people ask questions...

1/ We keep our hair because it is natural!

The word "natural" is a bad word to use. I am wearing clothes - that is natural! If not, then we should walk around naked! Eating Daal Sabji - is it natural or natural? Therefore, someone could argue that natural is subjective and cutting you hair could be "natural".

Its a play on the word. Therefore avoid using it. Sikh hair is part of Sikh identity and part of the 5Ks uniform given to us! Simple dimple!

Like no-one questions an army uniform or football uniform (e.g. why do have to wear red and not white) - similarly we don't question the uniform! The uniform is for unifying, binding and showing commitment.

2/ If you highly regard hygiene, then why don't you practice circumcision - because circumcision is hygienic for the privates.

Very good! Yes, perhaps the all-knowing and perfect Allah (Waheguru) made a mistake when creating us. I agree we should stay clean and hygienic. You just remove the foreskin and shave the armpits and groine area - what about the rest of the skin! From our skin we give out sweat and smell - so perhaps instead of washing our bodies we should just remove our skin?

Urine is in our body! Excrement is laying in our body which is disposed of. What perhaps you would like surgically remove your organs?

Again "hygiene" is played upon to justify shaving armpits, groine area and circumcision - so keep your wits!

3/ Sikhs drink alcohol and don't stay true to your religion and your priests drink as well.

Seriously mate? Thanks for letting me know! Sikhi is way of life and path to follow. You are not born into Sikhi like in Islam. Therefore you are a Sikh by actions and not birth. Therefore the people who drink alcohol are not following Sikhi - if you are Sikh by actions - then there actions are not in accordance to Sikhi. I don't think those people drink alcohol thinking it is a new rule in Sikhi that you should drink alcohol. Most likely that Sikhi is not even in their mind at the time they are downing shots!

In Islam don't you have imams who abuse children? Don't the Saudi Arab Royal Family drink alcohol? Don't some Muslims commit adultery with white women?

Mate I don't want to argue with you and waste my time and your time!. Just want to show you that because you "associate" yourself to a certain religion doesn't mean you follow it and you are the representative of that religion.

Sikhism clearly states in Gurbaani that alcohol is forbidden

"Jit Peetai Kasam Visrai. Dargai Milai Saj-aa-e... Those who drink will be punished in the Court of the Lord." (Ang 554)

Sikhi goes on step further to banning smoking. Muhammad Sahib also said don't consume that thing which is bad for your health - it's a shame that the majority of the Muslim world are not following their own Prophet's instruction.

Rab Raaka.

Q/ Why do you keep your hair but cut your nails?

Sikhs highly regard hygiene, cleanliness and also appreciate's God's for blessing us with a human body.

Hair is alive and Nails are dead matter

Our dead hair is removed with a comb!!!!! (combing the hair twice a day is a Guru Ji's hukam).

A Sikh must keep clean and tidy! Our dead nail is removed EITHER by cutting it - OR if you don't cut it, then if we are working with our hands then our nails keep short (through erosion or something). If someone doesn't cut their nails, then unless they don't use their hands AT ALL or are VERY CAREFUL in preserving their long nails - then the nail will break and keep short themselves. Cutting dead material is not wrong!!

Hair has more biological and spiritual significance and function - hence KESH is part of the 5Ks and NOT KEEPING YOUR NAILS!!!!!

Q/ Why do Sikhs keep Kesh (unshorn hair)?

Sikhs wear an external uniform to unify and bind them to the beliefs of the religion and to remind them of their commitment to the Sikh Gurus at all times. Unlike some other faiths where only the clergy are in uniform, all Sikhs are enjoined to wear the uniform of their beliefs. These five articles of faith, along with a turban (dastaar), distinguish a Sikh and are essential for preserving the life of the community. Naturally, for Sikhs these religious articles have a deep spiritual significance; and some practical as well. The five articles of faith start with the letter "k" in the Panjabi alphabet, and are therefore referred to as the 5 K's.

Kesh, unshorn hair (which is covered with a Keskhi/Turban) is one the K's in the 5 K's Uniform bestowed upon us by the Tenth Nanak, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Guru Nanak Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith, followed the ancient practice of the sages, prophets, and holy men of keeping the hair unshorn because keeping it in a natural state is regarded as living in harmony with the Will of Vaheguru (the Wonderful Lord). So as a Sikh one recognises that Vaheguru has given us hair for a reason. For example:

• The hair on our head protects the skull and brain (the most precious part of the human body)

• The hair on our body acts an insulator

• Our eyebrows prevent water going into your eyes

• The hair under our armpits prevent friction and irritation when we move our arms

• When one meditates the hair on our body vibrates the energy/Naam, which can increase the effect of meditation.

Gurbaani says:

"naam hamaarai antarjaamee. naam hamaarai aavai kaamee. rom rom raviaa har naam. satgur poorai keeno daan. (1)... The Naam, the Name of the Lord, is the Inner-knower of my heart. The Naam is so useful to me. The Lord's Name permeates each and every hair of mine. The Perfect True Guru has given me this gift. (1)" (Ang 1144)

The turban (dastaar), is a Sikh’s crown, which is part of the uniform because it has immense spiritual and temporal significance. Wearing a turban declares sovereignty, dedication, self-respect, courage and piety. All practicing Sikhs wear the turban out of love and as a mark of commitment to the faith.

Guru Gobind Singh Jee says:

"Khaalsa mero roop hai kaas. Khaalsa mai ho karo nivaas... The Khalsa is my image. Within the Khalsa I reside."

London Sikhi Week II ... 2nd - 9th March 2005

"Sikh Philosophy in Practice"

A week of talks and events discovering the Sikh's rich heritage, history and philosophy.

Weds 2nd March - LSE - Why I became a Sikh

... A western non-Sikh who discovered the path of Sikhi shares why he choose to become a Sikh and the unique aspects of Sikh philosophy which appealed to him.

Thurs 3rd March - London Met - A Great Journey

... Following on from the first tal k, the speaker will delve into the path of spirituality and Guru Nanak Sahib's universal philosophy, which illustrates the great journey which the soul makes.

Fri 4th March - U.E.L. - The Way of the Warrior

... Philosophy of Mind, Body & Soul and how the Sikh Faith used this knowledge to become fearless Saint-Warriors who defended righteousness against tyranny through Martial Arts. Also there will be a live Gatka (Sikh marital arts) demonstration.

Mon 7th March - UCL - Afghan Sikhs... The Untold Story

... Until recently with emigration of Afghan Sikhs to Brtain, have we discovered that this community have been the inhabitants of Afghanistan for centuries. Sikhs who lived in Afghanistan share their history, real life experiences and the struggles they went through under the Taliban regime. The talk will follow on to examine the impact of 9/11 on the global Sikh community and the implications which followed.

Tues 8th March - Hertfordshire Uni - The Sikhs & Tsunami

... With the recent shocking events in South East Asia, volunteers from United Sikhs share their inspirational stories and work efforts which are being carried out in the Tsunami effected areas and the how Sikh philosophy in practice has given the charity workers strength, determination and inspiration.

Weds 9th March - Kingston - Spirtual Vibes

... Spiritual Vibes is a keertan event with a difference which offers a totally spiritual enlightening experience. Its done on campus to give all students the opportunity to get together and sing the Guru's praises! As well as listening to the words of the Guru, there will also be an opportunity for students to do Keertan themselves and to listen to some inspiring stories told live. Translations in English will be available on a big screen and everyone is welcome.

Note: All talks from 3rd-8th March will be held in the evenings from 6pm-8pm

... Mark 2nd-9th March in your diaries, and if you're working book time off!

For further info:

www.boss-uk.org

boss@#

Jasveer Kaur: 07869287604

LONDON SIKHI WEEK II 2nd-9th MARCH 2005 presents...

"Sikh Philosophy in Practice"

A week of talks and events discovering the Sikh's rich heritage, history and philosophy.

Weds 2nd March - LSE - Why I became a Sikh

... A western non-Sikh who discovered the path of Sikhi shares why he choose to become a Sikh and the unique aspects of Sikh philosophy which appealed to him.

Thurs 3rd March - London Met - A Great Journey

... Following on from the first talk, the speaker will delve into the path of spirituality and Guru Nanak Sahib's universal philosophy, which illustrates the great journey which the soul makes.

Fri 4th March - U.E.L. - The Way of the Warrior

... Philosophy of Mind, Body & Soul and how the Sikh Faith used this knowledge to become fearless Saint-Warriors who defended righteousness against tyranny through Martial Arts. Also there will be a live Gatka (Sikh marital arts) demonstration.

Mon 7th March - UCL - Afghan Sikhs... The Untold Story

... Until recently with emigration of Afghan Sikhs to Brtain, have we discovered that this community have been the inhabitants of Afghanistan for centuries. Sikhs who lived in Afghanistan share their history, real life experiences and the struggles they went through under the Taliban regime. The talk will follow on to examine the impact of 9/11 on the global Sikh community and the implications which followed.

Tues 8th March - Hertfordshire Uni - The Sikhs & Tsunami

... With the recent shocking events in South East Asia, charity aid workers from Khalsa Aid share their inspirational stories and work efforts which are being carried out in the Tsunami effected areas and the how Sikh philosophy in practice has given the charity workers strength, determination and inspiration.

Weds 9th March - Kingston - Spirtual Vibes

... Spiritual Vibes is a keertan event with a difference which offers a totally spiritual enlightening experience. Its done on campus to give all students the opportunity to get together and sing the Guru’s praises! As well as listening to the words of the Guru, there will also be an opportunity for students to do Keertan themselves and to listen to some inspiring stories told live. Translations in English will be available on a big screen and everyone is welcome.

Note: All talks from 2nd-8th March will be held in the evenings from 6pm-8pm

... Mark 2nd-9th March in your diaries, and if you're working book time off!

For futher information:

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