Global prayers for Jaggi as Scot Jagtar Singh Johal turns 35 in Indian jail

Jasbir Singh Johal, left, father of Jagtar Singh Johal, at home in Dumbarton with his son Gurpreet Singh Johal and his wife Mandip Kaur

 

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FIVE years ago Jagtar Singh Johal’s family sat down with him for a birthday feast of homemade chilli paneer.

His father and grandmother were there, as were his brother and sister-in-law and his young nephews.

The blogger and activist was turning 30 and preparing for marriage – as well as the age milestone, this would be his final birthday as a single man.

But the Dumbarton family didn’t know it would be the last birthday they’d share with him before he’d be taken from his new bride on the street, bundled into an unmarked van and enter what is now considered by international justice charities as arbitrary detention.

It’s been five years since that day they sat down to that meal; Jagtar’s favourite dish prepared at home by his sister-in-law Mandip Kaur. On his 35th birthday, the family cannot see him in his Indian jail cell, cannot speak to him as he still awaits trial after more than four years of imprisonment, cannot celebrate with him.

But they can and will pray for his release – as will Sikhs in around 50 gurdwaras around on four continents in a co-ordinated day of action.

On 2/7/2022 at 9:31 AM, GuestSingh12345 said:

Day 1. Got up successfully and did 15 minutes of simran. Was in bed by 10 but fell asleep around 12-12:30. Starting small to let help sleep schedule adjust in a few days, and to feel less tired so you can start going for longer. Small win, but a win non the less. Going back to sleep now. 

My non-medical opinion and speaking from experience, don't force yourself to sleep by going to bed when you do not feel like sleep. You should be asleep within minutes rather than staying in bed for more than 20-30 mins. Get out and do something like walk or read a book (not screen) then try again

16 minutes ago, Ranjeet01 said:

It caters to a major segment of the Punjabi diaspora. 

Dally like many of us are part of the older segment of the Punjabi diaspora.

However, since the explosion of regional cinema and the mass migration of Punjabis since 2000, these newer migrants are now the dominant segment of the Punjabi diaspora. 

They dominate the cultural narrative and the cinema reflects that.

Us older segments are now sidelined from Punjabi mainstream. 

37 minutes ago, Ranjeet01 said:

The market talks.

 

Know Hollywood does a lot of research before making movies to decide whether a movie will target intended audience

I agree with @dallysingh101that the movies are 'dumb' a lot of the time. Panjabis do like comedy

But @Ranjeet01 , did movies such as these appeal to you and your generation growing up?

@dallysingh101I thought you would enjoy...

https://www.desiblitz.com/content/10-top-upcoming-punjabi-films-2022

These look especially good...

Jattan Da Munda Gaun Lagya

Jattan Da Munda Gaun Lagya is an upcoming Punjabi film scheduled to be released on March 18, 2022.

The film is directed by Amberdeep Singh and will feature Sidhu Moosewala as the lead character.

Jattan Da Munda Gaun Lagya is produced by Davinder Litt under the banner of Litt Records.

On 1/16/2022 at 10:20 AM, Jassu said:

Alright, I will ask him to send in a complaint. 

I also saw this which I found interesting:

 

What has Dutch man done so far?

Or is this him, lol ?!

On 2/3/2022 at 3:32 AM, Suchi said:

 

Whilst they are culturally close Sikhs themselves have more recently insisted they are a distinct and separate religion which was rejected by most Hindus. 

 

Sikhism was never meant to be a new religion but an additional Dharmic path. 

 

Hindus can 'Hindu' if they want to. Maybe Sikhi did not start off as completely separate, but that I think is why, Dasam Patshah established the Khalsa, to make it very clear that Sikhs are distinct from 'Hindus' even if they share a lot in common. Just as you would not say to a Muslim/Christian/Jew that they are all the same. 

On 2/5/2022 at 12:19 AM, Suchi said:

It is certainly Not Hindus that are anti Sikh. It is Muslims and Christians (esp British) that were responsible for the destruction of the Sikhs. Hindus have always treated it as one of the Dharmic Paths. None of the 10 Gurus declared a separate religion. All took much of the teachings from texts that were already present. 

However with the rise of China and Islam there is a need to ensure the unity of India that the breaking India forces are determined to destroy. This is understood by the majority of all Indians. 

 

Again, the Khalsa Panth ? And the Hindus in India would be happy for Sikhs to be on the frontline of any battles/wars. 

On 2/5/2022 at 1:11 AM, Suchi said:

 

Hence we were caught by surprise by the Islamic hordes attacking during the night. To respond to this challenge we had to create a new policy to deal with this menace.

Hence probably why Sikhs are required to wake after midnight to pray so they are ready for any impending attack. Furthermore, Sikhs are required to never remove their Kirpan, hence be ever ready for battle. These rituals are still practised today according to my understanding. 

However, in my view there is a fundamental flaw in the teachings. That is to help the enemy who is down in battle, in the belief we are all One. The other was not to take land that had been captured from the enemy. Hence it seems more of a suicide mission as most, if not all, the fighters were killed and more Hindus were forced to join to boost the Fauj. 

That was until Banda Bahadhur joined the Khalsa, who was a Khatri versed in battle with proven spiritual powers that he used in battle following his agreement to come out of retirement and fight for GGSji.  He vanquished the enemy very quickly and recaptured stolen land for which he was reprimanded by GuruGobind Singhji wife who had made a pledge with the Moghul ruler who had promised her son would be rewarded. 

Furthermore, as Guru Nanakji had already attempted to appease the Muslims by declaring 'We are All One' and creating a new panth based on Sufi/Bhakti philosophy, this edict was followed by Guru Gobind Singhji which he could not veer from. 

The Bhakti teachings are not suitable for a Fauj/Army that has to protect its population and secure its borders.  War is about killing the enemy not helping them when they're losing! 

I'm aware that Maharaja Ranjit Singh did capture alot of land but it seems he was outmanoevered by the British who infiltrated his army, double crossed him and destroyed his entire family. 

The reality is that the British were joined at the hip with their European partners via their various secret societies which we are only just learning about. Hence why French, German and other nationals were working in tandem to overthrow Indian hegemony using any number of subversive tactics in a total transfer of wealth and assets to the whole of Europe and then USA. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's for Amritvela to do Paath and Simran primarily. 

The underlined paragraph is interesting, I think someone better versed should respond. 

I don't think the Gurus cared for 'appeasing' Muslims. 

On 2/5/2022 at 1:37 AM, Suchi said:

 

At present we are under an attempt to make a One World Religion seemingly based on Islamic teachings. These teachings are dictatorial and probably most suitable for the AI Slavery System being forced on us. 

 

Would be interested to know more on this. Not heard this before. 

On 2/5/2022 at 4:39 AM, Suchi said:

 

I have read that he might have converted to Islam as only declared Muslims are allowed in the Kaaba and that his body was taken by his Muslim followers and buried as a result. We know it was never found.

If this is true, then with whom do the allegiance of Sikhs lie as later they were forced to fight and kill the very same people. 

It is interesting that the Sikh symbol today is the exact same as on the Iranian flag. So why would that be? 

Could it be that the origin of Guru Nanak ji was indeed Persia (I understand he hailed from the Bactria region that has Persian ancestry). Or he became attracted to Sufi Islam and hence converted?  If so, it would certainly be problematic for Hindus and their Dharmic faith as they have spent almost a thousand years to get rid of this menace which they are still facing. 

Would it shake your faith if, indeed, this were true?  Where would your allegiance lie? Where would this put the position of GGSji who was actually forced to form a Fauj against the people that Guru Nanakji had, in good faith, embraced? 

 

 

 

 

Nope. Guru Nanak Dev Ji went in the appearance of a Haaji but it was known to those there, that they had come from India. 

I think the remainder of your post is trolling. 

@Suchi

15 minutes ago, Lioness98 said:

I work in the criminal law field. There are people from all over Pakistan (oftentimes Bangladeshis and Afghans/Pashtuns too) involved in these gangs. It is not just limited to a specific area of Pakistan. There are a huge chunk of them originating from the central Pakistan Punjab region. The groomers in Huddersfield and Oxford were from the Sahiwal and Faisalabad regions of Pakistan (Punjab). Rochdale and Huddersfield are Northern towns that historically saw immigration from the central Punjab (Faisalabad) regions. I can't name the groomers specifically but believe me, some of the most prominent grooming stories in the news have people from Faisalabad involved. I know this firsthand. 

Pakistani Punjabi rapper Frenzo <banned word filter activated> proudly rapping about pimping white women: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLweKTxbIwU

Kasur city in central Punjab is infamous for child abductions and rapes: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2019/10/28/in-pakistans-kasur-child-rapes-and-killings-continue-unabated

Pakistani Punjab culture is hyper-sexual. Look at the "mujra" dancing culture from Pakistan - it stems from Punjabi Muslims. Do you see anything like that in Sikh Punjabi culture? NO. It stems from the fact their culture is obsessed with gender segregation and the men are extremely frustrated as a consequence. In Sikhi we have gender equality.

Lahore is known as the prostitution capital of South Asia.

These Punjabi Muslims are all over tiktok defaming and insulting Sikh women. Look at this page: https://www.tiktok.com/@rated_gabru 

 

I've read comments from some of you saying Punjabi Muslims respect Sikhs. You guys are living in an alternative universe. I believe they hate Sikhs even more so than other Pakistanis because they saw partition bloodshed firsthand and their grandparents have passed on the hate through generations. 

In the Northwest of Pakistan, they have the Pashtun culture of Bacha Bazi. Pashtun men are sexually abusing young boys at an alarming rate. One of the Pashtun men casually says he has raped 11 or 12 boys. Utterly alarming.

 

The country as a whole is messed up. 

Please report that Tiktok account, you don't need to log in and it takes seconds only

We've already been able to close one down, I have reported this account to Sikh PA now also