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  1. The opportunity of Sewa is the blessing of Guru Maharaj. The outcomes are determined by Guru Maharaj. Don't think of it as a skank!
  2. The pakhandi baba has said it! We have the power to drop the "caste" in Sikh culture, it's up to us to action that. By sitting silently and accepting the error, we are not solving the problem, we are part of the problem! Of course we are! - You get 'Jinda jatt' this you get jinda jatt that....more like jinda pratt! - We need to speak against all those Gurdwaras that have caste outside the entrances. - Lets start a revival of the cure Sikh faith, and get this show on the road sisters and brothers. Gur Fateh![/b] Speaking against the Gurdwaras with caste signboards will only alienate them more. The Gurdwaras came about due to a mixture or egos and alienation of sub communities. The way to break the system is to enter the system and break it from within. We should be sitting in their sangats, making a Khalsa presence! We should be doing kirtan on their stages, sewa in the langer halls and interacting with the people who think they are a part of their "caste" community only. Part of the problem is that we as Khalsa do not venture out, we stay congested in our comfort Gurdwaras.
  3. The pakhandi baba has said it! We have the power to drop the "caste" in Sikh culture, it's up to us to action that. By sitting silently and accepting the error, we are not solving the problem, we are part of the problem!
  4. True. The shortcomings we have around us are a direct result of our own shortcomings. Our lack of acceptance of caste/regional driven differences despite our Guru ji’s teachings have today created caste affiliated Gurdwaras. If that’s not a slap in our face then I don’t know what is! We can blame our forefathers but truth is we are still allowing these practices and differences to exist by accepting a Gurdwara as a Ramgharia or Chamar Gurdwara. If our Jagat Guru resides in that Gurdwara than it is our responsibility to look after that Gurdwara regardless of what caste background the committee people claim to be. They won’t change but we need to change. We should be doing sewa in the Gurdwaras where these problems exist, not disowning them.
  5. What makes a southall g'wara funny then? The committee?
  6. Dhan Guru Dhan Guru Pyaray! Let us do Ardaas that Guru Ji blesses us with the gift of parenthood like the mothers and fathers of great GurSikhs!
  7. More trouble brewing. Maybe in the west we are not understanding the implications of all these incidents. "Nak tay makhi behan nahi deni,Sir the pagdi rehan nahi deni" is a dangerous slogan, reminds me of the hindu mobs in Delhi 1984 saying “kach, kara, kirpan, bhejdo pakistan”. Energies are spent lobbying for Khalistan but the foundations are still weak. It looks like Punjab needs our help now and the global Sikh community has to do what they can to back the right people. For a racist mob to enter Taraan Taran and taunt the Sikh Kaum with such slogans clearly shows how intense the situation in Punjab really is and how politically weak we actually are in Punjab.
  8. There are situations when I think we are a long way away from ekta. If it's not castes then it's jathas. If it's not jathas then it is geographical origin. I have heard derogatory statements from our own UK Singhs like "Afghani Sikh Kutti Kaum Ya!" or "Never trust a tarkaan even if he claims to be amritdhari!". I will never understand how we can ever profess to be a Khalsa brotherhood, if we entertain comments/attitudes like that.
  9. Article from R4G blog. http://respect4guruji.blogspot.com/2006/12...ernal-guru.html Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji - The Eternal Guru of the Sikh Faith Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!! Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is often mistakenly referred to as a "book" by many western and even some Punjabi-originating people. For a Sikh, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji represents much more. In 1708 Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Guru of the Sikh religion, passed the Guruship, or the spiritual succession and leadership of the Sikh religion onto the religion's formally compiled holy scriptures, transforming them into the 11th and eternal leader of the Sikh faith. For a Sikh, their Guru is much more than just a teacher but a figure of absolute respect and power. The word "Sikh" itself means "disciple" or "student" and a student must always have a teacher. The student must submit completely and wholeheartedly to his or her Guru and with faith and devotion place their head in the loving hands of their Guru. Within the context of Sikhism, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is thus seen as a living embodiment of the Sikh religion, and the Sargun Saroop (visible form) of the 10 Gurus and thus God Himself. The whole purpose of a Gurdwara is to provide Parkash for Guru Ji and nothing else; Guru Sahib is kept in a clean, often decorated room, covered with Rumalas and placed on a Palki, or a royal throne. Sikhs in this way lovingly treat their Guru in the exact way they would treat a king of the highest order; the atmosphere of the Divan Hall is always one of complete respect and focus on Guru Sahib. Within this area all heads are covered and shoes are removed. Many will go as far as never to turn their back to the Saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. Thus it is quite shocking when it is considered that despite many Sikhs focussing their entire life around and following Guru Sahib, some individuals feel that Guru Sahib should follow them! As Sikhs, we should be blessed that God has allowed us to have the very Darshan (presence) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj and allowed us to sit in His Darbar within the Gurdwara. Some people, usually through lack of education or understanding of the basic principles of Sikhism, have not understood the status of Guru Sahib within Sikhism. They feel that it is acceptable, that Guru Sahib can be taken to a place of their choice so that any religious formalities can be easily and very conveniently carried out in the same venue as where the post wedding celebrations and parties will take place. The current state of affairs, whereby Guru Sahib is taken to places such as clubs, hotels and other similar places where alcohol, cigarettes, meat and other similar substances are used is wholly unacceptable. Within a Gurdwara, all three of the above mentioned substances are completely prohibited in any area; to take Guru Sahib to such a place where such substances may have been used previously or in some cases even used at the same time, is completely unacceptable and sacrilegious to the basic principles of Sikhism. No one is being forced to give up meat, alcohol or smoking; rather all that is being asked is the most very basic respect being shown to the centre of the entire Sikh faith - if we are unable to even display this and respect our teacher, father, guide and sustainer, how can we call ourselves Sikhs of our Guru? Within the religious ceremony of the Sikh marriage, the bride and groom are required to do Parkama, or circle around Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The symbolism of this is that Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the centre of their life and sustainer of their marriage. It is hypocritical and severely dishonouring to take Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji to a hotel or club for a false Sikh wedding. Should those involved in the marriage have no religious inclination, surely it would be better to bypass what is now degenerating into a hollow and meaningless practise for those who do not believe in it? Those who perform the religious rituals of the Sikh wedding simply as a formality should seriously rethink how they can be true to themselves and stop the meaning of the Sikh religious rituals being diluted and undermined. For those who truly do see Guru Sahib as the centre of their life, surely they should be able to come into the shelter of Guru Sahib's home (the Gurdwara) to show the intentions of their marriage in a sincere and heartfelt way? The Akal Takht Sahib, the temporal authority for Sikhs worldwide, has already issued a Hukamnama, or command, that Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji cannot be taken to locations such as clubs or hotels for weddings. Whilst many of the offending parties complain those Sikhs who try to prevent the dishonouring of Guru Sahib to be "fanatics", they seem to conveniently forget that follow of the commands of Akal Takht Sahib has always been the norm for mainstream Sikhs.
  10. Could you please elaborate/explain "avasta".? My interpretation of avaasata is ones spiritual level. As we progress in our Sikhi we are aiming to increase our avaasta. Meeting and interacting with the right Sangat should help us increase our avaasta, thereby complementing our Sikhi and help us further improve our jeevans. From personal experiences the wrong Sangat can profoundly affect your avaasta, something you may only realise once you move away from that Sangat. Sai peyare melloo jenha meleya teha naam cheyat awey.
  11. This is a sad situation. We lack focus on prioritising issues, thats our downfall. Sometimes I do wonder about all the funds we spend on Gurdwara extensions, Nagar Kirtans, Rallys, Conferences. Are we being responsible by spending our money on a big rally in trafalgar square or supporting the families of saheeds and sikh political prisoners?
  12. Sai peyare melloo jenha meleya teha naam cheyat awey. When doing ardaas focus on this and Guru Ji will bless us with sangat. One thing to remember, Sangat is not about numbers or a gang of sikh lads. Sangat is about increasing your avasta.
  13. I am sure it's common to see Guru Ghars use 3 pillows when doing parkash of Maharaj's saroop. Maybe I am wrong.
  14. http://www.panthic.org/news/124/ARTICLE/2944/2006-11-29.html No Remorse for UK Violation of Maryada Wednesday 29th of November 2006 Panthic Weekly News Bureau Sunderland (KP) – Last month the Sikh Sangat in UK became aware of gross violation in Maryada in Sunderland after an Anand Karaj video was aired on Sky Digital Chanell RAJ TV on 14th October 2006. It was discovered that the Sunderland Sikh Association were responsible for allowing the Anand Karaj in the Hotel where not only was the Pavitar Saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji taken violating the Hukamnama of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, but also guest where given seats to sit on in the presence of Guru Sahib. Manjeet S Cheema, General Secretary of the Sunderland Sikh Association, admitted that the Sunderland Sikh Association were responsible for organising the Anand Karaj that clearly violated Gur Maryada and that Granthi Narayan Singh was sent by the Gurdwara Management Committee to conduct the marriage ceremony. However, despite the admittance, the Sunderland Sikh Association has shown no remorse for violating the sanctity of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and infringing of the Panthic Hukamnama. Further investigations from the Sikh Sangat showed that the Sunderland Gurdwara Sahib has an adjoining Community Centre in the Gurdwara Complex, similar to other Gurdwara Sahibs like Leeds Chapel Town and Leamington Spa Gurdwara Sahibs, where parties and receptions are held allowing the consumption and serving of liquor, meat, and tobacco. The Sunderland Gurdwara Management Committee have brought shame to themselves and have committed great sin by treating Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as a commodity and using their position as Sevadars of the House of Guru Nanak to make extra money through corrupt means and spitting over Sikh principles. All the Sikh community are asked to respond to the call of the Guru Khalsa Panth and maintain the dignity and respect of our Gurdwara Sahibs and the Pavitar Saroop of Guru Sahib. Everyday we mention this in our Ardaas. Now is the time to act. The Sarbat Sikh Sangat is urged to contact the Committee of Sunderland Sikh Association to highlight concerns about taking the Pavitar Saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji to reception halls and allowing liquor, meat, and tobacco into the Gurdwara Complex and Gurdwara owned properties or facilities. The Respect for Guru Granth Sahib Ji campaign said, “Please remember that you are representing the Khalsa Panth when discussing these issues with Sunderland Sikh Association committee, refrain from confrontational or bad language”. The contact details of the Gurdwara Sahib in concern is: Sunderland Sikh Association The Cloisters Sunderland County Durham SR2 7ED Tel: 0191 5672939 Together responsible Sikhs can reclaim our Gurdwara Sahibs back to the Khalsa and upkeep the Sikh Rehat Maryada, which at the moment is being undermined by various Gurdwara Sahibs up and down the country. The UK Sikh Sangat will only be satisfied fully when the perpetrators of the beadbi fulfil their obligations and produce their written agreement that any disrespect towards Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and offence to the Sikh Sangat will not happen again.
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