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  1. Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh! Why didn't the "Low-Caste" people in India become Sikh, especially with the values of equality and many other things within the path of Gurmat that wasn't in Hinduism or Islam, (especially with the whole superiority complex in both religions, with Indian Muslims considered less than Arab Muslims and Low-Caste Hindus being considered lower caste than Brahman Hindus?) What I'm trying to understand is why these people would just stay being treated like dogs and animals rather than accept Gurmat, (which has complete equality). There were clearly some who did become Sikhs though like the Vanjarias, and others; but there are still more low-caste Hindus than there are Brahmans. Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
  2. Over 10k likes with lots of Muslims rejoicing. ... only for the Sikh to 'leave' Islam 5 minutes after Shows how genuine their 'street dawah conversion' videos are. They only like to intimidate non Muslims by giving an illusion that their numbers are rising, praying in public places and so on.
  3. I was asking this to know what is the best alternate from meat to get sources of Protein? Is it multivitamins, or real food, or some protein shakes and whatnot+
  4. Links https://www.instagram.com/p/CbdUSD6sTQ3/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CbezxHosdeF/ https://www.unsaiddigital.com/community-angry-schoolboy-hate-crime/ @proudkaur21 @dallysingh101 @Premi5 @MisterrSingh @proactive @Kaurr etc
  5. ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ। ਸਿੱਖ ਕੌਣ ਹੈ ? ਕਿਹੜੇ ਸ਼ਰਧਾਲੂਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਾ ਕੇ; "ਸਿੱਖ ਪੰਥ" ਬਣਦਾ ਹੈ ? ਠਾਕੁਰ ਦਲੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਉੱਤੇ ਸ਼ਰਧਾ ਰੱਖਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਹਰ ਪ੍ਰਾਣੀ "ਸਿੱਖ" ਹੈ, ਕਿਉਂਕਿ "ਸਿੱਖੀ" ਸ਼ਰਧਾ ਨਾਲ ਹੈ ; ਮੇਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਸਰਧਾ ਭਗਤਿ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵੈ (ਮ:1) । ਸਿਰਫ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਹੀ ਨਹੀਂ, ਹਰ ਪ੍ਰਾਣੀ "ਸਿੱਖ"(ਸ਼ਿਸ਼ /ਮੁਰੀਦ) ਹੈ। ਜਿਸ ਸੱਪ ਨੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਉੱਤੇ ਛਾਂ ਕੀਤੀ ਸੀ, ਉਹ ਵੀ "ਸਿੱਖ" ਸੀ। ਸਾਰੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮ ਲੇਵਾ (ਨਾਨਕ ਪੰਥੀਆਂ) ਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਾ ਕੇ ਹੀ ਸਮੁੱਚਾ ਸਿੱਖ ਪੰਥ ਬਣਦਾ ਹੈ। ਸਿੱਖ ਪੰਥ: ਸਿਰਫ "ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਧਾਰੀ ਖਾਲਸੇ" ਹੀ ਨਹੀਂ; ਜਦ ਕਿ "ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਧਾਰੀ ਖਾਲਸੇ" (ਖਾਲਸਾ ਪੰਥ) ਤਾਂ ਸਮੁੱਚੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਪੰਥ ਦਾ ਇੱਕ ਸ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਟ ਅੰਗ ਹਨ। ਭਾਈ ਘਨਈਆ, ਭਾਈ ਨੰਦਲਾਲ, ਦੀਵਾਨ ਟੋਡਰਮੱਲ ਆਦਿ ਸਿੱਖ; ਦਸਵੇਂ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਵੀ "ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਧਾਰੀ"ਨਹੀਂ ਸਨ: ਪਰ ਉਹ ਵੀ ਮਹਾਨ ਸਿੱਖ ਸਨ। ਅੱਜ ਵੀ ਜੋ ਹਿੰਦੂ, ਮੁਸਲਮਾਨ, ਜੈਨ, ਬੁੱਧ ਆਦਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਉੱਤੇ ਸ਼ਰਧਾ ਰੱਖਦੇ ਹਨ, ਉਹ ਸਾਰੇ ਹੀ "ਨਾਨਕ ਪੰਥੀ" ਹਨ ਅਤੇ "ਸਿੱਖ" (ਸ਼ਿਸ਼ /ਮੁਰੀਦ) ਹਨ। ਕਿਉਂਕਿ, ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਕੋਈ ਵੀ ਵੱਖਰਾ ਪੰਥ ਕਦੇ ਵੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਅਤੇ ਨਾ ਹੀ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੇ ਇਹ ਬਚਨ ਕੀਤਾ: "ਮੈਂ ਇਹ ਵੱਖਰਾ ਨਵਾਂ ਪੰਥ ਬਣਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ, ਇਸਦਾ ਨਾਮ "ਸਿੱਖ"(ਉ ) ਹੋਵੇਗਾ। ਜੇਕਰ ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਆਪਣਾ ਨਵਾਂ ਵੱਖਰਾ ਪੰਥ ਬਣਾ ਕੇ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ "ਸਿੱਖ" ਨਾਮ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਤਾਂ ਮੁਸਲਮਾਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਵੱਡੇ-ਵੱਡੇ ਪੀਰ: ਜਿਵੇਂ ਸਾਂਈ ਮੀਆਂ ਮੀਰ, ਪੀਰ ਬੁੱਧੂ ਸ਼ਾਹ ਆਦਿ; ਉਹ ਕਦੇ ਵੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਰਧਾਲੂ ਨਾ ਬਣਦੇ। ਜੇਕਰ ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਵੱਖਰਾ ਪੰਥ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਹੁੰਦਾ, ਤਾਂ 'ਪੀਰ ਭੀਖਣ ਸ਼ਾਹ' ਦੋ ਕੁੱਜੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਥਾਂ, ਤਿੰਨ ਕੁੱਜੀਆਂ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਆਉਂਦਾ। ਪਰ, ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਆਪਣਾ ਵੱਖਰਾਪਣ: ਵੱਖਰਾ ਧਰਮ, ਵੱਖਰਾ ਪੰਥ ਕਦੇ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਹੀ ਨਹੀਂ। ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਕਰਾਮਾਤਾਂ ਵਿਖਾਈਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਸਾਂਝਾ ਸ਼ੁਭ ਉਪਦੇਸ਼ ਦਿੱਤਾ, ਤਾਂ ਹੀ:ਲਾਮੇ, ਹਿੰਦੂ, ਮੁਸਲਮਾਨ, ਬੋਧੀ ਆਦਿ ਸਾਰੇ ਹੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਰਧਾਲੂ ਸੇਵਕ ਬਣੇ। ਇਸ ਲਈ ਹਰ 'ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮ ਲੇਵਾ ਸ਼ਰਧਾਲੂ' "ਸਿੱਖ" ਹੈ। ਜੋ ਵੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਮੰਨਦਾ/ਸ਼ਰਧਾ ਰੱਖਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਗੱਦੀ-ਨਸ਼ੀਨ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਾਹਿਬਾਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਮੰਨਦਾ ਹੈ: ਭਾਵੇਂ ਉਹ ਇੱਕ ਨੂੰ ਮੰਨੇ ਜਾਂ ਬਹੁਤਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਮੰਨੇ; ਉਹ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਆਪਣੇ ਉਸੇ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ ਅਤੇ ਸ਼ਰਧਾ ਸਮੇਤ ਹੀ ਸਿੱਖ/ਸ਼ਿਸ਼ /ਮੁਰੀਦ ਹੈ। ਜਿਵੇਂ ਮੁਸਲਮਾਨ, ਧੀਰਮੱਲੀਏ, ਰਾਮਰਾਈਏ, ਸਹਿਜਧਾਰੀ, ਨਾਮਧਾਰੀ ਆਦਿ। "ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਪੰਥੀਆਂ" ਨੂੰ, ਉਹ ਜਿਸ ਵਿਸਵਾਸ਼ ਵਿਚ ਵੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਅਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਜਿੰਨੇ ਵੀ ਗੱਦੀ ਨਸ਼ੀਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਮੰਨਦੇ ਹਨ; ਉਹਨਾਂ ਸ਼ਰਧਾਲੂਆਂ ਨੂੰ, ਓਸੇ ਰੂਪ ਵਿਚ "ਨਾਨਕ ਪੰਥੀ" ਹੋਣ ਕਰਕੇ "ਸਿੱਖ" ਪ੍ਰਵਾਨ ਕਰਨਾ ਯੋਗ ਹੈ। ਜਿਵੇਂ ਕਿ ਉਦਾਸੀ: ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਤੋਂ ਉਪਰੰਤ ਬਾਬਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਚੰਦ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ, ਧੀਰਮੱਲੀਏ: ਬਾਬਾ ਧੀਰਮੱਲ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ, ਰਾਮਰਾਈਏ: ਬਾਬਾ ਰਾਮਰਾਇ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਅਤੇ ਨਾਮਧਾਰੀਏ: ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਮੰਨਦੇ ਹਨ। ਇਸੇ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਬਾਕੀ ਸੰਪਰਦਾਵਾਂ ਦੇ ਵੀ ਆਪੋ ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ ਹਨ. ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਓਸੇ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਹੀ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਨ ਕਰ ਲੈਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਸੰਪਰਦਾ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ, ਦੂਸਰੀ ਸੰਪਰਦਾ ਉੱਤੇ ਠੋਸਣੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਚਾਹੀਦੇ। ਜੇਕਰ ਅਸੀਂ ਇਸ ਉੱਤਮ ਅਤੇ ਵਿਸ਼ਾਲ ਸੋਚ ਨੂੰ ਅਪਣਾ ਲਈਏ, ਤਾਂ ਸਾਰੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਪੰਥੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਾ ਕੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਪੰਥ ਦੀ ਗਿਣਤੀ 50 ਕਰੋੜ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਹੋ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ। (ਕਿਉਂਕਿ, ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਹਿੰਦੂ ਆਖੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਵੀਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਮੰਨਦੇ ਹਨ।) ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਰੰਗ ਬਿਰੰਗੀ ਫੁਲਵਾੜੀ ਦੇ ਰੰਗ ਬਿਰੰਗੇ ਫੁੱਲ; ਕਈ ਸੰਪਰਦਾਵਾਂ ਦੇ ਰੂਪ ਵਿਚ ਹਨ। ਕੁਝ "ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮ ਲੇਵਾ ਸੰਪਰਦਾਵਾਂ" ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਹੇਠ ਲਿਖੇ ਹਨ, ਪਰ ਸਾਰੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਮਿਲੇ: 1) ਉਦਾਸੀ. 2) ਸਿੰਧੀ. 3) ਧੀਰਮੱਲੀਏ. 4) ਰਾਮਰਾਈਏ. 5) ਸਤਿ ਕਰਤਾਰੀਏ. 6) ਹਿੰਦਲੀਏ. 7) ਹੀਰਾ ਦਾਸੀਏ. 8 ਨਾਮਧਾਰੀ. 9) ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੀ. 10) ਨਿਹੰਗ. 11) ਬੰਦਈ. 12) ਨਿਰਮਲੇ. 13) ਸੇਵਾ ਪੰਥੀ. 14) ਗਹਿਰ ਗੰਭੀਰੀਏ. 15) ਨੀਲਧਾਰੀ. 16) ਅਕਾਲੀ. 17) ਭਗਤਪੰਥੀ. 18)ਸਿਕਲੀਗਰ. 19) ਸਤਿਨਾਮੀ. 20) ਜੌਹਰੀ. 21) ਅਫਗਾਨੀ. 22) ਮਰਦਾਨੇ ਕੇ. 23) ਅਸਾਮੀ. 24) ਲਾਮੇ. 25) ਵਣਜਾਰੇ. 26)ਅਗਰਹਾਰੀ. 27) ਸਹਿਜਧਾਰੀ, ਆਦਿ। ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ : ਇਹਨਾਂ ਸੰਪਰਦਾਵਾਂ ਦੇ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ, ਬਾਹਰਲੇ ਸਰੂਪ ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰੰਪਰਾਵਾਂ ਆਪੋ-ਆਪਣੀਆਂ, ਵੱਖੋ-ਵੱਖ ਹਨ। ਉਸ ਵਖਰੇਵੇਂ ਕਾਰਣ ਹੀ, ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਫੁਲਵਾੜੀ ਰੰਗ-ਬਿਰੰਗੀ ਹੈ। ਉਸ ਰੰਗ-ਬਿਰੰਗੀ ਫੁਲਵਾੜੀ ਨੂੰ, ਰੰਗ ਬਿਰੰਗੀ ਹੀ ਰੱਖਣ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਹੈ। (ਉ) ਸੰਸਕ੍ਰਿਤ ਦੇ "ਸ਼ਿਸ਼੍ਯ" ਸ਼ਬਦ ਤੋਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦਾ ਸ਼ਬਦ "ਸਿੱਖ" ਬਣਿਆ ਹੈ। ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਿਸ਼ /ਸਿੱਖ ਹੋਣ ਕਰਕੇ ਸਾਡਾ ਸਿੱਖ ਨਾਮ ਪ੍ਰਚੱਲਿਤ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਜੋ ਕਿ ਸਹੀ ਹੈ, ਇਸ ਨਾਮ ਨੂੰ ਵਰਤਣਾ ਯੋਗ ਹੈ। ਅੱਜ ਸਾਰੇ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਵਿਚ ਸਿੱਖ ਨਾਮ ਵਾਲੇ ਧਰਮ/ਪੰਥ ਦਾ ਬੜਾ ਜਸ ਹੈ। ਨੋਟ : ਸਿੱਖ ਪੰਥ ਦੀ ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ ਚਾਹੁਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸੱਜਣ, ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ (ਦਲੀਲ ਸਹਿਤ) ਬੇਝਿਝਕ ਹੋ ਕੇ ਹੇਠ ਲਿਖੇ ਨੰਬਰਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਈਮੇਲ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਭੇਜਣ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਪਾਲਤਾ ਕਰਨ ਜੀ : ਠਾਕੁਰ ਦਲੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਨੰਬਰ : ਰਾਜਪਾਲ ਕੌਰ +919023150008, ਰਤਨਦੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ +919650066108 ਈ.ਮੇਲ :- rajpal16773@gmail.com, ratandeeps5@gmail.com . . . . . #thakurdalipsinghjidipehel #thakurdalipsinghji #gurunanaknaamleva #Sikhs #sikhism #sikhpanth #khalsa #khalsapanth #nihangsikhs #NanakPanthi #namdhari #namdharisikhs Canadian Punjabi Post
  6. New thread..but i've seen some make comments on Panjab Radio... Panjab Radio has been on our household ever since i can remember . Over the years not so as much. Also heard they not transparent about their financials but they deny they always show their accounts and nothing to hide. It cost 6/7 figs to keep it running Thoughts? @Singh1989 @MisterrSingh
  7. Sikh24 reported that Gurdwaras were opening their doors to Manchester jihadi attack victims, and also Sikh cabbies were giving free rides to victims. No biggie, right? Wrong. It seems that at least some Muslims and their sympathizers were upset at highlighting this fact. Check out this tweet by a Sikh about Sikh cabbies giving free rides: https://mobile.twitter.com/SinghLions/status/866930974369632256/photo/1 @dineshjoshi70 applauds @SinghLions and says: Gurudwaras worldwide are messengers of humanity . So are the Sikhs and so do some others. But not Twitter user @ShazU_91. She asks why identify the religion of the good samaritans?: https://mobile.twitter.com/ShazU_91/status/866937798686912512?p=p and: https://mobile.twitter.com/ShazU_91/status/866941338742378496?p=p Actually what really pisses off Miss ShazU_91 is that normal people appreciate Sikhs' warm and giving personalities and the fact that they are not bombing average British people, and people are figuring out the difference between Sikhs and Muslim, even people like Katie Hopkins in her latest article: What Miss ShazU_91 wants is a united colored peoples front where whenever the latest Islamic terror attack occurs, everybody who isn't white (West Indians, Chinese and other orientals, aboriginals from various places, Indians including Sikhs, Pakistanis, middle-easterners, Africans, North Africans, Latinos, etc.) get lumped into a single category, and no further distinctions are made. And I don't think we should give her what she wants.
  8. ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਮੁਤਾਬਿਕ: ਸਿੱਖ ਪੰਥ ਦੀ ਵਿਆਖਿਆ | ਠਾਕੁਰ ਦਲੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ गुरबानी के अनुसार: सिख पंथ की व्याख्या | ठाकुर दलीप सिंघ जी ਇਸ ਵੀਡੀਓ ਵਿੱਚ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਦਲੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਮੁਤਾਬਿਕ ਸਿੱਖ ਪੰਥ ਇੱਕ ਭਗਤੀ ਮਾਰਗ ਅਤੇ ਸੰਤ ਮੱਤ ਹੈ। ਸਿੱਖ ਪੰਥ ਵਿੱਚ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਭਗਤੀ, ਨਾਮ ਜਪਣਾ ਅਤੇ ਕੀਰਤਨ ਕਰਨ ਨੂੰ ਸਰਵੋਤਮ ਮੰਨਿਆ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਅਸਾਡੇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਸਾਹਿਬਾਨਾਂ ਨੇ ਅਸਾਨੂੰ ਭਗਤ ਬਣਨ ਦਾ ਉਪਦੇਸ਼ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਭਗਤ ਹੀ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਹੈ। ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਹੁਤ ਥਾਂਵਾ 'ਤੇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਇਹ ਵੀ ਹੁਕਮ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ ਕਿ ਨਾਮ ਜਪਣ ਅਤੇ ਜਪਾਉਣ ਵਾਲਿਆਂ ਦੀ, ਕੀਰਤਨ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਿਆਂ ਦੀ, ਕਥਾਵਾਚਕਾਂ ਦੀ, ਚੰਗੇ ਕਰਮ ਕਰਨ ਅਤੇ ਕਰਵਾਉਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸੰਤਾਂ ਸਾਧਾਂ ਦੀ ਪੂਜਾ ਕਰੋ। इस वीडियो में ठाकुर दलीप सिंघ जी ने बताया है कि गुरुवाणी अनुसार सिख पंथ एक भक्ति मार्ग और संत मत है। सिख पंथ में प्रभु भगती, नाम जपने वाले और कीर्तन करने वाले को सर्वश्रेष्ठ माना गया है। हमारे सतगुरु साहिबानों ने हमें भगत बनने का ही उपदेश दिया और हमें भगत ही बनाया है। गुरुवाणी में अनेक स्थानों पर सतगुरु जी हमें यह भी हुक्म करते हैं कि हमें नाम जपने व जपवाने वालों, कीर्तन करने वालों, कथावाचकों, अच्छे कर्म करने व करवाने वाले साधु संतों की पूजा करें। Thakur Dalip Singh Ji explains in this video why Sikh Panth is a path of devotion and Sant Mat according to Gurbani. Prabhu Bhagti, Naam Japna, and Kirtan are regarded as the best by the Sikh Panth. Our Satguru Sahibs have both taught and created us to be Bhagats. Satguru Ji also commands us to worship those who chant and recite Naam, those who perform kirtan, narrators, saints, and saints who do good deeds and get things done in numerous places throughout Gurbani.
  9. Watch bhaicharak saanjh (interfaith brotherhood) Live from Ludhiana, Punjab https://www.ronakmela.com/archives/1396?fbclid=IwAR2qQRIHIvFgo4MEFAsBBdRlGb40TLCX6M6ldLHHZmFTOWr4aYCOkOYZ4KA
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  11. I am reading Suraj Granth and it is beautiful with so much history but some less knowing people are turning to throw it away calling it Hindu and stuff. So if you know any sections or stories that are controversial say it and we can try to examine them. Gonna have Gurbilas Patshahi 6 and 10 soon. We can do the same for both of them.
  12. During COVID, we all saw how various Sikhs and Sikh NGOs came forward to help people of all religions,castes,etc as its our belief to do so. Delhi gurudwara donated gold and silvers worth crores to build hospital and recently inaugurated free hundred bed dialysis center. Good. Very Good. But where all these charity goes when sikhs in punjab themselves are suffering due to daily farmers suicides, families destroyed due to fake encounters, drugs, poor employment opportunities, immigration,etc. When we are in trouble, nobody comes to help. Not even our own and nor the ones whom we helped. Normal educated people dont even want to discuss the solutions of these problems. Ofcourse, we have Khalsa Aid, but it can only contribute an iota of whats required. Its like our own house is on fire but we are rushing to see if our neighbors need any help. Our leaders were all puppets who worked at behest of our enemies. Even they cheated us. Are Sikhs addicted to appeasing "others" at their own cost.
  13. @MisterrSingh and @ipledgeblue and any other West Londoners... https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/zimmers-of-southall-documentary Zimmers of Southall celebrates the classic BMW car scene within West London's Punjabi community Inspired by a mutual love of classic BMWs and dub music, the Zimmers of Southall documentary explores London's multiculturalism through its car collectors. By Ciaran Thapar 18 February 2022 Hark1karan Life is becoming more digital and automatic, which makes many things easier. But it can also over complicate our decisions while glossing over the human fun of analog experience. Cars epitomise this shift. Driving now compared to a generation ago is more smooth and automatic, the grip of the road responsive. But for many enthusiasts, too much electronic gadgetry distracts from the fundamentals. For decades, an appreciation for classic car models has thus strengthened across the globe. Every neighbourhood has its own subtle subculture. Indy in a BMW E30 325i (1987) Manual. Hark1karan “Too much technology is soulless,” says Inderdeep Ghatora, or Indy, who features in Zimmers of Southall, a new short documentary about classic BMW collectors in Southall, west London. “The classics are simple, they’re raw. They’ve got character.” Zimmers is directed by community photographer Hark1karan and produced by Alex Donaldson of Alleycat Films. It provides an intimate snapshot of Southall’s proud Punjabi community via the lens of its car collectors, tapping into a rich local history of migration, intergenerational identity and British music culture. Rav in a BMW E30 M3 (1983) Manual – modified with S62 e39 M5 4.9L V8 engine. Hark1karan “We wanted to show what normal lads, especially Asian lads, get up to; to take away from certain stereotypes and give nuance to their lives,” says Hark1karan. “They’re skilled, they have a passion, and the car is a safe space for them to express themselves, along with the music.” Amandeep (L) and Sunny (R). Many Sikh and Punjabi men emigrating to the UK from industrial cities in north India and east Africa in the latter half of the 20th century brought with them a love for cars and mechanics. Meanwhile, the dub reggae of musicians in the Caribbean provided a soundtrack to multiculturalism across the ‘70s and ’80s in London and the West Midlands. Years later, the blasting of bass music from a BMW sound system remains part of local life, as the tracklist featured in Zimmers shows. ADVERTISING “I didn’t realise how much everyone loved dub music. That became evident across the interviews,” says Hark1karan. “Every single person we spoke to said they played dub in their car.” Jagmohan (L) and Jags (R) in a BMW E28. Zimmers is shot entirely on VHS video cameras, giving it a nostalgic, '90s home video feel. It shows how, for the men who collect and care for them — namely Rav, Gags and Indy, who are three of hundreds across the country — classic cars have become an extension-of-self. They are a way to be seen, valued and feel stitched into a social fabric that has cushioned the balance of work and play for decades: speeding up-and-down Southall’s bustling Broadway, caught in traffic amongst its residential streets and A roads, migrating between gated-off double driveways, nighttime city cruises via the M25 and the hearty home comforts of the local desi pub. Taran in a BMW E46 325Ci (2003) Manual. Hark1karan “When you drive around here, you know the roads they’re parked on, you know their owners. It’s how people meet and socialise. People who drive past will know if I’m in the local shop because my car is parked outside,” Indy says. “And they might not even know me personally… but they’ll recognise my E30.” At 34 years old, his cirrusblau metallic BMW E30 is older than he is. It’s kitted out with BBS RS wheels, Nardi wooden steering wheel, Alpina wooden gear knob, Smoked Hella front lights and air lift performance. Its original heated seats are still intact. “Even in the winter it’s always roof down, heated seats on. Then you’re living,” he chuckles proudly. “People look at me like, what is this guy doing? But they don’t know… I’m warm!” NOW READ
  14. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/docproject/raising-hair-1.4796906/after-struggling-for-an-ideal-sikh-beard-he-s-easing-up-on-his-face-but-not-his-faith-1.4797667 After struggling for an ideal Sikh beard, he's easing up on his face - but not his faith "Is 'struggle beard' a term?" asked Tej Swatch when asked to describe decades-long battle with his beard Tanara McLean · Posted: Oct 05, 2018 4:43 PM ET | Last Updated: October 29, 2021 Tej Swatch spent years perfecting his beard-beautifying regime — until one day when it all became too much. (Submitted by Tej Swatch) This story was first published in October 2018. It turns out the saying "beauty is pain" applies to beards, too. For nearly 20 years, Tej Swatch struggled with the same painful, daily beard-grooming routine. At peak beard, Swatch spent at least 30 minutes a day tugging, blow-drying, pasting, hair-spraying and bunning his seven-inch beard. Most days, it didn't even turn out the way he wanted. I don't like having a painful face anymore.- Tej Swatch on the stakes of ultimate beard upkeep "It was a struggle," he said, "Is 'struggle beard' a term?" "If it didn't work out that means you had to spend a bit more time doing that whole procedure again, up to the point where you actually have to wash out all your product and start all over again," he said, stroking his face. Tej's beard at its longest, 2002. (Submitted by Tej Swatch) Perfecting the technique Swatch started growing a beard at 14, but by the time he reached his late teens he was getting teased by other Sikh men about his untidy turban and beard. So Swatch, now 42, set out to become a master beard-sculpter, something he says comes with the territory for Sikh men. He spent years curating his beard-beautifying arsenal, including the perfect hair-dryer, shampoo, gel and brush. "It just needed to be pasted down. It needs to be straight," Swatch says. To achieve that beard straightness, Swatch used a Thathi — a cloth commonly used by Sikh men to groom their beards. "You tie it on the top of your head, and you look like an old cartoon character with a toothache," he says, laughing, although it was no laughing matter taking the Thathi off when his beard was set. "You would carefully peel it off and take some hairspray, then you'd dry that so you have a final finish." To achieve the beard style like seen in this photo, Tej Swatch said it took at least 30 minutes, using multiple products, a specific brush and a hair-dryer. (Submitted by Tej Swatch) The Five Ks Keeping a perfectly manicured beard isn't just ego or vanity. Impeccable grooming and hygiene are important elements of Sikh culture. Sikhs can be initiated into a community called the Khalsa, who live by a collective of symbols known as the Five Ks: Kesh: Uncut hair Kanga: A wooden comb Kara: An iron bangle worn around the wrist Kachera: Wearing clean undergarments Kirpan: A dagger or sword Kesh, pronounced kay-ess, is all about not cutting your hair, on your head or your face. "The reason these factors exist is that they came about around the time when Sikhs were being persecuted in India," said Swatch. "The point of it was these five symbols should signify who they are." Tej says his father's beard, pictured here, was always the one he modeled his own after. (Submitted by Tej Swatch) The father of all beards When Swatch started growing a beard at 14, his Dad's beard was the ultimate example for him. "He was this splendid Sikh man who had this very nice turban and he had this nice fully groomed beard that didn't look cut, it was just something that was totally under control," said Swatch. "He had a way of brushing it out and then tying a little bun and putting it under his chin before he went off to work." The younger Swatch insists that despite his efforts, he never got his beard in peak condition like his father's. Eventually the 30-minute daily process was just too painful. The "after" photo: Tej's beard is now roughly two inches long, five inches shorter than he kept it in previous years. (Submitted by Tej Swatch) "Pasting it down, the hair would start to pull down … and some hair would inevitably get plucked out." After giving it some hard thought about three years ago, Swatch decided it was time to cut his beard. The pressure, the stress, the time investment — it all became too much. "I concluded that it's not how long you keep your beard, it's that you keep a beard. People still identify me as a Sikh," he said. "I don't like having a painful face anymore." Swatch still keeps a beard, but it's only about two inches long now. Tej and his son Arjun, whose beard hasn't quite started to come in yet. (Submitted by Tej Swatch) Although his parents still ask once in a while if he'll grow it back, Swatch's beauty-beard days are a thing of the past. "It's just not who I am," he says.
  15. ? https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/sikh-boy-dragged-hair-robbery-ealing-london-crime-b975079.html Sikh boy, 18, ‘dragged by hair’ during street robbery in Ealing By Barney Davis 14 hours ago A A teenager who was “jumped” by three violent thugs was saved by a heroic supermarket van driver who stopped when he fell bloodied into the road. The boy, 18, suffered an injury to the face after he was attacked in Windmill Road, Ealing at around 7.10pm on Tuesday. His brother claimed on social media that three men grabbed him by his Joora, (topknot of long, unshorn hair worn by Sikhs) and beat him up before stealing his phone, school work and tablet. The boy reportedly got help when he stumbled into the road covered in blood and a supermarket delivery driver stopped to phone police. A Met police spokesman said: “Police were called to reports of a male being attacked. Officers attended but there were no signs of any suspects or victims. “A short time later a further call was received to Windmill Road, where the victim, aged 18, was located. “He was assisted by members of the public who called 999. He was reportedly approached by three males who chased him before stealing his bag and phone. “The victim suffered a facial injury. He declined treatment from LAS.” There have been no arrests and enquiries are ongoing.
  16. Hi, everyone. Can you share what your stereotypes are about Sikh girls? The good, the bad, the ugly? For example: Indian girls (in general) are stereotyped as hairy, prudish, nerds, get fat after 1-2 kids, really smart (even the dumb ones), not as attractive as other ethnicities, loyal, good cooks. What do men here personally stereotype Sikh women as from your experiences with them? I'd like to know even if it hurts, thanks.
  17. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/inspiring-moment-sutton-coldfield-sikh-22592492 Inspiring moment Sutton Coldfield Sikh was called to the Bar in traditional robes "It’s a very rare thing to see someone wearing traditional robes instead of a suit so it's a big moment." SHARE 4COMMENTS By Anisah Vasta 10:22, 29 DEC 2021 Watch the inspiring moment a Sikh man is called to the bar - wearing his traditional robes. Lovejoyt Singh, 24, completed the first stages of law training and was able to wear his Sikh attire during a special ceremony at Temple Church, London. The inspiring video shows Lovejoyt wearing traditional Sikh robes, known as baana, as he collects his certificate. Read more: Student fights back from shock cancer diagnosis - after being told she had suspected Crohn's disease He said the moment, which went viral after being filmed on November 25, was "such a privilege". Lovejoyt, from Sutton Coldfield, said: "In this profession, you often don't see anything beyond the realms of tradition. "It's very rare to see someone wearing traditional robes - normally everyone just wears black suits and ties. The future barrister was called to the Bar during a special ceremony at Temple Church, London, on November 25. (Image: Simrita Kaur / SWNS) "But after all these years of hard work, my community is very proud of what I have achieved so being called to the bar in my robes is a privilege. "It's a victory not just for me but for all minority communities out there - I'm not saying I'm a role model, but they need to see people they can relate to. "I believe be the change you want to see in the world - and this is definitely a step in the right direction." he added. Read more: Hero kids to tragic mum - heartbreak from 2021 that inspired Birmingham Lovejoyt graduated from an undergraduate degree in politics, policy and economics in 2018 before completing a conversion course and a training course in law this year. Shortly after, he was invited to his ceremony to be called to the bar as a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. His request to wear baana rather than a suit was granted. The inspiring video shows Lovejoyt wearing traditional Sikh robes, known as Baana, as he collects his certificate - which he described "such a privilege". (Image: Simrita Kaur / SWNS) He said: "I got a very positive reaction when I wore my robes and that was really pleasant to see." Lovejoyt still needs to secure further training known as a pupillage to become a registered barrister. He said: "To be called to the Bar wearing my baana is a privilege. "It's such a change to see that worn to be called to the bar. "I got such a positive reaction and it's a step in the right direction."
  18. Beware of Muslims ! Sikh brothers awake and be very cautious. The Muslims to whom you say our brothers and u say they are very close to us . You say they are better than Hindus ; you must watch this video .from this you can understand what is a Muslim thought psychology . Must see this video where Muslims say they will not take even food langar from Gurdwara because it it is HARAAM. They will not allow any Gurbani Kirtan in their masjid mosque. https://fb.watch/9NOB2YKe_3/ You must acknowledge this bitterroot that Muslims do not bow to our Siri guru Granth sahib ji even if they come to our Gurdwara. Most of them consider us as Kafir. They are from a totally different civilization which can not match anywhere, anytime with the Sikh thoughts.
  19. Surprising, but oh well, good news if the survey was done properly. SUMMARY Around 82 per cent Sikh youngsters pray regularly or sometimes even if there is no festival being celebrated. The corresponding figure was 74 per cent for Christians, 72 per cent for Muslims, 69 per cent for Hindus and 46 per cent for others. Around 86 per cent Sikh youngsters visited a place of worship (gurudwara) even when there was no festival, compared to 57 per cent each for Hindus and Christians and 56 per cent for Muslims. The share of Sikh youth drawn towards TV channels showing religious programming has gone up from the previous round of the survey, which is opposite to the trend observed across all other communities. In 2016, 73 per cent Sikhs reported watching religious shows on TV, which has risen to 82 per cent this year. On comedy movies on religious leaders, 85 per cent Sikhs supported a ban, followed by 65 per cent Christians, 49 per cent Hindus and 36 per cent Muslims. Here too, more Muslims opposed (46 per cent) such a ban than those who supported it. https://theprint.in/india/82-sikh-youth-pray-regularly-highly-religious-compared-to-others-shows-csds-lokniti-survey/784879/
  20. I didn’t know where to post this (in either Sikh history or what’s happening), but I’m curious as to what mahants and masands are? I’m asking because my mother used mahant in a derogatory way towards my father and I’m curious if mahants the same as masands? Are they considered bad?
  21. About Vadde mahapurkh's early life before joing Sant Sundar Singh ji's jatha, is it true they had taken pahul from Budha Dal and had been a nihang singh before hearing Sant Sundar Singh jee at a smagam where budha dal mukhi Akali Baba Teja Singh were also present. There are several different views on this, and since most of sangat here is from England, fortunately residence to sachkhand niwasi Giani Gurdev Singh ji, Giani Pritam Singh Likhari ji and other prominent singhs of jatha bhindran, I was wondering if anyone had heard something of the sort from a singh etc., there are people saying Vadde Mahapurkh used to consume jhatka once and degh as well until becoming mukhi of Taksal. Just want to clarify the details. Would appreciate any further khoj done. Anything about this in sri gurmukh prakash or giaan kirna or khalsa vachitar jeevan?
  22. Has no one noticed this? Or am I hallucinating? Sikh youth usually try to emulate black culture while Hindus try to emulate white culture. I've totally noticed this and I feel a bit sad because cultures like that go nowhere. East Asian people try to emulate white culture, or at least respect it. Meanwhile, no offence, but generally communities with a lot of issues and low aspirations emulate black culture. All of our children are listening to horrendous rap songs and thugging it out on the streets (or at least attempting to). It is similar to how Arabs in European countries emulate black culture (notably, France) as well as Latinos in the US and whatnot... it doesn't help that our own Punjabi media promotes gandh. I know I'm going to be attacked but idc anymore, this is a significant issue imo. I've already been attacked enough lol
  23. Thakur Dalip Singh Namdhari present head challenged RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on his face and said bluntly “ We Sikhs have independent separate identity and it must remain independent. “ This one sentence clearly shows Dalip Singh’s stand about separate Sikh religion. In words, He told Mohan Bhagwat we are not Hindus and cannot be merged in Hindus.
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