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JOIN THE KHALSA NAUJAWANS IN EAST LONDON 2 DEFEND GURMAT!

PLEASE DONT BE AN ARM-CHAIR SIKH --- STAND UP AND DEFEND WHAT IS RIGHT!!!

SIKH IS A VERB NOT A NOUN

Author: Sadh Sangat of East London

Date:  05-02-05 13:19

Sangat condemn Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi Cultural & Sports Tournament (12 June 2005, Ilford, Essex)

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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

Sri Guru Singh Sabha London East & other local establishments started this tournament about 25 years ago. The current state of affairs is that many local Gurdwaras & community groups have now boycotted the tournament because of law & order problems, excessive drinking, rowdy & violent behaviour by tournament participants. This year has the added bonus of having Bhangra & Giddha dancers and competitions.

Is this how Sikhs celebrate the sacrifice by Guru Arjan Dev Ji?

Did Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji commemorate his father’s Shaheedi in this way?

The simple solution is to remove Guru Arjan Dev Ji sacred name, the term Shaheedi (Martyrdom) and links to the Gurdwara from this Tournament.

A group of local Sikhs approached the committee of Sri Guru Singh Sabha London East on 30 April 05 with this request. They addressed the committee who made the following comments:

- Accepted all problems caused by this tournament

- Failed to see the concerns that the tournament was an abuse of Guru Ji’s name and the memory of the Shaheeds

- Bhangra/Giddha is part of the Sikh religion, they referred to Ranjit Nagara as a dancing instrument

- Due to the fact that the tournament is funded by “local businessmen” linked to the Gurdwara committee, it is justifiable pursue activities that are in stark contrast to the sacred principles of Guru Arjan Dev Ji and all Sikh Martyrs

- Drinking is a norm in the Sikh community and is acceptable in modern society

- Gurdwara facilities and Sangat offerings will be exploited to make food for the day. - This same “food” was termed Langar by Guru Ji and is sacred. This same “Langar” will be distributed alongside alcohol and meat on the day

- Local residents have demanded a stop to this tournament

- Vans full of alcohol can enter on the day

The refusal of the Committee to accept the abuse of Guru Ji’s name and their blatant attitude to dismiss the concerns of the local Sangat is highly concerning.

Guru Arjan Dev Ji gave his life to teach the value of Sacrifice for others. This tournament is proposed to be held on the 12 June. On the 16 June we will be sitting in Gurdwaras commemorating Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s Shaheedi. Will we be able to face Guru Arjan Dev Ji four days after letting this dishonour to Guru Ji’s name and principles take place?

We will be responsible for insulting the first Shaheed of the Sikh religion by allowing the tournament to be named after Guru Ji.

Guru Ji is present within the Sadh Sangat - a congregation of Sikhs

In the form of Sadh Sangat if you have any love for Guru Ji, we are appealing to you to attend the sports committee meeting on the 8 May 05 and demand that the name of the tournament be changed in order to ensure that the blood of our Shaheeds was NOT spilt in vain.

8 May 2005 – Barking Singh Sabha Gurdwara, 100 North Street, Barking, Essex at 2:30 pm to an open sports committee meeting.

Call us on 079 4444 5651

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Guest guppy

aw ye..its well mashed up no.gif but last year i didnt see no booze dere...but den again i didnt stay 4 the whole thing...it got kinda borin! blush.gif but ill try my best to make it to the meeting!! :TH:

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