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Gurfateh Ji Young Sikhs (Leicester) are in the process of organsing an Akhand Naam Jaap to take place following our weekly simran night (Held every Friday in Leicester) on Friday 4th Feb 2005 for twelve hours through til Saturday 5th Feb 2005. This would be a good chance to bring together Young Sikhs regional groups from across the UK, and also give Young Sikhs a chance to collectively raise funds for the Tsunami Appeal. Could any Young Sikhs who would like to take part in the actual Simran please mail me direct - or let me know of any jathe you may think will be interested in doing Simran/keertan on the night. The Simran night divan will go ahead as normal, with …
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Waheguru ji ka khalsa! Waheguru ji ki fateh!! I always wonder we Sikhs dont have any Sikh system of studies in any countries ....we maybe having loads of Sikhs schools but they all overall teach as per the requirements of local governments.... Like in india, the syllabus is decided by a stateboard, where millions other things are added...y we need teaching history of moghuls? gandhi , akbar, world war I 'n world war II 'n american revolution 'n blah blah y can't we have our own Sikh history books in the school with the primary focus on our roots then other rubbish??? :wub: Waheguru ji ka khalsa! Waheguru ji ki fateh!!
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Early last year there was much talk about water filters being installed to supply "clean mineral type" water to the sarovar at the Darbar Sahib. Having visited twice last year and numerous occassions in the past I did not notice any difference in the water. Anybody know if these filters have been installed and do they actually work ? The water in the sarovar looked the same as before to me (not that I was bothered or need "mineral type" water to take a dip at the sarovar).
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Waheguroo ji ka Khalsa Waheguroo ji ki Fateh, :nihungsmile: The University of Leicester Sikh Society brings to you A Gatka demonstration on January the 19th 2005 at The University of Leicester at 7pm in the Queens hall everyone welcome Free Refreshments :TH:
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Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!! Can some one tell me what the meaning of each part of the khanda is?? I used to know but can't remember : :H: I feel stupid for forgetting. Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!
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waheguroo ji ka khalsa waheguroo ji ke fateh Sangat ji, I am new to this forum so forgive me if I make any mistakes. A couple of weeks back, I went to a kirtan programme and was really shocked and upset to see bibiyan with dastars wearing make up and the singhs flirting with them. Basically this was taking place during the kirtan and I could see these kids (well I say kids because thats the way they were behaving!!) texting each other and then smiling at one another! The thing that breaks my heart is that they were doing it whilst sitting in the sangat where the kirtanis are (so right behind them) WHATS HAPPENING SANGAT JIO???!!! Where are the times where one woul…
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posted on Sikhnet. Would be good if we could get a few media savvy Sikhs on this to give our side of the story. Moderator Note: If you are interested then please contact this person directly. Everybody has already expressed their views about the play on the forum with nothing new being added. Due to this the topic has been closed. Thanks. ***************************************************************************** Sat sri akaal to everyone. I wanted the gather the viewpoint of a few people here. Firstly, I am researching for television company which is currently in the middle of a production concerning freedom of speach. One of the topics of the programme is the Bhe…
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.:Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh:. Melaa Maghee Camp 12.30pm - 6.00pm Saturday 22nd January 2005 Guru Nanak Gurdwara High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands Come and learn the true story behind Lohree and how Guru Gobind Singh Ji's warriors victouriously fought the last battle at Muktsar. The Story of Maghee Tug of War Assault Course British Bulldog Arts - crafts Arm wrestling Dodgeball Kabbadi Maghee quiz Chips & beans!!! Come and enrol at Guru Gobind Singh Ji's training camp for 1 day. Prizes will be handed out at the end of the camp. Registration in Hall 6 Open to children aged 8-16 Harjinder/Hardeep/Inderjit: 0121 555 8844
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.:Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh:. Youth Keertan Darbar 6.30pm - 10.30pm Friday 21st January 2005 Lower Diwaan Hall Chapeltown Gurdwara (The Sikh Temple), 192 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 3JT Vaheguru Ji Ka khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ke Fateh The Sikh Inspiation Class Leeds have organised a Youth Kirtan Darbar in rememberance of those who have lost their lives in the Asian Tsunami and those who are still suffering. Program: 6.30 - 10.30pm starting with Rehraas Sahib followed by kirtan by local youth. Please come along and show your support for this worthwhile cause! Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh! sikhinspiration…
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WJKK WJKF As a Sikh born, educated and working in Britain, I am only now begginning to become aware of 'subtle' racism rather the obvious physical and verbal abuse. For example when I was at school, I wanted to take O level French as an option but was persuaded not even though the my grade never slipped below A mark. My French teacher advised me against taking the language as an option. The excuse was while my written assessments were excellent but my verbal skills were lacking. Surely though this comes with practice and interaction? I speak fluent English and Punjabi and can understand dialects of Hindi, Urdu etc. At no time did I ever attend Punjabi school or classes …
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Revising Matha Tek 1 2 3
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Revising the ‘Matha Tek’ I’ve noticed many people have difficulty doing the full matha tek. Sometimes the Pug starts slipping off. Some older Singh’s have great difficulty achieving the full bend. When there is a big rush, it becomes awkward and difficult to do matha tek ( can be observed in Gurdwaras in India, and in Sri Harmandar sahib). My proposition is that we build a 2ft high platform like structure where we can place our forehead upon, instead of it being on the ground. The platform will be covered in carpet or other soft fabric so you don't end up banging your head. I’ve seen this in Buddhist temples and it looks pretty respectable and doesn’t take away from th…
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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh My taya ji and tayi ji from India came to our house today.. We started talking about my cousin who got married 2 years ago in Canada.. Anyways, my mom asked if her husband is sardar or mona and they said he's mona. Then my taya ji said "No one is Sikh today" (meaning no one is sardar in today's society) :wub: Hmm don't really know why I am writing this here, just thought I should share it with you..
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WaheguruJi Ka Khalsa. WaheguruJi Ki Fateh. If you grab hold of the February edition of the National Geographic magazine, take a look at one of the lead articles which has a number of mentions about Sikhs. Nothing really of interest, but take a look anyway. WaheguruJi Ka Khalsa. WaheguruJi Ki Fateh.
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Sangat Jio! Some days ago, news agencies reported that SGPC is planning to ban girls from wearing jeans, and re-enforce chunni (or keski, so head is covered). The thing is: jean-wearing girls can't properly do matha tek for the obvious reasons. I fully understand this point (head covering part and decent clothing..), however i also think that SGPC should asign job to some sevadars forming a task force who look after gunda type boys who go to Gurdwaras not to do bhakti, but are just looking after girls. At the same time: Gurdwaras are open to all, but only if those people obey the rules followed there. Like no smoking/alcohol. Similar this thing, that there should be …
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VJKK VJKF Its almost 2005... and i think we should hold a conference somewhere in the world (UK!) hehe ok, heres my idea. 2006, SikhSangat.com holds a massive conference in the UK which is supported by the Council of Sikh Gurdwaras, UK because you would need loadsa funding. This would give international members one whole year to gather funds for a plane ticket to the UK. Everything else like accommodation and food would be free because the Gurdwaras would be free. Preferalby, this would be a one week event with different events going on in different places. (Dont forget Atam Ras is planned for 2006 again too). We could have one main conference.. discussions, keertan, re…
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Seriously?? The Dhadi is trying to be cute. For those who didn't get it, he said: "Some say Maharaj killed bakras (goats). Some say he cut the heads of the Panj Piyaras. The truth is that they weren't goats. It was she-goats (ਬਕਰੀਆਂ). He jhatka'd she-goats. Not he-goats." Wow. This is possibly the stupidest thing I've ever heard in relation to Sikhi.
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