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Saroops of guru granth sahib jee maharaj were taken to safe area. 3000 sangat and saroops of guru sahib were taken to safe area when the bridge was destroyed. Mukhvaak from sri govind ghat sahib in amrit vela just before the tsunami was dhanaasri mahalaa 5 Aukhi ghari na dekhan dei apna birad samaale

They need Sikhs on their side to use us as cannon fodder against Muslims. Also it gives them credibility and helps them show they are not racist. Unfortunately some Sikhs are getting really desperate and feel we should align ourselves with them. When will we learn that people are only going to like you when they need to use you or you are living exactly as they say ? The British liked us during the first world war when we gave thousands of sacrifices and only a year later (1919) the Jallianwala Bagh massacre happened. Hindus loved us pre-1947 but then we all know what happened after that. Sikhs should be strong enough to sort out our own problems.

Canadian Sikh Coalition will be responding.

After years of making anti Sikh statements the Overseas Congress are facing oblivion abroad .The Sikh media has educated the masses about the Sikh Genocide and the Congress are seen as a group of murders. The OIC get funding from India so have been told to prevent the Sikh Groups from spreading the news of the Sikh Genocide abroad or get their funds cut.

brilliant video -

They are called shabads not songs and are taken mainly from SGGS ji and also other Sikh scriptures.

The funny thing is that the media try and concentrate on the Sikhs linked to the EDL when there are probably more Hindus and Jews who are members of the EDL than there are Sikhs. The EDL have HIndu and Jewish divisions but do not have a Sikh division. There is a Sikhs against the EDL organisation but there is not Jews or Hindus against the EDL organisation, I don't think you can call the EDL right wing, this is just another slur that those who oppose them have painted them with because it will stop non-Muslims from ethnic background from supporting them. The reason that the EDL has such respect for the Sikhs is that the Sikhs have opposed for the last 25 years the same Pakistani grooming that the EDL now oppose. The other communities do not have the same history. Also the Sikhs have shown themselves more than willing to use direct action to oppose anything that they believe is against their community. This ranges from things such as the Behzti incident to the Luton case last year and the Leicester Moghal Durbar attack. The EDL cannot take the same kind of direct action as they would immediate lose any support they have among the public, so in a sense they admire the Sikhs for being able to do such things and yet still be able to retain their reputation for being a law abiding community. All those scare mongers with their belief that Sikhs will be next after the Muslims are dealt with do not understand anything of the EDL. It started off as a protest against those Muslims who were protesting against the army parade in Luton in 2009. It quickly took off but due to the intense demonisation of it by the media and the fact that prior to the Woolwich murder, all Muslim terrorist plots had been stopped in their tracks. So the general public although they were aware that some Muslims were plotting to attack them could remain oblivious because the security services were successful in stopping these attack. With Woolwich this has changed. The public now fear that they may be attacked at anytime so that is why the EDL facebook page went from 20k likes to over 140k likes in a few weeks. Whereas the likes on the UAF and Sikhs against the EDL have remained static. They might have actually gone down if there was a way for people to retract their 'likes' from these pages!

the third eye is one of the energy centres in the body. as one progresses along the spiritual path these centres begin to open up. you don't even have to think about it or focus on them for this to happen. however, it does take time and for someone to have an open third eye is quite rare. once open, it allows you to see into the spiritual world. however, in the grand scheme of things, it is not considered to be an advanced stage.

taken from Gurmat Bibek forum 1. Nitnem (Daily religious observance) One should always do 'Nitnem'. It is the treasure, asset, wealth and property of a sikh. "Amrit Vailey Uth Kae jaae Ander Dariaao Nahuande Sahaj Samadh Agaadh Vich Ek Mun Hoae Gur Jap Japande, Mathe Tikke Lal Lae Sadh Sangat Chal Jaae Behande, Sabad Surat Liv Leen Hoae Satgur Bani Gaae Sunande, Bhaae Bhagat Bhai Varetmaan Gur Sewa Gurpurb Karande Sanjhe Sodar Gavana Mun Male Milande Raat Kirat Sohila Kar Aarti Parshad Vandande Gurmukh Sukh Fal Piram Chakhande." (Bhai Gurdas Ji) It is the sacred obligation of every baptised Sikh to daily recite at least the following five banies (Holy Hymns) of Nitnem : Early Morning : Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Sudha Swaiyae, Chaupei, Anand Sahib followed by Ardas (offering prayer) Evening : Rehraas Sahib Night : Kirtan Sohila "Gursikh Rahat Sunho Hae Meet Parbhate Uth Kar Hit Cheet Waheguru Gurmantra Su Jaap Kar Ishnan Parae Jap Jaap Sandhiya Samae Sunae Rehraas Kirtan Katha Sunnae Har Yaas In Meh Nem Ju ek Karaae So Sikh Amarpuri Meh Jaae" (Bhai Nandlal Ji) Sant Ji Maharaj Also preached that one should recite Nitnem before coming to the morning Dewan (holy congregation)otherwise he fails to do it afterwards. 2. Meditation on the Divine Name is the Prime righteousness of all human beings. "Jinee Aaesa Har Naam Na Cheteo Se Kahe Jag Aayae Ram Raje" (450) "Sodhat Sodhat Sodh Beechara Bin Har Bhajan Nahi Chhutkara" (260) 3. Wondrous power of meditation All the time continuous meditation on the Divine Name with full devotion and concentration, creates a wondrous power that is keeping billions of Suns, Moons, spheres and the entire creations of the Universe moving. "Naam Japat Kot Soor Ujjaraa Binsae Bhram Andheraa" (700) Sant Ji Maharaj uttered these words when an engineer was showing him a power plant where electricity was being generated by fast rotation of the dynemo. 4. Method of Nam - Simran (Meditation) - Feel the presence of the Almighty within, with full faith and devotion, recite the Divine Name with the tongue in the beginning - the lips and the tongue continue gently moving up and down and slowly go on uttering 'Waheguru', 'Waheguru' at a stretch with love and attention; then by and by continue uttering 'Waheguru', 'Waheguru', gently with the tip of the tongue touching the palate and the lips remaining almost still; in the third stage with breathing - 'Wahe' should go along with the breath while inhaling and 'Guru' should emerge alongwith the breath while exhaling. "Bahar Bhitter Eko Janaho Eh Gur giam Batai" (684) By reciting the Divine Name in this way and after continuous intense meditation, the fourth stage is bestowed upon the searcher in which the Divine word and the devoted mind become one and merge. "Kabir Too Too Karta To Hoohaa Mujh Meh Raha Na Hoohn. Jab Aappa Par Ka Mit Gayaa Jat Dekhau tat Too" (1375) But the essential requirement of all these steps of Nam-Simran is that one should do it realizing the presence of Akal Purakh within and every where. "Gur Kee Murat Mun Meh Dhiaan. Gur Kae Shabad Mantar Mun Maan. Gur Kae Charan Ridae Lae Dharon. Gur Parbrehm Sada Namaskaro" (864) 5. The occult powers (ridh-sidh) are of no avail. The realization of God consciousness, 'Atam-Pad' is a far higher stage. "Ridh sidh Sabh Moh hae Naam Naa Vasse Mun Aayee" (593) "Achar Chare Tan Sidh Hoi Sidhi Te Budh Paee. Prem Ke Ser Laage Tan Bhiter Taan Bhrum Kateyaa Jaayee" (607) 6. Spiritual Humility is not possible without selfless service. "Sewa Karat Hoi Nihkami Tis Ko Hot Prapat Swami" (286) "Kar Kirpa Jiskae Hirdae Gareebe Bassave. Nanak Eehaan Mukat Aagae Sukh Paave" (278) "Gur Sewa Te Sukh Oopjae Phir Dukh Na Lage Aaaye. Jaman Marna Mit Gayaa Kaale Ka Kichh Naa Basai" (651) 7. Rising above the trinity of Tamo, Rajo and Sato is considered as achieving the stage of God consciousness or opening of Trikuti. Realizing the God within is the opening of Dasam Dwaar. "Trikuti Chhutae Daswa Dar Khule Tan Mun Khiwaa Bhai" (1123) "The Chand Na Suraj Pawan Na Pani. Sakhi Jaagi Gurmukh Jaani." (974) "Dinas Na Raen Baed Nahi Shastra Tahaa Basse Nirankara" (484) "Begampur Saher Ko Naun. Dookh Andoh Nahin The Thau" (345) "Gurmukh Anter Sehaj Hai Mun Charyaa Daswai Akaas Tithai Oongh Na Bhuk Hai Har Amrit Naam Sukh Vaas Nanak Dukh Sukh Viaapat Nahi Jithe Atam Ram Pargaas" (1414) 8. Sabad Guru Surat Dhun Chela (943). Sant Ji Maharaj clarified that our guru is 'Shabad' only. Never was body guru nor it will be in future. It is not appropriate to worship 'body'. "Bani Guru Guru Hai Bani Vich Bani Amrit Saare' (982) "Wah Wah Bani Nirankaar Hai Tis Jewad Avar Na Koi. Wah Wah Agam Athah Hai Wah Wah Sacha Soi" (515) 9. All Jantras, Mantras and Tantras fade away with the supremacy of Gurbani (The Divine Hymns). "Dhur Kee Bani Aayee. Tin Sagli Chint Mittai" (628) "Sunat Japat Har Naam Jass Tan Kee Door Ballai. Mahan Mantra Nanak Kathe Har Ke Gun Gaaee" (814) "Kajar Koth Meh Bhaee Na Kaaree Nirmal Baran Banio Ree. Maha Mantra Gur Hirdai Basio Acharaj Naam Sunio Ree" (384) "Ram Nam Jo Jan Japae Andin Sad Jaagai. Tant Mant Nah Johee Chhakh Na Lagai" (817) 10. 'Panth' means Gurmat Way of Life. Masses does not mean Panth. Those who follow the messages of Dashmesh Pita are Panth. "Charan Chalo Marg Gobind. Mittae Paap Japiai Har Bind" (281) "Poora Satguru Janiai Poore Poora That Banaya. Poore Poora Sadhsang Poore Poora Mantra Dhrirayaa. Poore Poora Param Ras Poora Gurmukh Panth Challayaa. Gurmukh Panth Suhelraa Manmukh Bareh Vaat Phirande. Gurmukh Paar Langhidaa Manmukh Bhawjal Vich Doobande." ( Bhai gurdas ji ) "Santa Sangat Paayeea Jit Jamke Panth Na Jaeeyai" (132) "Gur Satgur Daatte Panth Battaiya Har Milyaa Aaye Prabh Meri. Andin Anand Bhaiya Vadbhagi Sabh Aas Puji Jan Keri" (170) "Mere Heeare Preet Ramrai Ki Gur Marag Panth Bataiya" (172) 11. One should not make an appeal for money is Sangat in the holy presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. If everybody contributes his 'Daswandh' (One tenth of one's income) there will be no shortage of funds and all the programmes will run smoothy. "Ghal Khai Kich Hathon Deh Nanak Rah Pacchane Sayee" (1245) 12. In holy congregation, Ardas (prayer) need to be performed briefly and the requests too be short. "Vin Boliaa Sabh Kich Janda Kis Aagee Keechai Ardas Nanak Ghat Ghat Eko Vartada Sabad Kare Pargaas" (1420) Sant Ji Maharaj also used to advise that it is not appropriate to stand with a naked sword in hands before Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji while offering prayer (Ardas). It is befitting to make a request with folded hands before the Master. 13. One should always use one's tongue for meditation and praising the bounties of the Almighty. It should not be used for evil speaking, back-biting, uttering hateful words, or bestowing good fortunes and curses. "Rasna Japti Toohee Toohee" (1215) "Rasna Japae Na Nam Til Til Kar Katiai" (1363) "Rasna Gun Gopal Nidh Gayan. Shant Sehaj Rehus Mun Upjio Saglae Dookh Palayan" (174) 14. The highest degree of meditation is to bear adusive, harsh or rough language of any one without any reaction. "Ustat Ninda Dou Tiagae. Khojae Pad Nirbana" (219) "Nindo Nindo Moko Log Nindo. Ninda Jan Ko Khari Piyari" (339) "Ridae Sudh Jao Ninda Hoe. Hamre Kaprae Nindak Doe" (339) "Ninda Kare so Humra Meet. Nindak Mahe Hamara Cheet" (339) "Loken Kee Chaturae Upmaa Te Baesantar Jaar. Koee Bhala Kahao Bhavae Boora Kahao Hum Tan Deeo Hai Daar." (528) 15. Those are the religious deeds which lead to the achievement of the God consciousness (Atam Pad). "Sarab Dharam Meh Shresht Dharam. Har Ko Naam Jap Nirmal Karam" (266) 16. Feelings of brotherhood and fraternity are achieved only by listening to the holy hymns in congregation (Sangat). "Beesar Gai Sabh Taat Parai Jab Te Sadh Sangat Mohe Paayee. (Pause) Na Ko Bairee Nahe Bigaana Sagal Sang Hum Ko Ban Aaee. Jo Prabh Keeno So Bhal Manieo Eh Sumat Sadhu Te Paaee. Sab Meh Rav Rehaa Prabh Ekae Pekh Pekh Nanak Bigsaaee" (1299) "Sabh Ko Aaesae Teree Bettha Ghat Ghat Anter Too Hai Vootha. Sebhe Sanjhiwal Sadain Too Keesae Na Dishe Bahara Jio." (97) "Gursikha Eko Piar Gur Mitaa Pootan Bhaieean Gur Satguru Bolho Sabh Gur Aakh Guru Jeevaeea" (648) 17. One who craves to make a speech, should not and one who does not like, should deliver a speech; when requested. "Aaver Updesai Aap Na Karae Aavat Javat Janmae Mare" (269) "Pareea Jeti Aarjaa Pareh Jete Sas Nanak Lakhae Ek Gal Hor Haumai Zakhna Zakh" (467) "Kaetae Kaheh Vakan Keh Keh Jawna Ved Kaheh Vakhiaan Ant Na Pawna Pareea Nahi Bhed Bujhia Pawna" (148) One who want to make a speech, his lecture would be based on his egoism or cleverness but one who does not have such a craving, he would be guided in his lecture by the Almighty and words uttered by him would flow smoothly from his inner soul. "Re Jan Mun Madho Sio Laeeya Chaturae Na Chaturbhuj Paieya" (324) "Keh Kabir Bhagat Kar Paiya Bholae Bhai Milae Raghraiya" (324) 18. Peace will prevail in this universe when all the human beings will get up early in the morning, take bath, medidate on The Divine Name recite holy hymns, and sing praises. "Gur Satgur Ka Jo Sikh Akhae Su Bhaalke Uth Har Naam Dhiawae. Udam Kare Bhalke Parbhati Ishnaan Kare Amrit Sar Nahvae. Updes Guru Har Har Jap Jape Sabh Kilbikh Paap Dokh Leh Javae. Phir Cherae Diwas Gurbani Gavae Behndia Uthdia Har Naam Dhiavae. Jo Sas Giraas Dhiae Mera Har Har So Gursikh guru Mun Bhaivae. Jisno Dyal Hovae Mera Swami Tis Gursikh Guru Updes Sunnave. Jan Nanak Dhoor Mangae Tis Gursikh Kee Jo Aaap Jape Aurah Naam Japavae" (305) 19. Unless one gets away with the attachment of body and ego, the veil of ignorance is not dispelled and he would not be able to achieve the sphere of God consciousness. "Sadho Eh Tan Mithia Jano. Ya Bhitar Jo Ram Basat Hai Sacho Tahe Pachano" (1186) 20. Concentration on Akal Purakh and a stage of oneness with Him cannot be achieved unless one shuns attachment with the worldy materialistic things. "Drisatmaan Hai Sagal Mithena. Ek Mangao Daan Gobind Sant Rena" (1083) "Jo Deesai So Sagal Binasae Jio Badar Kee Chaaee. Jan Nanak Jag Janeo Mithia Rehio Ram Sarnaee" (1204) "Eh Jag Dhoae Ka Pahar Tai Sacha Maniea Kih Beechaar" (1187) "Re Nar Eh Sachi Jie Dhaar Sagal Japat Hai Jaisae Supna Binsat Lagat Na Bar" (633) 21. Living to the Will of the God and obeying His command is real Gursikhi. Whatever He does is right. There is peace in His Will. "So Sikh Sakha Bandhap Hai Bhaee Je Gur Ke Bhanee Vich Aavae" (601) "Hukam Maneia Hovae Parwan Tan Khasmae Ka Mehal Piaesee" (471) "Hukam Razaee Chalna Nanak Likhia Naal" (1) "Jo Hoaa Hovat So Jaanae. Prabh Apne Ka Hukam Pachaanae" (286) "Mane Satgur Hukam Hukam Manaiya Bhana Manae Hukam Gur Phurmaya" (Bhai Gurdas Ji) "Ek Mun Ek Aradhna Baber Jande Varaj Rahaave. Hukmee Banda Hoi Kai Khasmae Da Bhana Tis Bhowae." (Bhai Gurdas Ji) 22. One should never indulge in rough or harsh talk while sitting in Sangat in the holy presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. "Gaafal Gian Vihoonia Gur Bin gian Na Bhal Jio. Khichotaan Veegochiae Bure Bhala Duae Naal Jio. Bin Shabdae Bhae Ratia Sabh Johi Jamkaal Jio" (751) "Bahoota Bolan Zakhan Hoi. Vin Bole Jainae Sabh Soe" (661) 23. One should come in time to attend the holy congregation. Sant Ji Maharaj always emphasized on this and advised, "Late comers hurt the feelings of those who sit attuned with Him. Let it be raining torrentially or there is a storm, one must be punctual and stick to the given timings." "Zakhar Zhangi Meeh Varsae Bhee Gur Dekhan Jaee Samund Sagar Hovae Bhoo Khara Gursikh Langh Gur 8 Peh Jaee." (757) 24. Peace will prevail and the country will have no problems when you will have a common kitchen.

The rapist inviting the victim over for tea and a chat. "Come on in......I just want a chat" said the spider to the fly.

Burning bodies is a punishment reserved by, and only by, Allah, you put it extremely midly when you say the above. now thats just fanciful thinking. If there are muslims doing something as wrong as forcing their beleiefs on others, you will not find any muslim wiling to stand up for the kafirs and say to the perseucuters " To them their path and to me mine..." as muslims like to preach this line so much.

don't understand why people believe in this kind of crap. There are plenty of fake babeh in the UK. More fool the people who follow them. I watched the video about this baba and its just the same old crap any fake baba does. Go to London there are plenty in southall. I came across a business card of this baba though in Leicester which shows his name plus the word baba so he is even advertising himself as a baba so I don't know how anyone can say that's a title which was labelled to him. Either way Guru Manya Granth is what we have been told so we should keep it that way.

Youre so talented Fancy Banana :D Love your Style

Please can sangat make an effort to attend: CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL FOR GURKIREN KAUR LOYAL Gurkiren was a bubbly and friendly 8 year old who was born and bred in Birmingham. She was looking forward to her first family trip to India in the Easter 2013 school holidays. However, when she became dehydrated and was taken to a clinic in India, she was injected with an unknown substance and tragically, she died instantly. Councillor Narinder Kaur Kooner, Friends and Family of Gurkiren are organising a Candlelight Memorial in her memory. We would like you to join us on Saturday, 22nd June 2013 4.30pm-7.00pm At Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2HG PROGRAMME 4.30-5.30pm Come and Light a Candle Read Gurkiren’s story Sign Condolence Book/Card 5.30-5.45pm Ardaas 5.45pm Nishkam Children to say a prayer for Gurkiren 6.15pm Gurkiren’s Parents 6.30pm Speeches by Respected Guests We would like everyone to wear Red or Pink on the day as this was Gurkiren’s favourite colour and also to bring a candle and light it in her memory. Tshirts for the "Justice for Gurkiren" campaign will be made available on Friday – all proceeds will go towards the Campaign Fund. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND

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I think it's more a Pakistani vs Sikh issue. The Pakistanis are twice the number of Sikhs in the UK and I think the Sikhs outnumber the Pakistanis in Canada. You will have a wait a few more years before enough Pakistanis migrate to Canada and once they have the numbers then you too will find what kind of people they are, Sikhs and Pakistanis had good relations when the Pakistanis were in their own areas and Sikhs in their own area. But when Pakistani turn up in an area they will open up Halal shops and chicken joints. They will then turn one part of town into their own and then encroach on the rest of the town. In Southall it is only because of apnay freshies coming over on student visas and overstayers that Southall has stayed a Sikh town otherwise the Pakistanis were about to swamp the place.

Drink plenty of water before bed, then you will have to get up to pee. Then once awake, continue drinking more water. Works for me :happy2:

We should stick to eating vegie food in a gurdwara. Like this cat

WaheguruJiKaKhalsa!!WaheguruJiKiFateh!! make a habbit sleep at 10pm sharp have dinner 2.5 hours before sleep eat a little less from what your hunger requires

This is a must watch for the brothers and sisters battling being over weight.

This one is very good too, similar reality check

Getting angry at different rehats is NOT very Sikh like, it is more Taliban !!! :respect:

ਕਬੀਰ ਖੂਬੁ ਖਾਨਾ ਖੀਚਰੀ ਜਾ ਮਹਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਲੋਨੁ ॥ Kabeer, the dinner of beans and rice is excellent, if it is flavored with salt. ਹੇਰਾ ਰੋਟੀ ਕਾਰਨੇ ਗਲਾ ਕਟਾਵੈ ਕਉਨੁ ॥੧੮੮॥ Who would cut his throat, to have meat with his bread? ||188|| The difference is, whose life is getting cut short/sacrificed in order for others to fulfill the taste of their tongue. it's easy to talk/act like nothing's wrong when it's not your own life on the cutting block. Gurbani teaches love, compassion, control of mind/tongue and giving/generous lifestyle... amonst many other things. Bhagat Kabir Jee challenges us and exposes our double standard.....which is that 99.9999999...% of us are only willing to eat meat if there is one condition. And that condition is that the meat is from anyone/anything, except our very own selves. So it's like double-dipping. We sacrifice someone else's life while we get to enjoy the taste/benefits/rewards that come from that sacrifice. Similarily, another way to look at it is from another context: A politician wants to start a war and enjoy the fruit of winning a war. However, the politician usually never wants to be involved in it directly (eg. being on the front line). The politician is willing to send his/her neighbours' kids off to possibly die in a war...but not his/her own kids....and then the politician will be the main person alive enjoying the victory and getting medals/awards, etc. Instead, it should be that not only should the politician send his/her own kids to participate in the front lines of the war.....but also the politician should also be there on the front lines. It is, that we are giving others death for our own pleasure...while we are not willing to put ourselves in the same position which we are putting others in. Dhan Dhan Bhagat Kabir Jee, Dhan Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Jee, Dhan Dhan Guru Hargobind Sahib Jee, Dhan Dhan Guru TegBahadur Sahib Jee, Dhan Dhan Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Jee!!!

The issue at hand has NOTHING to do with sikhi. It is an issue of promiscuity, it's consequences and psychological effects. Don't bring sikhi into such issues that have no gurmat in them at all.

Hey that is a bit rude (uncle mal), is this how you respect your elders in your gurdwara, this has been a good debate, there has been no insults etc, how can you call it a panga, thought this was a forum for debating, exchanging info etc it would be very boring if we all agreed with each other dont you think ?