Dastar Competition

Dastar Sikhlai & Competition Camp was organized by SIKHISIDAK team on 22nd August 2009 on Jap Tap Samagam organized in G. Rakab Ganj Sahib by GurIqbal Singh.

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Sochai Soch na hovai je sochi lakh var - Mortal cannot comprehend God by pondering over Him for lacs of times

Chupai Chup na hovai je lae raha liv tar - Mortal may remain silent and absorbed in the meditation of God and His love, yet peace of mind will not be achieved

Bhukia bhukh na utri je banna puria bhar - Yearning of hunge\rt mortal will never end (by keeping fasts), or by collecting loads of world's riches

Sahas sianpa lakh hoh ta ik na chalai nal - Mortal may possess the lacs of clever thoughts or biggest wisdom, yet not even one wise thought will accompny him to the next world

Kiv sachiara hoiai kiv kurai tutai pal - How can the Mortal become True? How can the barrier of false hood be smashed?

Hukam Rajai chalna Nanak likhia nal - (satguru) Nanak (replies that) this can be achieved by obeying the preordained Command and Will of God recorded for the man (1)

Jap(u) Ji Sahib

Jap(u) Ji Sahib

Ik Onkar - God is only one

Sat nam - His name is true
Karta Purakh - Hi is the creator

Nirbhau - He is wothout fear
Nirvair - He is inimical to none

Akal-murat - He never dies
Ajuni - He is beyond births and deaths

Saibhang - He is self-illuminated
Gur-prasad - He is realised by the kindness of True Guru

Jap - Repeat his name

Ad Sach - He was true in the beginning
Jugad Sach - He was true when ages commenced and has ever been true

Hai Bhi Sach - He is also True now

Nanak hosi bhi sach - (satguru) NHanak (says that) He will be certainly true in future...

Gurbani Translation

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh,

Recently i came across a very nice book which has beautiful illustration of Nitnem, Rahras Sahib and Kirtan Sohila.

I would like to share it with everyone as it is altogether a different feeling when you understand the meaning of Gurbani and shabads while reading it.

I will start with Jap(U) Ji Sahib and post that will continue with other bani's.

Please feel free to comment if i am incorrect at any given point of time.

Sarbat Da Pala...

Been Inactive

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

I am really sorry but i have been inactive for a long time. I will make sure that i will keep posting some useful information on Sikhism everyday.

Sarbat Da Pala...

Guru Gobind Singh - Prakash Utsav - January 5th

GURU GOBIND SINGH SAHIB

The Tenth Guru (teacher) of the Sikh faith, was named Gobind Rai at birth. The genius and sensitivity with which Guru Gobind Singh Sahib uplifted the common people to the distinct order of the Khalsa, with uncommon form and articles of faith (known as the 5 K’s -

KANGA - Comb. A symbol of hygiene and discipline as opposed to the matted unkept hair of ascetics. A Khalsa is expected to regularly wash and comb their hair as a matter of self discipline.

KIRPAAN - Ceremonial Sword. A symbol of dignity and the Sikh struggle against injustice. It is worn purely as a religious symbol and not as a weapon. When all other means of self protection fail, the Kirpaan can be used to protect yourself or others against the enemy.

KARA - Steel bracelet. A symbol to remind the wearer of restraint in their actions and remembrance of God at all times.

KACHA - Drawers. A symbol signifying self control and chastity.

KESH - Long unshorn hair. A symbol of spirituality. The Kesh reminds a Khalsa to behave like the Guru's. It is a mark of dedication and group consciousness, showing a Khalsa's acceptance of God's will. Long hair have long been a common element of many spiritual prophets of various religions such as Jesus, Moses and Buddha.

that gave Sikhs a unique identity in a crowd of millions. This bond still holds the Sikhs together today. One more uniqueness of creation of Khalsa is that after administering Amrit to Panj Pyaras (5 beloved ones’s) Guru Gobind Singh Sahib requested them to administer the same to him, thus creating an unique example of where Guru himself became the disciple (Guru – Chela).

Guru Gobind Singh Sahib infused the spirit of Saint-Solider (Sant – Sipahi:- a person who has the wisdom of a Saint and is Strong as a Soldier - who is wise enough to distinguish right from wrong and strong enough to fight aggression and restore justice, peace, righteousness (Dharma)) in the minds and hearts of everybody.

Unlike many other prophets Guru Sahib never called himself God or 'The only Son of God.' Instead he called all people the Sons of God sharing His Kingdom equally ("MANAS KI JAAT SABHE EKE PEHCHANBO").

For himself Guru Sahib used the word 'Slave' or servant of God. Before Guru Sahib left the Human form he adorned the Guruship, to Guru Granth Sahib (Shabad Guru), the written teachings of the Gurus as the everlasting Guru of the Sikhs.

Some of the Guru Sahib’s achievements which were remarkable…

· Guru Sahib was a great scholar and wrote in PUnjabi, Sanskrit, Braj Bhasa and Persian.

· Some of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib’s devotional compositions include Jaap Sahib, Akal Ustat, Tav Prasad Swayie, Benti Chaupai and heroic compositions Zafarnama.

· Creation of the Khalsa brotherhood through the ceremony of Amrit Sanchar.

· The vesting of secular sovereignty in the Khalsa panth and their authority to pass resolutions (Gurmatta) binding to all Sikhs.

· Passing on the Succession of Guruship to Guru Granth Sahib the Sikh scriptures.

"If we consider the work which (Guru) Gobind (Singh) accomplished, both in reforming his religion and instituting a new code of law for his followers, his personal bravery under all circumstances; his persevering endurance amidst difficulties, which would have disheartened others and overwhelmed them in inextricable distress, and lastly his final victory over his powerful enemies by the very men who had previously forsaken him, we need not be surprised that the Sikhs venerate his memory. He was undoubtedly a great man." (W. L. McGregor)

Initiating V-Care

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh..

This is the first blog of "V-Care Charitable Trust" and i would like to take this opportunity to introduce "V-Care" to you.

We are a group of young people who help the needy section of the society with basic necessities after thoroughly studying the case. With God's grace, we have started this project in mid of 2006 with a fund of less than 2K and helping a single family with a month's necessities. That was the beginning of a never ending journey...

At that time we were just a handful of people who used to contribute for this sewa and now at this moment we have successfully created more than 50 members who have the same vision and want to walk with us and make a difference..

In my next blog i will be giving some more details of our activities and highlight some areas in which we would need your help.

We invite your comments and welcome you to join the group.

Thanks for reading this blog.

God's Person...