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You Are Beautiful Guru Roop Khalsa Jio

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Gurmukhi - The Punjabi Alphabet 3

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:59:00 PDT

Gurmukhi - The Punjabi Alphabet 2

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:58:15 PDT

Seeking Sikhism - Happiness

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:32:03 PDT

Seva

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:19 PDT

The Sikh Belief In Selfless Service of All Humanity.

Sikh Identity

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Fri, 22 May 2009 23:14:46 PDT

The 5Ks or kakkars or kakke are the five articles of faith worn by all baptised Sikhs. Many non-baptised Sikhs also begin on the path of Sikhi by wearing some or all of these Sikh symbols. The Khalsa both male and female are required to wear a uniform to unify and bind them to their commitment to the true, universal, social and temporal principles defined and amplified by the ten Sikh Gurus and laid down in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. This commitment was publicly announced, made prominent and confirmed by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 at the Vaisakhi gathering for all to witness.

Simran Remembrance of God

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:05:51 PDT

What's Easy to Create, but Hard to Destroy?

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Sun, 03 May 2009 12:54:49 PDT

We all have it. What could it be?... you'll have to watch to find out the answer! Also, look out for Harkeerat Singh's 'ducks and bunnies' in this episode of Seeking Sikhism.

November 1984 - India State Sponsored Massacre Of Sikhs - Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:42:56 PDT

November 1984 - India State Sponsored Massacre Of Sikhs - Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:42:44 PDT

Anti-Sikh Pogrom of nineteen eighty four

Death - Seeking Sikhism

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:40:51 PDT

Ah, death - the word we always push to the back of our minds. What is it about death that we fear so much? This episode talks about the purpose of life, the philosophy of death, and explores Sikhisms teachings of what happens after a person dies.

Special Vaisakhi Edition

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:18 PDT

What is Vaisakhi? What are Nagar Keertans? Why do Sikhs hold these parades? Who is the Khalsa?

Seeking Sikhism - Pleasure and Pain

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:23:06 PDT

Join hosts Bhupinder Singh and Harkeerat Singh on "Seeking Sikhism" the newest English-language show on spirituality and righteous living. The show, which airs Saturdays at 7pm on Joy10 TV (Channel 10 in British Columbia), centers on interesting and important topics in the Sikh way of life. The hosts share interpretations and understandings of the timeless teachings of the universal enlightener, Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Khalsa was created by His Will

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:49:54 PDT

Happy Vaisakhi Everyone

Khalsa which means 'pure' is the name given by Guru Gobind Singh to all Sikhs who have been baptised or initiated by taking Amrit in a ceremony called Amrit Sanchar. The first time that this ceremony took place was on Baisakhi, which fell on 30 March 1699 at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, India. The Sikhs celebrated the 300th anniversary of the day in 1999 with thousands of religious gatherings all over the world.

In the Sikh tradition, the term appears again in one of the hukamnamas (literally written order or epistle) of Guru Hargobind (1595-1644) where a sangat of the eastern region has been described as "Guru ka Khalsa" (Guru's own or Guru's special charge). It has also been employed in the same sense in one of the letters of Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621-75) addressed to the sangat of Patna. The word occurs in Sikh Scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, once, but there it carries the sense of the term khalis, i.e. pure.(see below)

The term "Khalsa", however, acquired a specific connotation after Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708) introduced, on 30 March 1699, the new form of initiatory rites— khande di pahul (rites by khanda or double-edged sword). Sikhs so initiated on that Baisakhi day were collectively designated as the Khalsa — Khalsa who belonged to Vahiguru, the Supreme Lord. The phrase Vahiguru ji ka Khalsa became part of the Sikh salutation: Vahiguru ji ka Khalsa, Vahiguru ji ki Fateh (Hail the Khalsa who belongs to the Lord God! Hail the Lord God to whom belongs the victory!!)

Guru Gobind Singh, at the time of his departure from this mortal world, conferred guruship itself upon the Khalsa along with the holy Guru Granth Sahib. During the eighteenth century the volunteer force organized by the Sikhs was known as Dal Khalsa (literally the Khalsa army). Even the government of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839) was called Sarkar-i-Khalsa. In Guru Gobind Singh's Dasam Granth, and in many later religious and historical Sikh texts, such as Sarbloh Granth, Prem Sumarg Granth, Gur Bilases, Gur Pratap Suraj Granth and Prachin Panth Prakash, the Khalsa is repeatedly extolled as composed of men of excellent moral qualities, spiritual fervour and heroism.

The words "Khalsa ji" are also used loosely for addressing an individual Singh or a group of them. However, it is more appropriate to use the term for the entire community or a representative gathering of it such as "Khalsa Panth" or "Sarbatt Khalsa." The Khalsa in this context implies the collective, spiritually-directed will of the community guided by the Guru Granth Sahib.

After 1699, the Khalsa was established as a Saint-soldier and was ordained to carry the five symbols, Panj Kakka, or the Five Ks:

Kesh – uncut hair to represent the natural appearance of sainthood. It is argued by some that the requirement is Keski instead, a small turban to be worn underneath a bigger turban. However the latter idea is not contradictory to the former, since the purpose of the Keski is to preserve the kesh.
Kanga – a small comb.
Kaccha – warrior short trousers, also denotes chastity.
Kara – steel bangle as a sign of restraint and bondage, and a symbol of dedication to the Guru. Guru Gobind Singh proclaimed that by wearing Kara all fears will be removed.
Kirpan – a sword for defence. The Kirpan is a symbol of dignity, power and courage. Kirpan is from Kirpa (act of kindness, Sanskrit) + Aan (self respect, Persian language).
He is to lead his life according to the Guru's teaching and is to respect but not practise or participate in non-Sikh religious rites or ceremonies. This includes abandoning the caste system. All Sikhs were taught to treat all in the community as equals; no distinction was to be made between the different professions or station in life.

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VaHeGuRu WaHe Jeeo - Nam Simran

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:08:33 PDT

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Waheguru (Punjabi: ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ) is the primary Mantra; it means the "Wonderful Lord". The word Vaheguru is made up of two word Vaah(e) and Guru. Vaah or Vaahe is an ecstatic expression of awe and wonder. Therefore it is often translated as wondrous or wonderful. Guru derives from two words. Gu means darkness, and Ru (Roo) means light. Therefore Guru means that power, being, and presence, which dispels darkness and brings light, in other words Enlightener. Cumulatively, the name implies wonder at the Divine Light eliminating spiritual darkness. It might also imply -Hail the Lord whose Name eliminates spiritual darkness. Thus the two constituents of Vaheguru (Vaahe+Guroo) implies the state of wondrous ecstasy and offering homage to the Divine Creator Being.

Bhai Joginder Singh Riar - Vaheguru Naam Simran

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:11:35 PDT

Around the World in 80 Faiths The Indian Subcontinent (Sikhism at 40:00 min) Buddhist Hindu Jain

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:37:14 PDT

Sikhism is covered at 40:00 minuites. The most spiritual place on earth, the Indian subcontinent is travelled through searching for the answers: why are there so many different Hindu gods, what is Karma. He visits Tibetan Buddhists and discovers Hindu sects which walk on fire and also Jainism and Zoroastrianism is looked at.

Bhai Niranjan Singh - Nehi Chhodo Re Baba Raam Naam

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:29:07 PST

Chardi Kala Jatha - GNG Smethwick 2008

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:12:13 PST

Chardi Kala Jatha

Chaupai Sahib - Sikh Prayer

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:05:04 PST

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ

Sangat Ji, a new initiative has been launched by singhs and singhnia in memory of the 25th anniversary of the 1984 atrocities. We are collectively praying to complete 1 MILLION chaupai sahibs by June 2009. We cannot do this without the help of every single brother, sister, mother and father in the panth getting invovled. Please can we all play our part, for OUR panth and do as many chaupai sahibs as we can. Please see the website;

http://www.chaupaisahib.org

for more details. We are asking that people email us how many paath you have completed on info@chaupaisahib.org on a weekly/fortnightly basis so that we can keep updating the total completed.

If people cant read gurbani, then you can listen to it, if you cant listen, you can watch the video. We just want everyone to take just 5 mins a day to remember the charan of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and to think of the panth. This is an attempt to bring us all together for one cause, i.e. to pray at Guru Ji's charan.

We are praying for;
Guru Ji to PROTECT those that have suffered in the genocides
for JUSTICE against the tyrants and oppressors
for the CHARDI KHALA of the Panth and for sarbat da bhalla.

More info is on the site - which is being updated as we speak so please forgive any shortcomings!

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ

1 = 125,000

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:28:28 PST

Dasam Bani is on Ang 240 of Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji:

Deh Sivaa bar mob(i) ihai subh karman te kab-hoon na taron||
O Lord, grant me this boon that I may not hesitate from performing good actions.

Na daron ar(i) so jab jaae laron nischal kar apnee jeet karon||
I may not fear the enemy, when I go to fight and assuredly I may become victorious.

Ar(u) sikh hon aapne hee man kau eh laalach hau gun tau uchron||
And I may give this instruction to my mind and have this tempotration that I may ever utter Thy Praises.

Jab aav kee audh nidaan banai at hee ran mai tab joojh maron||231||
When the end of my life comes, then I may die fighting in the battlefield.231.

This Shabad is by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Salok Vaaraan Thay Vadheek on Ang 1410 of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj:

jo tho praem khaelan kaa chaao ||
If you desire to play this game of love with Me,

sir dhhar thalee galee maeree aao ||
then step onto My Path with your head in hand.

eith maarag pair dhhareejai ||
When you place your feet on this Path,

sir dheejai kaan n keejai ||20||
give Me your head, and do not pay any attention to public opinion. ||20||

This Shabad is by Bhagat Kabeer Ji in Raag Maaroo on Ang 1105 of Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj:

salok kabeer ||

gagan dhamaamaa baajiou pariou neesaanai ghaao ||
The battle-drum beats in the sky of the mind; aim is taken, and the wound is inflicted.

khaeth j maa(n)ddiou sooramaa ab joojhan ko dhaao ||1||
The spiritual warriors enter the field of battle; now is the time to fight! ||1||

sooraa so pehichaaneeai j larai dheen kae haeth ||
He alone is known as a spiritual hero, who fights in defense of religion.

purajaa purajaa katt marai kabehoo n shhaaddai khaeth ||2||2||
He may be cut apart, piece by piece, but he never leaves the field of battle. ||2||2||

Prof. Surinder Singh Ji ~ How Gholi Jeo Ghol Ghumaee

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:39:26 PST

This Shabad is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Maajh on Ang 96

maajh mehalaa 5 choupadhae ghar 1 ||
Maajh, Fifth Mehla, Chau-Paday, First House:

maeraa man lochai gur dharasan thaaee ||
My mind longs for the Blessed Vision of the Guru's Darshan.

bilap karae chaathrik kee niaaee ||
It cries out like the thirsty song-bird.

thrikhaa n outharai saa(n)th n aavai bin dharasan sa(n)th piaarae jeeo ||1||
My thirst is not quenched, and I can find no peace, without the Blessed Vision of the Beloved Saint. ||1||

ho gholee jeeo ghol ghumaaee gur dharasan sa(n)th piaarae jeeo ||1|| rehaao ||
I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, to the Blessed Vision of the Beloved Saint Guru. ||1||Pause||

thaeraa mukh suhaavaa jeeo sehaj dhhun baanee ||
Your Face is so Beautiful, and the Sound of Your Words imparts intuitive wisdom.

chir hoaa dhaekhae saari(n)gapaanee ||
It is so long since this rainbird has had even a glimpse of water.

dhha(n)n s dhaes jehaa thoo(n) vasiaa maerae sajan meeth muraarae jeeo ||2||
Blessed is that land where You dwell, O my Friend and Intimate Divine Guru. ||2||

ho gholee ho ghol ghumaaee gur sajan meeth muraarae jeeo ||1|| rehaao ||
I am a sacrifice, I am forever a sacrifice, to my Friend and Intimate Divine Guru. ||1||Pause||

eik gharree n milathae thaa kalijug hothaa ||
When I could not be with You for just one moment, the Dark Age of Kali Yuga dawned for me.

hun kadh mileeai pria thudhh bhagava(n)thaa ||
When will I meet You, O my Beloved Lord?

mohi rain n vihaavai needh n aavai bin dhaekhae gur dharabaarae jeeo ||3||
I cannot endure the night, and sleep does not come, without the Sight of the Beloved Guru's Court. ||3||

ho gholee jeeo ghol ghumaaee this sachae gur dharabaarae jeeo ||1|| rehaao ||
I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, to that True Court of the Beloved Guru. ||1||Pause||

bhaag hoaa gur sa(n)th milaaeiaa ||
By good fortune, I have met the Saint Guru.

prabh abinaasee ghar mehi paaeiaa ||
I have found the Immortal Lord within the home of my own self.

saev karee pal chasaa n vishhurraa jan naanak dhaas thumaarae jeeo ||4||
I will now serve You forever, and I shall never be separated from You, even for an instant. Servant Nanak is Your slave, O Beloved Master. ||4||

ho gholee jeeo ghol ghumaaee jan naanak dhaas thumaarae jeeo || rehaao ||1||8||
I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice; servant Nanak is Your slave, Lord. ||Pause||1||8||

How To Put Videos On Handheld Device: ipod iPhone blackberry

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:41:10 PST

After receiving many, many emails asking how to add mp4 videos to the Blackberry, iPhone, iPod touch, classic or nano, creative zen, archos, etc. we decided to create a simple tutorial which we hope will help.

Bhai Gurpreet Singh (Shimla Wale) - Japp Japp Naam

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:05:06 PST

Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Bilaaval on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj Ang 829

raag bilaaval mehalaa 5 dhupadhae ghar 9
Raag Bilaaval, Fifth Mehla, Du-Paday, Ninth House:

ik oa(n)kaar sathigur prasaadh ||
One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:

aapehi mael leae ||
He Himself merges us with Himself.

jab thae saran thumaaree aaeae thab thae dhokh geae ||1|| rehaao ||
When I came to Your Sanctuary, my sins vanished. ||1||Pause||

thaj abhimaan ar chi(n)th biraanee saadhheh saran peae ||
Renouncing egotistical pride and other anxieties, I have sought the Sanctuary of the Holy Saints.

jap jap naam thumhaaro preetham than thae rog kheae ||1||
Chanting, meditating on Your Name, O my Beloved, disease is eradicated from my body. ||1||

mehaa mugadhh ajaan agiaanee raakhae dhhaar dheae ||
Even utterly foolish, ignorant and thoughtless persons have been saved by the Kind Lord.

kahu naanak gur pooraa bhaettiou aavan jaan rehae ||2||1||126||
Says Nanak, I have met the Perfect Guru; my comings and goings have ended. ||2||1||126||

Bhai Niranjan Singh - Salana Smagam

noreply@blogger.com (sikhlionz) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:48:58 PST

Guru Amar Daas Ji in Raag Prabhaatee on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj Ang 1333:

prabhaathee mehalaa 3 ||

jo thaeree saranaaee har jeeo thin thoo raakhan jog ||
Those who enter Your Sanctuary, Dear Lord, are saved by Your Protective Power.

thudhh jaevadd mai avar n soojhai naa ko hoaa n hog ||1||
I cannot even conceive of any other as Great as You. There never was, and there never shall be. ||1||

har jeeo sadhaa thaeree saranaaee ||
O Dear Lord, I shall remain in Your Sanctuary forever.

jio bhaavai thio raakhahu maerae suaamee eaeh thaeree vaddiaaee ||1|| rehaao ||
As it pleases You, You save me, O my Lord and Master; this is Your Glorious Greatness. ||1||Pause||

jo thaeree saranaaee har jeeo thin kee karehi prathipaal ||
O Dear Lord, You cherish and sustain those who seek Your Sanctuary.

aap kirapaa kar raakhahu har jeeo pohi n sakai jamakaal ||2||
O Dear Lord, the Messenger of Death cannot even touch those whom You, in Your Mercy, protect. ||2||

thaeree saranaaee sachee har jeeo naa ouh ghattai n jaae ||
True Is Your Sanctuary, O Dear Lord; it never diminishes or goes away.

jo har shhodd dhoojai bhaae laagai ouhu ja(n)mai thai mar jaae ||3||
Those who abandon the Lord, and become attached to the love of duality, shall continue to die and be reborn. ||3||

jo thaeree saranaaee har jeeo thinaa dhookh bhookh kishh naahi ||
Those who seek Your Sanctuary, Dear Lord, shall never suffer in pain or hunger for anything.

naanak naam salaahi sadhaa thoo sachai sabadh samaahi ||4||4||
O Nanak, praise the Naam, the Name of the Lord forever, and merge in the True Word of the Shabad. ||4||4||

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Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Aasaa on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj Ang 405:

aasaa mehalaa 5 ||

oudham karo karaavahu t(h)aakur paekhath saadhhoo sa(n)g ||
I make the effort, as You cause me to do, my Lord and Master, to behold You in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.

har har naam charaavahu ra(n)gan aapae hee prabh ra(n)g ||1||
I am imbued with the color of the Love of the Lord, Har, Har; God Himself has colored me in His Love. ||1||

man mehi raam naamaa jaap ||
I chant the Lord's Name within my mind.

kar kirapaa vasahu maerai hiradhai hoe sehaaee aap ||1|| rehaao ||
Bestow Your Mercy, and dwell within my heart; please, become my Helper. ||1||Pause||

sun sun naam thumaaraa preetham prabh paekhan kaa chaao ||
Listening continually to Your Name, O Beloved God, I yearn to behold You.

dhaeiaa karahu kiram apunae ko eihai manorathh suaao ||2||
Please, be kind to me - I am just a worm. This is my object and purpose. ||2||

than dhhan thaeraa thoo(n) prabh maeraa hamarai vas kishh naahi ||
My body and wealth are Yours; You are my God - nothing is in my power.

jio jio raakhehi thio thio rehanaa thaeraa dheeaa khaahi ||3||
As You keep me, so do I live; I eat what You give me. ||3||

janam janam kae kilavikh kaattai majan har jan dhhoor ||
The sins of countless incarnations are washed away, by bathing in the dust of the Lord's humble servants.

bhaae bhagath bharam bho naasai har naanak sadhaa hajoor ||4||4||139||
By loving devotional worship, doubt and fear depart; O Nanak, the Lord is Ever-present. ||4||4||139||