Intoxication Issue!

Intoxication-What does Guru Ji say?

Commandments, from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Kabeer, those mortals who consume marijuana (intoxicants for pleasure), fish (meat) and wine (alcohol), no matter what pilgrimages, fasts and rituals they follow they will go to hell. Ang- 1377

The Fear of You, O Lord God, is my marijuana; my consciousness is the pouch which holds it. Ang- 721

One person brings a full bottle, and another fills the cups. Drinking the alcohol, their intelligence departs, and madness enters their mind. Ang-554

Drinking in this wine one takes on countless sins and corruptions. Ang-553

A true Sikh is intoxicated by the power of Gurbani, naam simran and seva. A Gursikh is buzzing from the love of the Lord. A true Sikh refrains from drugs, alcohol and other nasty worldly intoxications. Some misguided Sikhs say there is no harm done in taking shaheedi deg-Bhang (traditional medicine containing cannabis) regularly. This medical drink was used by Sikh warriors to help treat their wounds suffered in battles (as it acted as a pain killer). That is the only reason it was used, therefore taking it regularly is more of a druggie thing than medication. Medication and intoxication are two different motives, so satsangat don’t get misguided and refrain from taking all intoxications other than Gurbani. Yeah if I was to get shot and survive they might have used heroin as a pain killer to operate on me and give me some drugs to help me recover, this doesn’t mean I am druggie.


Kabeer, those mortals who consume marijuana (intoxicants for pleasure), fish (meat) and wine (alcohol), no matter what pilgrimages, fasts and rituals they follow they will go to hell.

Intoxicating substances are causing a lot of problems worldwide; they lead o family break ups, homeless-ness and a lot of crime.

What is Daswandh?

Daswandh: Giving to Charity; One-tenth of your earnings!

"That Sikh obtains much honour in the world,
who earns by the sweat of their brow, and from that,
gives one-tenth to the Guru." - Bhai Desa Singh- Sikh code of conduct

Charity shows compassionate and kind behaviour, a person of God loves God’s creation and has a duty to help the weak and needy. Caring for others is an essential part of sikhi. Helping the ill; disabled and general humanity has been imparted into Sikh ethics from all of the Sikh Gurus. Sikhs are instructed to give a minimum of 1/10 of their earnings to a charitable cause. This instruction is of a great importance for Sikhs and is even stated in the Sikh code of conduct. Sikhs in the times of the Guru’s used to bring their incomes to Guru Ji; which in turn helped in the Langar (free community kitchen). In the times of Guru Hargobind Ji; Sikhs used to bring arms and horses which helped in the battles against tyranny. Helping in projects which cause the betterment of society, make up a core part of the Sikhs character. Sikhs have given many sacrifices (fighting just wars) in the past for the betterment of humanity. In this day and age where there is so much suffering; if we can’t give our lives, the least we can do is give money to charities that help others. Love, kindness, compassion and charity are the virtues of the God loving people.

O Nanak, those who lack the Lord's Glance of Grace cherish neither charity nor the Lord's Name.- Ang 15 Sri -Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Let the first be truthfulness, the second honest living, and the third charity in the Name of God.- Ang 141-Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

The self-willed manmukh does not remember the Name of the Lord, does not give in charity, and does not cleanse his consciousness; his body rolls in the dust.- Ang 596- Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

In the dark night myriad stars shine.The houses are lit by lighting the lamps but still the thieves also roam about for the purpose of stealing.

The householders shut the doors of their homes and shops before they go to sleep. The sun with its light dispels the darkness of night.

Likewise the gurmukh making people understand the importance of nam (meditation), dan (charity), and isnan (ablution) sets them free from the bondage (of life and death).

The pleasure fruit of gurmukhs is the company of holy persons through which animals, ghosts and the fallen ones are salvaged and liberated. Such beneficent persons are dear to the Guru. - Bhai Gurdas ji vaara Pannaa 16

Dont be Greedy

Give to the Needy!

Sites of some charities:
www.sightsavers.org
www.littleblindpeople.com

What was operation Shanti?

Indira Gandhi, in her war against the Sikhs, was not satisfied with the result of Operation Blue Star, the Indian Army's attack on the Akal Takhat with battle tanks, mountain guns and helicopter gunships, although more than 5,000 innocent Sikh men, women and children perished in the operation.

A direct descendent of Ganga Dhar Kaul, alias Gangu Brahmin, a cook employed in the household of Guru Gobind Singh, her vendetta against the Sikhs was due to what her grandfather, Motilal Nehru, had told her father Jawaharlal Nehru.

Motilal had justified the action of Gangu Brahmin in betraying Guru Gobind Singh's mother and his two young sons to the Mughals because, in his opinion, Guru Gobind Singh's creation of the Khalsa constituted a direct threat to Brahmanism.

Indira Gandhi had her Gangu-Brahmin ancestry confirmed by reference to family records maintained by Pandits at the Mattan Shrine in the Kashmir Valley and the confirmation firmed her resolve to carry on her war against the Sikhs. Not satisfied with the result of Operation Blue Star, she planned another nefarious operation, on a much larger scale, codenamed Operation Shanti. According to Dr. Sangat Singh, the assassination of Indira Gandhi on 31st October 1984 pre-empted Indira's Operation Shanti all over India by a week.

For the details of Operation Shanti we are indebted to Dr. Sangat Singh for exposing Indira Gandhi's venomous plan to wipe out all the Sikhs from the face of India. Dr. Sangat Singh in his new book entitled, "The Sikhs in History" writes at page 415:

Indira drew a diabolical plan, named Operation Shanti, to carry out a general massacre of the Sikhs, of genocidal proportions, around November 8, when the Sikhs would assemble in various Gurdwaras for Guru Nanak's birthday celebrations. According to the plan, large-scale skirmishes virtually amounting to a war were to take place all along the India-Pakistan borders. And, it was to be given out that the Sikhs had risen in revolt in Punjab and joined hands with Pakistani armed forces which had made considerable advances into the Indian Territory. The Sikhs all over Punjab, especially in Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Kapurthala and Jalandhar districts were to be subjected to massive aerial bombardment, apart from being slaughtered by army and para military forces. The Sikhs all over India were to be subjected to mass scale massacre, loot, arson and incendiarism by lumpen elements organized by Youth Congress(I) activists. Elaborate preparations were made by Youth Congress (I) network all over India; they were to await a coded signal to start mayhem.

The plan was discussed with certain army generals who advised Indira against it. They pointed out that Nazis had used gas chambers to finish off the Jews, but had not been able to do so. And, her plan to finish off the Sikhs in one go would only club her name with that of Hitler. But she was unrelenting.

Indira was not receptive. In view of her nefarious Sikh genocidal plan, she paid a sudden visit to Kashmir on October 27, when, however, she got the omen of her imminent death. Back in New Delhi, the following day, records the Prime Minister's Principle Secretary, P.C. Alexander, "she sent for Gen. Vaidya and asked him in my presence about the preparedness of the Indian army in J & K to meet any unexpected outbreak of trouble. General Vaidya assured her that the army was very well prepared for any eventuality and there was no danger of it being taken unaware by the Pakistanis.

Indira wanted to involve Vice President from that very stage, as he was to be the acting President once Operation Shanti was operative, and the inconvenient Zail Singh was bumped off. Significantly, Zia ul Haq stated at Indira's funeral that it was with great difficulty that he had been able to avert a war with India. His then No. 2, Ghulam Ishaq Khan, after demitting the office of President of Pakistan in July 1993, stated that Indira had planned to attack Pakistan but was shot dead some ten days before the D-Day.

The omen of her imminent death weighed on Indira for the rest of her four days of life. That was uppermost in her mind when she spoke of her violent death at the public meeting at Bhubaneshwar on October 29. Later, in the evening, she broached the subject with Orissa Governor, B. N. Pandey, at the dinner table.

The thought lingered on, as she returned to Delhi on October 30 night. But unlike Aurangzeb who was remorseful at the "burden of sin" he was carrying, Indira, not being religious, was unrelenting.

Beant Singh, Sub-Inspector in Indira's security, got the contours of Indira's Sikh-genocidal plan from R. K. Dhawan, Special Assistant to Prime Minister, and decided to act to thwart it. He commissioned Satwant Singh to assist him.

On October 31, 1984, at 9.00 a.m. Beant Singh with his service revolver shot Indira in the abdomen and pumped five bullets. In less than a minute, at his call, Satwant Singh emptied his automatic carbine in Indira's abdomen region. Actually, one bullet in the head would have been sufficient. But abdomen was chosen because, firstly, they had been assured that she would not be wearing her bulletproof jacket, and secondly, they did not want to hurt anyone else, which a shot at her head might have entailed.

Beant Singh had cautioned Satwant Singh to ensure that his friend Dhawan was not hurt in the melee. After shooting Indira, both threw down their weapons and Beant Singh said, "I have done what I had to do. You do what you want to do"

Nitnem Issue!

Nitnem means daily prayers.

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji put a collection of Banees together and ordered his Sikhs to recite them daily. The purpose of nitnem is to keep the soul and mind of the Sikh focused on truth and truthful living.

Nitnem is a essential part of a Sikhs life. (It is a Hukam (command) from Guru Ji)

A standard routine for Nitnem:

Jap ji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav Prasad Savaiye, Chaupai Sahib and Anand Sahib are to be recited at Amritvela (early morning before sunrise). These are also the same banees that are recited while preparing Khanda bata da Amrit.

In the evening Rehraas Sahib is to be recited along with Ardas (standing up with palms pressed together).

Before going to sleep, the 4 Shabads of protection are to be recited, kirtan sohila is to be recited and also the end sloak in Japji Sahib is also to be recited again.

Some people state that there is no point in reading or listening to Gurbani if you don’t understand it. Sri Guru Har Rai states: “As grease sticks to the pot even when it is emptied, so does the guru’s word stick to the heart. Whether you understand it or not, the word bears the seed of salvation” as your spirituality increases, you will automatically be able to understand Gurbani better. But obviously if you learn to understand Gurbani you can progress quicker on your spiritual path that is why the Damdami Taksal (University of Sikhi) was created by Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji; to teach Sikhs the meanings and proper way of reciting Gurbani. If you can't read Gurmukhi listen to a Nitnem CD.

A lot of gutka Sahibs that contain the Nitnem have the shortened version of the actual Nitnem banees, (the British during their raaj in India altered these to weaken the roots of sikhi). Unfortunately most Sikhs are unaware of such tactics; to insure you get full banees buy a Taksali Gutka (issued by Damdami Taksal). These Gootkas contain the same version of banees that are contained in the guktas of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji. There are obviously other gutkas that do have full banees; but the majority don’t.

Most Sikhs will have access to most of the Nitnem; but I have seen a lot of gutka sahibs with the shortened versions of Rehras Sahib (where a lot of Dasam bani is missing) and without the four Shabads of protection. Also alot of the times the Shabad before the ardas is missing and the Dohra to be recited after the ardas is also missing. The best advice I can give is, seriously get hold of a Taksali gutka ASAP. Most Sikhs don’t know that the Sloak at the end of Japji Sahib is to be recited again at the end of Kirtan Sohila, this is a hukam by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji (it was one of the hukams before he left for sach khand). Also the Four small Shabads of protection which are to be recited at night before kirtan Sohila was a hukam from Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. These Shabads don’t even take 2 minutes to recite, please sangat ji for the sake of two minutes lets not disobey the hukam of Guru Ji. All the people that say you don't need to do your Nitnem or you only have to do three banees at amritvela are wafflers.

If you want the Full version of Nitnem on Mp3 or the English translation contact me on my email.

What is Shastar Naam Mala?

Shastar Naam Mala- means 'string of weapons’; this is a comprehensive list of weapons used in battle.

Shastar Naam Mala is a composition written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. In it Guru Sahib Ji evokes the Almighty by describing Him through names of weapons. Guru Ji calls weapons a form of God that protects him. Guru Ji calls weapons his loyal friends. Guru Ji asks the Almighty to protect him and to destroy his enemies and oppressors of the poor and needy.

In the wrong hands weapons can be a source of tyranny and oppression, but here Guru Ji is using the names of weapons as a source of Protection, liberation and Honour. Guru Ji ordained the Khalsa to be ready to defend themselves and the oppressed at all times, hence the reason for the Kirpan as one of the 5ks. Guru Ji praises the weapons that protected Justice and humanity. Guru Ji wouldn’t have agreed with nuclear weapons because they are weapons of mass destruction and kill innocents.

Below is the translation of the start of Shastar Naam Mala:

Shastar Naam Mala - Garland of weapons

The one (and only) Savior - Unique Lord - victory to thee.

Invocation to Sri Bhagauti (the eternal and infinate supreme power of God) for assistance.

The narration (bani) of the tenth Master, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Couplet.

Spear, Sarohi (special sword made in Sarohi, Rajasthan) , Saif(stright sword), Asi (curved sword), arrow, gun and Turwar (sword), Satratak (sword -destroyer of the enemy) , kavchantak (armour piercing sword) (all these weapons kindly) protect me.

Asi, Saif, trident and Jamdaadh(dagger with two blades). Kavchantak Satrantak (lrage sword), tegh (broad sword), arrow and sword that cuts the torso.

Asi, kirpan(sword), khanda (double edged sword), kharag (sword), gun, tabar(battle axe) and arrow. Saif, sarohi, sethi (spear) are our Guru (guide)

You are the arrow, spear, battle-axe and sword. Whosoever contemplates on your name crosses the ocean of life and death.

You are death and you are the destroyer of death, Kali, and you are the sword and the arrow. You are the emblem of victory and the bravest of warriors in the universe.

You are the trident, spear and battle-axe, the quiver and the arrow. You are also the dagger, lance, karad (small knife) and the sword.

You are the armament, sheild, armour and the quiver. The sword is your image and you are universally present.

You are the supreme and doer of everything and you are the essence of knowledge. You represent all and confer liberation upon them.

You are the day and you are the night and you are the granter of life. To perform miracles you incite them to quarrel amoungst themselves.

Ari, khanda, kharag, saif, tegh and talwar. Alwars protect us O armour breaking sword and karwar.

You are the katar, bichhua and the arrow. (Please) let me prostrate at your feet, and protect me as your (humble) servant.

You are the baank, mace, dagger, battle-axe and the sword. You are the dagger and spear - kindly protect me.

You are the mace, club, arrow and the tufung (matchlock musket) . Think of me as your slave and protect me O omniscient (power)

All these names - knife, sharpened small knife, karad( small dagger) , dagger, bugda (a curved cutlass). Please help me from all the worldly illusions.

You initially created this universe and then created the (different) sects. You create conflict amongst them and then help them resolve it.

You are the incarnation of the fish, tortoise, boar and Waman the dwarf. Narasingh and Buddha incarnations were also yours and you are the sustainer of the universe.

You are Raam, Siri Krishan and you are the incarnations of Vishnu. You are the subjects and you are also the Emperor of this universe.

Your are the Brahmin and your are the Kashattria , you are the pauper and the king.

You transact unanimity , vanquish them, penalise them and are an answer to everything.

You are the head, you are the torso and you are the soul of the being.

You have granted the knowledge to (the four faced) Brahma, who has uttered the Vedas.

Bisakh (arrow without feathers) , Khatang, Tatarcho(unusual arrow) , all these (kindly) always fulfil my wishes.

You are present in the quiver as the susbaan (special arrow with a half moon end), which hunts and kills the enemy and game.

You overpower your enemies and then proclaim victory with your sword.

You are patis (double edged sword), spear, battle-axe and a mine of miracles.

the enemy of the enemy - the sword, khanda, kharag (large sword) and kirpan (sword) are all your names.

Your bestowed the Sakkar (special arrow) to your devotee, the king of the demi-gods (Lord Indra)

Jamdhar (a dagger like a tooth) Jamdhara (a double faced blade) Jodhantak (sword and arrow that destroys warriors) - all these weapon names. The warrior who goes into battle without them is badly hammered.

Baank (sword), mace, dagger, biaskh (arrow), birha (arrow with feathers) - are all your identity.

On the ones your granted your benevolence, they become kings of the world.

Shastersar (King of arms), Samrantak (sword, which ends battles), spira (shield breaking arrow) and shamshere (sword). He escapes the net of doom that mentions your name even once.

saif (straight sword) Sarohi, satter (sword), Sarangaar (sword, which cuts bows) are all these names.

Invariably remain in my mind and constantly comply with my wishes.

The Glory of Sri Bhagauti in the first chapter of Naam Mala from the puraan has been concluded auspicially.

To read the rest of the Shabad go to: http://www.sridasam.org/dasam?Action=Page&p=1357







What Happens when we don't listen to the Hukum of Guru Ji?

Why we always get licks?

While the Sikh community has the shackles of slavery around its feet and neck, we are too busy doing the following. I mean we think we are bad boys, but all we do is live of past glory. We are known as jokers and Muppets nowadays. I mean the old school people held it strong, but after Hindus; Sikhs are the next most cowardly people that just freeze when it comes to defending oneself on the UK streets. We got no guts left, but we have got guts for following. (I ain’t talking for everybody because there is some brave in both communities I am on about a general trend)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BFCZFFdREU&feature=related

Sexual activity and Gursikhi!

Some married Sikhs think it is legitimate to use protection whilst engaging in sexual activity. Some also feel that masturbation is legitimate. They believe this because they feel they are not engaging in sex out of marriage or cheating any body. In Gursikhi sexual activity is only legitimate; if you are trying to reproduce. So condoms, the pill and other prevention methods as such as the coil are forbidden in Sikhi. Apart from reproduction any other sexual activity is seen as Lust and sexual desire; which are falsehood and filth. A Gursikh leads a pure and truthful lifestyle. Filth produces negative outcomes, for example many people who engage in lust have been hit with aids and other diseases regardless of the protection they use. A lustful life leads to many great sins (abortion).

Gurmat View:

Sexual desire, anger, Maya, intoxication and jealously – these five have combined to plunder the world. – Ang 974 – Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

I am called a lustful being of the dark age of kali Yuga. The five vices have corrupted my mind. Moment by moment, they lead me further away from the lord. – Ang 710 – Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Even brave and might men cannot withstand the powerful and overwhelming army which the five passions have gathered. The ten organs of sensation attach even renunciates to sensory pleasures. Worshipping the perfect Guru, this awesome force is subdued. I stand before him, day and night, with my palms pressed together. – Ang 522 - Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

With the word of the shabad; I have killed the five thieves. - Ang 904 - Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

The Picture below is showing a person dying from aids in India. The Guru didn't give us a Gurmat lifestyle for no reason.

What is Chandi Di Vaar?

Chandi di vaar is Gurbani from Sri Dasam Granth Sahib (Gurbani of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji). This Gurbani uses the story of Durga (goddess of war) as an example to give the Sikh Biras (warrior spirit). It gives us the motivation to tackle the internal 5 enemies and the courage to face death on the battleground without fear. A lot of Sikhs used to do this bani in times of war.

Code of Conduct on this Gurbani:

A Sant called Harnam Singh ji Rampur Khere wale explained how and when this Gurbani is to be read. I am going to narrate the saga from his life on how he learned about this bani and its code of conduct:

Baba Ji would also do Chandi Di Vaar in his Nitnem every day. But a question arose in his mind. When should this Baani be recited and how often? He would often wonder. He asked many religious and saintly people but nobody really gave a firm answer. One day, while in the hut, he began reciting Rahiraas Sahib after which he did Chandi Di Vaar. He then finished off with Sohilaa and was preparing to go to sleep. The moon was shining outside and the door to the hut was open. He had just laid down when all of a sudden, he saw two men approaching from a distance. Baba ji thought to himself that if they are travelers then he will provide them with food and clothes and offer them a place to rest for the night. But if they are robbers, he will be prepared to confront them.

While he was still thinking they both pinned him to the ground. One held him down from the head and the other from the feet. They couldn't be travellers or robbers because they arrived at such incredible speed. They were Shaheed (martyred) Singh’s. He began doing Mool Mantar Jaap. He had just completed two Mool Mantrs when the Singh’s released him. He sat up. The Shaheed Singh’s explained to him that they didn't come to hurt him. They came to remove his doubt and confusion about the recitation of Chandi Di Vaar and when to do it, how much to do and how to do it. It was the fact that he thought that he would confront them that the wrestled him to the ground.

They explained that if Chandi Di Vaar is recited after the sunset, then it must be continued all night non-stop until day break. It is alright for two or more Singh’s to do it in turn. If an individual can recite it all night then that is alright as well. A clean cloth should be spread underneath where you're sitting and you must have your bath first. There are no strict rules about reciting in the day time. Whether it is recited one or more times, it should be done with love and affection. After saying this, they left the hut and then suddenly disappeared.

I have full faith in this sakhi, but it is up to ones own personal view. For more information on the jeevan of this Sant please visit:

http://www.sikhlionz.com/babaharnamsinghjirampurkherewale.htm

If you want the English translation or mp3 of this bani please contact me on my email which can be seen in the title section of this blog.

It is also important to note; a Sikh does not worship any Hindu gods or goddesses. A Sikh worships akal purakh (the immortal soul). This story was not written by Guru Ji; so that we can gain or ask for any power from Durga. It was written to show an example of Good vs Evil.

Rakhri; is it accepted in Sikhi?

Rakhri is known as the festival of love between a brother and sister. The sister prays for her brother’s long life and the brother vows to protect his sister. This bond is reminded every year with a thread call rakhri. Not too bad in principal, but in sikhi the tying of mere threads is a ritual. This was proven by Guru Nanak Dev ji when he was nine years old:

Guru Nanak Dev Ji was nine years old and according to the custom among the higher castes of Hindus, he was required to invest himself with the sacred thread called 'Janaeu' (to show a bond between a person and God). Great preparations were made by his father for this ceremony. The family priest named Hardyal, started chanting Mantras (Hindu hymns) and was ready to put the thread around Guru's neck when he refused to wear it. The whole assembly was astonished. They tried to persuade him in every way to wear the Janaeu but in vain. Then the Guru uttered the following Shabad:

"Though men commit countless thefts, countless adultery,

Utter countless falsehoods and countless words of abuse;

Though they commit countless robberies and villainies night and day against their fellow creatures;

Yet the cotton thread is spun, and the Brahman cometh to twist it.

For the ceremony they kill a goat and cook and eat it, and everybody then says 'Put on the Janaeu'.

When it becomes old, it is thrown away, and another is put on,

Nanak, the string breaks not if it is strong."

(Asa di Var, Mohalla 1, Ang-471-Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji)

The priest in utter despair asked, "What kind of sacred thread O Nanak, would you wear?" The Guru replied,

"Out of the cotton of compassion

Spin the thread of contentment

Tie knots of continence,

Give it twist of truth.

That would make a Janaeu for the soul,

If thou have it, O Brahman, put it on me.

Such a thread once worn will never break

Nor get soiled, burnt or lost,

The man who wears such a thread is blessed."

(Asa di Var, Slok Mohalla 1, Ang-471-Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji)

In Sikhi both brother and sister have the duty to look after each other (one isn’t dominant over the other due to gender) hence the reason both khalsa women and men wear kirpans. Therefore they both have the duty to protect the weak and needy. Mai Bhago looked after the honour of her brothers (who had deserted the Guru) when she led them back to fight for Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Rakhri to the Sikhs is a meaningless ritual in which the female gender is shown to be inferior. Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji refused to take part in useless rituals at the hands of his parents when he was a kid. It is sad and a great disrespect to see females tying a rakhri on the palki of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. If you want Guru Ji’s protection take Amrit, read Gurbani and keep the 5k's, tying a piece of string means nothing. If Guru Nanak Dev Ji didn't accept a thread; what right have these women got tying a rakhri on the Palki of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji (when he was a kid) rejected the spiritual thread that the Hindu Brahmins consider makes them connected to God; in the midst of all the learned Pundits, Brahmins and his own father, would that same Guru accept the far more earthy thread called a ‘rakhi’ If Guru Nanak dev Ji could challenge the Brahmins and reject outright the janeu, he would never contradict himself by accepting another thread? You don’t need a thread to show love between a brother and sister, there is no logic in this practice. The love should be in the heart!

In a painting I came across on a website, Guru Nanak Dev Ji is being depicted to have a raakhi being tied on his wrist by his sister Bebe Nanaki. This is nothing more than a work of fiction. The motives of the artist are unknown; I think personally it is a tactic developed by the RSS (extremist Hindu group), who are trying to dilute Sikhism into Hinduism. This picture is slanderous and is a great disrespect to Guru ji, who would never take part in meaningless rituals.

We Put Gurbani on a rakhri, if our Gurus didn't believe in threads what right have we got to do this? Plus when they break they drop on the floor or people drink and smoke with them on. Gurbani is not a fashion accessory!

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji stated in his Bani: “As long as the Khalsa remains distinct, I will bless them with glory, but if the Khalsa follows the ways of the Brahmans I will not help them.” It is disrespectful to Guru Ji when we tie rakhris (Brahman ceremony) around Guru Ji's palki. Even if we take part in the ceremony at home, our Guru will not help us. It’s up to us youngsters to get rid of the false rituals that our parents allowed to creep in to the Sikh community, let’s not fail our children from Guru Ji's path.

We need to show warm love from the heart for our brothers and sisters!

We dont need to show love by a mere thread which is going to break! That is just a foolish ritual!

Rakhri is a Hindu festival and an Indian culture; it has no place in the life of the KHALSA!

The faithful do not follow empty religious rituals. -Ang 3-Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Parrot says a few words of the Mool Mantar

The parrot starts of by saying his name and then he says abit of the mool mantar, i can only hear

Ik-onkaar
satnaam
kurtah purakh and nir bhau

after this he starts making parrot sounds.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4tCiO9f5T4&feature=related

Anti Gurmat Section in Ardas

Last week I went to a programme in the other side of the UK; I was shocked to see anti Gurmat material in the ardas. For example:

Taranjit kaur has given £1000 pound today
Mr Charanjit Singh has given £5 today ………………………………..On and on etc

I mean all this does is give you pump and swell up your EGO. Does the whole Sangat need to know who gives what? Guru Ji is all knowing he knows who gives what; we don’t need to tell him. The ardas is a prayer asking for Guru Ji’s blessing and it should be done in humility. I mean the list went on for ages it took like 7 minutes to say everyone’s names. If we were asking Guru Ji for Panthic things it would be worth spending an extra 7 minutes on the ardas. But I thought to hear “PUMP” was just a waste of my time. We need to chat to our local committees and stop this practice, because it is anti-Gurmat.

Gurmat view:

The Gurmukh praises the Naam, and the fire of egotism is extinguished. -Ang 20-Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji


They meditate forever on the Lord, Har, Har, and they wash off the filth of egotism. - Ang 28-Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji


The self-willed manmukhs wander around lost, but they do not know the True Guru. They are inwardly attached to egotism. - Ang 29-Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Acting in egotism, peace is not obtained. - Ang 222-Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Tell me - why are you so proud of your body and wealth? They shall vanish in an instant; O madman, this is how the world is wasting away, in egotism and pride. - Ang 1273-Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

The real AKJ attitude!

Most of these young AKJ youngsters in the UK nowdays have never lifted their sword to defend the Panth or even spent a day in jail in defence of the panth. But they claim to know it all and in an anti Gurmat fashion have their own private Nitnem sessions were non jatha sikhs aren't allowed. However the AKJ of the 1980’s in India did spend time in jail and even died for the Panth. One example that comes to mind is Shaheed Bhai Fauja Singh, who became shaheed defending the honour of the Sikhs. We will look at his nature and you will see how a real Singh of the AKJ is meant to be. 'Fauja' means soldier, and he truly lived to his name. Much of his life was spent in fighting against unrighteousness and standing up for the true principles of Sikh Dharma.

Brave deeds Of Bhai Fauja Singh

Once a Hindu mans wife was kidnapped by the police due to the inspectors’ lust for her. The Hindu man felt helpless, but he had knowledge of Sikh history and how the brave Khalsa used to sacrifice their lifes to save a woman’s honour. So he went to Harimander Sahib; Singhs from there told him to go and see Bhai Fauja Singh ji (who was known for his Biras spirit). Bhai Fauja Singh went with this man to the police station, seeing the plight of the mans wife, Fauja Singh took the inspectors head of with his sword. He had to do 8 years in prison for this.

Fauja Singh used to run khalsa camps in his farm, where all Sikhs used to come and learn keertan, gatka and recite Gurbani together. Once he sent a young Singh to get some necessities from a store, a local thug gripped this Singh and said tell Bhai Fauja Singh to come and fight me I heard he is brave, but I will show him (he also slapped the little Singh as a challenge to Bhai Fauja Singh Ji). This thug was locally feared and he was a very big man. He had killed a few innocent people, terrorised the people and was also known for harassing women. Fauja Singh went to the village and when he got there the man was waiting for him, a fight broke out, the thug went to pull out his gun, but Bhai Sahib managed to kill him with his kirpan without getting injured. Bhai Sahib was locked up for a while but was released due to self defence. (Plus the police didn’t like the man and knew of his cruel ways)

Singhs from 3ho and AKJ inspiring each other.

In 1978 a Nirankari cult openly used to disrespect Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji by calling Guru Ji a book and even at times putting their feet on top of maharaj. The cult came to do a procession at Amritsar on vaisakhi day 1978. The Singhs done a peaceful march to oppose this cult, however the cult attacked the Singhs with guns, arrows, acid and swords. Bhai Fauja Singh managed to kill one of the attackers before he was shot dead.

He had this great brave spirit which came from his life of Gursikhi jeevan. He had love for everyone; he was very close with the 3HO jatha from the USA.

“It was just a few months ago that many- Sikhs from the Western Hemi­sphere had the opportunity to visit Amritsar, to be among the people there and to feel the spirit which prevails among the Khalsa of the East.That spirit is especially evident and shared by the Sikhs of the Bhai Ran­dhir Singh group, and during this par­ticular visit to India, the western born Sikhs found a great sense of kin­ship with the Bhai Randhir Singh brothers and sisters.Bhai Fauja Singh, the main leader of the Bhai Randhir Singh people was at that time in prison. He had been jailed over a pending case, but in reality he was being kept in prison as a means of containing his powerful leadership amongst a powerful group of Sikhs. Nonetheless, his spirits remained al­ways high and his wife Amarjit Kaur often visited us at Guru Nanak Nivas, with words of support, appreciation and encouragement for our inspired efforts to learn and live the life of Khalsa.Arrangements were made, and many of our people went to the jail to per­form Gurbani Kirtan for the prisoners there, and to give a chance for others to visit with Bhai Fauja Singh. Bhai Fauja Singh had been a great friend and source of inspiration to some of our Khalsa family who had visited India in earlier times. Now the oppor­tunity was there to return the spirit of brotherhood which we shared.Tours were also arranged, to go out and perform kirtan at the main villages where the Bhai Randhir Singh people were living. And those times were most inspiring, as west and east joined in devotional singing. Then there was the opportunity to demonstrate 'gatka', the art of Indian sword fighting, and each group took turns in demonstrating their proficiency, with the rising energy of Khalsa brotherhood uplifting everyone.We understood the basis of our bro­therhood, which is sadhana, and it was clear that because these brothers and sisters practice a strong spiritual sad­hana, because they have made it the base of their life, that our kinship runs strong. These are Sikhs who are prepared to live and die for righteous­ness, who exemplify the courage of Guru Gobind Singh in their daily life, who love Nam Simran as their life breath and who recognize the same spirit, the same love and the same infinite vibration of Nam which flows through all brothers of the Khalsa”

Here Bhai Fauja Singh speaks about the unfailing strength of Khalsa during the kirtan program with the American Sikhs at the Gurdas Pur jail. (As a prisoner, he was not permitted to wear his full bana of swords and other requirements)

Bhai Sahib showing love to non practising Sikhs (in jail) and inspiring them to get closer to Guru Ji. (He didn't look down on them or tell them to piss off)

These modern day AKJ’s are no where near the jeevani of the jatha Sikhs in the 1980’s but they think they know better then them. Their egotistical ways are keeping them behind in their Sikhi, the Guru will not shower his blessings unless they change to the true khalsa spirit which is full of love and compassion. Bhai fauja Singh went to jail for a Hindu mans wife, these modern AKJ's don’t even want to do a Simran session with non jatha Singhs. What bull!

3HO and AKJ doing simran and keertan together. (They didn't have a non AKJ stay away policy)

Sant Jarnail Singh Ji comforting the Jatha Singhs after 78 Nirankari cult attack on the Sikhs (Unity)

3ho at a keertan programme in jail. Bhai Fauja Singh even held keertan programmes in jail thats how much blessings Guru Ji had given him. (Did he say the non akj to stay away; like they do in cross road Gurdwara (coventry UK)

Shaheed Bhai Fauja Singh Ji doing sawas sawas (he didn't hide this technique from non Jatha Sikhs)

All you nowdays little kids of the Akj who claim to know it all, just need to fix up and come back to reality. You never even punched no-0ne for the honour of the panth but claim to think your attitude is better than the chardi kala jatha Singhs of the past!

For more Information on Shaheed Bhai Fauja Singh visit: http://www.mrsikhnet.com/BhaiFaujaSingh/