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« on: June 30, 2010, 11:13:04 AM »
Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh A Yogi went to visit Guru Nanak to congratulate him on the large number of followers he had. The Guru said that he had very few true Sikhs. To test his disciples, he sent out a call for all true believers to meet together early the next morning. The day dawned dark and cloudy. When the Guru appeared, he seemed to be someone other than their kind master, for he wore dirty clothes and a hunting knife and had a fierce dog with him. Several of his followers were terrified and ran away. The rest followed the Guru down a road through the forest. After they had walked for a short while, they found the road covered with copper coins. Some of the Sikhs stuffed the coins in their pockets and ran away. The rest of the group continued on down the road. Further along, they found the road covered with silver coins. More of the Sikhs grabbed the coins and ran away. Few Sikhs remained with the Guru and the Yogi. The small band continued travelling and soon found the road covered with gold coins. The other Sikhs grabbed the coins and fled until only two Sikhs, the Yogi, and the Guru's sevadar Lahina, remained. They came into a clearing where they saw a corpse wrapped up in a white sheet next to a pile of wood. There was a terrible smell in the air. The Guru said to his Sikhs, "Let whoever wants to be a true Sikh of mine eat this with me " The other two Sikhs turned white and drew back in horror, but Lahina kneeled next to the corpse and said, " Master, should I start at the head or the feet?" The Guru told him to start at the waist. As Lahina lifted the sheet to begin eating, the corpse turned into a feast of delicious sacred food. Lahina offered the food to the Guru first and said he would have what was left over. Guru Nanak was delighted, and said, "You have obtained this sacred food because you desired to share it with others. You now know my secret; you are in my own image. I will share with you the secret which will bring you happiness now and forever." The Guru then taught Lahina the Mool Mantra, the beginning of Japji. The Yogi saw that the light in Nanak was the same as in Lahina. He said, "O Nanak, he shall be your Guru who comes from your body - ang." Upon this, the Guru hugged Lahina, named him Angad, and promised that he would be the next Guru. http://www.sikhnet.c...er.nsf/p/Story2 Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh
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« on: June 30, 2010, 11:07:14 AM »
Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa! Vaheguru Ji Ke Fateh!
Upon hearing that the seven year old Guru was called Sri Har Krishan, a proud Brahmin went to visit him. He complained, "The poet in the Bhagavad Gita merely calls God Krishan, but you call yourself Sri Har Krishan. If you are such a great guru, come and translate the Gita with me." Guru Har Krishan said to the Brahmin, "I have not read the Gita, and even if I had, you would say I was just some rich man's son who had a private tutor. Bring some ignorant peasant to discuss it with you, and when you have proved your superiority, I will speak to you." The Brabmin went out and got Chhajju, a simple water-carrier, from the nearest village. The Guru fixed his gaze upon him and said, "You are now a great spiritual scholar. Discuss the meaning of the Gita with this Brabmin." The Brahmin and the water-carrier discussed the Gita and Chhajju gave such learned replies that the Brabanin sat in dumbfounded silence. The Brahmin was convinced that Guru Har Krishan has infused his supernatural power into the water-carrier. He begged the Guru's forgiveness and asked to be his disciple. The Guru then taught him that the first value of spiritual importance is humility.
Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa! Vaheguru Ji Ke Fateh!
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« on: June 30, 2010, 11:02:11 AM »
Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa! Vaheguru Ji Ke Fateh!
On the day of Gobind Rai's birth, Bhikan Shah, a Muslim Pir who lived in the Punjab, did a very curious thing. He bowed to the east instead of to the west towards Mecca. His followers were shocked and asked him why he was doing this. He replied, "On this day, a beloved of God has been born who will be both a saint and a hero." He vowed to go worship the new-born saint, and would perform a daily fast until he saw him. He made the very long journey to Patna and arrived there exhausted and weak with hunger. When he came to the Guru's house, he asked to see the child. The Guru's mother and grandmother were cautious and sent word to the Pir that he should come back in three months. He said he would sit, fast, and wait. After two days, he was still there. Finally, Mata Gujari was moved by his devotion and allowed him to come in and present his offerings. The Pir brought in his presents and bowed low to the little child. Then he did a very strange thing. He put two identical covered pots in front of the boy, and sat back and waited. The child looked into the Pir's eyes, smiled, and touched both of the pots. The Pir smiled back at him and prepared to leave. When the Sikhs and his followers asked him what he meant by this, he replied, "In one pot were sweets made by a Hindu sweetmaker, and in the other pot by a Muslim sweetmaker. By putting his hands on both pots, the Guru will give equal respect to both Hindus and Muslims, and will include both in his new religion." So saying, he blessed the child and returned home, remaining a steadfast supporter of the Guru his entire life
Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa! Vaheguru Ji Ke Fateh!
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« on: June 30, 2010, 10:53:56 AM »
Waheguru ji ka khalsa
Waheguru ji ki Fateh
Sri Jap Ji Sahib Ji's Numbers
Bhai Nihaal Singh (Sant Baba Harnam Singh Ji) was born in the year 1813 to Bhai Boorh Singh Ji and Mata Pradhan Kaur Ji. Those of you who have been lucky enough to have heard the life story of Bhai Nihaal Singh Ji will know what an amazing sikh of Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj he was.
One story, which sticks out for me, is when Bhai Nihaal Singh Ji requested Sant Baba Raam Singh Ji to teach him how to mediate.
Sant Baba Raam Singh Ji said, ‘You should recite Sri Jap Ji Sahib Ji with single minded focus on its meanings; because Sri Jap Ji Sahib Ji is the essence of Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj’s philosophy’.
Bhai Nihal Singh Ji then asked, ‘How many times should I recite Sri Jap Ji Sahib Ji daily’?
Sant Ji replied, ‘As you start reciting you will yourself realize how many times you should do it’.
From that day on Bhai Nihaal Singh Ji started reciting Sri Jap Ji Sahib Ji. After a few weeks Bhai Nihaal Singh Ji was reciting Sri Jap Ji Sahib Ji one hundred and one times a day.
Sant Baba Raam Singh Ji approached Bhai Nihaal Singh Ji and asked him how far he had travelled on the pathway to the lotus feet of Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj. Bhai Nihaal Singh Ji told Sant Ji that, ‘with Guru Sahib’s kirpa I have managed to recite Sri Jap Ji Sahib Ji one hundred and one times per day’.
Sant Ji smiled and said, ‘that is a good start but you are still aware of the number. If you wish to find Guru Sahib you should progress to such a level where counting becomes immaterial’.
From that day on Bhai Nihaal Singh Ji began the non-stop recitation of Sri Jap Ji Sahib Ji all day and all night. Even while Bhai Nihaal Singh Ji slept Sri Jap Ji Sahib Ji could be heard from his holy mouth.
Just to make sure no one misses it can someone please post the moral/what they learnt from this story? I’d really appreciate it.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
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« on: June 30, 2010, 10:48:33 AM »
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
One day Professor Harbans Singh Ji decided to visit Sant Baba Attar Singh Ji. After Professor Harbans Singh Ji had paid his respects to Dhan Dhan Satguru Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj he went and began to speak to Sant Baba Attar Singh Ji.
He looked at Sant Ji and noticed a glow radiating from Sant Ji’s entire body. He then said, “O saint of saints how can we become like you?” Sant Ji smiled and said, “All of you are like me. You all have two hands, two legs, and a face. All of us are the same dear Gursikh.”
Professor Harbans Singh Ji thought for a moment and then said, “Yes Sant Ji we are all similar physically but please be merciful and tell us how to attain a spiritual status like yours which is unmatched throughout this world.”
“Dear Gursikh, get up early in the morning and take a bath. Then repeat the holy words of Akaal Purakh”, Sant Ji replied.
Professor Harbans Singh Ji listened to Sant Ji’s answer and then said, “But Sant Ji if after getting up early in the morning we still feel sleepy what should we do then?”
Sant Ji in a loud voice said, “Sikhs of Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj if you feel sleepy when your Guru calls wash your face with water once again.”
Professor Harbans Singh Ji nodded his head and asked once again, “But what happens if we feel sleepy even after washing our face for the second time.”
Sant Ji smiled and explained, “Recite the words of Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj as loudly as you can. If they don’t keep you up then nothing will.”
Professor Harbans Singh Ji then asked Sant Ji, “After doing all of this what will happen to us?”
Sant Baba Attar Singh Ji said, “Instead of asking me this question why don’t you do it and find out for yourself?”
If anyone wants to share their thoughts about this sakhi that would be great.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
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« on: June 30, 2010, 10:43:28 AM »
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
The following story is dedicated to lowest of the low singhni.
There was once a pigeon who was sitting on a branch of a very old tree. As he sat there contemplating life another bird who was enlightened watched the pigeon on the branch. The enlightened bird could see what normal people could not. He saw Dharam Raj and his angels of death approaching the tree in which the pigeon was sat laughing and joking amongst themselves that the next life form on their list to meet death was the pigeon.
The enlightened bird who felt sad at the thought of the pigeon dying quickly flew over to the branch the pigeon was sat on and told him all of what he had seen. The pigeon began to cry and begged the enlightened bird to save him. The enlightened bird thought for a moment and then told the pigeon that there was one place on earth where Dharam Raj and his angels could not find him. The pigeon and the enlightened bird both flew of together to this hiding place.
After thanking the enlightened bird for saving him the pigeon bade farewell to the bird who then began to fly back to the place they had come from. When he reached the old tree in which the pigeon was sat he still saw Dharam Raj and his angels of death laughing and joking about the pigeon.
The enlightened bird who was confused decided to approach Dharam Raj and his group to ask him why they were laughing now even though the bird they wanted to take to meet death had left. Dharam Raj smiled and pulled out a piece of paper. He then told the enlightened bird that according to the will of Akaal Purakh the pigeon was destined to die in the place the enlightened bird had taken to hide him. He then thanked the enlightened bird for saving him from making the trip himself.
On hearing this, the enlightened bird quickly began to fly to the hiding place. When he reached there he saw a white cat with a black spot eating the dead pigeon.
There is one big moral over here and I hope that the sangat can help explain what it is.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
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« on: June 30, 2010, 10:13:10 AM »
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« on: June 30, 2010, 09:52:32 AM »
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« on: June 30, 2010, 09:39:07 AM »
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« on: June 29, 2010, 03:00:49 PM »
mai senior nhi aa... n i m sry next tym aa galati nhi hova gayi.. mitra.
sry mitro age to janta kehuu
theek ji
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« on: June 29, 2010, 02:10:53 PM »
nice bro keep it up
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« on: June 29, 2010, 12:27:07 PM »
Activity stream is good thing...
@ desi jatti ... ur my senior but i just like to say Loka is not good word you can use Janta Instead of loka.
baki hor jae tanu lagda mae jayda bol gaya ta maaf karna
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« on: June 29, 2010, 11:28:10 AM »
this is the video clip where dr. manmohan singh appologizes to the sikh community in canada for Sikh Riots in 1984.
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« on: June 29, 2010, 11:19:59 AM »
Waheguru ji ka khalsa
waheguru ji ki fateh
I like this Sakhi too. i think in this world there are many sant still like this jogi.
There was once a jogi, everyone used to say'' oooh that jogi is very good, does so much bandagi and doesnt speak at all etc'' then Guru Gobind Singh jee told some singhs to bring the jogi. as the jogi didnt speak, and didnt say anything, Gurujee told the singhs to look after teh jogi for a week, to give him meals 3 times a day, to give him a great room to rest in and basically to look after him, once the jogi was sent with the singhs, Gurujee told another singh that do the complete opposite to what i said.
as the jogi entered the room, it was nothing what he expected.
the singhs left him in that room, and locked it, the jogi.... Venerable cuz he cudnt speak cuz he was soo ''religious'' was shocked to see the room just empty.
th singhs gave him no balnkets, no bed to rest on, and no meals.
the jogi was furious, but as ''couldnt speak'' he didint/ couldnt say anything,
it had been a week, on the 7th day, Gurujee told the singhs to get the jogi.
Gurujee asked the singhs infront of the jogi, that did u treat the jogi with respect? did u give him a cosy room to rest? food?
the singhs replied: ''yess we did,''
the jogi was even more FURIOUS! cuz he knew that he had none of it!!
as the singhs started telling Gurujee how nicley they treated him the jogi bursted out:
that NOOO.... THEY GAVE ME NO FOOD
NO BED
NOTHING!!!
Gurujee then said '' what happned? u were so religious, fooled ppl that u do bandagi and that you wont speak to anyone all ur life.. what happned?? y speak all of a sudden??
this shows: that the jogi coloured his clothes,( wore fake religious robes) and didnt dye is mind in vahegurus love
Waheguru ji ka khalsa
waheguru ji ki fateh
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« on: June 29, 2010, 11:16:40 AM »
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
The following sakhi was told by Sant Baba Attar Singh Ji to the sangat:
“One time at Sachkhand Sri Anandpur Sahib Ji as kirtan was going on Sahibzade Baba Ajeet Singh Ji and the singhs under his command were involved in an all out battle with the Hindu Hill Rajas. Thousands of bullets and arrows were flying in every direction.
Many Sikhs were sat down focusing on the holy feet of Dasam Pita, Dhan Dhan Satguru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj. A few Sikhs however had their focus elsewhere. One such Sikh was a young Singh who quickly stood up as an arrow flew past his face. Guru Sahib noticing this said, “It is the religious duty of every Sikh of Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj to keep their focus on the Shahbad even though an arrow may pierce their body they should remain still. If someone dies during kirtan then they are a very blessed soul. A person who allows any part of their body to move when their head is meant to be placed at the feet of the Guru shall not find liberation.”
*No doubt many people will see this sakhi in a light other than the one it is meant to be portrayed in. To those people all I ask you to do is remember that this sakhi is told by none other than Mahapursh Sant Baba Attar Singh Ji a puran Brahmgyani in every respect.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
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« on: June 29, 2010, 11:09:57 AM »
WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH
Bhai Pheru Jee - Good Masand - from tapoban.org
Masands who were appointed by the third Guru, Guru Amardas jee were very chardi kala wale Gursikh but by the time Guru Gobind Singh jee took the Guruship from Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, the masands got corrupted very badly.
The masands who were appointed to preach Gursikhee, collect Daswand and provide social, political and religious leadership to the Sikhs who lived in far off lands, totally forgot their duties and started extorting money from people, and did some very bad things like adultry and rape etc. They made the people quiet by scaring them with curses and other means. In short they had become scoundrels from saints.
When Guru Gobind Singh jee heard all this he got very upset. As you all know that he was very strict on maryada. He ordered his Khalsa to make the masands appear in front of him. He further ordered his Singhs to bring them holding them by their beards. The Singhs heard this and heeded by dragging and abducting the masands and made them appear before Guru Sahib.
In those days the masand of Lahore was Bhai Pheru jee who apart from being the true masand was a Gursikh of high spritual stages. When the Singhs came to get him they could not dare to put their hands on the beard of such a great Gursikh. At this Bhai Pheru jee begged them to hold him by the beard but the Singhs could not do it. Then Bhai Sahib jee held his beard in his own hand and came in the darbar of king of kings Guru Gobind Singh jee.
When Guru Gobind Singh jee saw Bhai Pheru coming, he got bairaag. He got up from his Singhaasan (throne) and embraced Bhai Pheru jee and said that the order of holding the masands by beard was not for the Gursikhs like you. Such is the humility of Gursikhs. Bhai Pheru jee took amrit and got even more respect now after appearing in the Guru darbar.
Following are some points we learn from this saakhi:
1) Gursikhs keep humility and never ever show pride in the darbar of Guru. What is the being (aukaat) of a human. If Guru takes away the sight of mercy from an individual, a person becomes dust in two seconds.
2) People who jap the naam of Vaheguru and do Bhagti have so much noor/pratap/rohb/grace on their face that no one can even look at them. The Singhs who went to catch Bhai Pheru jee could not even talk rudely to him let alone grabbing him by the beard.
WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH
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« on: June 29, 2010, 11:04:06 AM »
WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH
Bhai Kalyana was one of the few Sikhs who were assigned by Guru Arjan Dev Ji the great responsibility of going out to various places, educating people about Gurmat, and making collections for building Harimandar Sahib at Amritsar.
Bhai Sahib was sent to the hill areas of the Mandi state in the north of Punjab. Whenever he went there, he would associate some local people with him, discuss with them the principles of the Sikh faith and sing Gurbani kirtan to them. People looked forward to his visits because they loved to sit with him and listen to Gurbani recitations from him.
Once it was Janam-Ashtmi day, when Bhai Sahib was preaching Gurmat in the town of Mandi. The local ruler announced with the beat of a drum the significance of this Hindu religious day and ordered all people to keep fast on that day. In addition, people were required to worship Thakur, a special type of stone, on that day. This was a technique adopted by the Brahmans to collect money from the innocent people of the city.
Bhai Kalyana did not bother about it. He cooked his food as usual and shared it with local people. The matter was brought to the notice of the ruler, Hari Sain. He ordered Bhai Kalyana to appear before him and explain his position for disobeying the instructions of the ruler. In response, Bhai Sahib recited Gurbani quotations which meant that to please God, we should love and respect people instead of worshipping stones. Further, fasting has no religious value.
Hari Sain could give no arguments to challenge the statements of Bhai Ji, however, he observed, "I agree with you in principle, but you must be punished for disobeying my orders." Bhai Kalyana replied, "You have disrespected the wishes of God, who provides food for everyone to eat. Against this, you are instructing people not to eat food. Therefore, you are guilty of a bigger wrong by disobeying the mighty Lord who is the ruler of the whole world."
Hari Sain, who was suffering under the yolk of Brahmans and was practicing meaningless rituals, was awakened. He decided to become a Sikh. He accompanied Bhai Kalyana Ji to Amritsar and got the blessings of Guru Arjan Dev.
Wherever we go, we must practice the Sikh faith and educate people about the greatness of the principles of the Sikh faith.
WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH
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« on: June 29, 2010, 10:58:28 AM »
waheguru ji ka khalsa
waheguru ji ki fateh
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« on: June 29, 2010, 10:56:16 AM »
Waheguru ji ka khalsa
waheguru ji ki fateh
satnam satnam satnam satnam satnam satnam satnam
waheguru waheguru waheguru waheguru waheguru waheguru waheguru
Waheguru ji ka khalsa
waheguru ji ki fateh
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« on: June 29, 2010, 10:51:05 AM »
satnam waheguru
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