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Presently Published Dasam Granth and British Connection; Guru Granth Sahib As the Only Sikh Canon
Presently Published Dasam Granth and British Connection; Guru Granth Sahib as the only sikh canon (From www.GlobalSikhStudies.net) Jasbir Singh Mann M.D., California. The lineage of Personal Guruship was terminated ( Canon Closed) on October, 6th Wednesday1708 A.D. by the 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, after finalizing the sanctification of Guru Nanak’s Mission and passing the succession to Guru Granth Sahib as future Guru of the Sikhs. This was the final culmination of the Sikh concept of Guruship, capable of resisting the temptation of continuation of the lineage of human Gurus. The Tenth Guru while maintaining the concept of ‘Shabad Guru’ also made the Panth distinctive by introducing corporate Guruship. The concept of Guruship continued and the role of human gurus was transferred to the Guru Panth and that of the revealed word to Guru Granth Sahib making Sikhism a unique modern religion. This historical fact is well documented in Indian, Persian and Western Sikh sources of 18th century. Indian sources: Sainapat (1711), Bhai Nand Lal, Bhai Prahlad, and Chaupa Singh, Koer Singh (1751), Kesar Singh Chhibber (1769-1779Ad), Mehama Prakash (1776), Munshi Sant Singh ( on account of Bedi family of the Ulna, Unpublished records), Bhatt Vahi’s. Persian sources: Mirza Muhammad (1705-1719 AD), Sayad Muhammad Qasim (1722 AD), Hussain Lahauri(1731), Royal Court News of Mughals, Akhbarat-i-Darbar-i-Mualla (1708). Western sources: Father Wendel, Charles Wilkins, Crauford, James Browne, George Forester, and John Griffith. These sources clearly emphasize the tenets of Nanak as enshrined in Guru Granth Sahib as the only promulgated scripture of the Sikhs. -
Harish Ji Mata Sahib Kaur Girls Hostel
MATASAHIBKAUR TheMotherOfTheKhaisa Mata Sahib Kaur Girls' Hostel 2019-20 A large number of girl students from outside Delhi even from smaller towns aspire to have access to education in the capital and Delhi University is replete with examples of young and enterprising women who have made a mark in the society. Seeing this, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce has decided to develop hostel facilities for the girl students in the name of Mata Sahib Kaur Ji. The hostel is located inside the college campus. With 42 rooms, it can accommodate the 126 undergraduate girl students of the college. Mata Sahib Kaur is wife of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. She is proclaimed to be the Mother of the Khalsa. The Khalsa was declared to be the sons and daughters of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur. She was epitome of qualities of humility and sacrifice having a complete faith in Almighty. She mixed sugary balls into Amrit that was been administered to the Sangat signifying that strength must be mingled with accompanying sweetness. After the battle of Anandpur Sahib when the entire family of Guru Gobind Singh was separated, Mata Sahib Kaur accompanied Guru Gobind Singh to Delhi and thereafter to Nanded. When Guru Gobind Singh realized that the time has come when He was to leave for the heavenly abode, Mata Sahib Kaur was told by him to leave the place and join Mata Sundari in Delhi. Guru Gobind Singh handed to Mata Sahib Kaur five weapons and his Insignia through which 9 Hukamnamas (Letter of Command) was issued for the Khalsa. -
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Second Edition: Revised and updated with Gurbani of Guru Tegh Bahadur. GURU TEGH BAHADUR (1621-1675) The True Story Gurmukh Singh OBE (UK) Published by: Author’s note: This Digital Edition is available to Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations for publication with own cover design and introductory messages. Contact author for permission: Gurmukh Singh OBE E-mail: [email protected] Second edition © 2021 Gurmukh Singh © 2021 Gurmukh Singh All rights reserved by the author. Except for quotations with acknowledgement, no part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or medium without the specific written permission of the author or his legal representatives. The account which follows is that of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Nanak IX. His martyrdom was a momentous and unique event. Never in the annals of human history had the leader of one religion given his life for the religious freedom of others. Tegh Bahadur’s deed [martyrdom] was unique (Guru Gobind Singh, Bachittar Natak.) A martyrdom to stabilize the world (Bhai Gurdas Singh (II) Vaar 41 Pauri 23) ***** First edition: April 2017 Second edition: May 2021 Revised and updated with interpretation of the main themes of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Gurbani. References to other religions in this book: Sikhi (Sikhism) respects all religious paths to the One Creator Being of all. Guru Nanak used the same lens of Truthful Conduct and egalitarian human values to judge all religions as practised while showing the right way to all in a spirit of Sarbatt da Bhala (wellbeing of all). His teachings were accepted by most good followers of the main religions of his time who understood the essence of religion, while others opposed. -
Nishaan – Blue Star-II-2018
II/2018 NAGAARA Recalling Operation ‘Bluestar’ of 1984 Who, What, How and Why The Dramatis Personae “A scar too deep” “De-classify” ! The Fifth Annual Conference on the Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, jointly hosted by the Chardi Kalaa Foundation and the San Jose Gurdwara, took place on 19 August 2017 at San Jose in California, USA. One of the largest and arguably most beautiful gurdwaras in North America, the Gurdwara Sahib at San Jose was founded in San Jose, California, USA in 1985 by members of the then-rapidly growing Sikh community in the Santa Clara Valley Back Cover ContentsIssue II/2018 C Travails of Operation Bluestar for the 46 Editorial Sikh Soldier 2 HERE WE GO AGAIN: 34 Years after Operation Bluestar Lt Gen RS Sujlana Dr IJ Singh 49 Bluestar over Patiala 4 Khushwant Singh on Operation Bluestar Mallika Kaur “A Scar too deep” 22 Book Review 1984: Who, What, How and Why Jagmohan Singh 52 Recalling the attack on Muktsar Gurdwara Col (Dr) Dalvinder Singh Grewal 26 First Person Account KD Vasudeva recalls Operation Bluestar 55 “De-classify !” Knowing the extent of UK’s involvement in planning ‘Bluestar’ 58 Reformation of Sikh institutions? PPS Gill 9 Bluestar: the third ghallughara Pritam Singh 61 Closure ! The pain and politics of Bluestar 12 “Punjab was scorched 34 summers Jagtar Singh ago and… the burn still hurts” 34 Hamid Hussain, writes on Operation Bluestar 63 Resolution by The Sikh Forum Kanwar Sandhu and The Dramatis Personae Editorial Director Editorial Office II/2018 Dr IJ Singh D-43, Sujan Singh Park New Delhi 110 -
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Mahant Bachittar Singh College of Engineering and Technology 7) Approved by AICTE, Govt. of J&K & Affiliated to University of Jammu 01 (2 &2 . 1 No l. 2 Vo NewsLetter Message from the Chairman A Newsletter in general and of an educational institution in particular is a mirror of the intrinsic working and achievements of the institution for a specific period. All the stakeholders particularly the parents get a brief but purposeful glimpse of the college for their information and constructive suggestions if any. I offer my very best wishes to all concerned for this endeavour and hope this brief publication achieves its desirable objectives. Prof. (Dr.O.S.Sudan) Chairman Message from the Principal I am happy that MBSCET, Jammu has continued its tradition of bringing out a college Newsletter. I am very glad to say that newsletter comes in very handy for knowing the various activities that are taken place in the campus. It covers many developments and activities that took place since previous issue. The college newsletter will definitely help to showcase the activities which took place in the campus. It also helps in building up teamwork, which is very much required today in the world of competition. It provides a platform for exploring the merits and academic achievements of students and faculty. A newsletter inspires and motivates students and staff alike, for it reminds them of the zeal that they had once to do something extraordinary. Our college has been progressing at an exponential rate since its inception. We are proud to say that our students have put our college at the top in Jammu University by achieving six ranks in the University merit list in 8th semester: 1st rank, 2nd rank, 5th rank, 6th rank, 7th rank and 8th rank. -
The Doctrinal Inconsistencies in Dasam Granth : in Relation to Avtarhood(Part I)
The Doctrinal inconsistencies in Dasam Granth : In relation to Avtarhood(Part I) Prof.Gurnam Kaur* (A) Introduction:- This paper is concerned with the authenticity of the compositions included in the Dasam Granth or we can say with the doctrinal inconsistencies in the Dasam Granth in relation to the idea of avtarhood,i.e. incarnation of God in different forms human or any, devi pooja (worship of goddess) shastar as Pir i.e. to worship weapons as the highest spiritual person, bias against unshorn hair, supporting the use of intoxicants and bias against woman. To judge all these things we have to take the help of Sikh tenants and adopt some basic criterion or methodology because these days animated discussions are going on about the Dasam Granth. The text has already been analyzed by known scholars from the historical, religious and theological points of view. Being the student of Sikh philosophy, with due regards to the analysis already done, I will try to analyze the text in the light of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the basic and primary scripture of Sikh religion. No other scripture can be considered equal to it. This is the only Scripture in the history of the world religions which was compiled by its founder Gurus themselves. The fifth Guru Arjan Dev compiled the first recension and installed it at Harmander Sahib on Bhadon sudi. I, 1604 A.D. Bhai Gurdas was the first scribe and Baba Budha Ji was made the first Granthi. Guru Gobind Singh, the Tenth and last physical Guru, added the bani composed by Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Nanak Joti and bestowed 1 Guruship on the Granth before his final departure in samat 1765 from this mundane world. -
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Namdhari Calendar Dates (2017) – According to Bikrami Calendar (2073/74) Bikram Samwat Is the Calendar Established by Indian Emperor Vikramaditya
Namdhari Calendar Dates (2017) – According to Bikrami Calendar (2073/74) Bikram Samwat is the calendar established by Indian Emperor Vikramaditya. It is a solar calendar based on ancient Hindu tradition. The Bikram Sambat calendar is 56.7 years ahead of the solar Gregorian calendar. The dates here are taken from on Khalsa Hira Jantri 2017 and subject to change. www.kukasikhs.com & www.namdhari-world.com Thu 5 January 2017 Parkash Diwas Guru Gobind Singh Ji Fri 13 January 2017 Lohri Sat 14 January 2017 Mela Magi Mukatsar Sat 14 January 2017 Sangrand (Maagh) Tue 17 January 2017 Shaheedi Mela Malerkotla (17&18 Jan) Wed 18 January 2017 Pardesh Gavan – Sri Satguru Ram Singh Ji Wed 1 February 2017 Basant Panchmi & Parkash Diwas Satguru Ram Singh Ji Thu 9 February 2017 Parkash Diwas Guru Har Rai Ji Sun 12 February 2017 Sangrand (Phagun) Fri 24 February 2017 Maha Shivratri Sun 12 March 2017 Holi Sun 12 March 2017 Hola Start (Sri Bhaini Sahib) Sun 12 March 2017 Parkash Diwas Satguru Balak Singh Ji Tue 14 March 2017 Sangrand (Chet) Wed 15 March 2017 Parkash Diwas Satguru Partap Singh Ji Thu 16 March 2017 Hola Finish (Sri Bhaini Sahib) Fri 31 March 2017 Joti Jot Guru Angad Dev Ji Sat 1 April 2017 Joti Jot Guru Har Gobind Ji Tue 4 April 2017 Sri Mata Chand Kaur Ji Diwas Wed 5 April 2017 Ramnavmi Sun 9 April 2017 Joti Jot Guru Har Krishan Ji Thu 13 April 2017 Mela Vaisakhi Thu 13 April 2017 Sangrand (Vaisakh) Sun 16 April 2017 Parkash Diwas Guru Teg Bhadhur Ji Tue 18 April 2017 Parkash Diwas Guru Arjan Dev Ji Thu 27 April 2017 Parkash Diwas Satguru -
2008-09 Panchanga Data Jammu
New Nanakshahi Calendar Pal Singh Purewal 3855-47th Street Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Summary Shromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has decided to implement the new Reformed Nanakshahi Calendar from 1999 CE. The changes were recommended by the Calendar Reform Committee under the aegis of The Institute of Sikh Studies, Chandigarh. In this article these changes and why they were necessary are discussed. Introduction Calendars are an important part of the The Problem culture of a nation. The religious festivals, 1. The Bikarami Calendar is luni- celebrations, the sowing season, the harvest solar, which means its one part is solar season, recording of dates of events, and according to which all Sangrands planning for the future are all related to (sankrantis ), the first day of the month, are calendars. For this reason all major nations of decided; and the other part is lunar which the world evolved their own calendars. determines tithis ( sudis and vadis ) according Hindus have their Bikarami, and Saka to which dates of all gurpurbs are determined. calendars, the Christians have the Gregorian The problem with the solar part is that Calendar (which these days is called Common Vaisakhi has shifted in relation to seasons . Era), Muslims have the Hijri calendar, even According to Surya Siddhantic calculations Bahais, whose faith started only in the Vaisakhi occurred on the day of the Spring beginning of 19 th century having now a Equinox in 532 CE i. Now a days the Spring population of 5 million all over the world, Equinox occurs on 20 / 21 March, but have a calendar of their own. -
Punjab Gk 28
Punjab GK 5 1.) Which sikh guru started the Sangat & Pangat System? A. Guru Amardas ji B. Guru Angad Dev ji C. Guru Arjan Dev ji D. Guru Hargobind Sahib ji 2.) Name the Sikh guru who started the Dasand system? A. Guru Teg Bahadur ji B. Guru Gobind Singh ji C. Guru Arjan Dev ji D. Guru Hargobind Sahib ji 3.) Name the Sikh guru who invented the Taus? A. Guru Teg Bahadur ji B. Guru Gobind Singh ji C. Guru Arjan Dev ji D. Guru Hargobind Sahib ji 4.) PEPSU : Patiala and East Punjab State Union 5.) MC: 10 ( Amritsar, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Phagwara, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Patiala, SAS Nagar Bathinda, Moga) Doubts: What was the childhood name of Guru Gobind Singh ji? Ans- Gobind Das ji / Gobind Rai ji Name the eldest and the youngest Sahibzadas- Ans- Sahibzada Ajit Singh ji, Sahibzada Fateh Singh ji Name the battle in which Sahibzada Ajit Singh and Jujhar Singh was martyrdom- Ans- Batlle of Chamkaur (1704) In which year Guru Gobind Singh ji founded the Khalsa Panth? Ans- 1699, Anandpur Sahib Bachitar Natak is the composition of which Sikh Guru? Guru Gobind Singh ji Which Mughal ruler had a peaceful relation with 10th Sikh Guru? Ans- Bahadur Shah 1 Which Mughal ruler gave the land for building Golden temple? Ans- Akbar Who gold plated the Harminder Sahib? Ans- Maharaja Ranjit Singh Who firstly minted the Sikh coins? Ans- Banda Singh Bahadur What was the childhood name of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur? Ans- Lachhman Dev What was the name adopted by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur after becoming Bairagi Sadhu? Ans- Madho Das Battle of Chapar Chiri was fought -
The Sikh Prayer)
Acknowledgements My sincere thanks to: Professor Emeritus Dr. Darshan Singh and Prof Parkash Kaur (Chandigarh), S. Gurvinder Singh Shampura (member S.G.P.C.), Mrs Panninder Kaur Sandhu (nee Pammy Sidhu), Dr Gurnam Singh (p.U. Patiala), S. Bhag Singh Ankhi (Chief Khalsa Diwan, Amritsar), Dr. Gurbachan Singh Bachan, Jathedar Principal Dalbir Singh Sattowal (Ghuman), S. Dilbir Singh and S. Awtar Singh (Sikh Forum, Kolkata), S. Ravinder Singh Khalsa Mohali, Jathedar Jasbinder Singh Dubai (Bhai Lalo Foundation), S. Hardarshan Singh Mejie (H.S.Mejie), S. Jaswant Singh Mann (Former President AISSF), S. Gurinderpal Singh Dhanaula (Miri-Piri Da! & Amritsar Akali Dal), S. Satnam Singh Paonta Sahib and Sarbjit Singh Ghuman (Dal Khalsa), S. Amllljit Singh Dhawan, Dr Kulwinder Singh Bajwa (p.U. Patiala), Khoji Kafir (Canada), Jathedar Amllljit Singh Chandi (Uttrancbal), Jathedar Kamaljit Singh Kundal (Sikh missionary), Jathedar Pritam Singh Matwani (Sikh missionary), Dr Amllljit Kaur Ibben Kalan, Ms Jagmohan Kaur Bassi Pathanan, Ms Gurdeep Kaur Deepi, Ms. Sarbjit Kaur. S. Surjeet Singh Chhadauri (Belgium), S Kulwinder Singh (Spain), S, Nachhatar Singh Bains (Norway), S Bhupinder Singh (Holland), S. Jageer Singh Hamdard (Birmingham), Mrs Balwinder Kaur Chahal (Sourball), S. Gurinder Singh Sacha, S.Arvinder Singh Khalsa and S. Inder Singh Jammu Mayor (ali from south-east London), S.Tejinder Singh Hounslow, S Ravinder Singh Kundra (BBC), S Jameet Singh, S Jawinder Singh, Satchit Singh, Jasbir Singh Ikkolaha and Mohinder Singh (all from Bristol), Pritam Singh 'Lala' Hounslow (all from England). Dr Awatar Singh Sekhon, S. Joginder Singh (Winnipeg, Canada), S. Balkaran Singh, S. Raghbir Singh Samagh, S. Manjit Singh Mangat, S. -
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