NANAK NAAM JAHAJ GURUDWARA YEAR nwnk nwm jhwj gurduAwrw 2013 SIKHS - THE WARRIORS FOR PEACE! MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Waheguru ji ka Khalsa! Waheguru ji ki Fateh! PRESIDENT Karnail Singh VICE PRESIDENT Resham Singh In the 2013 edition of the Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara Magazine, we have made an effort to share the history of Khalsa Panth GEN. SECREtaRY Gurmeet Singh in the 18th Century, to propagate 'Who Sikhs are', our ideology ASST. SECREtaRY Mahendra Singh of 'Universal Brotherhood' and fighting against injustice as the 'Warriors for Peace.' Articles focusing on that historic period bring to TREASURER Harkesh Thakur light how the Khalsa Panth had stood strongly against all odds while ASST. TREASURER Yadbir Singh treading the path of honesty and truthfulness; where Guru Gobind Singh ji wrote Zafarnama to Emperor Aurangzeb, talking about the MEMBERS Balbir Singh, Bhupinder Singh, atrocities and misdeeds he had committed; thoughtful leadership of Kanwardeep Singh great Sikh Generals like Bhagel Singh, Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, Jassa Singh Ramgharia etc., had brought the Sikhs in power through their TRUSTEES deeds, fearlessness, vision and strong will. CHAIRMAN Onkar Singh Today, with over 25 million followers, Sikhism is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world. In 2012, we celebrated hundred MEMBERS Avtar Singh, Gurdev Singh, years of the First Sikh Temple in Stockton, USA, which focuses on Harinderpal Singh, Jasvinder a journey down the memory lane related to the historic event of the Singh, Kuldip Kumar (Sunny), Gadar movement. The irony is, in the same year, a gruesome tragedy Kumar Wadhwa, Makhan Singh, of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, had also taken place; sending shockwaves Talwinder Singh throughout the global Sikh community. None could have imagined MAGAZINE TEAM that the resultant of mistaken identity of Sikhs, the very ignorance and hatred, could be so deadly. However, we also appreciate the COVER DESIGN Gaganprit Singh (drawing of Sardar support shown by our fellow Americans in spreading the awareness Baghel Singh leading the Khalsa after about 'Who Sikhs are'. capturing the Red Fort) Though we all know, growing up in the west as a Sikh may be a little different than prevailing western lifestyle; from looks, career BACK COVER DESIGN Daljeet Kaur choices, personal relationships, hairstyles to food. How we deal with such culture differences, often vary from individual-to-individual. At EDITOR Bhupinder Kaur (Simar) the community level, we need to support each other, especially our youth, and make them feel proud of the Sikh identity. In this issue, DESIGNERS Gaganprit Singh, Jasvinder Singh, we have highlighted the Sikh personalities who have done the entire Mandeep Singh, Satinder Kaur community proud in their own respective ways. In July 2012, I went to Boston; while I and my husband were MEMBERS Ashok Kumar, Bibek Singh, Dhanveer strolling near the seaport area, a tall White American approached Singh, Gulshan Kaur, Kanwardeep us, and asked, "Is he (pointing at my hubby) a Sikh?" I nodded Singh, Mahendra Singh, Mukesh my head in yes. He said, "I really respect your religious beliefs of Wadhwa, Nirmal Singh, Ranjot Singh, universal brotherhood and one God." He had attended a special Surinderpal Singh service on Sikhism at a inter-community seminar, which enhanced his knowledge on Sikhism. I feel such efforts should be encouraged. AdVERTISEMENTS Talwinder Singh It is evident that different support channels, including community, Gurudwaras and independent organizations, need PHOTOS Baljit Singh, Harcharan Singh, Onkar to come together to resolve the present day issues. Initiatives of Singh organizations including United Sikh, SikhRI and Sikh Coalition, for the propagation of Sikh identity, are commendable. In this context, VOLUNTEERS Rashmeet Kaur, Rupinder Kaur, more independent organizations may also come forward to develop Sandeep Singh, Shaneen Singh, extra-curricular clubs, literary societies and social charities; providing Sukhminder Kaur essential skills in team-spirit, discipline and communication within SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR ADVERTISERS the community. Whilst engaging in such activities, young people can Aapka Big Bazaar • All Over Trucking Inc • ASL DJ • purportedly be provided with guidance on issues within the confines Begali Sweets • Billan Constructions • Chaska • East of the Sikh experience. 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Don’t worry, you can still listen to Gurbani via live online radio!. CUhygw[ sMgqW iesy qrW guruUUu dI AnMdmeI bwxI qy bcnW dw lwhw lY ky jIvn s&lw krngIAW[ ies mYgzIn rwhI mYN Listen to Live Radio program of Gurudwara Sahib via internet, smUh sMgq nUM vDweI idMdw hW Aqy Akwl purK A`gy Ardws mobile and other portable devices. krdw hW ik ies mYgzIn iv`c CpIAW ilKqW guruUUuu dIAW For more information, visit sMgqW nUM nvIN jIvn syD dyx qW jo sMgq dI SrDw guruUUuu Gr www.nnjGurudwara.com/livekeertan.html pRqI idn-pRqI-idn vDdI rhy[ SuB ie`CwvW sihq[ guruUUu pMQ dw dws Aqy sMgq dw inmwxw syvk[ Or, install Sikhnet Radio through the App Store/Play Store and tune to CHANNEL 26. auNkwr isMG (cyArmYn) HISTORY THE PART OF YOU IN HISTORY BY BIBEK SINGH It was a long and tiring day. After work, Kartar and Simran, KARtaR – “I agree. But there are many things in this world to took the PATH train from the World Trade Center to know and learn – sports, economics, politics, developments Newark. Simran, an avid reader, took out a book from her in the IT world, etc. Come on Simran, it is Friday evening. bag and started reading. There are many better things to do. At least, on your smart phone you can check the discount coupons available for this KARtaR – “How was your day Simran? Which book is this?” weekend.” SIMRAN – “It is a new book on Baba Banda Singh Bahadur SIMRAN (closing the book and looking towards Kartar) – Ji ”. “Hmmm…so you won’t let me read it.” KARtaR – “Oh…history book again. I remember you KARtaR – “No, I meant…actually….basically…..but first reading a book on Ghadar Movement last week. I don’t tell me, why should we read history?” understand why you like history so much!” SIMRAN – “You know, Kartar…when I was 7 yrs old, I always SIMRAN – “Well…I learn a lot from history.