Kawal Pal Singh Khalsa

Singh Is King

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Making a Tiger Face

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SAMELAN 2005!!!

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We always have camps running throughout the year. These occur mostly during the period of June and December. Here are some pictures of last year's December samelan. Every camp has its own essence and fun. For more pictures, visit http://singhsabha.org/CMS/index.php?option=com_rsgallery&Itemid=57.

Rajveer Singh presenting a participant with a gift.

Our medic. He was so well-liked among the female participants that every hour, there will be someone or other reporting sick to him. Picture says a thousand words. Haha!!!

Sewa (selfless service) of washing the dishes. We wanted to inculcate the importance of doing sewa to the participants. Every day, there will be a duty Jatha (group) to do the sewa. Jasdeep Singh (in blue) is sure having alot of fun doing sewa.

Rajvir Singh conducting a meditation class for the participants.

Everyone in deep attention.

And there are some who are just too tired and drained out after a few days. Participant in orange is napping with head done.

And no samelan is complete without GOOD FOOD!!! Some sewadars sitting in pangat. (I am in the orange bana almost at the end of the line.)

Doing langgar sewa.

Participants enjoying the food and having fun chatting.

Four female sewadars enjoying a good meal after a long day. (From left: Mansimran Kaur, Sukhjeet Kaur, Maanprit Kaur & Manprit Kaur (Manno))

Arvinderpal Singh (in blue) and Arvin Singh (in white). My 2 best buddies, friends, brothers. Best fun with them in samelan.

Praji Jasbir Singh at the harmonium with Amrit Kaur at the tabla. Having an inspirational session with the kids.

Arvinderpal Singh in deep thoughts on how to improve the samelan and have it more fun for the kids. He thinks best only with a lollipop in his mouth.

We had a colouring session for the kids. Here, even the Gurdwara Giani was very much interested and engrossed in colouring.

Langgar time!!! I am sure very happy with the food. Rajwinder Singh (in red) posing to feed Rajvir Singh (in white). This is all camera drama.

Phenji Sokhdep Kaur stirring the food in the kitchen. It sure takes alot of energy cooking food for 200 people.

Food tasting competition. Participants at this station were blind-folded and given 5 different foods to taste. They have to identify the correct food after tasting. Participant with most correct guesses wins.

This was roti-making competition. The kids had to design their own roti of any shapes. Best roti won.

Pritpal Singh (Manno's brother), our logistics I/C for the camp. As you can see, he is equipping the loud hailer with batteries.

Arvin Singh (my very good friend and brother) with Phenji Param Kaur. Very dedicated sewadars. Phenji Param is very good with the kids. She can handle all the kids by herself sometimes.

Sukhdev Singh; our discipline master. He can really tell you off in a nice way. (That was a positive comment. Works really well for the mischevious kids.)

When Yogi Ji Passed

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When Yogi Ji passed away, I went back to Espanola for one week.
Manno found a picture of me when the ashes came back to the ranch.
Sitting next to Shanti Ji.

Brought back all the memories.

Sat nam.

Sher E Punjab Bhangra Crew - Part of my Life.

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These guys and girls mean alot to me. They are a part of my life.

Chardi Kalla Jatha

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They inspire me.

From left:

Hari Mander Jot Singh Khalsa (On the table) , Sada Sat Simran Singh Khalsa & Jugat Guru Singh Khalsa

More Pictures of Summer Solstice 2006

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Having ice cream after our trip up and down the Jemez mountain.

An pld piano at the "You Kill, We Grill" restaurant.

Bhangra performance at Sada Sat Simran Singh Khalsa and Guru Dass Kaur Khalsa's wedding reception. From left to right: Jasdeep, Hari Mander, Jasbir and Me.

Up in the Jemez mountain.

All dressed and happy. Just outside the Gurdwara after Sada Sat Simran Singh Khalsa and Guru Dass Kaur Khalsa'a wedding.

A group photo after 3 days of White Tantric Yoga at Summer Solstice 2006. It was very refreshing.

Working very hard at Ancient Healing Ways at Summer Solstice 2006.

Ostriches at the Ranch, Yogi Ji's home.

Jasdeep, Jasbir and Myself at the Ranch.

Meditating during the Jaap Sahib course. Beside me on my left is Jagat Guru Singh Khalsa and Rajveer Singh Khalsa.

BE PATIENT

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This is a true story which happened in the States.

A man came out of his home to admire his new truck.

To his puzzlement, his three-year-old son was happily hammering dents into the shiny paint of the truck.

The man ran to his son, knocked him away, hammered the little boy's hands into pulp as punishment.

When the father calmed down, he rushed his son to the hospital. Although the doctor tried desperately to save the crushed bones, he finally had to amputate the fingers from both the boy's hands.

When the boy woke up from the surgery & saw his bandaged stubs, he innocently said, " Daddy, I'm sorry about your truck." Then he asked, "but when are my fingers going to grow back?"

The father went home & committed suicide.

Think about this story the next time someone steps on your feet or u wish to take revenge. Think first before u lose your patience with someone you love. Trucks can be repaired. Broken bones & hurt feelings often can't.

Too often we fail to recognize the difference between the person and the performance. We forget that forgiveness is greater than revenge.

People make mistakes. We are allowed to make mistakes. But the actions we take while in a rage will haunt us forever.

Pause and ponder. Think before you act. Be patient. Forgive & forget. Love one and all.

If you judge people, you have no time to love them. -- Mother Teresa

If you don’t see God in all, you won’t see god at all. – Yogi Bhajan

Power and Effects of the Daily Banis

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Japji Sahib: This bani controls one's "ji," one's soul. When your ji, your being, is endangered, when the radiance of your soul is weak, recite Japji. GuruNanak said that the thirty-eight pauris of Japji would liberate the humanity from the cycles of birth and death.

Shabad Hazare: This is the highest love letter by a disciple, written by Arjan to Guru Ram Das. Its gift is that it gives the benefits of a thousand shabads,and one's soul will merge directly with God. It makes the separated ones come home with grace. One who recites this shabad will never be separated fromtheir beloved.

Jaap Sahib: The naad of Jaap Sahib rouses the soul and the self of the Being. "Sahib" also means grace. Recite it when your position is endangered, orwhen your authoritative personality is weak. This bani brings grace and greatness. It will also give you the ability that, whatever people say, you willautomatically be able to compute what they are actually saying. Once you are able to recite it correctly, it will give you the power, the siddhi, that whateveryou say must happen. Man can direct God, and God can direct man. Guru Gobind Singh recited Jaap Sahib so we won't become beggars at the doors ofothers.

Tavprasad Swaye: This bani was spoken by Guru Gobind Singh. When you are not getting any satisfaction out of life, this is the bani to recite.

Anand Sahib: Whoever recites the forty pauris of Anand Sahib will have endless bliss, because the Guru is limitless. In this bani, mind and body areexplained in relation to cosmic divinity. Guru Amar Das gave us the song of bliss, which is Anand Sahib, to qualify the mind and to understand the depth.For husband and wife to get together, recite it together, alternating sutras (lines).

Rehiras Sahib: This bani is recited after one has worked and is tired. It adds energy (raa-hu) to one's being, to one's total concept. Also, recite it whenyour principle worldly wealth is endangered. In naad, reh means live, and raas means commodity, so Rehiraas means living commodity. Rehiras Sahibhelps you when you are physically weak, or weak in money, property and earthly goods.

Kirtan Sohila: This bani is done before sleep at night. It is the most harmonious naad ever uttered. It multiplies the aura to the sensitivity of protection thatit eliminates any negativity for miles and miles. When you are endangered by any species of direct or indirect source, and when you want to protectyourself with the surrounding of the entire magnetic field of the earth, recite Kirtan Sohila.

Word Definitions Rehansbhai - Continual repetition of GurbaniNaad - The essence of all soundsGurbani - A perfect combination of sounds related to all the 5 elements in complete balanceBani - That which ??? on the Naad and is balanced

One who knows the naad knows the Aad, which is God.

Siri Guru Granth Sahib

Siri Guru Granth Sahib is the Guru, and it contains the Guru. What is the Guru? It is the formula for experiencing one's own divinity. Siri Guru GranthSahib has the power to give one the experience of God because it is a Siri Guru. Here is the progression: Guru, the one who tells you the truth of theformula, and Siri Guru, the one who tells you the universality of the formula, the application of the entire applied formula. Siri Guru Granth Sahib alwaystells you what you need to hear in order to be able to rise above the limitations of the particular time and space. Waheguru is the ecstasy of the experienceof the application of the formula. In other words, by doing what the Guru says, you experience the blessing of that.

The Science of Naad and Gurbani

Naad means "the essence of all sounds." All languages contain sounds which relate to one or more of the five elements of air, fire, water, earth and ether.Gurbani is a perfect combination and permutation of sounds relating to all the five elements in complete balance. When Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth GuruNanak, compiled Siri Guru Granth Sahib in 1604, he only put in those banis which were in naad. These compositions were called Gurbani.

When we break up the words, "Siri Guru Granth Sahib," into their naad, the syllables of each word tell the essence of the meaning of Siri Guru GranthSahib. Every word has a naad, and every naad has a combination.

Siri means the entire light of the sun's creativity, Lakshmi. Whatever has been created, whatever is possibly created, shall be created or can be created, iscalled siri.

Guru ("Gu" means darkness, and "ru" means light) means from darkness to light, from ignorance to knowledge. Guru is one who gives you the technologyto remove your ignorance about something.

Granth ("gra" means knot, "an" means ultimate, and "naath" means owner, master, God) is that which creates the ultimate knot with God. Anything whichcreates the ultimate knot with God is called a granth. Granth is not a book and can never be a book. Sahib ("saa" means light, infinity, and "hib" meansnow) is the totality of here and now.

How Naad Works In Recitation of Gurbani

There are eighty-four meridian points on the upper palate of a human's mouth. One can feel that upper palate with the tongue and experience its differentsurfaces. There are two rows of meridian points on the upper palate and on the gum behind the upper teeth. The tongue stimulates those meridian points,and they in turn stimulate the hypothalamus which makes the pineal gland radiate. When the pineal gland radiates, it creates an impulse in the pituitarygland. When the pituitary gland gives impulses, the entire glandular system secretes and a human being obtains bliss. This is the science.

Gurbani is the combination of the tongue with the meridian points. When you read and recite Gurbani, it stimulates your hypothalamus. It is totallydifferent than any scriptures because Gurbani is made in a scientific way. One who knows the naad, knows the aad, which is the primal creativity. Onewho knows the aad is Parameshwar, the supreme God.

The whole language of Gurbani has the power to make a person divine, just in its recitation, if done correctly. One need not be concerned with themeaning to experience a change in consciousness. Bani has to be understood by the heart, not by the head. There is no power in the head; it is in the heart.The lead is for God and the heart is for you. That is why Guru Gobind Singh asked for the head, and not for the heart. "Whosoever lives with head to Godand heart for self, that prayer is complete." (Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan)

The entire Siri Guru Granth Sahib is the calling of the Beloved. It is in naad. The following are the daily banis given by Guru Gobind Singh, and which tattvas (element) they relate to:

Japji, Shabad Hazare Ether
Jaap Sahib, Tavprasad Swaye Air
Anand Sahib Fire
Rehiras (including Bentee Chaupaee) Water
Kirtan Sohila Earth

These banis should be read from the gutkaa (book of banis), so that one does not get engulfed in one's thoughtfulness. They are best read, even thoughone may have them memorized.

Experiencing and Understanding Gurbani

The Guru's Word (Gurbani) is what the Guru spoke. It is the imprint of the essence of God. It is the pathway to God. If the ordinary human being speaksit, it will always elevate him to that state of consciousness of the Guru. The Guru's consciousness is united with God, so the person will automatically getunited with God, if he speaks the same words. It is a scientific and direct way to unite the finite with the Infinite Consciousness. The hypothalamus will getthe same tingling. The impulses of the pituitary will function the same way and get the other glands to secrete also in the same way as it was in the body ofGuru Nanak.

Gurbani is nothing but a total illustrated, facilitated science of naad for human knowledge. It is an individual effort. Read Gurbani in the way Guru says it,and understand it, and you will be in such ecstasy you will not believe it! Concentration on the construction of the word, and the sound is the proper wayto recite Gurbani. As you are creating the sound, the meaning will automatically come to you, now or later. It is just a matter of time and space. You mustlisten to your own construction of the Gurbani. This is the technical way in Naad Yoga.

There are two ways to go about understanding Gurbani. The first is to know the meaning through purposeful study; and the second is to recite it, and youwill automatically understand the meaning intuitively. Gurbani has to be recited with the tongue, through japa. But, when you read meditatively for thepurpose of understanding the meaning, it is okay.

The Power of the Shabad, Gurbani Kirtan, and Nam SimranIn Siri Guru Granth Sahib each shabad has its own individual domain, power, ridhi (worldly riches), sidhi (spiritual power), and nau nidhi (ninetreasures). All occult powers are there. The recitation of shabads gives you the power to redeem the environments. Shabad is a part of the power of God,and when the shabad merges in you, you become God.

The lotus feet of God is the shabad of God. The sound itself will uplift you and take away the disease and sorrow from within you. Meditate on the lotusfeet of God in your heart. The sound of the spirit is the shabad. Decorate yourself with it. Shabad is the fountain of spirit. It will always keep you flowingand growing.

The neutral mind records the shabad, the Truth. When your mind is freaking out, the shabad automatically comes. The shabad has the power to controlyou and your mind. Otherwise there is no way you or your mind can be controlled. Shabad brings inner balance. The power of inner balance is the shabad,and the power of the shabad is inner balance.

When controlled, our minds can create great things, because the power of the mind is also very infinite. When disciplined, it can change the vibrations andthe magnetic psyche of the earth. That is why we come before Siri Guru Granth Sahib and do kirtan (singing of God's praises). Kirtan is to change themagnetic psyche of the universe with those vibrations of the Word of the Guru, the naad, so that we can principally enrich the self in ecstasy.

Nam simran (continuos remembrance of God's Name, of Self) is the preparation for Gurbani. You grind the ground, make the earth ready, and then youdo simran. Simran is gurmantra (mantra given by the Guru). Khalsa is to recite Waheguru, and a Sikh is to recite Sat Nam. Sat Nam can elevate theconsciousness of any person to Infinity, and Waheguru can bring you the experience of that Infinity. Wha means Infinite, he means Thou, and guru meansself. When chanted, it brings you very near God. Sat Nam is a panch shabad (mantra containing five parts). Saa means Infinity, taa means birth, naameans death, and maa means resurrection. Sat Nam is the shabad in which you have superiority over God. God is a slave in the hand of the devotees. SatNam purifies the entire time and space, when you speak it even once; it does not matter when. It is superior self-power of God. God is remembered by Hisactions. Nam simran is a must to prepare for Gurbani to have its effect. It is the complete science of the word and sound. It changes a human's biologicaland psychological metabolism of his body, mind, and soul.

Nitnem: Daily Recitation of Guru's Bani

The following is a story which Siri Singh Sahib ji told at Khalsa Women's Training Camp: "There is a surprising story about my grandmother. She neverspoke in a loud voice. I have never seen that woman offending anybody, and I have never seen a single human being offend her. The respect was so greatthat everyone would settle disputes by Mata ji's decision, without going to court. Whatever she would say, people would accept it as the truth and nothingbut the truth. That reputation and non-offensiveness was built from her perfection of her nitnem, her sadhana and Gurbani.

I am trying to illustrate to you that after a certain age in life, if you do not have nitnem and sadhana, then you will not churn yourself. When milk ischurned, it takes a lot of milk to make a little butter. As milk has to be churned to make butter, like has to be churned. Gurbani works to churn the brainwaves through the hyp0othalmus. You need not be a Sikh. In India, for example, there are a lot of Hindus and Muslims who recite Gurbani. Gurbani is fora person who wants to be graceful, a person who wants to be balanced, and a person who wants to do things by their radiance. A person's presence aloneshould see the job done."

Nitnem in Gurbani gives you a very powerful meditative mind. It gives you the balance required. Energy comes to a person from the head, and the head isthe distributing center through the spine. It is a must that when one reads Gurbani, it be done in the correct harmony and rhythm.

It is compulsory for Khalsa to read all the five banis daily. They were given so that a person's incarnated personality may elevate itself to defend through any negativity or misfortune.

The Sword of Khalsa

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The blade of this unique Siri Sahib is made of Damascus steel. The hilt or handgrip is decorated with white gold and diamonds.

It has a portrait of the 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh forged in yellow gold and the embellished handle of solid jade and white gold is in the shape of Guru Gobind Singh’s hawk.

The stainless steel scabbard, the sheath that covers the blade, has the entire text of the 10th Master's Jaap Sahib laser-etched in microtype.The Jaap Sahib contains over 3,550 words.

There are six vignettes, three on the back and three on the front. Each vignette is set off with white gold, and precious stones (diamonds and amethysts)

Weapons Master Jot Singh Khalsa (Millis, MA) designed, managed, and built the entire sword. Besides forging the blade and metal work, he also supervised the engraving and finishing work. Jot Singh’s wife, Harbhajan Kaur, collected the many donations that funded the expense of the sword. These donations came from individuals and sangats throughout the entire western hemisphere. The expense of the materials alone is estimated to be $110,000.

Summer Solstice 2006

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These are some of the pictures taken during this year's Summer Solstice and our trip to Los Angeles and New Mexico.

In L.A. hotel room munching on Singapore Potato chips.

I am the size of the wheel. Can't find anything like that in Singapore.

Singapore Changi Airport. Ready to fly all the way to America.

Shastar Vidya class at 7a.m. during the Jaap Sahib course in New Mexico.

Dinner in L.A. on the first day we arrived.

Side-by-Side

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I found this picture which was taken during Malaysia Samelan 2005. A nice angle to the picture with a very close friend and brother, Sada Sat Simran Singh Khalsa.

This was during one of the classroom sessions where Chardi Kalaa Jatha was being asked questions on not only Sikhi but generally on life as well.

Satnam

Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

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Giani Mahinder Singh Ji.

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Giani Ji, also known as Khalsa Ji to many has inspired many and will always inspire people. He is from the Sant Sohan Singh Ji Kirtani Jatha in Malaysia. Giani Ji just came back from the U.K after a Sikh Youth Camp. At this age he teaches all that age is never an issue when it comes to spreading the word of Sikhi.

I have attended many of his kirtan sessions and at every session i take back something new. To me his presence speaks volumes.

God Bless Him always.

Sat Nam.

Saturday Evening with Sada Sat Simran Singh Khalsa, 16th September 2006

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Coming back down to Singapore is my brother Sada Sat Simran Singh Khalsa from USA, New Mexico. Sada Sat Simran Singh Khalsa is part of the Chardi Kalaa Jatha and his skills in Shastar Vidya are excellent.

Come on down to learn during this session. Do not miss it.

Satnam

Weapons that Sikhs train with for defence and relics of significance to Sikhs

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I love shastar and everytime i see any kind of shastar, it excites me. I found pictures of shastar at http://www.rajkaregakhalsa.net/ and some of the shastar were very uniquely designed. Here are some pictures out of the 348 pictures.

Observe the intricate designs carved on the blades.

A varitey of shastar with arrows, straight blade and curved blade daggers.

Inspires me to see this blade. Whoever did the carvings must have alot of pateince and determination. Just awesome.

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A unique, pinted blade.

Look at the middle one. I have never seen something like that before.

A nicely designed handle of a talwar.

Beautiful brown and silver. Gives it a very royal look.

Some Pics of Guru Ram Das Ji

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My Birthday...Celebrated after a LOOOONG time..

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When we got back from Espanola, New Mexico, I wanted to get all my friends together and celebrate my 23rd birthday. I had the party on the 9th July. I had so much fun. I thank my parents, brother and harveen for making this event possible. After the party, couple of my friends stayed over for the World Cup 2006 finals, Italy vs France.

At the same time, we also celebrated Harveen's birthday which was the very next day. So, it was a double celebration party. (For those who do not know, Harveen is my sister-in-law)

More Pictures coming later....

The Fourth Guru of The Sikhs.

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Guru Ram Das Rakho Sharnaiee.

Raj Yog Thakat Deen Guru Ram Das.

Sat Nam.

3 Best Friends.

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Three Best Friends.

From Left: Kawal Pal Singh Khalsa, Anil Jit Singh Khalsa and Rajveer Singh Khalsa.

Check this out.....Kawal's girlfriend is Born on the 9th March , Anil's wife is born on the 9th March and Rajveer's wife is born on the 9th March.

We serve together.

Sat Nam.

Never Give Up

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One day I decided to quit...

I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality...I wanted to quit my life.

I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.

"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not toquit" His answer surprised me...

"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and thebamboo"

"Yes", I replied.

"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them. water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.

In the second yearthe Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But Idid not quit on the bamboo, He said.

"In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit.

In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed.I would not quit."

He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant...But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.

It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.

I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle. "He said to me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots"

"I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you." "Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful."

"Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise high"

"How high should I rise" I asked.

"How high will the bamboo rise" He asked in return."As high as it can" I questioned.

"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."

I left the forest and bring back this story.

I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you.

Never Give up.

Sat Nam

Lecture on marriage by Siri Singh Sahib.

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Siri Singh Sahib, Bhai Sahib, Bhai Harbhajan Singh Khalsa, Yogi Ji

Date: July 15 1984
Topic: Marriage.

You all have to realize what a marriage is. Marriage is not an easy path. Marriage is a life. Marriage is not a ceremony,marriage is God.

Marriage has not been understood by the Western world at all. It was understood by the Eastern world but it is forgottenthere too. So at this time, the institution of marriage is in total limbo. People do not know what to do with it; people do notknow what to do without it. So what we have found out via the media is that marriage then divorce and divorce then marriage is a continuous process.

But actually if we all understand what marriage is, then perhaps we can do better. Marriage is an institution of willingness, in which two identities want to amalgamate. It’s an amalgamation of two egos to bring out a neutral new personality.

What is the advantage of it and what is the disadvantage of it ? When this amalgamation happens then divine power in thepsyche starts to function. Without that, people are individuals and they will only yell and scream at each other and goodness will never come in that home. It is a granted fact.

Marriage bring happiness. It’s an amalgamation of two psyches. And when these two psyches are amalgamated, neither one is an individual. There is no question of he and she. That’s it. There is no loss, there is no gain and there is no bank account.

"This is what my husband said" does not exist. "I will ask my wife" does not exist. If there is no confidence that the husband can speak on behalf of his wife and the wife can speak on behalf of her husband, they have not yet married. If this is the commitment, that the husband cannot commit on behalf on his wife and the wife cannot commit on behalf of her husband, they do not know what commitment is.

To make an alloy, you take two elements and put them together. The alloy cannot be separated. You can boil it, you canform the alloy into a liquid, you can totally burn it, but once it becomes an alloy, it will totally keep its own quality, ownquantity, own weight, own molecules, own electrons, protons and neutrons, and own combination. Whatever made brassdoesn’t matter. Brass has its own faculty, own quality, own weight and own property.

And that is what love is, that is what marriage is, that is what life is, that is what good luck is. There are no two opinions about it; when a male and a female merge together. That’s why we do it (anand karaj) before God. That's why we do it (anand karaj) before Guru.

Every day is a fight to be fought.

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Dehi Shiva Bar Mohe Ihe
(O God Shiva, give me these boons)

Shubh Karman Se Kabhun Na Taron
(Never shall I desist from doing good deeds)

Na Daron Ari Son Jab Jai Laron
(Never shall I fear when I fight the enemy)

Nischey Kar Apni Jeet Karon
(And with certainty I shall attain victory)

- Siri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

I don't have any enemies, but i fight my enemy everyday. My enemy is my mind - Kawal Khalsa

The Anand Karaj.

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Years ago Shanti Kaur questioning the Siri Singh Sahib Harbhajan Singh about the practice of having the Palay (the shawl) wrapped over the Man's shoulder, and the woman holding it from behind as the man leads the woman. She thought this was some old non Sikh practice and was wondering why we do this. Especially from the aspect of why the woman had to be in the back and following the man (being subservient). There was a first answer which I don't remember...(Maybe Guruka singh can fill in) which she listened to but was not satisfied, so went back to him again. He said the second time....something like "You see the woman being dragged by the man and following him as a lesser than equal. Marriage is a carriage. I see the woman being the leader, holding the shawl like reigns of the horse, directing the Man from behind. It's all how you look at it."

Thanks to Gurmustuk for posting this!

Bhai Fauja Singh

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He was a great man. I can't explain much, log on to this website to find out about him. (This was taken off my good friend's blog, Gurmustak Singh. I'm myself am learning about Bhai Fauja Singh)

http://www.mrsikhnet.com/BhaiFaujaSingh/

No. 7 makes Lance a Tour legend

2005-07-25T15:09:00.000+08:00

This guy has inspired me so much. Just do it. Even if you are chopped from all corners just do it.

When Armstrong survived his battle with cancer and came back from the brink of death to demolish his opponents and win the Tour, his victory told a story that was without equal in the event's history.

I'm not much of a cycling fan but i can tell you i'm a fan of Lance Armstrong. Fought against cancer and won. Most people would have given up their Jobs when such a thing happens but Lance won over cancer and won 7 Tour de France titles. This was his final race. God Bless Him.

The man they call The Siri Singh Sahib.

2005-07-22T17:46:00.000+08:00

This is the Siri Singh Sahib, Bhai Sahib Bhai Harbhajan Singh Khalsa, Yogi Ji. He left his body last year. He is dearly missed by all who know what he did for the Sikh faith. He is one man that inspired me alot. Now i get inspired though his books and teachings. He was a great teacher. I'm blessed to have met him in person 2 months before he passed in Espanola, New Mexico. Here seen with another great man who changed the world so much, the Pope. In the picture Yogi Bhajan is giving him a sclupture of Jesus on the cross. "Sikh on the Cross" was what Yogi Bhajan told the Pope when he gave the gift to the Pope. What Yogi Bhajan meant by that was, as a Sikh live is not easy. Hard is the way of a Sikh's life and hard was the life of Jesus.

Yogi Bhajan's qoute for live was "If you don't see God in all, You won't see God at all". Sat Nam.

Man of Honor.

2005-07-22T17:34:00.000+08:00

Naik Gajjan Singhserved with the '2 Sikh', one of the most highly decorated Infantry battalions of the Indian Army, was there when they picked up a Maha Vir Chakra during the 1965 war with Pakistan. Stationed at Poonch, '2 Sikh' was given the task of capturing Raja Hill picket from the Pakistanis.

Dhan Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

2005-07-22T12:19:00.000+08:00

Dhan Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji leading this Sikh Regiment. This was how Sikh Regiments use to move from camp to camp. What a powerful picture. KHALSA WAR CRY: JAGG KAY JAIKARA GEJAVEH, SO FATEH PAVEH NIHAL HO JAVEH, SAT SIRI AKAAALLLLEEE. SIRI GURU GOBIND SINGH JI DA MANNU PAVEH. BOLE SO NIHAL SAT SRI AKAL! WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH! :)

Presentation on Sikhi to students of United World College (UWC)

2005-07-21T16:16:00.000+08:00

3 weeks ago when i was still in America my good friends made a presentation at the United World College (UWC). The presentation was on Sikhi. The presentation team had a good crew. They were Rajveer Singh, Guru Jaswant Kaur, Manprit Kaur (manno..ahem), Jaipal Singh, Harveer Kaur and this crew was lead by Sukhjeet Kaur aka Shindi!!!

Good Job GUYS!!!!!

Prabhu Singh Khalsa

2005-07-21T15:46:00.000+08:00

This is a good friend of mine from Espanola, Prabhu Singh Khalsa. He has a twin brother named Hari Singh Khalsa who looks exactly like him. Beautiful friends. :)

Picture: Prabhu reading the english translation of the Hukamnama from the Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, in Gurdwara.

Friends from Espanola, New Mexico.

2005-07-21T15:38:00.000+08:00

This is my family from Espanola. This picture was taken in the summer 2004. I'm sure you can spot a familiar face in this picture. One of my close friends...Inderjit (indi). She is the only one swating. She looks hot in the turban rite....!!! She is working for the Malaysian Naujawan Sabha in Kuala Lumpur now.

In the picture from left: Siri Chand Singh, Guru Jot Singh, Sat Pavan Kaur, Punch Nishan Kaur, Deva Singh, Lakhmi Chand Singh and Prabhu Singh. Swating: Inderjit Kaur.

Song of the Khalsa.

2005-07-20T16:07:00.000+08:00

Many speak of courage. Speaking cannot give it.It's in the face of death that we must live it. When things are down and darkest, that's when we stand tallest.Until the last star falls, we won't give an inch at all!

Stand as the Khalsa, strong as steel, steady as stone. Give our lives to God and Guru, mind and soul, breath and bone.

Guru Arjan gave His Life, to stand for what was right. He was burned and tortured, five long days and nights. He could have stopped it any time, just by giving in. His Strength a solid wall, He never gave an inch at all!

Sons of the Khalsa, remember those who died. Stood their ground until their last breath, so we who live now, might live free lives.

A princess is not royal, by her birth or blood inside.But if her family's home is Anandpur Sahib,She'll walk with such a grace and strength, the world will bow in awe. Until the mountains fall, she'll never give an inch at all!

Daughters of the Khalsa, in your strength our future lies. Give our children fearless minds, to see the world through the Guru's Eyes.

Baisakhi we were thousands, but only five had the courage for dying. Then one brave man, one flashing sword, turned us all to lions. And now we live His Legacy, to die before we fall. And like the five who answered the call, we can't turn back at all.

Stand as the Khalsa, strong as steel, steady as stone.Give our lives to God and Guru, mind and soul, breath and bone.

The Tenth Guru gave even His Sons, to give the Khalsa life. His Words stand like mountains, against the winds of time, That Khalsa will rule the world, all will be safe in its fold. But if the Khalsa falls, there won't be a world at all!

Stand as the Khalsa, strong as steel, steady as stone. Give our lives to God and Guru, mind and soul, breath and bone.

Many speak of courage. Speaking cannot give it.It's in the face of death that we must live it.When things are down and darkest, that's when we stand tallest. Until the last star falls, we won't give an inch at all!

Stand as the Khalsa, strong as steel, steady as stone.Gives our lives to God and Guru, mind and soul, breath and bone.

Sons of the Khalsa, remember those who died. Stood their ground until their last breath, so we who live now, might live free lives.

Daughters of the Khalsa, in your strength our future lies.Give our children fearless minds, to see the world through the Guru's Eyes.

Stand as the Khalsa, strong as steel, steady as stone.Give our lives to God and Guru, mind and soul, breath and bone.

Mind and soul are His alone.

This Song of the Khalsa is sung every Sunday Morning for the Gurdwara program in the Siri Singahsan E Khalsa Gurdwara in Espanola, New Mexico. (I MISS THAT PLACE!!!)

COMING SOON!!!

2005-07-20T10:25:00.000+08:00

I'LL BE POSTING THE PICTURES OF MY TRIP TO U.S.A SOON!!! :)

I LOVE NATURE!!!

2005-07-20T10:09:00.000+08:00

I love the nature. When i was in New Mexico, America. I attended a Sprital Yoga Camp called Summer Solstice Sadhana in June 2005. Sadhana means discipline.

We set up tents on a mountain called Ram Das Puri. I lived alone for 5 days. I mean there are close to 2000 people living there but this was my first time staying alone. I had a great experience.

Up on the mountain when the wind blows, it's give you the chill. OK...i'm not kidding when i say COLD!!! I woke up at 3am everyday and to take a cold shower!! The cold water is really cold and in the morning the temperature is about 7 to 8 degrees celsius. Back to nature...natural cold water, listening to the breeze brush the bushes and trees around your tent and listening to the Hyenas howling far up in the other mountains is just a great experience. When it was time to leave, i was sad because i became so in love with nature.

Manno and Myself at East Coast beach for a picnic!!! :)

Ravi and Me :)

2005-07-18T11:22:00.000+08:00

Chay, Ravi and myself. Beautiful friend, brother and teacher. :)

Giani Mahinder Singh Khalsa Ji

2005-07-18T11:14:00.000+08:00

This is one of the most insprirational man to me. Khalsa Ji from Melaka. I attented one of his inspirational sessions at Siri Guru Singh Sabha on the 16th July 2005. I've been attending his sessions since i was 13. It's always an honor to meet him and receive his blessings. Beautiful man. :)

Resume of Dr. Manmohan Singh, current Prime Minister of India.

2005-07-15T15:58:00.000+08:00

Resume of Dr. Manmohan Singh, current Prime Minister of India

EDUCATION /Qualification:

Stood first in BA (Hons) Economics ,Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1952
Stood first in MA (Economics), Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1954
Wright's Prize for distinguished performance at St John's College, Cambridge in 1955 and 1957
Wrenbury scholar, University of Cambridge in 1957; DPhil (Oxford), DLitt (Honoris Causa); PhD thesis on India's export competitiveness

OCCUPATION /Teaching Experience:

Professor (Senior lecturer, Economics, 1957-59) Reader,Economics
1959-63 Professor, Economics, Panjab University, Chandigarh
1963-65 Professor, International Trade, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi
1969-71 Honorary professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
1976 and Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi,1996 and Civil Servant

Working Experience/ POSITIONS:

1971-72: Economic advisor, ministry of foreign trade

1972-76: Chief economic advisor, ministry of finance

1976-80: Director, Reserve Bank of India;Director, Industrial Development Bank of India;Alternate governor for India, Board of governors, Asian Development Bank.

November 1976 -April 1980: Secretary, ministry of finance (Department of economic affairs);Member, finance, Atomic Energy Commission;Member, finance, Space Commission

April 1980 - September 15, 1982: Member-secretary, Planning Commission

1980-83: Chairman, India Committee of the Indo-Japan joint study committee

September 16, 1982- January 14, 1985: Governor, Reserve Bank of India

1982-85: Alternate Governor for India, Board of governors, International Monetary Fund

1983-84: Member, economic advisory council to the Prime Minister

1985: President, Indian Economic Association

January 15, 1985- July 31, 1987: Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission

August 1, 1987- November 10, 1990: Secretary-general and commissioner, south commission, Geneva

December 10, 1990- March 14, 1991: Advisor to the Prime Minister on economic affairs

March 15, 1991- June 20, 1991: Chairman, UGC

June 21, 1991- May 15, 1996: Union finance minister

October 1991: Elected to Rajya Sabha from Assam on Congress ticket

June 1995: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha

1996 onwards: Member, Consultative Committee for the ministry of finance

August 1, 1996- December 4, 1997: Chairman, Parliamentary standing committee on commerce

March 21, 1998onwards: Leader of the Opposition, Rajya Sabha

June 5, 1998onwards: Member, committee on finance

August 13, 1998onwards: Member, committee on rules

Aug 1998-2001: Member, committee of privileges 2000 onwards: Member, executive committee, Indian parliamentary group

June 2001: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha

Aug 2001 onwards: Member, general purposes committee

BOOKS:

India's Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth ; Clarendon Press, Oxford University, 1964; also published a large number of articles in various economic journals.

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Adam Smith Prize, University of Cambridge, 1956

Padma Vibhushan, 1987

Euro money Award Finance Minister of the Year 1993

Asia money Award Finance Minister of the Year for Asia, 1993 and 1994

INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS:

1966:Economic Affairs Officer

1966-69: Chief, financing for trade section, UNCTAD

1972-74: Deputy for Indian IMF Committee of Twenty on International Monetary Reform

1977-79: Indian delegation to Aid-India Consortium Meetings

1980-82: Indo-Soviet joint planning group meeting

1982: Indo-Soviet monitoring group meeting

1993: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Cyprus

1993: Human Rights World Conference, Vienna

RECREATION:

Gymkhana Club, New Delhi; Life Member, India International Centre, New Delhi

Name : Dr Manmohan Singh

DOB : September 26, 1932

Place of Birth : Gah (West Punjab)

Father : S. Gurmukh Singh

Mother : Mrs. Amrit Kaur

Married on : September 14, 1958

Wife : Mrs. Gursharan Kaur

Children : Three daughters

(This was taken off a blog of a friend of mine. I got a comment of being a copycat and not original for doing that. Whoever posted that comment is imatured and a coward. You want to be direct with me, please have the guts to show yourself. Thanks)

President Nathan visited Sikh Gurdwara.

2005-07-15T11:11:00.000+08:00

Early this year Singapore's President S.R Nathan visited the Central Sikh Gurdwara. I had this cool picture and thought of sharing it will all.

Picture: President Nathan prays as the Giani (sikh preist) reads the Holy Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, The Living Guru of the Sikhs.

Sher E PunJab BhanGra CreW

2005-07-15T11:00:00.000+08:00

Sher E PunJab Bhangra Crew started 2 almost 3 years ago. We started off with 5 guys (Barinder, Gobind, Jasbir, Ravinder and Myself). Now we have a huge crew of 14 - 15. Some are studying overseas. The unique thing about this group is that they have non Punjabies dancing bhangra. Cool..rite!!

In the picture. FIRST ROW from left : Gurpreet with the dhol, Sofia, Liz, Joy and Evelyn. SECOND ROW from left : Me, Jasdeep, Sunand, Harkishan and Pavan. Picture taken on 17 April 2005 at Vesakhi Mela at Singapore Khalsa Association.

Chak Dey Fatthay!!!

2005-07-14T15:10:00.000+08:00

That's me. In my favourite bhangra costume colour. BLUE!! This was a performance done by Sher E PunJab BHangra Crew at the Vesakhi Mela 05' at the Singapore Khalsa Association on April 17th 2005. More picture below. :)

Welcome :)

2005-07-12T14:57:00.000+08:00

Satnam and Greetings to all,

I just created this blog, that's why there isn't anything on it now. I will start updating this site soon. This site is created with humility not ego. If anyone sees it in that way, i humbly apologize.

Hopefully with this site people who don't know me well, can get to know me. Whenever you are free just log on to this site and have a peek of what's hapenning in my life. Peace to you, peace to all and peace to this earth. God Bless You.

Satnam and Have a good day. :)