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ਪਹਿਲਾ ਮਰਣੁ ਕਬੂਲਿ ਜੀਵਣ ਕੀ ਛਡਿ ਆਸ ॥ ਹੋਹੁ ਸਭਨਾ ਕੀ ਰੇਣੁਕਾ ਤਉ ਆਉ ਹਮਾਰੈ ਪਾਸਿ ॥੧॥
First, accept death, and give up any hope of life. Become the dust of the feet of all, and then, then only you should you go to the path of meetinh god.
Posts Tagged ‘sikhi’
Accept Death, Become Dust of all to meet god
May 13th, 2010 by gurkibani | View Comments | Filed in WallpapersImportance of dastar and the Sikh Turban Day
April 8th, 2010 by taranjeetsingh | View Comments | Filed in Wallpapers
A dastar (Punjabi: ਦਸਤਾਰ, dastār ) or pagri (Punjabi: ਪਗੜੀ, pagṛī) in Punjabi and is a mandatory headgear for Sikhs. Dastar is closely associated with Sikhi and is an important part of the Sikh culture. Every sikh is requested to wear the dastar to commemorate Sikh Turban Day on April 11, 2010.
Tags: dastar, sikh culture, sikh turban, sikhi, sikhs
Celebrating the Life & History of Martyr Baba Deep Singh Ji
January 26th, 2010 by admin | View Comments | Filed in ArticlesToday sikhs are celebrating the birthday of Baba Deep Singh Jee. Lets have a look back on the life and martyrdom of this great gursikh.
Potrait of baba deep singh jee with his double edged sword and horse.
Early Life: Baba Deep Singh Ji was born on the 20th January 1682 A.D. in the village of Pahuwind in district of Amritsar. His father’s name was Bhai Bhagtu. He went to Anandpur on the Vaisakhi of 1700 A.D., where after obtaining baptism (into Sikhi) he started learning weaponry and riding from the Sikhs. He began learning reading and writing Gurmukhi and interpretation of Guru’s word from Bhai Mani Singh Ji.
Tags: baba deep singh, bhai mani singh, double edged sword, golden temple, gurmukhi, guru gobind singh ji, sewa, sikhi, sikhs, vaisakhi
Mool Mantar: complete description of one universal creator god
January 18th, 2010 by admin | View Comments | Filed in WallpapersWallpaper on Mool Mantar. It is found on Ang 1 and subsequently atg many Angs in Sri Guru Granth Sahib.Mool Mantar (also spelt Mul Mantra) is the first and most important composition contained within the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Itis also known as Mangla charan (often the first verse of many shabads in Guru Granth Sahib).
Tags: Ang, creator god, guru nanak, guru nanak dev, mool mantar, one god, sikhi, Sikhism, wallpaper
Ludhiana hosts ‘Sikhi’- An event that promotes truthful way of life in youth
November 17th, 2009 by admin | View Comments | Filed in NewsLudhiana, Nov 16(ANI): A unique nation-wide initiative is underway to motivate the youth towards ‘Sikhi’, a way of life, which is based on the spiritual wisdom of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The event is open to all non-sikhs including Hundus, Muslims adn others who seek to learn a truthful way of life.
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Raj Karega Khalsa (Truth & Purity shall always win)
September 4th, 2009 by admin | View Comments | Filed in Wallpapers
What is Gurdwara?
April 9th, 2009 by admin | View Comments | Filed in WallpapersA gurdwara (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ, gurduārā or ਗੁਰਦਵਾਰਾ, gurdwārā; sometimes transliterated from Punjabi as gurdwara), meaning “the doorway to the guru”, is a place of worship for Sikhs in the holy presence of their eternal and living Guru Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The devotees or Sangat sing the gurbani of Sri Guru Granth sahib in the form of keertan or divine hyms to worship Almighty God.
Katha or divine discourses also form an integral part of Gurdwaras in which learned scholar try to expand the jewels of meanings of Gurbani and also quote the instances of the practical life and vision of 10 gurus. This wa Gurdwara helps in attaning Lord. Here is a wallpaper on the theme-’What is Gurdwara’
The most significant gurdwara of the Sikhs is the Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Tags: amritsar, guru granth sahib ji, place of worship, sikhi, sikhs
Confronting Death Webinar | Last Chance to Register Free!
February 14th, 2009 by admin | View Comments | Filed in AnnouncementsToday there will be a webinar (live video broadcast) on Confronting Death. This talk will be a journey through all facets of the topic of “death” in Sikhi. What is a Sikh’s relationship and attitude with “death”? How is a Sikh to react upon the “death” of a loved one, or upon “death” and destruction of communities and nations? All these and more aspects of death will be investigated through the lens of gurmat – bani, tvarikh and rahit.
Topic: Confronting Death
Presenter: Inderpreet Singh
Session Date: 14 February 2009
Session Time: 10:20 pm -12:00 pm Indian Standard Time)
Session Fee: Free (Sponsored by Boston Sikh Sangat)
Session Details:
Presenter information: Inderpreet Singh is a technology professional currently working for a multinational high-tech firm as Director of Emerging Technologies. His passion is Sikhi and Panthak related community projects and is heavily involved with Sikh youth camps, retreats and conferences where he conducts seminars, lectures and interactive workshops on Gurmat related topics. Inderpreet Singh is an active volunteer and member of the Advisory Board of the Sikh Research Institute. He also serves on the Board of Advisors of the Sikh Scholarship Foundation.
To Register visit: http://sikhri.webex.com
Tags: death of a loved one, gurmat, sikh sangat, sikhi, video broadcast
Sikh Girls too need to mantain full identity and keep Rehat
January 3rd, 2009 by admin | View Comments | Filed in Photos, WallpapersWhile the beauty of Sikhi lies in gender equality and equal freedom & rights for both the sexes(male and female), so is the order of Guru. As women enjoy equal freedom they are also under the same banner of Rehat Maryada. (more…)
Tags: gender equality, girls, gurdwaras, sexes, sikh, sikhi, turbans, wallpaper
