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kml kMg 'knyzf'

            kOm df afgU ?

nIlI pwg qy KwulHf dfhVf, idl ivwc qyry Kot aih bfdl.

ibpR nfl qUM krky gµzquwp, pMQ qy krdF cot aih bfdl.

puwq vfd qyrf iewko insLfnf, kursI qyry lot aih bfdl.

lwK lfhxqF dI nf hoxI, qYnUM iewk idn qot aih bfdl.

iswKI qyrI Gr dI iKcVI, pMQ qyry leI vot aih bfdl.

luwt dy mfl 'nf coxF lVdYN, lokF dy ny not aih bfdl.

cqur qUM bxky BfsLx krdYN, jnqf qoN qYNnUM Cot aih bfdl.

afKr ijwq qF swc dI hoxI, JUT nUM pYxI Got aih bfdl.

jy qyrI jyb nUM Kqrf bxdf, qF pMQ leI Kqrf bx afAuNdf.

tMg ky iCwky iswKI isDFq qUM, mwiQaF qy lfl itwky lfAuNdf.

pwg qy mukt nhIN Pbdf qYnUM, Em suafhf jd krvfAuNdf.

mihMgy muwl jo leI srdfrI, muPLq nUM dwsIN ikAuN lutvfAuNdf?

qUM votF Kfqr PVHF mfrdf, jnqf nUM koeI hosL nhIN afAuNdI.

sfzy Drm nUM Kqrf BfrI, ikAuN jnqf sB afp krfAuNdI .

ikAuN corF nUM rfj bKLsLdy?, hQkVI bs iehnF nUM BfAuNdI!

isafsq df Gux pMQ nUM lwgf, duKI kOm hY peI kurlfAuNdI.

ikMnf icr 'kMg' vgU ieh nyrI, kd qk mrngy ajy jLmIr?

kd qk rulLdf rhU pMjfb, kd qk ies dI sVU qkdIr?

nisLaF dy ivwc peI jvfnI, kI ieho BivwK dI qsvIr?

srbwq dy Bly leI afE loko, krIey afpF koeI qdbIr.

srbwq dy Bly leI afE loko, krIey afpF koeI qdbIr..

zf: hrijMdr isMG idlgIr

Bibi Jagir Kaur was the best choice as SGPC president. She is not Kurimaar–Dr Dilgeer

Chandigarh – Sikh historian Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer has said that Bibi Jagir Kaur was the best possible choice as president of the SGPC in the present circumstances. He has brushed aside the criticism of her opponents.

Today, the SGPC needed a strong, honest and experienced president to save the SGPC from chaos. Today, the SGPC is passing through an unprecedented crisis and a weak president could not have been able to pull the SGPC out of this situation. A weak president won’t be able to solve even the latest crisis of the tussle between some ‘senior’ employees of the SGPC., which was going to have very serious repercussions for the institution. Besides, the SGPC has several uphill tasks to perform. This time this presidency will be a bed of thorns.

Mr. Parkash Singh Badal should extend complete help to Bibi by giving her complete freedom in taming the staff, as several of them are corrupt like Mahants of the pre-1920 period and have a history of blackmailing the previous presidents of the SGPC. Bibi shall have to face the wrath of the Mafia type employees, their supporter SGPC members and the other people. It will be a thankless job, which will shower awards of criticism, allegations as well as restless days and sleepless nights. But, all this will be possible only if Bibi wants to show some positive results and Badal allows her to function independently.

Writer of 40 books on Sikh history and philosophy, Dr Dilgeer has rejected the allegation that Bibi is Kuri Maar (daughter killer). This term is used for aborting a female baby or killing a newly born female child. As far as her reactions to her dead daughter are concerned, any Sikh would have done the same. Though this case is still pending in a court of law but I can say it with conviction that had I been in the place of Bibi Jagir Kaur, I would have done the same rather I would have gone a step further. It is religious duty of a Sikh parent (if he/she is a real Sikh) to stop her daughter from marrying an apostate or a non-Sikh. Sikh (and Muslim) law allows one to save one’s (rather Panth’s) honour. I am no yes-man of Bibi and I have several differences with her but I am opposed to her unjustified criticism.

[Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer 98158 36970)]

(sMpfdkI not:- dosLI jF inrdosL hox df PYslf qF kort ny krnf hY pr iksy glqI krn vfly DI-puwq nUM mfrnF jf mrvfAuxF vI koeI isafxp vflI gwl nhIN. Aus nUM sdf vfsqy iqafg dyxF jF by-dKl kr dyxF hI TIk hY. ho skdf hY ik smF pf ik Aus nUM smJ af hI jfvy.  iksy isWK lVkI df iksy gYr isWK jF piqq nfl sLfdI krnf koeI bhuqf TIk nhIN pr jy kr qsvIr df dUjf pfsf vI dyiKaf jfvy qF kI hY? ieWQy knyzf dy sUby bI[ sI[ ivc 99[9% pVHy ilKy kysfDfrI isWK lVky klwbF ivc jf ky sLrfbF pINdy hn, kI ieh isWKI hY? gurduafrf kmytIaF dy mYNbr (sxy sLRomxI kmytI dy) sLrfbF pI ky aXfsLIaF krdy hn, kI ieh isWKI hY? isWKI srUp ivc ikqny zrwg smglr aqy blfqkfrIey hn, kI ieh isWKI hY? Bfjpf dy eyjMt dI muwTI ivc sLRomxI kmytI aqy akflI dl hY aqy Aus dI qIvIN iek pKMzI sfD (afsLUqosL) dI cylI hY. afp Auh mhUrqF tyivaF df gulfm hY. kI ieh isWKI hY? afr[ aYWs[ aYWs dy KuspYTIey eyjMt isWKI dy vwzy pujfrI Tykydfr hn. kI ieh aqy ies qrHF df hor bhuq kuwJ isWKI hY? kI ieh[[[[isWKI hY? isWKI hY? bolo[[ soco aqy bIcfro vI kuwJ?)

arivMdr isMG Kflsf lMzn

Great Site!
Great Articals
And Great way of spreading the massage of Sikhi!!!
Thaks a lot for just being there!!
Arvinder Singh Khalsa
East London
UK

srvjIq isMG

siqkfr Xog s: mwKx isMG jI,

isWK Drm vfry isDFqk jfxkfrI AUplWBd krvfAux df jo AUprflf afp jI kr rhy ho, ies leI afp jI df buhq-buhq DMnvfd . pihlf dI qrF ies hPqy dy lyK vI buhq kmfl dy hn.

iswK Drm aqy sLrfD---ipRNMsIpl igafnI surjIq isMG, jI ny vI afpxy lyK ivwc ijQy mfs Kfx df ijkr kIqf hY AuQy vwK vwK psLU pMCIaF dy mfs dI smrwQf vfry vI jfxkfrI idqI hY ik iks mfs nMU Kfx nfl ikMny mhIinaF leI Bojn dIaF loVf pUrIaF ho jfdIaf hn.

pRo: ieMdr isMG Gwgf jI df lyK, ‘ isMG Bojn’ ijs ivwc afp jI ny mfs Kfx jF nf Kfx vfry gurimq isDfq nMU spwsLt kIqf hY.

afp jI dI itwpxI vfry bynqI hY, ik mY afp jI nfl sihmq hF ik ieh mUrKF df hI JgVf hY pr kI mUrKF nMU gurimq dI soJI dyxf afp jI vrgy cyqMn gurmKf df Prj nhI hY ?

pRo: ieMdr isMG Gwgf jI, afp jI dy bcn, "sfeIN mIaF mIr jI, gurU Gr ivwc siqkfrXog hn . iewk pwky muslmfn hlfl kIqf mfs Kfx vfly qoN iswKF dy kyNdrI Drm asQfn dI nINh rKvfeI geI . pMjvyN nfnk ny byaMq siqkfr idwqf AuhnF nUM, dvYq rfeI mfqr BI nhIN ."

bynqI hY kuJ smf pihlf zf: dlgIr jI df iek lyK piVHaf sI ijs ivwc Auhnf ny isrP eynf hI iliKaf sI ik drbfr sfihb dI nIh sfeI mIaf mIr ny nhI rwKI sI, ikAuik ieh mY pihlI vfrI piVHaf sI ies krky mYnMU kfPI hYrfnI hoeI sI. ies nvNy pYdf hoey svfl df Auqr lwBx leI Kwby-swjy kfPI koisLsL kIqI pr koeI sPlqf nf imlI.

afp jI vlo iqafr kIqI sI zI vfry qF spoksmYn ivwc piVHaf sI pr Aus nMU pRfpq krn leI kfPI pwCV igaf. pr dyr afey drusq afey dy aKfx vFg Aus ieqhfsk somy nUM pRfpq krn ivwc sPl vI hoieaf aqy Aus nMU sux ky inhfl vI. hor vI KusLI hoeI jdo afp jI dI rsnf qo Auprokq svfl df jvfb suixaf. pr Auprokq lyK ‘isMG Bojn’ ivwc afp jI ny rvfieqI sfKI anusfr hI iliKaf hY. ajyhf ikAu?

pRo: ieMdr isMG Gwgf jI, inmrqf sfihq bynqI hY ik hux isrP ies ivsLy qy hI iewk lyK ilKo aqy kro sMLky dUr. qF jo awgy qo jy koeI pRcfrk ies pRcwlq sfKI nMU suxfvy qF Aus nMU Aus dy ieqhfsk vsIilaf vfry svfl puiCaf jf sky.

hoeIaf Bulf leI iKmf krnf jI,

afdr sihq,

srvjIq isMG

gurcrn isMG (ijAux vflf)

izksI roz gurduafry, 25 sqMbr nUM kfnPrMs.

iswK isDFq bfry jfxkfrI pRfpq krn leI dupihry do vjy hfl nMbr 3-4 ivc pujo .

isMG sBf ieMntrnYsLnl brYNptn dy Audm nfl gurU gRMQ sfihb dy isDFq bfry cfnxf pfAux dI inmfxI ijhI koisLsL kIqI jfvygI. ies kfnPrFs ivc bolx leI hyTF ilKy swjx dysLF bdysLF qoN phuMc rhy hn. ieh kfnPrFs dupihr dy do vjy, hfl nMbr 3-4 ivc, izksI gurduafry, imsIsfAugf ivKy sLurU hovygI.

1[ sR[ gurqyj isMG ihstorIan (afeI[ ey[ aYs[) cMzIgHV. iswK Drm ivc afeIaF kurIqIaF qy pMjfb dy pfxIaF dI vMz bfry gwl krngy. ieh Auh iswK hn ijnHF ny 1984 dy iswKF dy kqlyafm qoN pRBfvwq ho ky afpxI post qoN asqIPf dy idqf sI.

2[ sR[ hrdyv isMG sLyrigwl, rojLivl, kYlyPornIaf qoN iswK Drm nfl sbMiDq msilaF bfry gwl krngy. ieh Auh ivafkqI hY ijsny sfD amr isMG bVUMdI dIaF iswK Drm ivroDI gqIivDIaF nUM dyK ky afpxI pMj lwK amrIkn zflrF dI mul lY ky idwqI hoeI iblizMg kichrI rFhI vfps krvf ky iswK Drm nUM smRpwq gurdvfrf Koilaf hoieaf hY. afpxI jyb jF srdfrI leI nhI sgoN lokF nUM gurmiq qoN jfxU krvfAux leI. iswK builtn hr do mhIinaF bfad kwZdy hn qy muPq vMzdy hn.

3[ sR[ gurdyv isMG sMGf, ikcnr, pfT kI hY? ikvyN krnf cfhIdf hY? iksy qoN krvfAux df koeI mhwqv hY jF nhI bfry afpxy vIcfr rwKxgy.

4[ zf[ suirMdr isMG iswDU, brYNptn, iswK Drm ivc pRvysL kr cukIaF kurqIaF bfry slfeIzjL projYkt krky afpxy vIcfr quhfzy gocry krngy.

5[ zf jrnYl isMG aotvf ijnHF ny gurU gRMQ sfihb df PrFsIsI aqy jrmn BfsLf ivc anuvfd krn dI syvf kIqI hY iswK Drm ivc suDfr ikvyN kIqf jf skdf hY bfry afpxy pysL krngy.

ies qoN ielfvf jy smyN ny iejLfjLq idwqI qF sLrDf df kI mqlb hY? gurU sfihbfn vyly pRcwlq hoey jMgI nfhiraF df kI mqlb hY? lPjL aMimRqsr gurU nfl sbMiDq sI pr iswK vroDI qfkqF ny aMimRqsr nUM iewtF gfry dy bxy sLihr nfl ikAuN joiVaf?

jy asIN gurU sihbfn dy isDFq nfl juVnf hY qF sfnUM aYsIaF kfnPrMsF hr sfl krnIaF pYxgIaF. afm jnqf ivc jfgrqI ilafAuxI swB qoN jLrUrI hY ies leI sfnUM gur sbd dI vIcfr krn df Auprflf krn pvygf qy gurU df Purmfn vI ieho hI hY. "aiq inrmlu gur sbd vIcfr ] nfnk nfim svfrxhfr ] {pMnf 361-362}

mhf anµdu gur sbdu vIcfir] ipRa isAu rfqI Dn sohfgix nfir] 3] jn nfnku boly bRhm bIcfru] jo suxy kmfvY su AuqrY pfir]pMnf 370]

iehu mnu dyhI soiD qUM gur sbid vIcfir] nfnk iesu dyhI ivic nfmu inDfnu hY pfeIaY gur kY hyiq apfir] {pMnf 427}

sfrIaF sMgqF df sfQ aqI jLrUrI hY. hr mfeI BfeI nUM isMG sBf ieMntrnYsLnl brYNptn vloN gumiq isDFq dI jfxkfrI pRfpq krn leI swdf idwqf jFdf hY. bfhroN afeIaF sMgqF df rihx df ieMqjLfm kIqf jfvygf. nIcy ilKy nMbrF qy sMprk kIqf jf skdf hY.

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sikh_khalsa_mission has invited you to view a photo album on Yahoo! Photos

Pictures of DAY TWO of World Sikh conference 2004. Please pass on message to all friends and acquaintances. Apologies for low quality pictures as batteries went flat for digital camera. So used a mobile phone.
See both days of photo on link below.
http://au.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/sikh_khalsa_mission. Will load better quality pictures after developing and scanning. Return in few days.

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Day1 (18-September-2004) of World Sikh Conference at University of Technology Sydney. Main invitees of conference were Sardar Gurtej Singh (Professor of Sikhism) and Sardar Hardev Singh Shergill of Roseville, USA. Conference was ably organised by Sikh Council of Australia under chairmanship of Sardar Bawa Singh Jagdev and Sardar Ajmer Singh Gill.

View WSC-Sydney-2004-DAY1

j[ isMG

sMpfdk (isWK mfrg ) jI,

bfbf ibDI cMd jI dy GoVy corI krn aqy gurU hrgoibMd jI dy vr imlx bfry afp dy ivcfr pVHy bfbf ibDI cMd jI gurU jI dI POj dy jrnYl sn aqy gurU jI vloN lVIaF lVfeIaF ivc AuhnF df sfQ idqf qy Kfskr gurU jI dI spuqrI bIbI vIro dy ivafh vyly hoey hmly smyN bIbI vIro, gurU jI dy pirvfrk mYNbrF aqy hor isKF nUM Gyry ivcoN suriKaq ilafAux smyN afpxI bhfdrI df sbUq idqf. ho skdf hY ies bhfdrI bdly gurU sfihb ny AuhnF nUM "ibDI cMd CInf gurU kf sInf" df vr idqf hoey, ijs qrF gurU qyg bhfdr jI df sIs ilafAux smyN dlyrI qy inzrqf idKfAux vfly BfeI jYqf jI nUM dsvyN pfqsfh ny "rMGryty gurU ky byty" df vr idqf sI.
mYN muafPI cfhMudf hF ik mYN pihlI vfr pMjfbI tfeIp krn krky "aDk" qy hor mfqrf nhIN lwB sikaf.

Sincere you,
J. Singh

(sMpfdkI not:- GoVy corI krn aqy vr imlx vfly ivcfr myry afpxy nhIN hn. ieh gur iblfs pfqsLfhI CyvIN ivc drjL hn ijs nUM ik gurU kI golk dy pYsy nfl sLRomxI gurduafrf kmytI ny Cpvfieaf hY/sI. ijs gurisWK ny ies ikqfb dI pUrI qrHF cIr-PfV kIqI hY, ieh sqrF ilKx qoN pihlF Aus nfl tYlIPUn qy gwl-bfq kIqI sI. Aus dy dwsx muqfbk ies ikqfb ivc "ibDI cMd CInf gurU kf sInf" vflI gwl hor ikqy vI nhIN hY, isrP iek QF hI drjL hY ijs df ik Aupr ijkr hY. KLq ilKx leI sLukrIaf)

vrlz isWK kONsl (amrIkf)

Golden Temple Stamp Not Issued by United States Postal Service

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2004

Contact: Dr. Tarunjit Singh, Secretary General, 614-210-0591,

World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR)
P.O. Box 3635, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA

Phone: 614-210-0591, Fax: 419-535-6794

Recent media reports about the United States Postal Service (USPS) issuing a commemorative Sikh stamp with a photo of Harmandar Sahib (commonly referred to as Golden Temple) may be misleading. The WSC-AR has communicated with USPS and was informed by a representative on September 3, 2004 via e-mail that the stamp was not created or issued by USPS. The stamp was not reviewed, authorized, issued, or released by USPS. It will not be available for sale at any US post office.
The USPS has further communicated that the stamp has been issued by a private company outside of the USPS. This is a private stamp that was produced by www.photo.stamps.com at the request of Golden Temple Credit Corporation. Although the private stamp can be used for postage within the US, it is not issued by USPS.
WSC-AR is a representative and elected body of Sikh Gurdwaras and institutions in the United States. Its members include 28 Gurdwaras (Sikh places of worship) and 7 other Sikh institutions across the nation.

gurqyj isMG, vYilMgtn-inAUjLIlYNz

sMdIp isMG jI,

vfihgurU jI kf KLflsf

vfihgurU jI kI PLiqh

qusIN iblkul TIk kIqf hY rwKVIaF dI aqy Bog lfAux vflI mnmwq dI gwl krky. dUjI gwl, pwCm dIaF keI lfiebRyrIaF iewk bwJy qfpmfn df pRbMD rWKdIaF hn qF jo ikqfbF dy kfgLjL jldI Krfb nf hox. aijhf hI ivigafnk qrIkf koeI gurUduafry ivwc rwKy qF TIk nhI qF bfkI sB mnmwq hY.

DMnvfd sihq,

gurqyj isMG, vYilMgtn-inAUjLIlYNz

 *****

Dear Baldev Sangha,

Sikhism is not a religion of miracles, rituals and superstitions. Sikhism is not what some people want to exploit it as. There are heaps of literature available on this web site. In case you need to read Guru Granth Sahib, please download different files from www.gurbanifiles.org

Which is the English translation of Guru Granth Sahib that you find too heavy? On the other hand, please feel free to discuss any topic on this web site.

With regards,

Gurtej Singh, Wellington-New Zealand

sMdIp isMG

s: mWKx isMG jI,
siq sRI akfl.

kYlIPornIaF styt dy sYNtrl vYlI dy ieWk gurduafrf sfihb ivWc sRI gurU gRMQ sfihb jI nUM rWKVI vfly idn lok rWKVIaF bMnHky gey, ies qoN ielfvf ies gurduafry ivWc sRI gurU grMQ sfihb jI nMU Bog lvfieaf jFdf hY qy ikhf jFdf hY, kihMdy hn ik mnuWKI srIr vFg gurU gRMQ sfihb jI vI grmIN srdI mihsUs krdy hn ies leI AuhnF nUM mOsm anusfr bsqr cfhIdy hn. kQf krdy smyN ijs sMprdf nfl sbMiDq gurduafrf hY, qkrIbn Aus sMprdf dy moZI bfbf jI dIaF isWiKafvF df hI pRcfr kIqf jFdF hY.

mYN isWK-mfrg dy pfTkF nfl ieh ivcfr sFJy krnF cfhvFgf qy kOm dy ivdvfnF nUM puWCxf cfhvFgf ik ies qrF krnf TIk hY jF nhIN?

siqkfr nfl,
sMdIp isMG.

bldyv sMGf

Dear Sir,

I live in the States and have spent almost all my life (45years) in the West. My parents are not what one would call devout Skihs but they did raise me in an environment of the fundamental beliefs about being good, treating people well, all religions are just different manifestations, , nor did they believe in any of the "miracles" that were said to have been performed. I have held to those beliefs all my life but have felt estranged from the rituals that people go through whether they are Sikhs or Christians. Anyhow when I read about the anniversary of the Guru Granth Sahib I thought I would look up some information. I was disappointed in reading the English translation it is too heavy going and I am not interested in "worshiping God" - I don’t think God needs it,

I felt disappointed and wondered what it was that my parents taught me all those years ago.

I am very happy to see the same basic principles that that my parents taught me on your website.

I still do not agree with the rituals – but I do feel the rightness of living as virtuous a life as I can, speaking up for people when then do not do so themselves etc.

I am very grateful to my parents for what they have taught me and to you for your website in confirming it.

Thank you.

Baldev

pRqfp isMG aqy pRIvfr

Respected ver Makhan singh purewal ji,
wahe guru jika khalsa wahe guru ji ki fateh
Greeting on the 400th Anniversary of first parkash
we are celebrating 400th Anniversary on 5th of sep.2004
GURU RAKHA
PARTAP SINGH
GURPREET KAUR
MANPREET KAUR
VIKRAM PARTAP SINGH

gurmIq isMG astRylIaf

Dear Cyber Mates and Well Wishers of the Guru Khalsa Panth,
Waheguru jee ka Khalsa Waheguru jee kee Fateh

On 7 October 1708, before breathing his last, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib ordered us: "SABH SIKHAN KO HUKAM HAI GURU MANIEO GRANTH". So let us follow Gurbaani enshrined in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Thank you,
On behalf of Sikh Khalsa Mission Inc., Gurmit Singh

vrlz isWK kONsl (amrIkf)

WSC-AR Congratulates Sikh Community on the 400th Anniversary of Installation of Granth Sahib, Will Celebrate Historic Occasion on September 4-5, 2004 in Chicago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 1, 2004
Contact: Dr. Tarunjit Singh, Secretary General, 614-210-0591,

sMq ispfhI

GREETNGS ON 400 ANNIVERSERY OF INSTALLATION OF

GURU GRANTH SAHIB IN SRI HARIMANDIR SAHIB, AMRITSAR.

sfihb sRI gurU gRMQ sfihb jI dy

400 sflf pRkfsL idvs dI lwK lwK vDfeI hovy

sMq ispfhI (Estd.1945)

'SANT SIPAHI' (Estd.1945)

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ipafry vIr mwKx isMG jIE!

vfihgurU jI kf Kflsf] vfihgurU jI kI PLiqh]

afs hY afp jI cVHdI klf ivc hovogy.

afp jI nUM jo lyK Byjy hn, ieh afp jI nUM iks qrHF dy lwgy, afpxy vIcfr jLrUr sFJy krn dI Kycl krnI. afp jI ny afpxI sfeIt qy hPqfvfrI kflm qy vI pfAux dI ikRpflqf krnI jI.

gur BfeI

ieMdr isMG 'Gwgf'

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afp jI iswK kOm dI syvf sfeIt rfhI kr rhy ho, vfihgurU jI afp jI nUM sdf cVHdIaF klf ivc rwKy.

bynqI hY ik afpxI vYb sfeIt qy ieh sMKyp jfxkfrI pfAux dI ikRpflqf krnI jI.

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blbIr isMMG sUc, aYzvokyt, luiDafxf

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pr idwqI sUcnf muqfbk mOky ’qy pwqrkfr kYmry smyq phuMc gey.AunHF iPr gYs slMzrF ivc mOky ’qy gYs Gwt hox sbMDI afpxI qswlI kIqI qy loVINdI kfrvfeI afpxy kYmry ivc PotogRfPI krky bMd kIqI.

isLkfieq ieAuN hY ik iek ‘gxysL’ nfmI kirMdf Kfs gYs eyjMsI vwloN ijs df mflk ‘ieMdrjIq’ afm eyjMsIaF vFg hI gYs vycx afieaf qF GrylU Kpq leI isLkfieqkrqf ny gYs sYlMzr dI Aus qoN mMg kIqI qy nfl hI qulf ky pUrI gYs vflf sYlMzr dyx leI ikhf qy hfjLr muhwly dy pqvMqy swjxf dy sfhmxy sfry hI Bry sYlMzrF df vjn kIqf igaf qy hryk sYlMzr ivc zyZ ikwlo qoN lY ky iek ikwlo qwk gYs Gwt pfeI geI.ies sbMDI ‘gxysL’ ny gvfhF dI hfjrI ivc afpxy hwQIN ilKqI rUp ivc vI idwqf hY qy nfl hI Aus ny eyjMsI df tYlIPon nMbr:2539884 iliKaf.

mOky ’qy iek hor eyjMsI qoN gYs sYlMzrF vflf irksLf-ryhVf pUrI pihcfx aqy kirMdf vrdI pihnI phuMicaf ijs qoN isLkfieqkrqf ny Ausy vyly muhwly dy lokF sfhmxy vjn krf ky pUrI gYs vflf sYlMzr KrIidaf. kirMdy ny afpxf nFA aMgd, tokn nM: 275 qy afpxI eyjMsI df tYlIPon nM: 2493483 dwisaf.

‘gxysL’ dI gYs irksLf ryhVy ’qy iksy eyjMsI df nFAu jF tYlIPon nMbr afid iliKaf hoieaf nhIN sI. kirMdy dy eyjMsI dI koeI vrdI nhIN pfeI hoeI sI.Aus kirMdy ny eyjMsI dy mflk ‘ieMdrjIq’ vwloN Gwt gYs vfly sYlMzr vycx bfry sB kuJ swc disaf ikAuNik Aus ƒ Brosf sI ik Aus dy mflk dI AuWpr qwk phuMc hox kfrn jy Auh swc vI dws dyvygf qF Aus df qy Aus dy mflk aqy eyjMsI df koeI kuJ nhIN ivgfV skdf.

Aus ny svYiewCf nfl ieh vI dwisaf ik sfzf dPqr idn dy 12 vjy qwk bMd rihMdf hY. quhfƒ tYlIPon krn ’qy iksy ny nhIN imlxf isrP kirMdy hI kMm clfAuNdy hn. mflk qF Aus vyly hI afAuNdf hY jdoN Gwt gYs vfly sYlMzr vyc idwqy jFdy hn. kdI koeI PrjI Cfpf jy pY vI jfvy qF mflk jF Aus df koeI njLdIkI mOky ’qy nhIN huMdf qy jy kirMdy ƒ koeI lY vI jfvy qF mflk dI phuMc AuWpr qwk ieMnI hY ik Auh Jwt Cuzvf ilafAuNdf hY ikAuNik ieh sB kuJ gYs eyjMsI dy mflk dy kihx anusfr AuWpr qwk imlky hI huMdf hY.Aus ny svfl dy jvfb ivc afpxI mjLbUrI dwsdy hoey ikhf jy asIN aijhf nhIN krFgy qF mflk sfzI nOkrI qoN CuwtI kr dyvygf.

iPr koisLsL kIqI geI ik puils ƒ bulfieaf jfvy aqy 100 nMbr ’qy dubfrf tYlIPon 10 vjy svyry kIqf igaf aqy sfrf vyrvf iPr dwisaf. AunHF isLkfieq krqf df pUrf pqf iliKaf. pYtrol pfrtI vflyy do ispfhI qy nfl icwt kwpVIaf hor bMdf jo monf sI 10:25 vjy AunHF nfl icwty rMg dy motr sfeIkl ’qy afey qy AunHF ƒ sfrI siQqI qoN jfxU krfieaf. AunHF ikhf asIN vjLn Kud kr lYNdy hF. AunHF ny sYlMzrF nfl afpxI iewCf anusfr iek hor vwtf rwK ky kih idwqf ik koeI ijLafdf vjLn Gwt nhIN isrP QoVHf bhuq hI Gwt hY jo afm krky sYlMzrF ivc huMdf hI hY. AunHF kirMdy ‘gxysL’ nMU sYlMzrF smyq mOky qoN jfx leI kih idwqf.

isLkfieqkrqf AunHF dI bolI qy kihxI qoN cMgI qrHF BFp igaf sI ik Auh svyry 8:15 qoN kfPI koisLsL krn dy bfvjUd svyry 10:25 imMt ’qy hI afey sn.ijnHF df pihlF ieh kihxf ik ies isLkfieq df sbMD sfzy nfl nhIN qy AunHF df hI iPr ieMnf lyt afAuxf qy afAux sfr hI sYlMzr df vjn Gwt nf hox bfry kihxf qoN sfP sI ik Auh ieh sB kuJ iksy Kfs hdfieqF qoN ibnF nhIN kih rhy sn. AunHF dI skIm iksy dosLI ƒ sjLf dyx leI kys drj krn dI nhIN sI sgoN isLkfieq krqf ƒ jy QoVHf bhuq hor ieqrfjL krdf qF Qfxy iljfx dI sI. ikAuNik gYs eyjMsI dy mflk nfl svyry 8:15 vjy qoN lY ky 10:25 qwk koeI nf koeI gwl qYa ho cuwkI hovygI ik ies kys df isLkfieqkrqf nMU sbk isKf ky ikvyN inptfrf krnf hY qy AunHF Ausy qrHF hI krn df Xqn kIqf. ies sbMDI kuwJ jfxkfrI kirMdy ny pihlF hI dy idwqI sI ijvyN ik Auh aksr hMMudf dyKdf sI.

afKr puils ƒ pUrn ivsLvfs ho igaf ik mfmlf TMzf pf idwqf hY. pr ijs qrHF ies dysL aMdr puils, afriQk aprfDIaF df gTjoV guMzfgrdI dy shfry kMm kr irhf hY, Auh kMm qF krnf ajy aDUrf hI rih igaf sI.puils vfilaF dy jfx qoN QoVHI dyr bfad hIo "ieMdrjIq" afpxy nfl 20-25 bMdy lY ky isLkfieqkrqf dy Gr awgy mfrn qy DmkfAux leI phuMc igaf qy kihx lwigaf ik ieh ielfkf myrf hY quhfzI ihMmq hI ikvyN peI ik qusIN myry kirMdy ƒ ieQy roikaf, mYN qF quhfƒ sbk isKf ky hI hux jfxf hY. isLkfieq krqf jo afpxy mkfn dI pihlI mMijLl ’qy KVHf sI, ƒ dbkf mfr ky kih irhf sI ik jldI QwlHy AuWqr qYƒ bMdf bxfAuxf hY. iek ivakqI kflf, monf pr dfhVI kwt Aumr lgBg 50 sfl ‘ieMdrjIq’ qoN vI vwD dfdf-igrI idKf irhf sI Auh afpxy afp ƒ ieAuN AuCfl irhf sI ijvyN koeI vwzf afgU hovy pr sLkl-sUrq qoN sfP njLr afAuNdf sI ik gYs eyjMsI dy mflk "ieMdrjIq" ny Aus ƒ dfdf-igrI leI hI rwiKaf lgdf hY.bfad ivc pwqrkfrF vwloN mOky ’qy kIqI kfrvfeI dI iBMnk vI ienHF nMU pY geI sI.

Auh donoN ‘ieMdrjIq isMG’ aqy ‘kflf’ dfdf afpxy ilaFdy bMidaF afsry 11vj ky 45 imMt qk huwlV-bfjLI krdy rhy qy isLkfieqkrqf AunHF ƒ iehI kihMdf irhf ik kfƒn ƒ hwQ ivc nf lAu jy myry ivc koeI glqI hY qF puils ƒ bulf lvo. ies AuWqy AunHF ikhf ik hux puils qF qYƒ hI bulfAuxI pvygI asIN qF afpxf kMm krky hI jfxf hY.isLkfieq krqf ƒ spwsLt ho igaf sI ik ieh ieMnI vwzI aprfDI kfrvfeI krn leI puils nfl imlI Bugq qoN ibnF nhIN afey ikAuNik isLkfieqkrqf dy bfr bfr khy ’qy vI puils 2 GMty 10 imMt qwk nhIN phuMcI sI hux qF ieh puils dI imlI Bugq nfl Kud afey hn qy puils jy af vI geI Auh isLkfieqkrqf nfl BlI nhIN gujfrygI.

aMq isLkfieqkrqf nMU DfVvIaF dy vrqfry qoN spsLt njLr afieaf ik ieh jo gYs Gwt vycx qy dihsLq PYlfAux df kMm iksy axidwK sLkqI dy afsry qoN ibnF nhIN krdy qF ik AunHF dI awgy qoN koeI isLkfieq krn dI ihMmq hI nf kry.

‘ieMdrjIq’ afpxy mobfeIl rfhIN ipwCy lgfqfr sMprk rwK irhf sI.lgBg 45 imMt dI huwlV bfjLI krky dihsLq PYlfAux qoN bfad ‘ieMdrjIq’ ny afpxy nfl ilaFdy bMidaF ƒ jo mflk qy ‘kfly’ dfdy dy iesLfry dI AuzIk kr rhy sn ƒ iKskx df iesLfrf idwqf pr jy mOky ’qy muhwly vfly qy aOrqF iekwTIaF nf huMdIaF qF ies gYs eyjMsI dy mflk ny afpxy ilaFdy bMidaF nfl isLkfieqkrqf ƒ jfnI qy mflI nuksfn phuMcf ky hI jfxf sI.kI koeI kdI ienHF afriQk aprfDIaF dy afpxy hor aprfDI gTjoV nfl iml ky guMzfgrdI krn dy qOr qrIikaF dI jFc krygf? isLkfieq krqf ies dy leI iensfP dI mMg krdf hY.iehI Pirafd mfxXog kYptn amirMdr isMG, muwK mMqrI, pMjfb nMU kIqI jf rhI hY.

From:

Balbir Singh Sooch,

M.A; LL.B; Advocate

Tel: 0161-2531029

Mobile: 98143-34544

Dated: August 29, 2004

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Sikhs discipline and Kesh (Unshorn hair)

A Sikh is readily recognised on account of his unique symbols. A Sikh is always visible in any crowd. A Sikh must be always be under observation and under scrutiny, for compliance with the code of conduct laid down by the Ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak Jee to Guru Gobind Singh jee. The most prominent amongst the 5 symbols (5 Ks) of a Sikh are unshorn hair (Kesh), in addition to Kirpan (a religious dagger), Kara (steel bangle), Kachehra (special style of breaches or shorts) and Kangha (small wooden comb).

The questions are often asked of the relevance of these 5 Ks - symbols in the modern world. It is also often argued if there is any place for these symbols in present day life style. The answer is yes, it is still and even more relevant and essential as it was over three hundred years ago, when the 10th. Guru , Guru Gobind Singh jee, made it essential for a Sikh or Khalsa to adopt these symbols.

Amongst these five symbols, Kesh or unshorn hair constitute as the most significant. The four Kurehts (transgressions or major violations) are Cutting of Hair (Kesh); eating of Halal or Koshar meat ( slaughtered by ritual slow death ); cohabiting with a person other than one's spouse; and using Tobacco (smoking or chewing). In case one indulges in any of these four Kurehts, then one has to be re- initiated or baptised by taking Amrit. Thus, Kesh or unshorn hair is a must for a Sikh, in compliance of Sikh code of conduct (Rehat Maryada).

Many Sikhs, specially living out of India say that, they could be discriminated in jobs or by other communities, on account of keeping long hair. That is not quite correct. In human society, there is always discrimination amongst persons of different groups, on account of various differences i.e. religion, colour, race, origin, clans, ethnic background, wealth, club and society affiliation, politics, sports, dress, geographical origin, language, appearance etc. Thus, being a Sikh is not the only type discriminated by others in human society. Sikhs may start believing they are being discriminated against. Admittedly, Sikhs stand out in any crowd, by virtue of their distinctive appearance, but then, so are other different types, when they are not amongst their own types. This could perhaps attribute to tribal instincts of humans, when they feel more secure amongst their `own' type.

The Sikhs have to learn to manage this difference to their advantage. The whole idea of Sikh identity is to be always visible, to be always accountable for actions and deeds, to always be able to stand out and be counted - never to be able to hide amongst the crowd. Thus, if a Sikh leads the life as per the dictates and teachings of Ten Gurus and Guru Granth Sahib, then a Sikh does not have to hide, as such a Sikh will always be proud to declare his presence in any company. But some one who is not living by the code of conduct, as expected of a Sikh, then that person may resort to hide. Such a person cannot show himself as a Sikh, out of guilt and weakness. However, a true Sikh can turn this to his advantage, as he will always be respected and trusted in any human social environment, for his honesty, for his fairness, for his discipline, for his respect for other human beings, for being ever ready to serve others, for his presence not being a threat to others, for no one suspecting him for any wrong doings, for his presence not being a threat to the environment and other creatures, for his presence being a source of comfort to those in need of help and service, for a Sikh being even ready to lay down his life for the righteous cause.

All a Sikh has to do is to let other humans in the society know of their beliefs and practices. That a Sikh believes in One Immortal Being as the Supreme Authority of the Universe - for all humans and all creation; that a Sikh respects all other humans as equals and respects all religions as different paths leading to the One Supreme Being; that a Sikh earns his or her bread by honest labour; that a Sikh believes in Truth and Truthful living; that a Sikh always is there to share with those in need and is required to serve others. Once a Sikh can explain all this to others in any human group, to any employer, to any neighbour, to any colleague, to any authority, in any personal dealings, then that Sikh cannot be discriminated or disadvantaged.

The employers require good workers, who work with honesty and diligence, with their best effort. The employers require staff that do not create trouble and are dependable, highly skilled and intelligent, and the staffs that are amicable and can get along with others - customers and colleagues. If a Sikh can do all this and also live by the code of conduct as stipulated by the Ten Gurus, as stated in Guru Granth Sahib, then that Sikh cannot and will not be at any disadvantage amongst any environment.

Thus a true Sikh will always be at a great advantage, being most prominent and visible with Kesh - unshorn hair and symbols bestowed upon him or her by our Guru Sahiban. All a Sikh has to do is to declare his or her code of conduct and beliefs to others and live by it, always under watch and always under scrutiny.

Come on fellow Sikh brethren and sisters, let us live as a Sikh of Gurus and as a Khalsa and turn this blessing of Gurus to our great advantage.

May Akal Purukh - Almighty Lord bestow upon you all strength and courage to live as a true Sikh of Guru, with pride and prosperity! (The author may be contacted at (02) 9418 2286 for any further discussion)

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I was standing at Jalandhar station when my attention went towards a Sikh youth standing near me wearing a Black turban having a long beard and wearing a kirpan over his shirt looking similar to a terrorist. After a while, one local train arrived, which was totally packed. The Sikh youth tried to alight the train but failed to do so. Just then a voice was heard from the back coach 'Sardarji Barah Baj gaye' The Sikh youth looked over at that voice maker who was a young mischievous type of person and instead of showing any anger made a smile towards him. The smile made was so enigmatic that it seemed as if some type of truth lies behind it. Not able to resist my temptation, I walked towards him and asked why did he smile at that person who teased him. The Sikh youth replied, 'He was not teasing me but was asking for my Help'. I was surprised with these words and he told me that there was a big history behind that which one should know. I was eager to know the History and the Sikh youth narrated:

During 17th Century, when Hindustan was ruled by Mughals, all the Hindu people were humiliated and were treated like animals. Mughals treated the Hindu women as there own property and were forcing all Hindus to accept Islam and even used to kill the people if they were refusing to accept. At that time, Nadir Shah raided Delhi in the year 1739 and looted Hindustan and was carrying lot of Hindustan treasures and nearly 2200 Hindu women along with him. The news spread like a fire and was heard by Sardar Jassa Singh who was the Commander of the Sikh army at that time . He decided to attack Nadir Shah's Kafila on the same midnight. He did so and rescued all the Hindu women and they were safely sent to their homes. It didn't happen only once but thereafter whenever any Abdaalis or Iranis had attacked and looted Hindustan and were trying to carry the treasures and Hindu women along with them for selling them in Abdal markets, the Sikh army although fewer in numbers but were brave hearted and attacked them at midnight,12 O'clock and rescued women. After that time when there occurred a similar incidence, people started to contact the Sikh army for their help and Sikhs used to attack the raider's at Midnight, 12 O'clock. It continued and became a known fact that at midnight, nearly at 12 O'clock, it is very difficult to fight against Sikhs as the Sikhs get some Extra Power to save Religion, Nation and Humanity. Nobody can fight and win against them at midnight; this continues till now. Nowadays, these "smart people" and some Sikh enemies who are afraid of Sikhs, have spread these words that at 12 O'clock, the Sikhs go out of their senses. This historic fact was the reason which made me smile over that person as I thought that his Mother or Sister would be in trouble and wants my help and was reminding me by saying off 'Sardarji Barah Baj Gaye' Pls do forward this mail to all ur friends so they can know about Sikh history & its a humble appeal PLEASE don't make fun of RELIGIONS ! as every religion is as pure as urs....

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WHO IS STOOGE OR TRAITOR?

Balbir Singh Sooch

WHO IS STOOGE OR TRAITOR? This subject needs detailed discussion in historical perspective and not so easy to conclude to the satisfaction of all. Under the present circumstances, this question is always being asked only in context of minority leadership in India. Indian Stooges mean those who are selfish and mean but honest and sincere to betray their own people. The demerit of man to do unpleasant work is directly linked with human weaknesses. It was and remained the yardstick for his promotion in Indian System.

To make it further clear to understand, I quote an old but true story, based on a conversation between an English Police Officer and Sardar Gurbhajan Singh Gill, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Retired). Sardar Gill narrated that once I approached my superior English Police Officer for a favour for my ‘informer’. I introduced my ‘informer’ to the officer saying, "Sir, he is a ‘good man’." After hearing this, the Officer politely said, "Mr. Gill, I am ready to do favour for him because he is your ‘informer’ but do not introduce him as a ‘good man’. He is working to betray his own people. How can he be a ‘good man’?" Then I (Gill) became speechless! A person, like the officer who is morally upright and having regard for human values can only give such an assessment. This system has changed to the worst as now it only left to serve the Corrupt–Nexus. It is further more painful that stooges and criminals are two sides of the same coin but may be in different form or category.

All stooges should not be commented upon frequently as it only helps them to flourish in the corrupt Indian mainstream. I mean to say, ‘the stooge who faces criticism for his meanness and betrayal from his own people is always further promoted in India’. It is the ‘acid test’ of an Indian stooge (mean) or traitor (disloyal) to his own minority.

Recently, after becoming Rajya Sabha member from Haryana, Tarlochan Singh and also Chairman, National Commission for Minorities gave statement that minorities are to be given education so that these should not turn to criminality. It means till date, as if only the minorities are criminal in India. Very cunningly, he is justifying planned injustice against minorities in India. That’s what Indian State unsuccessfully tried to project in the past to cover up her excesses of brutality and genocide of the minorities. For the reasons quite apparent to you all, Tarlochan Singh will now hold two high posts at a time. Similarly, I do always quote "Akalis" (Planted Sikh leadership) in this context in my writings. Let us not forget that this is the Indian System...... I presume that you people are aware of it. We must pray to God to change the trend hereafter.

But, exceptions are always there like Hon’ble Captain Amarinder Singh, the Chief Minister of Punjab and the Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh. These personalities are self-explanatory. I need not express or to give any details in their appreciation. Now, some may say, they are also product of Indian State. Well, as they like, they may say so for their own reasons. Indian democracy has failed but at the moment, human perfection of a few, though only to some extent, could save this country from disaster otherwise there is every apprehension that country may go in the hands of looters and face consequences.

I bow before all those who have sacrificed themselves and faced brutality in a hope for justice in India. I am sure their sacrifices will not go waste. Definitely, one day justice, human values and spirit of self dignity would prevail. We must pay respects, at this junction, to Hon’ble Captain Amarinder Singh, the Chief Minister of Punjab who seems religiously active to check and undo planned injustice of Delhi darbar and else, whosoever are assisting or supporting him whole-heartedly.

Now, WATER is the main issue. Let us not waste our energy in discussing the role of Indian stooges. To my mind, they feel ashamed and stand fully exposed but are not likely to mend themselves immediately as they are so badly trained or taught to be mean. Ultimately, God or nature also plays ITS role, whenever things go beyond the control of man.

Balbir Singh Sooch, Advocate, Ludhiana

Human Rights Activist

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Gurbani Conceptual Dictionary in English
A Conceptual Reference Dictionary called, "THUS SAYETH GURBANI" was compiled by Pritpal Singh Bindra of Canada after a hard labour of more than three years. This 500page hardcover book was published by Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle, Ludhiana in 1998. It contained nearly 700 conceptual headings, spread over more than ten thousand quotations from Sri Guru Granth Sahib. It was awarded Akali Phoola Singh Book Award in 1998 by the prestigious Academi of Sikh Reliogion and Culture and Religion, Dhillon Marg, Patiala, Punjab. Now with the help of his son, Maninderpal Singh Bindra he has developed the same into CD. The index contains about 700 headings and just a click on one, it takes you to the quotations. The CD is distributed free but he expects the payment of out-of-pocket expenses e.g. cost of CD, postage and packing which would vary from country to country e.g. for Canada just $6. Pesonal callers in Mississaug and Toronto etc. can telephone Mr. Bindra at 905 569 0515; it will cost just $4 It is must for young children growing in foreign lands The book, THUS SAYETH GURBANI is also available at Amazon.com. For comments by some academicians, please do visit [www.bindra.net]
Surjit Kaur Bindra

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Great work!!!! Keep it up........................very very impressive.

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Dear S. Makhan Singh Ji
Sat Sri Akaal
I find very good information at your web site, for example articles by Principal Surjit Singh, and more. To spread the word out, I thought that if we can publish your articles in a local newsletter. If I need to contact the publisher, please let me know. Reason for this is to spread the word out. There may be some one who can get information , he / she did not know before.
Please let me know.
Thanks
Gopal Singh

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s: blbIr isMG sUc, aYzvokyt, df KLq pVHx qoN bfad mYN dubfrf afpxf KLq piVHaf. mYN qF iensfnI hkUk dy iksy vI kMm bfry koeI ieqrfjL nhIN kIqf. pr ieh sMsf jLrUr jLfhr kIqf sI ik ijs qrIky nfl ieh kMm kIqf jf irhf hY jykr awgy cwl ky iesny iksy isry nhIN lwgxf qF kI Pfiedf? vYbsfeIt qy eImyl Byj dyxf iksy kfrj df ihwsf ho skdf hY pr afpxy afp ivwc ieh sMpUrn kfj nhIN. iensfnI hkUk eyzf jLrUrI kMm hY jo ik qrIky isr Koj-bwD ho ky hI iswkybMd dsqfvyjL bx skdf hY. ies bfry mYN hfly vI Ausy ivcfr qy KVHF hF ik ipCly 20 sflF ivwc pMjfb dIaF XUnIvristIaF ivwc kuJ vI Koj bwD nhIN hoieaf.

dUjy pfsy pMjfb sfKrqf ivwc idn-b-idn izgdf hI jf irhf hY aqy pMjfb ivwc hI pMjfbI lfgU nhIN ho rhI. ieh sB kuJ apfhjL huMdI bOiDk soc dIaF insLfnIaF hn. mhfrfsLtr dy kfnvYNt skUlF ny jykr mrfTI pVHfAuxI bMd kIqI qF mhfrfsLtr ny Jwt mukwdmf kr idwqf. afKr suprIm kort qk ies nUM ijwiqaf, pr pMjfb ivwc koeI mukwdmy nhIN krdf. aKIr ivwc mYN ieh iPr kih idaF ik mYN ibnf iksy afm-KLfs df nF ilaF ies dI iek muwdy vwjoN gwl kIqI hY. ies nUM jLfqI-kuVwqx bxfAux dI Kycl nf kIqI jfvy jI.

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srdfr mwKx isMG jI myry ivcfr anusfr afp ivcfrF dI mhwqqf smJdy hoey afpxI vYbsfeIt ’qy pfTkF dy pwqr qy lyK Cfpdy ho iksy inwjI ilhfj aDIn nhIN. pr ijvyN s[ gurqyj isMG, vYilMgtn- inAUjLIlYNz ny svfl KVHf kIqf hY, Auh kuJ Zwukdf nhIN. dfs ies hsqI dI syvf bfry nf jfxdf hoieaf itwpxI krn qoN vI sMkoc krdf hY. pr jdoN koeI afpxy ivcfr jF mn dI gwl ilKqI rUp ivc pysL krdf hY qF Aus nfl Auh afpxf ivakqIgq suBfa vI jLrUr pRgtfa idMdf hY, jo cMgI gwl hY ikAuNik ies ivc koeI rfjnIqI bfkI CupI nhIN rih jFdI.

mYN isrP ieQy ieMnf hI kihxf cfhFgf ik vkIl df pysLf aijhf hY ik jy vkIl afpxf pysLf iemfndfrI qy lgn nfl kry qF ies qoN vwzI mnuwKI aiDkfrF dI rfKI hor koeI nhIN ho skdI. pr jy ies qoN vI vwD Auh jLmInI hkIkq (Ground realities) ƒ sfhmxy rwK ky inrpwK, dlyrfnf aqy ibnF iksy lflc dy afpxy ivcfr ilK ky Byjy qF ieh vI dsvMD hI mMn lYxf cfhIdf hY. ieh gwl iksy ƒ BuwlxI nhIN cfhIdI ik hr iek dI koeI sImf hY. Aus sImf qoN bfhr jf ky kMm krn leI tIm dI loV pYNdI hY jo pRfjYkt iqafr krky kMm kry . jy hflfq aijhy hox ik shI tIm dI axhoNd njLr afvy qF iekwlf hI ivcrnf pYNdf hY.

pMjfb ’c bYT ky Auh vI jLmInI hkIkq dy nyVy jf ky ilKxf afpxy afp ivc mnuwKI aiDkfrF dI pflxf krn qul hI hY. ieh hwk-hkUkF leI ilKx df kMm jLmInI hkIkq qoN dUr rih ky qy eyar kMzIsLnrF ’c bYT ky nhIN kIqf jf skdf hY pr hor jjbfq qy afdrsL ’c Prk dwsx df kMm afid qF ho skdf hY. ijs qn lgy soeI jfxy. ho skdf hY s[ gurqyj isMG ƒ vkIlF vloN aijhf krnf ilKfrIaF leI nmosLI df kMm iswD huMdf njLrIN afAuNdf hovy.

ies leI hI iek ilKfrI (bwuDIjIvI) ny dUsry ilKfrI (ivdvfn) ƒ sMboDn krky iliKaf sI ik sfƒ hux afpo ivc aqy isafsIaF nfl sMvfd rcfAuxf cfhIdf hY nhIN qF vkIl jF puils vfly bwDIjIvIaF dI awgoN igxqI vwD jfx dI sMBfvnf hY. Aus ilKfrI ny ieh KdsLf shI pRgt kIqf hoieaf hY ikAuNik Aus ƒ pqf hY ik pMjfb ’c bYTy bhuqy ilKfrI jLmInI hkIkq qoN ht ky ilKqF ilKI jFdy hn. pr jdoN lokF nMU ieh pqf lwgx lwgdf hY qy afp dy vYbsfeIt afid ’qy Cpy lyK, pwqr afid BfVy dy ilKfrIaF ƒ lfhnq pfAuNdy njLr afAuNdy hn qF josL ivc af ky s[ gurqyj isMG vFg pwqr ilKxf mjbUrI bx jFdf hY.

s[ gurqyj isMG ƒ slfh hY ik Auh hor KuwlH ky ilKx jykr AunHF ƒ koeI ieqrfjL hY qy aijhy ‘vkIlF qy JMzfbrdfrF’ df axizwTf jF Cwizaf kMm sMBfl lYx. vkIl hmysLf, jo pysLy nfl vPfdfr hn qF KulH ky qy inzr ho ky ilKdy qy cldyy hn. ieh myrf afpxf ivsLvfs hY. s[ gurqyj isMG vFg hor vI hn. ienHF dIaF qfrF ikqy hor juVIaF hoeIaF qF nhIN hn? jfnx dI loV hY.

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isWK mfrg qy afm hI Auh KLq pVHx nUM imldy hn ijhVy ik iensfnI hkUk dy 'vkIlF aqy JMzfbrdfrF' vwloN ilKy huMdy hn. pMjfb dI gwl krdy hn qF bs jjLbfq dy Gyry ivwc bwJy rih jFdy hn jF iPr kuJ aKbfrI lyKF dI gwl kr idMdy hn. gwl ies qoN awgy nhIN vDdI. dunIaF dI ijhVI vI nslkusLI dI imsfl sfnUM pVHx nUM imldI hY Auh jjLbfq jF kuJ aKLbfrI lyKF dy isr nhIN imldI sgoN ies krky ik Aus nslkusLI AuWqy XUnIvristIaF Koj-dr-Koj Ausfr idMdIaF hn. ipCly 20 sflF ivwc pMjfb dIaF XUnIvristIaF ny kI Koj kIqI hY? ies bfry sfry iensfnI hkUk dy 'vkIl aqy JMzfbrdfr' cuwp ikAuN hn? kI ieh vI iensfnI hkUk dI iKlfPLvrjLI nhIN?

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gurcrn isMG (ijAux vflf brYNptn)

sR[ mwKx isG jI sMdIp isMG jI df pwqr Byjx leI bhuq bhuq DMnvfd. sR[ sMdIp isMG jI isrP suxn nfl iswK ieqhfs qy guruU bfxI dI smJ nhI pY skdI ies krky swB qoN pihlF quhfnUM afpxy afp imhnq krky guruU gRMQ sfihb pVHnf pvygf qy Auh vI iek vfrI nhI sgoN sflF bwDI qy iPr ieh pqf cwlygf ik guruU gRMQ sfihb df vr qy srpF bfry kI Purmfx hY.

jo jo sMiq srfipaf sy iPrih BvMdy] pyzu muMZfhUM kitaf iqsu zfl sukMdy ]12] {pMnf 306}

pd arQ :— . sMiq—sMq vloN . pyzu—bUtf . srfipaf—iPtkfiraf hoieaf, durkfiraf hoieaf, pry hitaf hoieaf .12.

arQ:— iehnF doKI mnuwKF dy vws BI kIh hY ? muwZ qoN (mMdy krm krn krky) mMdy sMskfr hI AuhnF df Bfg hY (qy iehnF sMskfrF dy pRyry hoey mMdy pfsy pey rihMdy hn) . jo mnuwK rwb vloN moey hoey hn, Auh iksy dy (sky) nhIN . inrvYrF nfl BI vYr krdy hn qy prmfqmf dy Drm inaF-anusfr duKI huMdy hn . jo jo mnuwK sMq (gurU) vloN iPtkfry hoey hn (Bfv, gurU dy dr qoN vFjy hoey hn, Auh srfpy hoey hn ) Auh Btkdy iPrdy hn . jo rwuK muZoN puitaf jfey, Aus dy tfhx BI swuk jFdy hn .12.

guruU qoN bymuwK ho ky pRmfqmf nUM ivsfr dyxf hI asl srfp hY. guruU qoN bymuwwK hoxf eysy qrHF hY ijvyN koeI ruwK muZoN hI puitaf igaf hovy qy iswKI dI jVH hY guruU dI mwq. jVH nfloN judf ho jfxf hY afqimk mOq. asIN guruU dI mwq nfloN tuty hox krky ijAuNdy hoey vI afqimk mOqy mry hoey hF, mqlb srfpy hoey hF.

mnu mugDO dfdru Bgiq hInu] dir BRst srfpI nfm bInu] qf kY jfiq n pfqI nfm lIn] siB dUK sKfeI guxh bIn] 3]m:1, 1188 pMnf]

mUrK mn BgqI qoN vFijaf rihMdf hY, (ieh mUrK mn, mfno) zwzU hY (jo nyVy hI AuWgy hoey kOl Puwl dI kdr nhIN jfxdf) . (kurfhy ipaf hoieaf mn) pRBU dy dr qoN izwigaf hoieaf hY, (mfno) srfipaf hoieaf hY, prmfqmf dy nfm qoN swKxf hY . jyhVf mnuwK nfm qoN KLflI hY Aus dI nfh koeI cMgI jfiq mMnI jFdI hY nfh cMgI kul, koeI Aus df nfm qk nhIN lYNdf, Auh afqmk guxF qoN vFiJaf rihMdf hY, sfry duK hI duK Aus dy sfQI bxy rihMdy hn .3.

guru gRMQ sfihb dI iksy iek vI pMgqI df jy koeI iek vI khfxI KMzn krdI hY qF Eh hr khfxI, cfhy BfeI mnI isMG dy nfm nfl joVI geI hY qy cfhy bfbf buZf jI dy nfm nfl, glq hY. duwK sfnUM AudoN huMdf hY jdoN sfzf bixaf ivsLvfsL tuwtdf hY qy nvI gwl jF nvyN ivsLvfsL nUM asIN svIkfr nhI krnf chuMdy. iesdy ipCy sfzy afpxy mn df zr kMm kr irhf huMdf hY qy hr nvIN jfxkfrI nUM asIN glq kih ky kUVy dI tokrI ivc pf idMdy hF jdoN ik mnuwK idnoN idn isafxf huMdf jf irhf hY glq mnOqF nUM ktdf jf irhf hY qy hoxf vI ieMJ hI chIdf hY.

jdoN gurUu isDFq vrF qy srfpF nUM mMndf hI nhI qF guruU goibMd isMG jI iksy vI sLhId nUM aih myrf ds hjLfrI, aih myrf vIh hjLfrI ikAUN kihxgy? guru Gr ivc ieh ivqkrf vI svIkfr nhI. rMku rfAu jf kY eyk smfin ] kIt hsiq sgl pUrfn ]

jy pRmfqmf dI drgih ivc rfAu qy rMk smfn hn qF guruU goibMd isMG jI iksy nUM vwzf qy iksy nUM Cotf sLhId mqlb ds jF vIh hjLfrI nhI kihxgy

jo ikCu kry su afpy afip ] eyk GVI mih Qfip AuQfip ] kih kih khxf afiK suxfey ] jy sAu Gfly Qfie n pfey ]3]m:3,pMnf 364]

jo ikCu kry su afip afpx Bfixaf] Bgqf kf shfeI juig juig jfixaf]3] jip jip hir kf nfmu kdy n JUrIaY ] nfnk drs ipafs locf pUrIaY ]4]7]109] {pMnf 398}

rMku rfAu jf kY eyk smfin] kIt hsiq sgl pUrfn] bIE pUiC n msliq DrY ] jo ikCu krY su afpih krY ]2] jf kf aMqu n jfnis koie ] afpy afip inrMjnu soie ]pMnf 863]

guru dI mwq nfloN iswKF nUM qoV ky sLihr nfl jF iewtF dy bxy gurUduafiraF, mMdrF, msIqF nfl joVn leI iswK Drm dy vYrIaF ny aMimRq sr dy mqlb ivgfV ky guru ky cwk nUM aMimRq sr df nfm dy idwqf jo ky guru isDFq dy ankUl nhI.

siqguru purKu aMimRqsru, vzBfgI nfvih afie] Aun jnm jnm kI mYlu AuqrY inrml nfmu idRVfie] jn nfnk Auqm pdu pfieaf siqgur kI ilv lfie ]4]2]66]{pMnf 40}

mfJ mhlf 3 ] aMimRq bfxI gur kI mITI ] gurmuiK ivrlY iknY ciK zITI ] aMqir prgfsu mhf rsu pIvY dir scY sbdu vjfvixaf ]1] hAu vfrI jIAu vfrI gur crxI icqu lfvixaf ] siqguru hY aMimRqsru sfcf mnu nfvY mYlu cukfvixaf ]1]rhfAu] pMnf 113]

gurdyv qIrQu aMimRq srovru gur igafn mjnu aprMprf ] gurdyv krqf siB pfp hrqf gurdyv piqq pivq krf ]m:5, pMnf 262]

sfry guruU gRMQ sfihb ivc aMimRqsr lPjL nON jF ds vfrI afAuNdf hY qy hr vfrI ieh lPjL guruU nUM hI aMimRq df srovr drsfAux leI vriqaf igaf hY. pr asIN ies lPjL nUM guruU nfloN htf ik sLihr nfl joV ky iswK sMgqF nUM srovrF ivc qy byrIaF dy Qwly nuhf nuhf ky mn iewCy PlF dI pRfpqI nfl joV idwqf jo ik iswK isDFq dy ankUl nhI. afm njLry qusIN mYnUM hI iswK Drm dy ivruD kMm krdf khogy, jo glq hY.

iPr jy pfxI dI Gft krky hkUmqI POjLF mYdfny jMg Cwz ky jfx leI mjLbUr ho geIaF sI qF ieh lVfeI jLrUr meI jF jUn dy mhIny hoeI hovygI nf ky mfGI nUM. ies sB adl bdl df kOx jumyvfr hY? myrf Auh lyK iek vfr iPr pVoHgy qF quhzy kuwwJ sLMky afpxy afp dUr ho jfxgy. ieh khfxI mfJy dy isMGF nM bdnfm krn qy guru dI sLfn nUM ivgfVn leI KMz ivc jLhr lbyV ky imTI puVI idwqI geI qy asIN KFdy gey. iesy hI qrHF brfVF nUM bdnfm krn leI ieh khfxI GV leI geI ik brfVF ny qnKfh lYx leI gurU jI df GoVf PV ilaf ik sfzI qnKfh idE? guruUU dy isMG hox qy isrP BuwK dy duwK qoN gurU nfloN muwK Pyr lYx jF qnKfh lYx leI gurU df GoVf PV lYx? ieh nhI ho skdf. ies ivc isMGF dI hI bdnfmI nhI sgoN gurU dI vI nmosLI hY. mYN ieh svfl pfieaf sI ik jy isMGF ny anMdpur hI bydfvf iliKaf sI qF Auh anMdpur df iklf Cwz ky mfJy nUM vfps ikvyN gey jdoN ik cfroN qrP srkfrI PojLF bYTIaF sn?

sMdIp jI quhzy muqfibk gurU jfxI jfx sn qy AunHF nUM pqf sI ik pMj jF Cy mhIinaF bfad bydfvf Kqrfxy dI Zfab mOjUdf mukqsr jf ky pfVnf pvygf ies krky sFB ilaf. jy quhzI soc TIk hY qF iklf rfiepur, cmkOr dI gVHI ivcoN inkl ky, gurU jI iqMn jF cfr idnF bfad hI phuMc gey hoxgy qF bwicaF qy mfqf gujrI jI df pqf krn leI gurU jI nUM nUry mfhI nUM iPr cmkOr nUM Byjx dI kI loV peI sI? jy gurU jI ies qrHF dI gwlF bfry jfxI jfx sn qF ijs pTfx ny gurU jI nUM Curf mfiraf sI, Auh gurU jI nfl cfr pMj mhIny sPr krdf irhf hY, qF pMQ dI Kfqr gurU jI nUM Aus pTfx nUM afpxy nfl qurn qoN mnfh krnf cfhIdf sI?

pr asIN swc nUM kbUlx leI iqafr hI nhI. sfDfrx qOr qy qF iehI ikhf jf skdf hY ik sfrIaF khfxIaF hI JUTIaF hn qy ies ivclI scfeI gurU sfihbfn dI sLfn dy briKlfP hY. pr asIN mMnx nUM iqafr hI nhI qy iswKI df dusLmx qF iehI cfhuMdf hY.

mOq qoN bfad iksy nUM mukqI imly jF idwqI jfvy iswKI ies nUM vI nhI kbUldI.

mUey hUey jAu mukiq dyhugy, mukiq n jfnY koielf] ey pMzIaf mo kAu ZyZ khq, qyrI pYj ipCMAuzI hoielf] Bgq nfmdyv jI pMnf 1292]

quhfzy leI myrf ieh svfl hY ik kI gurU goibMd isMG jI ies pMgqI qoN nf vfkP sn? jy nhI qF gurU goibMd isMG jI mukiqaF nUM mukqy hox df vr nhI dy skdy.

jIvn mukqu gurmuiK ko hoeI] prm pdfrQu pfvY soeI] qRY gux myty inrmlu hoeI] shjy sfic imlY pRBu soeI]3]m:3, pMnf 232]

jo iesu mfry su jIvn mukqf ] jo iesu mfry iqs kI inrml jugqf ] jo iesu mfry soeI suigafnI ] jo iesu mfry su shj iDafnI ]5]m:5, pMnf 238]

pRB kI afigaf afqm ihqfvY ] jIvn mukiq soAU khfvY ] qYsf hrKu qYsf Ausu sogu ] sdf anµdu qh nhI ibEgu ] qYsf suvrnu qYsI Ausu mftI ] qYsf aMimRqu qYsI ibKu KftI ] qYsf mfnu qYsf aiBmfnu ] qYsf rMku qYsf rfjfnu ] jo vrqfey sfeI jugiq ] nfnk Ehu purKu khIaY jIvn mukiq ]7]m:5, pMnf 275]

vrqmfn kfl dI gwl cwl rhI hY ies krky ijAuNdy jIa mukqI dI gwl hY mrn qoN bfad dI mukqI dI koeI gwl nhI. ies krky mukqsr dI sfrI khfxI JUTI hY. bfkI mukqsr dy ieqhfs dI koeI loV hI nhI rih jFdI. jy quhfnUM pqf hovy qF ilK dyxf jI. styjL qy gfAux vfly qy rfgIaF dIaF khfxIaF JUTIaF huMdIaF hn. AunHF df kMm hY isrP pYsy btornf nf ky iswK sMgqF nUM isDy rfhy pfAuxf. kuwJ arQ ilKy hn qy Auh vI pRo[ sLfihb isMG jI dy hI hn qy bfkI afpxf isLkfr afp mfr ky KfE jI suafd ijLafdf afvygf.

iswK pMQ df dfs,

gurcrn isMG (ijAux vflf brYNptn)

blbIr isMG sUc, aYzvokyt, luiDafxf

SIKH GENOCIDE & PLANNED INJUSTICE IN INDIA

By Balbir Singh Sooch, Advocate, Ludhiana

Bfrq ivc XojnfbwD byiensfPI aDIn iswKF dI nslkusLI (SIKH GENOCIDE & PLANNED INJUSTICE IN INDIA) ƒ pfTkF vloN kfPI mhwqqf idwqI geI hY ikAuNik ies ‘isrlyK’ hyT Bfrq ivc rihMdy iswKF df hI nhIN sgo sfrIaFN Gwt-igxqIaF dy duKFq dy kfrnF qy vrqy jf rhyyy hwQ-kMizaF (Reasons & Means) df iesLfrf spsLt hY.

Bfrq ivc XojnfbwD byiensfPI aDIn iswKF dI nslkusLI-blbIr isMG sUc, aYzvokyt, luiDafxf

siqkfrXog sMpfdk sfihbfn qy pfTko,

siq sRI akfl!

hux lok socx lwg pey hn ik Bfrq srkfr vwloN iswKF ƒ sbk isKfx dy leI, hmysLf byiensfPI krn df rfh aKiqafr kIqf jFdf hI irhf hY. ies ivc KudgrjL qy cfl aDIn AuBfry (Tosy) iswK afgU BfeIvfl bxy rhy qy ieh cODrF aqy pirvfrvfd Kfqr sLrqF qihq hI iswKF ƒ mrvfAux df kMm krdy af rhy hn. ieh lVI ajy tuwtI nhIN hY.aKOqI ajLfd Bfrq ivc, iswKF dI hoeI qy ho rhI nslkusLI dI jVH sfP njLr afAux lwg peI hY. smF jLrUr afvygf ik iswK aijhIaF cflF cwlx vfilaF qy cfl aDIn AuBfry (Tosy) pirvfrvfd (KLudgrjL) ƒ brdfsLq nhIN krngy. ieh afgU nhIN kuJ hor hn. srdfr krmjIq isMG df lyK "ryVkf pfxIaF df" jo pMjfbI itRibAUn mYgjLIn sYksLn imqI 13[6[2004 (A long-drawn wrangle i.e ‘Water Dispute’ jo ‘Panjabi Tribune Magazine Section, Dated: 13 June, 2004)’ ƒ Cipaf hoieaf hY. sfzy aijhy afgUaF dI byaklI qy gwdfrI df prqwK sbUq hY.ieAuN sfP lgdf hY ik ieh mUrK lok jfx-buwJ ky lokF ƒ kmjLor krn leI qy mrvfAux leI afpxy pirvfrF leI rfj krn df rfh pwDrf krn vfsqy aijhy guMJldfr msly Kud KVHy krdy hn. lokF ƒ mrvf ky aMdr-Kfqy afpsI myl-jol bxf ky mIsxf hfsf hwsdy rihMdy hn. vrqmfn pMjfb qy vrqmfn hirafxf bxn / punrgTn (Re-organisation) smyN pfxI dI vMz sMbMDI DfrfvF, (pMjfb punrgTn aYkt, 1966 dIaF gLYr-sMivDfnk DfrfvF 78, 79 aqy 80 afid jo ‘rIpyrIan isDFq’ dI AulMGxf hY.ikRpf krky ies sbMDI dwisaf lyK (ryVkf pfxIaF df) pVHo (Un-Constitutional Sections78,79 and 80 etc of Punjab Re-organisation (Punarghatan) Act, 1966 in violation ‘Riparian Principle’ :Please refer the article) iswKF dy afgUaF dy mUrK qy gwdfr hox df prqwK sbUq hn. ijs qoN iswKF ƒ qy iesdy mOjUdf rfj krn vfilaF ƒ sbk iswKx dI vDyry loV hY. jo hor Coty-Coty gruwp / dl / jQybMdIaF afid AuBfry gey hn (bhuqIaF qF ‘iewk jxy df qmfsLf / sLo hI hY’ pr idKfvy nMU hI jwQybMdI jF jQybMdIaF afid df nF idwqf hoieaf hY). AuhnF bIqy qoN sbk nhIN isiKaf. sgoN rvfieqIaF vFg hI byeImfnI hI iswKI hoeI hY qy [[[[ sfvDfn! myrf afpxf ivcfr hY ik mOjUdf pRDfn mMqrI srdfr mnmohn isMG jI aijhIaF kutl rfjnIqk cflF ƒ agoN leI brdfsLq nhIN krngy qy ies df hwl jldI hI lwB lYxgy. awj dI GVI sqluj Xmunf ilMk (SYL) qy pfxI dy muwdy qy bixaf qflmyl cVHdI klf vflf hI idKfeI idMdf hY ijs nfl muwK mMqrI kYptn amirMdr isMG mjLbUq hoey hn".

(not: jo pMjfb dy ivgfVy hflfq leI qy iswKF dI hoeI nslkusLI dy kfrnF dI zuMGfeI dI jfxkfrI rwKdy hn. Auh ies ilKq ƒ jLrUr hI mhwqvpUrn smJxgy.

Balbir Singh Sooch, Advocate, Ludhiana,
Human Rights Activist.
Date: 11 July, 2004

gurqyj isMG

Jar life—a perspective

A raagi was singing in front a very large congregation. After a while he became silent, put his harmonium aside and pulled up a very large and empty jar from behind and proceeded to fill it with rocks, rocks about 5 cm in diameter. He then asked the sangat if the jar was full? They agreed that it was.

So the raagi then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the sangat again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The raagi picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He then asked once more if the jar was full. The sangat responded with a unanimous "yes." The raagi then asked for two glasses of plain water and proceeded to pour their entire water into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.

The sangat laughed. "Now," said the Raagi, as the laughter subsided, " I want you to recognise that this jar represents your life. The rocks are the important thing—your family, your spouse, your health, and your children—things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else. It's the small stuff.

"If you put the sand into the jar first," raagi continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room (time) for the things that are important to you.

"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Keep obesity under control. Exercise regularly. Develop a habit of reading. Learn Punjabi. Go out with your family to the Gurdwara and participate in the community kitchen and do seva.

"Take care of the rocks first—the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the sangat members inquired what was the significance of water? The raagi smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room (time) for reading and understanding Guru Granth Sahib. Else everything is just an excuse

gurqyj isMG

mfxXog mwKx isMG jI

vfihgurU jI kf Kflsf,

vfihgurU jI kI PLiqh]

huxy huxy " kI ieh hor lyh dy kMzy qF nhIN iKlr rhy?" piVHaf. mYN jo qfrIPL kIqI hY Aus bfry QoVHf ijhf cfnx pf dyvF.

ieh qF afp jI nUM vI pqf hY ik hux qwk pMjfbI PONtF df rOlLf keI bYTkF qoN bfad vI nhIN inwbiVaf. iek sfeIt qy nvyN PONts (awKr) aqy nvIN tknOlojI bfry jo vI hY Auh buinafdI qOr qy AuhI hY jo ivMzo aYkspI kbUl kr cuwkf hY. ijvyN ik qusIN dWisaf ik EmnI pyj qy sO qoN vwD bolIaF hn pr pMjfbI nhIN pr Gwto Gwt ivMzo aYkspI ny qF pMjfbI XUnIkoz ivwc kbUl kr leI hY. so pMjfbI dy PONt GfiVHaF nUM hux XUnIkoz dI CwqrI hyT iekwTf hoxf hI pvygf. bfkI s: ikrpfl isMG pMnUM qF afp ieh kihMdy hn ik pMjfbI PONtF df BivwK XUnIkoz ivwc hI hY.

iesy krky mYN qfrIPL ies gwl dI kIqI hY ik clo koeI qF qfkq (XUnIkoz) AuWBrI jo pMjfbI PONtF dI kFvF-rOlLI Kqm kr sky.

DMnvfd sihq

gurqyj isMG, vYilMgtn-inAUjLIlYNz

(XUnIkoz PONtF vfry hor Kuwl ky Kulfsf krn df, srdfr gurqyj isMG aqy amirMdr isMG jI df DMnvfd-sMpfdk)

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Gurmukhi via Unicode

By Amrinder Singh

 

Ever since the invention of the computers, English has been the predominant language. All software programs and Operating Systems such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and Unix/Linux are in English. Punjabi writers could not take advantage of the Computer because of fonts. Since the 1990s, the boom in sales Personal Computers allowed the average person to start and learn how to use a computer. By that time, Punjabis had already begun to experiment with Gurmukhi font development. Gurmukhi fonts such Anandpursahib, Sukhmani, and fonts by Dr. Kulbir Singh Thind started to appear. All these fonts till now have been using the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) which is a standard adopted by International Organization for Standards (ISO).

 

The standards at that time adopted encoding from various languages. But due to the limitations of computer memory and storage and 7 bit (later 8 bit) structure, support for many languages was not included. So fonts at that time had to be developed using the ASCII standard. Since there was no standard for Gurmukhi script, font developers created their fonts without any standard keyboard layout. Another problem with using fonts that are without a standard is that users needed to download and install the fonts. Font conversion was very time consuming when done by hand. To solve the limitations of 255 characters in ASCII and add support for all languages, Unicode was developed.

 

Unicode was developed to specify a code for every single character needed by every human language. Instead of 8 bit scheme which only allowed for (28 – 1) 255 characters, Unicode allows for 1114112 (216 + 220) code points. 65,535 of the code points are reserved for characters and 1,048,576 code points are reserved for Unicode Transformation Format (UTF). This allows for applications that are not designed for Unicode to allow users to use Unicode. Gurmukhi and English characters now have separate code, where as in ASCII, Gurmukhi and English characters shared the code points. Unicode allows for every single character to have its own unique code. This gives huge advantages to other languages and allows the users to use those languages just about every where they can use English. For this reasons Unicode has been becoming very popular in the recent years.

 

Unicode allows users to communicate in writing without having to worry about fonts just like in English. For example, when I was writing this article, I did not worry about choosing which font to write in. I knew that other users will be able to read this article without any problems. But if I was writing an article in Gurmukhi using ASCII fonts, I would have to decide which font the readers would have installed on their machines. But when using a Unicode Gurmukhi font, users would not have to decide which to font to use.

 

With these advantages, users can write e-mails directly in Gurmukhi. With ASCII, a user would have to type the message in a word processor such as Microsoft Word and then attach it to the e-mail message. But with Unicode, a user can type Gurmukhi in the e-mail message just like English with the push of two buttons on the keyboard. (Alt and Shift by default). There is no need for attachments now. Users can now even name files and folders on their computers in Gurmukhi and other languages. Also, scanning software used to convert printed documents into a word processor comes in hundreds of languages but it is very disappointing to know that it does not include Gurmukhi support because we did not have a standard for Gurmukhi font. But now there is hope that software companies that make Optical Character Recognition software will support Gurmukhi Unicode fonts are script based so they do not break up when used on a website like traditional Gurmukhi ASCII fonts. In Unicode characters that take up very little space, are given a space holder (Note the dotted circle). Ex. ੀ ੀ ੂ ੁ ਾ. Web developers now don’t have to worry about the visitors to the website having fonts instilled. As being a web developer myself, I know this can be an issue even when using font embedding due to Internet browser compatibly.

 

If we look in the Fonts folder in our computers, we have hundreds of English fonts. No matter which English font a user chooses, they can type the letter "A" using the same keyboard key. Now with the help of Unicode, keyboard layouts for Gurmukhi are standardized by the Unicode Consortium. Font developers can now create virtually unlimited number of fonts without any keyboard layout issues as long as they comply the Unicode standard for Gurmukhi. Click on this link for the standard http://www.unicode.org/charts/PDF/U0A00.pdf

Now with Unicode fonts, only the look of the characters in the font will change, not the keyboard layout.

 

Now let’s discuss about the characters in the Unicode standard. I have been reading letters posted by viewers on this website. Some of the users have asked questions about the characters and the keyboard layout.

 

Unicode Consortium has give code points to Gurmukhi script. Some of the characters that are used to type Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji are not assigned. We can request the Unicode Consortium to assign these characters and add those to the standard chart.

 

Another concern for most users is typing in a Unicode font. Since the characters use a new keyboard layout, it is difficult to type in Unicode. It is difficult to master that layout because the keys are everywhere. Not only do you have to look at the Shift state but also Control Alt state. But again this problem is very easy to solve. Microsoft allows a user to create their own keyboard layout without altering the actual code. It just acts as an interpreter between the actual code and the user defined code. I have created a keyboard layout using phonetic layout for Unicode Gurmukhi fonts which is very similar to Chatrik font family.

 

Lower Case

Upper Case

 

 

This is just my idea to solve this problem about Unicode keyboard layout. You can install this on your computer and use this layout instead of default layout. This will not alter the font code. You can find the instruction and download link at the bottom of this page. Please test it and let me know how we can improve it to suit our needs.

 

If you are using Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 you can enable support for Gurmukhi Unicode and choose the above keyboard. Please look at the screen captures I have made and the link at the bottom of this page. After enabling Unicode font support, you can type in Gurmukhi by pressing Shift and Ctrl keys at the same time on the keyboard. You will not have to select any font. It will automatically let you type in Gurmukhi using Raavi. However, you can choose Arial Unicode MS or Saab.

 

One visitor of 5abi also mentioned about the look of the Unicode fonts. By default on Windows XP and Server 2003, you will see the text in Raavi unless another font is declared in Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), or the declared font is not installed. You don’t have to use Raavi. You can use Saab or Arial Unicode MS.

 

However, all great things come at a price. I am not talking about money here but about the disadvantages of Unicode. One of the biggest drawbacks of Unicode is compatibility. Even though Unicode 1.0 was standardized in 1991, the implementation has been a disappointment. For example, Unicode support was implemented in Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional and Server, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 Server and Macintosh OS X. Support for Gurmukhi Unicode came in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Microsoft Office also supports Unicode starting with version 9 which is Office 2000. Also, older programs do not support Unicode unless they have the option for UTF and the user is using an Operating System that supports it. However, newer versions of the same applications do support it without any need to change settings. So, over the past few years, Unicode support and implementation has been growing tremendously.

 

But when I say Unicode support, I mean reading and writing in Unicode. Older version of Microsoft Windows such as 95, 98 and ME will still allow users to view Unicode enabled websites using the Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or greater, Netscape Navigator version 4.5 or greater, all versions of Mozilla starting from year 1995, and Opera 7 web browser. So support for Unicode is getting better and eventually it will replace ASCII.

 

I would like to thank Dr. Cahal, Dr Kulbir Singh Thind, Kirpal Singh Pannu, Sukhjinder Singh, and Bhupinder Singh for working hard to create better Gurmukhi fonts. Also, I would like to thank Dr. Baldev Singh Kandola for adopting new Unicode fonts on his website. I would also like to request webmasters of Gurmukhi websites to adopt Unicode as I will be doing the same after I finish summer school. I hope that developers will now use the Unicode standard and create fonts that look nice on the screen.

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