1g Camp Follow Up - must read! important info!!!‏

Vaahiguroojeekaakhalsaa

Vaahiguroojeekeefatehh!!

Camps over, trips over!!! its all overr!!! (atleast till next year)
i dunno bout ne1 else but ive recovered!!!!

gods gracee, they both went well, thrope park was just too sick!! camp was wicked good lauf, and learnt loadss!!!!

we're open to feedback, so we would love to hear how the campers thought it wentm esp after its now all done and dusted!!!!

Where to go from here?

firstly check out the pics!!!! there on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47544936@N02/  

and the video singhrow productions made (killa - on the the talkers) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQyTrip1-ps

some of the recordings (the conversion talk - and the when the whole camp did keertan (sonia kaur) and abit of katha(amarpreet singh) on simran is also upp!!) here: http://www.4shared.com/dir/JpNss7f0/1g_Camp_2010_Recordings.html

what now????????????

• wanna learn more? check these sights out and get more info on sikhi!!:
• http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/
• http://www.searchgurbani.com/
• http://www.sikhitothemax.com/
• http://www.info-sikh.com/
• http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Main_Page
• watch out for the 1g talks!!!!
• get involved in all the activties that happen in slough (restarting sept) - gatka, shin kin, learn2read gurbani correctly, keertan, katha, sat campp, kaurageous etccc
• start going gurdwara more often and spending more time with your guroo, increase your love for your perfect guroo, start the beautiful relationship between a sikh and his guroo...
• do more sevaa!!!!! in and out of the gurdwaraa!!!
• do some more sikhi independant research - get stuck get in contact with us via email or phone!!! or in person!

Thanks,

Sevadaars;

http://www.sikhyouthslough.blogspot.com/

SikhYouthSlough@hotmail.com

Keeping Sikhi Alive in Slough.

SCYS Saturday Camp Letter

Vahiguroo Jee Ka Khalsa

Vahiguroo Jee Ke Phateh!

we are writing to let you know that next week, on saturday 3rd july there will be no camp. there is a summer mela taking place at the Khalsa Primary School, and all are invited to attend. the mela is from 11am-4pm, and features a dj performance by tigerstyle group (2-3pm), funfair rides for children, go-karts, crazy golf, bouncy castles, sumo wrestling, face painting, fun races/games for the young and old. raffle draw 1st prize an ipad 2nd wii, lots of panjabi food stalls, candy floss, lots of selling stalls, police stall, recruitment stall by the sikhs in the british army along with military equipment, dhol players, ice cream and much more. £2 entry fee for adults and children under 12 are free.

There is also the anual summer Khalsa Camp at the Khalsa Primary School 2nd-6th August 2010, for all age groups.

On Saturday 10th July, there will be no camp, but we are running a special SCYS Fun say out to Black Park. if you wish your child to attend, please text 07837066221 with the child's name and your contact details. please drop your children off at black park at 10.30am, in the main car park, where we will be waiting. pick up is 3.00pm same location. lunch will be provided. this will be our last camp before the summer holidays, it will resume back on the 11th September. all sevadaars hope you all have a great holiday.

Thanks
SCYS Sevadaars

1984 Annual Protest - Coaches Leaving Singh Sabha Slough

Sunday 13 June - Remembrance March & Freedom Rally - Coaches leae from Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Slough at 10.30am

LINK TO THE 2-MINUTE PROMO ON THE SIKH CHANNEL IS BELOW:

http://www.youtube.c...h/?v=rp2dH47qtjY

more information: http://www.sikhsangat.com/index.php?/topic/53164-june-1984-remembrance-march-freedom-rally/

SOME OF THE MESSAGES WE WANT TO GIVE
1) Sikhs throughout the world were outraged by the June 1984 Indian army assault on the Darbar Sahib Complex, where the Akaal Takht, Sikh Reference Library and historic artefacts were destroyed or damaged beyond repair.
2) To maximise casualties the unprecedented action using artillery and tanks was deliberately timed to coincide with the anniversary of the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
3) There were huge numbers of pilgrims in attendance, which resulted in thousands of innocent Sikhs being killed in cold blood, many with their hands and feet bound, including women and children.

4) Over 125 other Gurdwaras, including forty historic Gurdwaras throughout Punjab were simultaneously attacked using massive fire power. Thousands of Sikhs were arrested, tortured, and killed, including children.

Please contact your local Gurdwara and join the many thousands of Sikhs in London on Sunday 13 June 2010 for the Remembrance March & Freedom Rally to remember those massacred in June 1984.
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Importance of Unity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Importance of Unity!

Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, the true King was staying in Anandpur Sahib. One day Guru Ji, told the Sevadaars to cook a lot of rice. When the rice was cooked they were piled in a heap, then Guru Ji asked the Singhs to bring some deer. The deer were brought and allowed to eat the rice from the pile. All the deer ate some rice each and went away. The Singhs asked Maharaj "what does this mean?" Maharaj told them he will explain it tomorrow. The next day Maharaj asked that a few dogs be brought to the same pile of rice. When the dogs were brought to the pile the first one took a mouthful and the dogs started fighting, the pile of rice was ruined (they were all over the place drowned in blood) and the dogs left injured and hungry. Maharaj was laughing at this scene.

Daya Singh asked: "Maharaj, what is this? Yesterday you fed rice to the deer and today to the dogs, what does this mean?

Maharaj Jee said: "Singhs I have given you instructions for the times to come. If you act like the deer in a united manner, you will find satisfaction and success, but if you fight like the dogs did, you will get bloodied and beat up and will not get anything"

All you youth fix up we might end up wasting our WHOLE life arguing !

Nagar Keertan Updates

Tomorrow is the Annual Slough Nagar Keertan,


SikhYouthSlough will have Stalls @ Haveli and also Ramgarhia Gurdwara. pls do pop by and take some free stuff! incl drinks sweets etc.

The Final Main Free Stall is @ Ramgarhia, this is where the Gatka will be happening. Just look out for two Blue Nishan Sahibs, that’s where we will be!!!!!!! We’ll also be having with us a MASSIVE BATTLE DRUM (NAGARA) so come check it out!!!

The Nagar Keertan usualy leaves at around 10.00ish!

A few points to pls keep in mind while attending:

1) This is NOT a Romeo Juliet Event - i.e you’re not going to find yourself a rishta of any sort.
2) pls show full respect to Sikh Imagery - Khanda, Nishan Sahib, Dastaar etc don't be acting like your 50cent, while waving the Nishan Sahib...!
3) keep head covered @ all times....
4) show respect to others (even if the aunties trying to push you out the way!!)
5) Don’t litter or waste food as it makes Sikhs look messy!!!
6) come meet us @ Ramgarhia Gurdwara for freebies, drinks, and literature - and give us some donations!!!!

Let’s not forget the real reason for a nagar keertan. Let’s remember the great sacrifices made by older brothers and sisters, so we can leave in pride today, and hold our head high.

if you have any questions or any queries regarding the seva we do (SikhYouthSlough) pls do come and talk to us, (we may look scary lol - i.e Baneh (warrior dress) and our Kirpans and Dhaals (Shields)), but believe me the main thing we want is for you guys to come and talk to us!!!!

The talk is still going ahead on Tuesday, so make sure you all turn up!!!!!!

See you all tomarrow!!!!

lets all try not to disrespect, the sikhee the guroo has given us as a gift!!!!

SikhYouthSlough@hotmail.com
http://www.sikhyouthslough.blogspot.com/

Eye Witness Account of Vaisakhi

THERE IS A TALK ON 20TH APRIL (POSTER ATTACHED) ABOUT THE TRUTH, THE NEED FOR AMRIT, ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.


JAMES ELLIMAN SCHOOL
ELLIMAN AVE
SL2 5BA
SLOUGH
6.30-8.30
SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!

Vaisakhi- The Truth and the importance of Amrit

What happened on the day of Vaisakhi? Some people spread many lies
such as that Dhan Dhan Sahib Sri Guroo Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj didn’t
actually cut the panj pyare’s heads off but took them into a tent and
cut a goat’s heads off. I ask you all a question. Was Dhan Dhan Sahib

Sri Guroo Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj a liar? Was he a con artist who
tried to trick people? NO HE WAS NOT!!!! Recently there has been much
discussion of whether this took place or not.

I found this eyewitness statement from the day Akaal Purakh’s Fauj was
created written by a spy sent by Aurangzeb to spy on the sikhs

THE LAST REPORT: Eye witness account of Vaisakhi 1699 by Enemy spy!

There were many in Guroo Gobind Singh Ji’s camp whose intentions
altogether were not loyal, the all knowing Guroo knew this. One of
these spies of emperor Aurangzeb was called Abu-ul-traifi. He is
mentioned by the eminent scholar Bhai Vir Singh in his writings. Being
a spy he kept a daily journal of the events that took place for the
emperor.

Below is the translation for the accounts of vaisakhi day:

“On the day Guroo Gobind Singh Ji prepared Amrit in Anandpur, the
attendance in the diwan was about 50 to 70 thousand. The Mughals had
four thrones (seats of imperial power), Delhi, Agra, Lahore and
Kalanur. But the grandeur of Guroo Ji’s throne was in a class by
itself. The grandeur of this throne was out of this world.

Guroo Ji came to the diwan and, unsheathing his sword, spoke in a
thundering voice that he needed a head. No questions or hesitation at
all, Bhai Daya Ram came forward to Guroo Ji. Guroo Ji right in front
of all cut of his head from his body in one stroke. Every body present
was stunned. Then Guroo Ji again thundered and demanded one more head.
Right on Guru’s call, Dharam Chand got up, came to Guroo Ji, bowed his
head and said here is my offering of my head. Guroo Ji again, in one
stroke cut off Bhai Dharam chands head from his body.

Now there was a big commotion in the diwan. But Guroo Ji in his
thundering voice went on demanding heads, one after another. Himmat
Rai, Mohkam Chand and Sahib Ram got up and offered their heads. Guroo
Ji cut off the heads of these three also. Many from the congregation
went to Guroo Ji’s mother and narrated the whole happening in the
diwan to Mata Ji.

Guroo Ji cleaned up the blood from the five bodies and heads, and even
washed the floor, then the Guroo of these infidels stitched one head
with another body, one by one, this process took about three hours.
Then he covered these dead bodies with white sheets.
The Guroo of these infidels then took a cauldron made from stone and
put an iron wok (bowl) without handles on top of it. He then poured
water into the wok and started preparing “Amrit” (aab-e-hyat- elixir
of life). The infidel Guroo kept churning the water with his double-
edged sword and kept on reciting his kalma (Gurbani). This process
went on for 1.5 to 2 hours. During this time a lady came from Guroo’s
house and put something in that water. Now the Amrit was ready.
From the corpses he took the covering sheets off. First he sat on the
head side of Daya Ram and poured Amrit into his mouth, then poured
some into his head and then sprinkled some in his eyes, and then he
asked the dead body to say waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh.
As if on his Guroo’s command, Daya Ram got up and repeated in his bold
voice, Waheguroo ji ka khalsa, waheguroo ji ki fateh.
It appeared that in the entire congregation everybody was so stunned
that it seemed like no one was breathing. There was pin-drop silence.
All the present were mesmerised with their Guroo’s miracle. In the
same manner one after another the Guroo made the other four alive too.
Then he took all five of them into a tent. After a while Guroo Ji
along with the five came out. The five were now wearing new attire
(uniform, bana); those five risen from the dead were standing in a
line. Then their Guroo came in front of them and took bir rasan
(posture of the brave-kneeling on one knee) and asked for Amrit. At
this point, the five asked what are you offering to get this Amrit.
The Guroo said that “I will sacrifice my whole family for the sake of
the panth” then these five gave Amrit to Guroo Ji, and his name was
changed to “Gobind Singh” (from Gobind Rai). The word Singh was
attached with the other fives too, -Daya Singh, Dharam Singh, Himmat
Singh, Mohkam Singh and Sahib Singh.
(I was very remorseful and cried like a baby) After that, thousands
took Amrit. Even, I was attracted like a magnetic force and with
no regret fell on Guroo’s feet. I requested to the Guroo to give
me Amrit too. Guroo Ji already knew about my role as a spy and
traitor, put his hand on my back, gave me Amrit and changed my name to
Ajmer Singh. Just with this act, my sins of numerous lives got washed
away.

(Extract from the last report)

The whole report can be found in the archives of Aligarh University

My true Guroo has the power to kill and revive the dead-

Ang 1142, Dhan Dhan Sahib Sri Guroo Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj

1699; The Truth.

The Next 1g Event:

Tuesday 20th April 2010
6.30-8.30
James Elliman School
Slough

The Truth about what actually happened in 1699 - when Guru Gobind Singh Ji started the KHALSA PANTH

Events - Update

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Vaahiguroojeekeefateh

Update

• Slough Nagar Keertan- 18th April -  http://www.facebook.com/facebook?ref=pf#!/event.php?eid=115110895169181  
• 1g Event- 20th April - http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1251073277297#!/event.php?eid=106975249339758
• Camp Restarts - 24th April
• Shin Kin - As Advised By Ustaads
• Gatka- 27th May (DATE CHANGED TO TUES - @ JAMES ELLIMAN SCHOOL 7-9)
• SANTHIYA IS NOW ON IN MORNING AND EVENINS!!!!!

a Sikh vs a Pathaan - Recorded By an Englishmen...

One on One Battle between a Singh and a fierce Pathaan


In the second world war, the Sikhs fought for the British and many Sikhs gave their lives fighting for them. Many Sikhs fought in Europe too and the Sikhs were recognized for their outstanding performance in the war. After the war was over, the Sikh regiments were brought back to India by road. As thus, they had to pass through Afghanistan and the present day Pakistan, to arrive in India.

When the Sikh regiment reached Jamraud (an area in Pakistan, close to the Afghanistan border, currently controlled by the Taliban), the Sikhs requested the officer in charge to stay at Jamraud as they wanted to visit the Gurdwara Sahib that stands there in the sweet memory of the legendary Sikh general - Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa. The officers agreed and the Sikhs stayed there for some days.


As the military had stationed in Jamraud, the Sikhs took liberty to visit the adjoining places. The residents of Jamraud did not know too much about the Sikhs and showed curiosity to know about them. One such person was the wife of a Pathan general Abdul Qiyoom Khan. She had not seen the Sikhs before and when she saw singhs with parkaash beards and well-built bodies, she asked her husband who they were.


Abdul Qiyoom Khan praised the Sikhs for their bravery just as a big-hearted warrior would praise another warrior. He told her about the background of the Sikhs and how they were known for their courage and strength.


The pathaans too are known for their bravery and if we read the history of Pusthuns (Pathans), we realize that they have fiercely maintained their independance. They are extremely brave and proud people. During the Mahabharata times, the area inhabited by the Pusthuns was known and Gandhaar and Duyoudhana's mother Gandhari was from this area. These people ruled India for many years and they were stopped by only one person and that person was Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa. Sardar jee reversed the flow of invasion from Punjab towards the West. For this reason, the old people of this area have respect for the Sikhs.


Coming back to the story, after hearing the stories of bravery of Sikhs, from her husband, the Pathaan lady jokingly said to her husband that the reason she married him was his bravery and that she did not know that the Sikhs were more brave than him. When the Pathaan heard such mocking from her wife, he got hurt and his ego was severely wounded. Just as a wife cannot tolerate the description of beauty of another woman from her husband, same way a man cannot bear praise courage and strength of another man from his wife's mouth. He immediately shot back at his wife saying that he did realize that the Sikhs were brave but he did not mean to say that they are more brave than Pathaans. He said to his wife that he would prove it to her.

Saying this, the Abdul Qiyoom Khan (the Pathaan) immediately dashed towards the camping place of the Sikh regiment. He went to the officer in-charge and challenged the Sikhs for a one-on-one fight. Abdul Qiyoom Khan was a very accomplished warrior of his area and was the sardaar (leader) of the tribal army in his area. He stood close to 6 feet, 5 inches tall and had a huge muscular body.


When the Sikhs heard his challenge, they started thinking how to respond, since this happened so fast. When he challenged again, a Sikh soldier by the name of Kartar Singh accepted his challenge. Kartar Singh was not very tall in height but he had a well-built body. It was decided that the fight would take place the following day at such and such time.


The next day, Abdul Qiyoom Khan arrived a little early along with his supporters. When the time of the match came, Kartar Singh did not arrive on time. The Pathaans thought that he had ran away, out of fear of fighting Abdul Qiyoom Khan. They started mocking the Sikhs. This incident was recorded by the Englishman who acted as the referee in the competition. His name was M. Crafts.


Anyway, a Sikh soldier was dispatched to get Bhai Kartar Singh. When the soldier arrived at his tent, he found him standing in ardaas. Unaware of his surroundings, Kartar Singh was urging Siri Guru Gobind Singh jee Maharaj for strength and was humbly supplicating along the lines that he did not have any strength of his own and that he was relying on Him (Guru Sahib) alone. After the Ardaas was over, Bhai Kartar Singh arrived at the place of competition.


Most independent observers had thought that this match would not last more than 10 minutes and would result in the death and defeat of Sardar Kartar Singh. Both warriors were allowed to use any weapon they wanted and they both chose swords to fight. They both were very skilled in fighting. They both did vaars (attacks) on each other and very diligently saved the vaars of their opponent. They were attacking, defending and counter-attacking all at the same time. The Singh was fighting so well, that the pathaan who had thought of crushing him in minutes was taken aback by the fierce resistance posed by him.


After half an hour, when no one emerged as a clear winner, the competition was briefly stopped for about 10 minutes. The pathaan came to his side of the ring and drank grapes juice. The singh on the other hand only drank water and closed his eyes to thank Siri Guru Dasmesh jee for giving him strength and martial skill to face an opponent as strong as Abdul Qiyoom Khan.


When they came back after the second round, the pathaan got a little impatient and challenged Kartar Singh to try blocking his vaar (attack). When a person loses his cool in a battle or competition, he is bound to lose a little bit of focus and concentration. This is what happened to the pathaan. He did a mighty vaar on Kartar Singh who in turn very diligently stopped it and did a counter vaar, which resulted in the pathaan getting seriously injured, thus ending the competition in Kartar Singh’s favour.


After the competition Kartar Singh quietly left the place and while the Sikhs were celebrating he went to his tent to perform an ardaas of thanking Guru Sahib for his victory. The words on his lips were the same words that Siri Guru Gobind Singh jee had on His lips, when He won the battle of Bhangani:


BHAYEE JEET MERI, KIRPA KAAL TERI
(O Vaheguru, I attained victory because of your grace).


May Guru Sahib bless us with martial arts and humility to rely on Vaheguru for strength.

Who is YOUR Guru?!?!!? 1st 1g event of theyear!

"An intriguing talk, by a specially invited guest on "Who is Your Guru"

When?

16th march 2010

Time?!?!?

6.30-8.30

Where, I hear you say....

James Elliman School

Elliman Ave

Slough

SL2 5BA

Who’s Doing it?

1g

Who’s it aimed @?

YOU!!

The Guru's Yours too!!!

Contact:

1gseva@gmail.com

07837066221

Links:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=340517170587

http://groups.google.co.uk/group/sikhyouthslough?hl=en

http://www.sikhsangat.com/index.php?/topic/51043-who-is-your-guru/

Kaurageous - Uniting Sikh Women in Slough

"Come my sisters and dear comrades! Clasp me in thine embrace. Meeting together, let us tell the tales of our Omnipotent Spouse (God). In the True Lord are all merits, in us all demerits."

(Guroo Nanak Dev Jee, Sri Raag, Ang. 17)

KAURAGEOUS has been launched to unite ALL Sikh women to bring together thoughts, ideas, discussions, raising spiritual awareness and to highlight issues within society as being a Sikh woman today. Kaurageous is about supporting one another and maintaining sisterhood. By raising the awareness of Sikhi all sisters can take away the jewels of the principles and values taught within Sikhi.

ALL Sikh sisters are welcome, from all backrounds!

KAURAGEOUS is there for physical and spiritual activities to develop ourselves and our inner strength. It includes talks (about sikhi and how to make a difference as sikh women), discussions, sports, activities and loads more also including days out together.

The atmosphere is chilled out and relaxed, no one is there to judge your actions, beliefs or what shoes your wearing!!

Mainly aimed at girls 13 and above...

Gurbani Santhiya Classes

What is Santhiya?

Santhiya is the Correct pronunciation of Gurbani, taught in the manner of how our 10th King Siree Guroo Gobind Singh Jee wanted us to read and pronounce the Holy Shabadh.
The Sakhee Behind Gurbani Sanithya can be found here:
http://www.damdamitaksal.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2&Itemid=3
http://www.damdamitaksaal.org/

Each time we unintentionally mispronounce gurbanee, we are hurting our own father, we should ALL make an effort to come Gurbani Santhiya classes, no matter what age, group, belief, agenda, its our duty to learn Shud Uchaaran (correct pronunciation).

Gurbani Santhiya Classes in Slough are taught by Students of Dam Dami Taksaal (Bhindran-Mehta), who themselves have had Santhiya from Ustaads such as Ustaad Bhai Charanjeet Singh Jee, Ustaad Gyaanee Pritam Singh Jee "Likharee" and other Ustaads of Guroo Sahibs own University...

In a day and age, when people are "self teaching", learning in other manners, or not learning gurmukhee at all, (instead just knowing basic punjabi and become granthees, and parchaaraks - preachers) one thing that struck me when said was:

"You no if your having Santhiya correctly and how Guroo Sahib wanted you too, if you can link your teacher all the way back to Baba Deep Singh Jee, Bhai Mani Singh Jee and our own Father, Dhan Siree Guroo Gobind Singh Jee"

Gurbani Santhiya is Taught on

Thursdays - 7:00 - 8:00

Saturdays - 6:00 - 8:00
Singh Sabha Slough (Back Hall)

Maharaaj Jee wrote Gurbanee in Larreevaar...here is a hath-likhath (handwritten) Saroop of Siree Guroo Granth Sahib Jee Maharaaj, its currently @ the British Libary, Dated 1859. Santhiya is the Key to read Gurbanee in its orginal roop.

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LEARN ABOUT SIKHEE THE FUN WAY!!!!