Divinity Blossoms from the Seed of Humility

The Selfless Seva of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Jee and Mata Ganga Jee

“The Nectar of Wisdoms from the Holy Lips of Baba Nand Singh Jee Maharaj, flowed as follows:

News of the Sacred enthronement of Sri Guru Arjan Sahib spread all around and the devotees eager to have a direct glimpse of Nanak the Fifth set out for Amritsar from distant places. In this spiritual quest, sangat from Kabul was also on its way to Amritsar. On the last day of their journey they were determined to reach the holy presence of the new Guru but could not make it and had to camp a few miles away from Sri Harmandir Sahib. Sangat included the old, the young and the children. Tired and hungry, they now yearned for a blessed vision of the Holy Guru next morning.

Sri Guru Arjan Sahib asked Mata Ganga, His holy wife, to prepare plenty of food with her own hands. Guru Arjan along with Mata Ganga then carried the food and water on their heads barefooted to the camp site. They served the food and water to the tired and hungry sangat. One old man, very much tired, was pressing his own legs. Sri Guru Arjan Sahib with folded hands begged for this service and started pressing the legs of the old man. The whole night the Guru and his wife served the sangat and fanned them with a hand-fan (Gurdwara Pipli Sahib stands as a Scared Memorial on this holy spot).

Early morning the sangat set out for Sri Harmandir Sahib. On arrival they took off their shoes outside. Jathedar (Incharge) of the sangat requested someone to guard and look after all the belongings and shoes there. But everyone was thirsting for the blessed glimpse of the New Guru.

Sri Guru Arjan Sahib again with folded hands volunteered for this service. When seated inside, the visiting sangat did not find the holy Guru on his seat. Jathedar enquired Baba Budha Jee who told them the Guru and His wife had gone to serve the incoming sangat from Kabul last night and they had not yet returned. Jathedar told Baba Budha Jee that a very simple and humble young couple had come last night with food and water and had been in service of the sangat the whole night. When told that he was left outside to guard the belongings and the shoes, Baba Budha Jee along with the sangat proceeded to the said spot.

On arrival they find the Humility Incarnate Guru ecstatically absorbed in cleaning the shoes of the holy sangat. Baba Budha Jee started crying and so did the sangat. “O Lord Satguru Sache Patsah, what are you doing?” cried Baba Budha Jee.

Awakened from this total immersion in humble service, Sri Guru Arjan Sahib looked up and said, “O revered Baba Budha Jee, please do not stop me from doing this blessed service of the shoes of the loving children of my Beloved Guru Nanak.”

Sangat had the blessed darshans of their New Guru. They directly beheld and perceived their own Lord cleaning their shoes in devotion. Tears flowed in unending streams from their eyes melting away any traces of lurking ego, in this Vision Supreme. They had learnt the highest lesson of spirituality, i.e. Humility in Devotion and Devotion in Humility.

Aghast with wonder, love, reverence, the holy Sangat fell flat at the holy feet of the Satguru, the true Prophet of Devotional Humility and Love. Later when the All Merciful Guru composed the Scared Scripture of a Universal Religion of Love enshrining all the Celestial Harmonies and totally steeped in Devotional Humility and still later when the Great Guru out of infinite love for mankind, paid the heaviest price for the same and burnt Himself on the burning hot plate under the cruel showers of burning sand that the World realised the uniqueness of the Incarnation of Guru Arjan.

The world owes an incalculable debt to the Greatest Redeemer of all times, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Jee.

Love is met by Love. Love begets love. If the devoted Sangat is yearning to behold the Satguru, the Satguru is equally yearning to welcome and receive Sangat. If the devoted Sangat is yearning to serve the Guru, the Guru runs to serve them. Divine Love is Reciprocal. If the hearts of devoted Sikhs are fully occupied by the love of the Satguru the Holy Heart of the Satguru is fully occupied by the love of His devotees.”



Excerpt from the Book: "Eternal Glory of Baba Nand Singh Ji Maharaj"

Purchase book from: www.babanandsinghsahib.org

The Power of a Mother

           
The power of a Mother    

"A child in the lap of its mother knows no discomfort, experiences no inconveniences, faces no hunger, and enjoys sound sleep as the mother takes upon herself all the sufferings and inconveniences whether at home or outside, but does not let the child suffer the slighest inconvenience. When a worldly mother can sacrifice so much for her child, how much the Lord, the real Mother and Father, cares for His beloved children can only be realised by those who have basked in delight and joy in the Grace of Baba Nand Singh Jee Maharaj."

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THANK YOU!

#InspireASister.

The sangat, the love, the anand was OUT OF THIS WORLD today! Thank you to all of the beautiful, blessed and blissful people who attended and all that supported. Bibi Amritpal Kaur WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! The talk felt as though she was talking directly to each individual, with the love and light of maharaj resonating in each heart and vibrating in the walls. Bibi Jee really captured the essence of a true Singhni- be who you were born to truely be...let's support each other and have courage, show courage and let the essence of courage be us. Maharaj kirpa the talk will be on Sikh Channel very soon. It is a must watch for Singhs and Singhnia alike. So many brilliant words, funny jokes and great sound effects lol!

Thank you to LSA and Leicester Sikhs for organising alongisde us sisters and showing us what true brothers really are. Sikh Youth-Project and the many other online sangat for supporting and moving forward with positive momentum.

Thank you to sangat for blessing us with their darshan and the kind donations for the new Gurdwara Sahib in Costa Rica. Maharaj kirpa Bibi Jee will be back in April- hopefully for a camp. Please do add penjee on Facebook and keep in touch.

Thank you for blessing us and allowing us to start up Kaurageous Leicester again-every kind word and vow of action was appreciated. All your love and support is needed to #InspireASister

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Vaheguru. Vaheguru. Vaheguru.

PS Photos will be on Facebook very soon. We will keep you updated on the airing of the talk too. Please do contact us if you would like to help, attend or support future Kaurageous events.

Sikhi Camp Resources

Sikh Camp Resources

Please find in Drop Box Leicester Sikhs and Kaurageous Leicester Sikhi Camp resources.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0k1zb1jqd7fcmpa/5kOd1fD2iV

These include:

Ø Templates- posters, postcards, labels, pledge cards, signs, registration guides and group leader packs.

Ø Seva Camp Resources (Focus Bhagat Puran Singh Jee)- Powerpoints, arts and crafts templates etc

Ø Mool Mantar Iron Roots Camp- PowerPoints, resources

Ø 5 Takhats- separate camps again with numerous resources, templates, katha and guides.

These have all kindly been composed and shared courtesy of the Leicester foot soldiers of Dhan Guru Nanak! Please do feel to share more resources from other camps in the UK or abroad...sharing is caring jee.

Sevadars for all Sikhi Camps globally are needed desperately, whether you want to group lead, plan a presentation, type up Katha, share articles, donate dasvand,  bake cakes, help in langar, team teach, share your talents, read Bani, do Kirtan, organise a trip or workshop....the list is endless. Please do take that first step...maharaj is always with you and the sangat will inspire and support you too.

Photographs of these camps can be viewed on Facebook (Leicester Sikhs or Kaurageous Leicester) to help with the explanation of activities.

“Walking one step towards the Guru's feet, the True Guru walks millions of steps to welcome you”.

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MISS Representation of Women in the Media

What is MISS Representation?

"Let's empower women to tell their own stories" #InspireASister

"You can't be what you can't see"  #RoleModels #Singhni

"We forget the other parent in the room- MEDIA" #positivemedia

"97% of what you read, hear and view comes from men"

TEDEx Talk: http://youtu.be/d77mMXahsME

 

What is Miss Representation?

http://www.missrepresentation.org/

It’s Time To Represent the Real Me

Miss Representation is the award-winning documentary film that exposes how mainstream media contributes to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence in America. The film challenges the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman or girl to feel powerful herself.

MissRepresentation.org is a non-profit social action campaign and media organization established to shift people’s consciousness, inspire individual and community action, and ultimately transform culture so everyone, regardless of gender, age or circumstance can fulfill their potential.

How We Are Making A Difference Together

1.    Using social media, women and girls are speaking out, telling their stories and influencing change. Men and boys are standing up to sexism, countering hyper-masculinity and championing women as leaders.

2.    Schools are using the Miss Representation‘s Curriculum to educate youth around media literacy and to inspire and activate students to make change.

3.    Communities are hosting screenings and discussions to shift the cultural mindset around gender and end sexism.

4.    Consumers are using their power to celebrate positive media and advertising, and challenge negative media and advertising.

 

But the Daughter of the Khalsa.......

But a Daughter of the Khalsa...

A woman of Beauty works out everyday to keep her body in shape
But a Daughter of the Khalsa looks deep inside to keep her soul in shape

A Powerful woman isn’t afraid of anything
But a Daughter of the Khalsa shows courage in the midst of her fear

 

An Outspoken woman won’t let anyone get the best of her
But a Daughter of the Khalsa gives the best of her to everyone

A Tough woman makes mistakes, And avoids the same in the future
But a Daughter of the Khalsa realizes life’s mistakes can also be Blessings and capitalizes on them

 

A Successful woman walks sure footedly
But a Daughter of the Khalsa knows when to ask for help

A Rich woman wears the look of confidence on her face
But a Daughter of the Khalsa wears the look of Grace

 

A Devoted woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey
But a Daughter of the Khalsa has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong

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