Category Archives: Sikhism

MY THOUGHTS ON MY MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY TODAY

MY THOUGHTS ON MY MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY TODAY Today is 1st May 2015. On this day in 1977 ie on 01.05.77, I got married. This lovely accident happened 38 years ago. I and my dear wife Manjit Kaur, have travelled a … Continue reading

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A Hymn from Shri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS)…

A Hymn from Shri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) I had the good fortune of listening to a very meaningful hymn sung by professional singers in the nearby Gurudwara a few days ago. It is from page  44 of SGGS. It is … Continue reading

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Good Times,Bad Times…

Good Times,Bad Times..   The other day,during a visit to a Gurudwara (Sikhs’ place of worship) I was simply moved by a poster displayed on a wall.   It said in Punjabi:   Sukh weley shukrana, Dukh weley ardaas, Harr … Continue reading

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Which Direction….?

Which Direction…?   I read with great interest and with a little bit of confusion (?) an article titled :” Muslims were praying in the wrong direction” in a local newspaper dated 21st July 2010. Here is the text of … Continue reading

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A Hymn from Shri Guru Granth Sahib

A Hymn from Shri Guru Granth Sahib(SGGS)  On occasion of Women’s Day, I most humbly post the translation of a very apt hymn from SGGS regarding the Status of Women in Sikhism.  This hymn,originally in Gurmukhi script,was composed by Shri … Continue reading

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Hymns of Sheikh Farid-Part II

Hymns of Sheikh Farid-Part II   Further to my posting dated 26th Jan 2010, I now most humbly post a few more beautiful hymns of Sheikh Farid ji,which have been included in Shri Guru Granth Sahibji (SGGS), along with my … Continue reading

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Hymns of Sheikh Farid…

Hymns of Sheikh Farid…    Sometime ago, I had posted a few hymns of Kabirji from our holy book Shri Guru Granth Sahib ji (SGGS).The response of the readers had been very encouraging. Hence, I now most humbly, endevour to post … Continue reading

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SANT KABIR- In Translation- Part – II

SANT KABIR- In Translation- Part – II (Presented by J.S.Broca) Continuing with the earlier posting on the above topic posted on 20th November 2009,I most humbly submit a few more hymns of Kabir Ji from Shri Guru Granth Saheb, the … Continue reading

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SANT KABIR- In Translation- Part – I

SANT KABIR- In Translation- Part – I The holy scriptures of the Sikhs-Shri Guru Granth Sahib( SGGS),contains over 500 verses by Sant Kabir. There are 243 shlokas of Shri Kabir Ji appearing on pages 1364 to 1377 of SGGS. Kabirji … Continue reading

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Sat Guru Nanak Pargatiaa..

Dear Readers,   Today is GURU NANAK DEV JI’s Birthday.                                  On this ocassion,I am making a humble effort to post one lovely hymn from our Sikh Scriptures.It was composed by Bhai Gurdas Sahib.   Bhai Gurdas (1551-1637) is a … Continue reading

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