Category Archives: Sikhism

MY THOUGHTS ON MY MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY TODAY

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

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)…

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

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…

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

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….?

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

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

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

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

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

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…

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

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

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

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

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

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..

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

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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