London Met Sikh Society

GOD resolves all our problems

2007-07-11T14:11:00.001+01:00

Sikhi Discussion in English

2007-05-13T09:06:00.000+01:00

Sikh Society

2007-02-15T18:32:00.000Z

Valentine's Day Reflections

2007-02-15T16:06:00.000Z

Valentine's Day Reflections
by Manvir Singh Khalsa
http://manvirsingh.blogspot.com/

Valentine's Day celebrates love.
Valentine's Day is about showing your love.
Valentine's Day involves sharing love.

Who do you love?
Who would you want show your love to?
Who do you wish to share your love with?

We all have love.
We can all show love.
We can all share love.

My Valentine's would be the person who taught me about love.
My Valentine's would be the person who showed me love.
My Valentine's would be the person who I learnt to share love.

My Valentine's Day is everyday.
My Valentine's Day is the early hours before sunrise.
My Valentine's Day is waking up to Vaheguru.

My special person would be my Beloved Guru.
My special person would be my parents.
My special person would be my Dear Vaheguru.

The sign of love is willing to sacrifice all you have.
The sign of love is being graceful and forgiving.
The sign of love is being side by side forever.

Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji sacrificed his mother, father, four sons, and all he had for his children.
Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji showered His grace on me and gave me the gift of Amrit and Naam.
Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji is always with me in the Divine form of the Shabad and the roop of the Khalsa.

sukhee basai mero parivaaraa. sevak sikh sabhai kartaaraa.
"May me family, the Sikhs, live happily, and may my Sikhs and disciple cross over to Vaheguru."
(Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Benti Chaupai)

A mother sacrifices her share of a meal just to see her child does not feel hungry
A father sacrifices his time and energy, to work hard bring his children up.
A mother will be forgiving and show grace to her child when he or she does something wrong.

Our parents teach us to walk, talk and eat.
Our parents hug us when we feel lonely and wipe our tears when we feel sad.
Our parents do so much for us and yet do not seek thanks or appreciation.

kaahe poot jhagarat hau sang baap. jin ke jaNe badeere tum hau tin sio jhagarat paap. ||1||
" Why O child do you argue with your parent? It is a sin to argue with him who gave you life and brought you up."
(Ang 1200)

The mother is the first one to offer companionship to her child from when the child is in her womb.
During hard times our parents stand side by side us.
When a child is sick or upset, our parents are still there to listen and offer a shoulder to cry on.

Vaheguru has given me the gift of a human body.
Vaheguru has given me the gift of the breathing.
Vaheguru has given me the gift of intellect.

Vaheguru can make me us from nothing to everything.
Vaheguru is a merciful judge who is neither harsh nor lenient.
Vaheguru bears no hatred; He listens and guides all those who ask with devotion.

saach kaho sun lehu sabhai jin prem kee-o tin hee prabh paae-i-o. ||9||

"I tell the truth, listen everybody: those who love (Vaheguru) obtain the Dear Lord."
(Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Swaarag Swaiye)

Vaheguru is my mother, father, friend and companion.
Vaheguru is always with me, within me and beside me.
Vaheguru protects me when I am a weak, lifts me when I fall, and guides me when I can't see.

Lets all pray that may we love Vaheguru as much as He loves us.

May Guru Sahib bless us all with Gursikhi Jeevan, Naam and Sikhi Sidq.

Bhagat Puran Singh Ji

2007-01-09T13:27:00.000Z

Bhagat Puran Singh Ji

Puran Singh, Bhagat
Great Saint and helper of the disabled (1904-1992)

Bhagat Puran Singh Ji is undoubtedly the single Sikh Hero of this century who worked totally selflessly all his life to provide the last hope to the mentally and terminally ill patients. Whenever he use to see a deserted dead body (human or animal) immediately he would prepare (by his own hand) a grave and give the human or animal a deserving respect of death. He was to Sikhism, what Mother Teresa is to Catholicism.

Against the backdrop of violence and poverty in 1947 he established a premier institute which takes care of sick, disabled and forlorn persons. Whatever money and financial resources he could gathered he used it to establish this institute. It is also believed that he was almost nominated to receive Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 but by not giving him prize it was the loss of sick and disabled persons as well as Nobel Prize committee. His life story is a saga of grit, determination, faith in the almighty and unending love for the suffering humanity. A very brief sketch of Bhagat Ji's life is given below.

Bhagat Puran Singh, born at Rajewal, Distt. Ludhiana on June 4 1904., at the house of Chaudhari Chibu Mal and Mehtab Kaur. In an interview to Patwant Singh Bhagat Puran Singh discloses how he became a Sikh ,in his early life he use to travel a lot from village to village and would stay at a Hindu Temple. One day when he was staying at a Temple Brahmins told him to clean the temple and then when he was done they sat in front of him and ate the food without offering him., Incidentally next time he had to stay at a Gurdwara and Bhai ji of Gurdwara not only gave him good food but also a cot and a glass of milk afterwards., without asking for any sewa for Gurdwara. After this Bhagat Puran Singh didn't even thought twice and became a Khalsa.

He set out in life for the service of the suffering humanity- the greatest religion. He founded Pingalwara in 1947 with a few discarded patients. He was also a writer as well as publisher and an environmentalist. Pingalwara is a very big home of human service. Bhagat Ji's contribution in spreading awareness about the global dangers of environment pollution, increasing soil erosion etc are also commendable. His dedication was awarded with heaps of honours by many quarters. Prestigious among these was the Padamshri award in 1979, which he surrendered in the wake of the army attack on the Golden Temple in 1984. He left for his heavenly abode on August 5, 1992.

As a sturdy youth of moderate means about 70 years ago, Bhagat Puran Singh saw a little boy who couldn't walk. He decided to be the boy's carrier "Until the latter could use his own legs".

The boy never did and Bhagat Puran Singh carried him on his shoulders until the time he himself became too frail to walk. And he decided to collect humans who did not have the abilit to help themselves. His Pingalwara became a home for orphans, mentally retarded persons and, the totaly deprived sections of society. It was a primitive place and neither society nor the State helped. The media winked a lot, took occasional notice and lapsed back to winking. But Bhagat Puran Singh carried on.

He remained an avid collector ever since. He collected "human pebbles" from the streets and housed them in Pingalwara. He collected funds, in driblets rather than droves, to run it. And he collected all the purposeful articles in the newspapers and magazines writings on the economy, environment, public health, population, etc. -- published booklets of these and distributed them free to interested people. The front page of newspapers never interested him. It was amazing to see how his eyes went straight to reports and write-ups dealing with human problems and welfare. He lived all his life for others and packed 72 hours of activity in a normal day.

At this time Pingalwara is run by Dr Inder Jit Kaur, she is also President of All India Pingalwara Charitable Society(Regd). She has embarked upon a mission to produce a movie on the life of Bhai Puran Singh Ji. Please spread this information.

Source: www.naamvairaag.blogspot.com

Happy Gurpurb - Prakaash Divas of Guroo Gobind Singh Ji

2007-01-05T17:27:00.000Z

Today is the 341st Prakaash Diwas (Birth Day) of

Guru Gobind Singh Sahib jee

---Sariaa Nu Lakh Lakh Vadhaaee---

A GLIMPSE AT THE LIFE OF GURU GOBIND SINGH SAHIB JEE

Sacrificed entire family
In any other religion you don't hear how the Prophet or leader sleeps. However, in Sikhi we remember in our history how our Tenth Father slept in the Machheewala Jungle. Despite losing his father, mother, four sons, home, wealth and followers, the Guru slept as if nothing had happened. A Dervish mocked the Guru and said “guroo rehgiaa kalaa kalaa” (the Guru remains alone, alone). The Guru replied: “nehee, guroo de naal allaah allaah” (No, with the Guru there is Allah, Allah). Guru Sahib exemplified the attitude and psyche of always remaining positivistic and in Chardi Kalaa (high spirits).

Inauguration of Khalsa (sovereign) – Vaisakhi 1699
Through creating the Khalsa the Guru rested leadership with the community. Guru Sahib carried on the tradition of Amrit from Guru Nanak Sahib jee, which was whereby the follower is spiritually reborn and commits himself or herself to a new life with a distinct lifestyle, morals and principles. Through Amrit, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib jee eradicated stereotypes of who comes into the idealistic community.

40 Mukte
40 Sikhs deserted Guru Gobind Singh Sahib jee and wrote a letter of disownment saying, “We are not your Sikhs, and you are not our Guru.” However, realising they were wrong through speaking to their wives, the 40 Sikhs returned and fought defending the Guru in battle. As a last wish, the leader of the 40 Sikhs asked the Guru to tear up the letter of disownment. Guru Gobind Singh Sahib jee forgave them. This shows that the relationship with the Guru is most important and that Guru will always give us another chance and forgive our past.

Mai Bhago jee
She led the 40 deserted Sikhs back to Guru Gobind Singh Sahib jee and to fight alongside them in the battle. Mai Bhago (properly known as Mata Bhaag Kaur jee) was the personal bodyguard of Guru jee for 7 months and is a role model of leadership and decision-making.

Baba Banda Singh Bahadar jee
Meeting Guru Guru Gobind Singh Sahib jee, Madho Daas, a misguided spiritual mystic, was transformed to Gurbaksh Singh, a Saint-Warrior. He was a role of leadership and decision-making to establish Khalsa Raaj. He ruled in accordance to the Guru’s teachings of leadership resting in the ‘Khalsa Panchayat’, which is a board of 5 spiritually wise and practicing Sikhs, with the chief executive officer (the Jathedaar) being the executor of decisions.

Summary
Bhai Nand Lal Singh Ji writes in his poetry that if one word could describe and summarise Guru Gobind Singh Sahib jee's life, that word be "COURAGE." Guru Sahib not only showed courage in his psyche, personality and life however instilled courage into his followers to always remain victorious as victory always belongs to Vaheguru.

-- Dhan Dhan Pitaa Guru Gobind Singh Sahib jee --
from www.Manvirsingh.blogspot.com

Mukhon Satnam Bolda

2006-12-12T07:29:00.000Z

Sikhi Q&A

2006-11-25T08:26:00.000Z

Got a Sikhi Question? Need an Answer?

www.UniversalFaith.net

www.Sikhism101.com
The Answer to All your Sikhi Questions!

Rainsbai

2006-10-20T15:47:00.000+01:00

Vaaheguru ji Ka Khalsa!! Vaaheguru ji Ke Fateh!!

With the Grace of Waheguru, there will be Rainsbhai Keertan, organised by Akhand Kirtani Jatha UK, to commemorate the Gurgaddi Divas Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

It will also be dedicated to the Panthik sevadaar Bhai Jasbir Singh ji Khannewale who recently passed away.

It will be held on Saturday 21st October from 7 PM to 5.30 AM at:

Singh Sabha Guruduara Sahib,
722/730 High Road,
Seven Kings,
ILFORD
IG3 8RS

For further details, contact Bhai Manjit Singh on mobile 0791-6167254

Coach transport will be leaving Southall at 5.30pm and Slough at 6pm. To book your place please contact Bhai Satnaam Singh on 07956 519256

Further listing of AKJ UK programmes can be seen on

http://www.akj.org/skins/default/programs.php?countryid=4

As part of the merger between the AKJ UK site and www.akj.org to create a global AKJ website, the pictures and literature have almost been migrated. The keertan content will then be migrated. We appreciate there is demand for the keertan content, and we ask for the patience of the sangat.

Vaaheguru ji Ka Khalsa!! Vaaheguru ji Ke Fateh!!

Welcome to London Met Sikh Society

2006-10-20T15:17:00.000+01:00

London Metropolitan University Sikh Society
"Recognise All Mankind As One.” Tenth Sikh Master Guru Gobind Singh Ji
sikhsociety@gmail.com

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
Kidhaaaaaaa (wats up people!)

What is the Sikh Society all about?

We are fun, we are exciting and we are happening!
Don’t worry we are not talking about some baba (saint) from India talking in Punjabi about something you have no idea whatsoever. Everything is in English and easy to understand. Isn’t that a relief?

London Met Sikh Society is not about us teaching you but it’s about us learning off each other and growing as a person. It’s simply about all the Sikhs and non- Sikhs coming together and sharing views and getting to know each other. Our events are such that you don’t want to miss. Some of the events that we organized last year were paint balling, bowling and end of year trip to Thorpe Park (inclusive of transport).
Events to look out for this year: 1ST Event – Chaa (tea) and Samosa (stuffed pastry) party, Horse riding, Go-karting, Archery, charity events and end of year trip to Alton Towers. Don’t forget all events are inclusive of food (as you know that where ever Sikhs go food has to be there before them and most of them are inclusive of transport).

So make sure you join because it’s a great way to get to know people from different backgrounds/courses/religion etc. So join today & get your friends to join + bring anyone along who’s up for some fun during the hectic uni schedule + wants some Free Food. Sikhism is about diversity so everyone’s welcome!

If you want to take part, play an active role in the Sikh society, or have any questions on anything email: sikhsociety@gmail.com

Until then keep safe!
Sikh Soc signing out

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

Summer Sikh Student Camps

2006-06-24T11:25:00.000+01:00

Exams have finished and summer holidays are here. There is so much to do in the holidays. We are so blessed that we have opportunity to spend time in Saadh Sangat and be inspired by Gurmat. There are two camps which I personally recommend to everyone over 16 years old to attend this summer - in July there is Boss Sikhi Camp and in August there is Khalsa Camp. These two camps are great places to learn about Sikhi, share pyaar for Guru Jee and enjoy the bliss of Saadh Sangat.

If you haven't already applied, then best to get in your applications early.

Boss Sikhi Camp 2006 - 24th to 29th July
More info @ www.SikhiCamp.com

Khalsa Camp 2006 - 20th to 25th August
More info @ www.KhalsaCamp.com

ਸਰਨਿ ਸਰਨਿ ਸਰਨਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਪਾਵਉ ਦੀਜੈ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਕਿਰਪਾਨਦ ॥
saran saran saran prabh paavo, deejai saaDhsangat kirpaanad.
O God, I seek Your Sanctuary, Your Sanctuary, Your Sanctuary; please mercifully bless me with the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.
(Ang 1204)

Slough Sikh School mela

2006-06-08T12:15:00.000+01:00

Summer Camps

2006-06-05T11:31:00.000+01:00

Two great camps this summer. First in July is Sikhi camp (www.sikhicamp.com) and the other is in August Khalsa Camp (www.Khalsacamp.com).

Here is a video from last year Sikhi camp.

The glory of the 38 pauris of Sri Japji Sahib

2006-06-02T12:44:00.000+01:00

Adapted from the lectures of Yogi Bhajan.

The Mul Mantra is a fate killer. It removes the fate and changes the destiny to complete prosperity.

The first pauri is an antidote to depression. It will lift you from the deepest depression, insecurity, nightmares and loss.

The second pauri imparts patience and stability.

The third pauri transforms insufficiency, turns depression into elevation and transforms low self-esteem into complete self confidence.

The fourth pauri blesses those trapped in feelings of poverty and lack of means. It blasts through the trap of these feelings like a thunderbolt from the blue.

The fifth pauri must be recited when you feel a sense of failure within yourself. When you feel that you are not up to the job this pauri will grant you all success.

The sixth pauri dispels limitation. Recite it when you feel limited, cornered, trapped or coerced.
When you suffer from greed, madness for power, overbearing expansion and the need to control, when you become trapped in your territoriality, the seventh pauri will heal you.

The eight pauri gives the power to be a perfect sage.

The ninth pauri gives expansion.

The tenth pauri grants grace.

The eleventh pauri gives virtuousness.
When you feel small, the twelfth pauri gives you solidarity of self, self-impressiveness and self-respect.

The thirteenth pauri gives you the occult knowledge of infinity. It brings deep intuition.
When you cannot find your path to life, when you cannot see the direction to your destiny, when you cannot achieve fulfilment, the fourteenth pauri will show you the way.

The fifteenth pauri brings liberation.

The sixteenth pauri gives knowledge of the structure of the universe.

The seventeenth pauri brings freedom and resurrection.

The eighteenth pauri fights madness, deep feelings of inferiority and self-destructive behaviour.

The nineteenth pauri brings universal knowledge, inspiration and revelation.
When the monsters are nipping at your heels, the twentieth pauri wipes away all your sins.

The twenty-first pauri will maintain your status, grace and position.

The twenty-second pauri brings victory in legal battles. It gives you strategy.

The twenty-third pauri dispels darkness and elevates the self.
The twenty-fourth pauri breaks through all limitations with the force of a thunderbolt. So powerful that it affects generations, it has the power to kill misfortune.
When you recite the twenty-fifth pauri all your needs become pre-fulfilled. Prosperity, virtue, estate and wealth are yours without asking.

The tenty-sixth pauri transforms nothing into everything. In your business it banishes losses, misfortunes and miseries.
When you are stuck and you cannot see the window of opportunity before you,
the twenty-seventh pauri shows you the way. It removes obstacles and hurdles.

The twenty-eighth pauri is the strongest permutation and combination of words in the world. It unites you with God.

The twenty-ninth pauri is a shield of protection. It protects you from the enemies by simply vaporizing those who wish you harm.
The thirtieth pauri places you upon the throne of divinity. It makes you into a sage and a saint.

The thirty-first pauri pulls all virtues from the heavens.

The thirty-second pauri pays your debts and completes your karma.

The thirty-third pauri destroys your ego and brings home your divinity.It removes negativity, neutralises your destructive nature and prevents harm to others by your hand.

The thirty-fourth pauri brings stability.

The thirty-fifth pauri gives you the breadth to do your duty and fulfill your responsibility.
The thirty sixth pauri brings divine realisation. It grants complete understanding of the heavens and the earth.
The thirty-seventh pauri cuts the karma. It eradicates the impact of all bad karmas.

The thirty-eighth pauri gives you the power to rewrite your own destiny.
The Salok brings self-satisfaction, elevation, acknowledgement and respect.

Remembrance March

2006-05-29T13:15:00.000+01:00

Programmes

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----------- JUNE -----------

Remembrance March & Freedom Rally
When: Sunday, 4th June, 11:30am – 4.30pm
Programme:
- Gather for a mini-rally at Hyde Park from 11.30am
- March through central London to Trafalgar Square between 1.30-2.30pm
- Massive rally in Trafalgar Square between 2:30-4:30pm
More info: www.campaign84.org

----------- JULY -----------

Sikhi Camp 2006
When: Monday 24th July – Saturday 29th July
Where: Beautiful British countryside
(Coaches leaving various pickup points)
Application Form/ More info: www.sikhicamp.org

----------- AUGUST -----------

Khalsa Camp 2006
When: Sunday 20th August – Friday 25th August
Where: North of England
(Coaches leaving various pickup points)
Application Form/ More info: www.khalsacamp.com

----------- Regular Programmes -----------

Simran at Sunset (Weekly)
When: Wednesdays, 8pm – 9pm
Where: Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Alice Way, Hounslow
(Train: Hounslow station from Waterloo Station)

World Sikh Youth Network Simran Programme (Last Friday of every Month)
When: Friday, 30th June, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Where: Sikh Missionary Society, 10 Featherstone Road, Southall (Upstairs hall)
(Train: Southall station from Paddington Station)

Youth Student Kirtan Darbaar (Last Saturday of every Month)
When: Saturday, 24th June, 7.30pm - late
Where: Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Park Avenue, Southall
(Train: Southall station from Paddington Station)
More info: http://boss-uk.org/#dusk2dawn

Keep up to date with events and national programmes on www.boss-uk.org

Simple Sikhi

2006-05-22T21:24:00.000+01:00

Nam, Dan, Isnan, Kirt Karna and Vand Chhakna!!

Taken from: seva to the max blog:

WaheguruJeeKaaKhalsa WaheguruJeeKeeFateh

Below is a excerpt from Bhai Sahib Puran Singh Jee - Author of 'The Spirit Born People' Highly recommended read from the Sevadars of this site - in which he explains the creed of the Sikh brotherhood and which if any Gursikh follows would not stray too far from the Guru's path.

BHAI SAHIB PURAN SINGH JI :

"In the words of Bhai Vir Singh Ji, let me describe the brotherhood in five words : " NAM, DAN, ISNAN, KIRT KARNA AND VAND CHHAKNA."

NAM - Naming Him, The Secret of the personality that has no personal aims, ambitions, of selfishness. Selfishness is transcended by love. So by living in Him, by Naming him, by dying in him, in love of him, man attains his manhood, which is forever divine and unselfish.

The essential nature of the soul is unselfish. Realizing one's soul first through Nam constitutes the life of this brotherhood. It is the maintenance of the spiritual attitude by physical effort while in this physical universe of incessant struggle.

DAN - Giving. Giving away all one has, in spontaneous sympathy, infinite philosophic sorrow for the living, and in infinite but silent, unaggressive, unobtrusive, spontaneous zeal for doing good to the living, as does the rose in the river. It is an attitude of the elevated life that gives without knowing. As hotter objects impart heat to the colder objects around by the difference in potential, so does a Brother of the TressKont of Guru Gobind Singh give.

Dan, certainly, does not mean in the Guru's Brotherhood the conscious contributions of charity, a giving of alms. "All belong to the Guru;" so does the Brother feel, and always "all is His, nothing is mine." Such affectionate attitude never comes by any social codes or rules. It is nothing mechanical, it is deep and organic. This charity of the Brother flows like rivers out of his whole being. The Brother has foregone his self, his labour, his very flesh and blood, his life, and his soul, for the beloved master.

ISNAN- Bathing the body with cold water; bathing the mind in the nectarian streams; bathing the soul in love of him.

KIRT KARNA - This is the symbolic phrase that knits Guru Gobind Singh's Brotherhood with the whole humanity of labourers. The Guru has no rich man, no idle rich man in his brotherhood, - no place for him. All must labour , must sweat to create the foodstuffs, to create shapes out of iron, wood and stone, to work, to labour and then forego the fruits of labour. And in this spontaneous foregoing is the difference between the brother and the modern labourer.

VAND CHHAKANA - Equal distribution of the fruits of labour. "Partake not of that bread which thou has not split with thy brother".

Shiri Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the Guru of the modern times. He is a Prophet who has reconstructed human society in this brotherhood of Nam, Dan, Snan, Kirt Karna, and Vand Chhakna."

WaheguruJeeKaaKhalsa WaheguruJeeKeeFateh!!!

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Youth Kirtan Darbar

2006-05-20T16:05:00.000+01:00

Vahiguroo Ji Ka Khalsa Vahiguroo Ji Ki Fateh

ਜਹਾਂ ਬੀਸਰੈ ਠਾਕੁਰੁ ਪਿਆਰੋ ਤਹਾਂ ਦੂਖ ਸਭ ਆਪਦ ॥

jahaaN beesrai thaakur pi-aaro tahaaN dookh sabh aapad.
Wherever my Beloved Lord and Master is forgotten - all misery and misfortune is there.

ਜਹ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਇ ਆਨੰਦ ਮੰਗਲ ਰੂਪ ਤਹਾਂ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖ ਸੰਪਦ ॥੧॥

jah gun gaa-ay aanand mangal roop tahaaN sadaa sukh sampad. ||1||
Where the Praises of my Lord, the Embodiment of Bliss and Joy are sung - eternal peace and wealth are there. ||1||

Saturday 27th May

7.30 pm till LATE

Sri Guru Singh Sabha
Southall
Park Avenue

End of Month Youth Keertan Darbar

Free your self from the stresses of Exams and look forward to Summer Holidays take out one night and feed your soul.

Vahiguroo Ji Ka Khalsa Vahiguroo Ji Ki Fateh

Bhai Leela-Raam Singh jee & Exams

2006-05-11T15:59:00.000+01:00

Author: Kulbir Singh
Date: 03-28-03 11:38

Bhai Leela-Raam Singh jee

Sikhs from Sindh province of Pakistan are known for their love and devotion for Guru Sahib. Because of lack of parchaar, many of them have not been able to adopt the Khalsa way of Sikhi but the ones who have become the Khalsa of Guru Gobind Singh jee, lead an amazing life of a Sikh. One such gursikh, tyaar-bar-tyaar amritdhari singh was Bhai Leela-Raam Singh jee. His name prior to amrit chakk was Leela Raam and after amrit-chhak, with the hukam of Punj Pyaare, he became Bhai Leela-Raam Singh.

Bhai Leela-Raam Singh took amrit when he hit the teenage years. He was blessed with great faith and devotion for Guru Sahib. He used to get up early in the morning, do naam-abhyaas, then nitnem and finally go to the gurdwara sahib and listen to kirtan. Then he used to sweep the floor of the Gurdwara Sahib and do other sewa as required. Only after this nitnem, he used to start his day. He, by the kirpa of Vaheguru, never deviated from this nitnem. In the evening too he used go to the gurdwara sahib and listen to kirtan and katha there. He was leading an amazing life. He was in great rass.

Before doing anything, he used to perform ardaas before Guru Sahib. He had complete faith in Guru Sahib. When he was studying in college, a great incident occurred in his life. It was his final exam that day. Before the exam, he decided to do ardaas before Guru Granth Sahib jee and also prepare karaah parshaad for ardaas. He asked the Granthi Singh to prepare degh (karaah parshaad) and perform ardaas for him as he was goingt to write the final exam that day.

Granthi Singh was a singh of mastaani (oblivious of worldly problems) condition. He was a good gursikh with a lot of sewa. He told Bhai Leela-Raam Singh that it would take about 2 hours to prepare degh. It was 8 am at that time and his exam was at 10 am. Bhai Leela-Raam Singh had already made up his mind to offer degh to Guru Sahib and then do ardaas. He asked the Granthi Singh to try to do this as possible.

The Granthi, first did punj ishnaana and then changed his clothes to wear clean degh-waale clothes. Then he started started doing sudhaayee (cleaning) of karaahi (utensil) and pateela (utensil) to be used for preparation of degh. He took his time, oblivious of the urgency of Bhai Leela-Raam Singh’s exam. Then he cleaned the kitchen area, and while doing all this he was doing paath.

By the time, the Granthi Singh, put ghee (butter) and started heating aata (flour) in it, they heard the clock ringing for 10 am. It was 10 am. The Granthi Singh did not pay any attention to the time and kept doing paath all this time. Thoughts were coming to Bhai Leela-Raam Singh’s mind that he was probably going to miss his exam. He also thought of going without the degh but his nirmal budh (clean intelligence) did not let him take this decision. He said to himself that worse comes to worse, he would lose a year. So what? He controlled his mind and focussed it back on baani.

Bhai Leela-Raam Singh looked at the Granthi Singh who was oblivous (be-parvaah) of his suroundings and was slowly stirring the flour. It seemed as if he did not know how to work fast. He was totally absorbed in the pyaar of Guru Sahib. Seeing him in such state, Bhai Leela-Raam Singh too came in more pyaar and totally forgot about the exam. Around 12 pm, the degh was ready and they took the degh to the darbar of Guru Sahib.

Bhai Leela-Raam Singh was thinking that there was no point of going to the exam now as it was too late. Thinking this he told the Granthi Singh that there was no point of doing ardaas now as the time to write the exam was over. The Granthi Singh smilingly told him that all he knows is that he is going to do an ardaas for Bhai Leela-Raam Singh's success in exam and as for time, that was the worry of Guru Sahib.

The Granthi Singh did the ardaas and he mentioned, “Sache Paatsshaah, Aap jee ne bahut kirpa keeti, apne Sikh noo apne charnaan dee preeti bakshee atay aap dee ditti shardha anusaar, aap jee daa Sikh karaah parshaad dee degh lai ke haazir hoiya hai. Sachay Paatshaah jeeo, aap jee jaani jaan ho. Ih Sikh ne ajj imtihaan vich baithna hai. Tussi kirpa karni, iss noo kamyaabi bakshni.”

(Translation: O Sachay Paatshah (true king), you did great kirpa on your Sikh by giving him love for your lotus feet and with great faith your Sikh has come with degh. O true King, you know everything and this Sikh has an exam today. Please bless him with success in exam).

The Granthi Singh did ardaas with great love and devotion. As Bhai Leela-Raam Singh came out of Gurdwara Sahib a thought came to his mind that there was no use of going to the exam now as there was hardly any time left now. Then his conscience stopped him from doing so as this would be contemptuous to the ardaas he had just done. He gained faith and went to his college to write the exam. As he approached the school, he saw a lot of students standing outside. He thought that they were already done with the exam and now were discussing the exam.

As he got closer to the crowd, his friends came to him and informed him that the exam was 3 hours late and that it was going to start in 5 minutes. When Bhai Leela-Raam Singh heard this, he excused himself from his friends as his emotional state was not under control. He had tears in his eyes and his rom rom (every cell of his body) was thanking Guru Sahib. Then under the spell of the love of Guru Sahib, he sang the following shabad:

SATGUR MERA BE-MUHTAAJ||
SATGUR MERAI SACHA SAAJ||
SATGUR MERA SABHAS KAA DAATA||
SATGUR MERA PURAKH BIDHAATA||1||

GUR JAISA NAAHI KO DEV||
JIS MASTAK BHAAG, SO LAAGA SEV||1|| RAHAAO||

SATGUR MERA SARB PRATPAALAI||
SATGUR MERA MAAR JIVAALAI||
SATGUR MERE KE VADIYAAYEE||
PRAGAT BHAYEE HAI SABHNI THAYEEN||2||

SATGUR MERA TAAN NITAAN||
SATGUR MERA GHAR DIBAAN||
SATGUR KAI HAUN BAL JAAIYA||
PARGAT MARG JIN KAR DIKHLAAIYA||3||

JIN GUR SEVIYA, TIS BHAU NA BIYAAPAI||
JIN GUR SEVIYA, TIS DUKH NA SANTAAPAI||
NANAK SODHAI SIMRAT BEYD||
PARBRAHAM GUR, NAAHI BHED||4||

Something to Think About

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This week's "thought" is from a famous slogan that is commonly seen on stickers in Sikh homes in Punjab:
suK vyly Sukrwnw [ Give Thanks in Happy Times.
duK vyly Ardws [ Say Heartfelt Prayers in Sad Times.
hr vyly ismrn [ Remember Vaheguru at All Times.
Note: You all must know, these are not mutually exclusive. A Gursikh prays, gives thanks, and does simran in all times, but we humans often only do remember God in sad times, which is the reason for this reminder.

April Newsletter 1

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Sikh Youth Conference UK 2006

10.30am - 5.30pm

Wednesday 5th April 2006

Imperial College London - South Kensington Campus
Sir Alexander Fleming Building,
Imperial College,
London
SW7 2AZ

Simran/ Discussion:

Every Thursday 1 -2 pm

Room TM138 (North Campus)

Station: Holloway Road (Piccadilly line)

Contact: sikhsociety@gmail.com
www.LondonMetSikhSoc.blogspot.com
txt: 07722328830

Nagar Kirtan!

Sunday 9^th April

Nagar Kirtan (throughout Southall) starts 11.30 am – 5.00 pm

Singh Sabha Havelock Rd Southall

Street Procession celebrating Vaisakhi. Come along for a great day out free food for body and soul.

http://www.sgsss.org/Special_Events/index.asp

RAINSBAI KIRTAN & AMRIT SANCHAR

Saturday 22nd April 2006, 7pm - 5am

Gurdwara Singh Sabha
Princess St
Derby
DE23 8NT

Free Transport from:

· 5pm from Singh Sabha Havelock Rd Southall Satnam Singh 07956519256

· 5.30pm from Singh Sabha High Rd Seven Kings Manjit Singh 07916167254

www.akj.org.uk

Vaisakhi Kirtan Darbar

Sunday 16^th April 2006

7pm – 12am

97 – 101 Rosebery Ave

Manor Park

London

E12 6PT

See www.LondonMetSikhSoc.blogspot.com

Sweet Sikhi

Sunday 6pm on Panjab Radio Channel 0130, www.panjabradio.co.uk,

www.sweetsikhi.com – Sikhi Resources and Audios, More coming soon in Vaisakhi.

Some other sites to check out to:

www.DiscoverSikhi.com – Interactive Sikh Forum for learning more, chilling out and getting anonymous confidential advice.

www.SikhiCamp.org – national Sikh Camp a week of chilled out time to get to know the inner you.

www.boss-uk.org – Keep up to date with the latest events and goings on through out UK.

www.MrSikhNet.com – a unique Sikh Blog.

www.ektaone.com – Great Audios and other stuff.

Vaisakhi Kirtan Darbar

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Sikh Youth Conference UK 2006

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Event Title: Sikhs in the UK: FACT FICTION AND FUTURE
Event Owner: sikh soc
Event Date: April 5, 2006
Event Type: Single Day Event

Sikhs in the UK: FACT FICTION AND FUTURE

Sikh Youth Conference UK 2006

10.30am - 5.30pm Wednesday 5th April 2006

Imperial College London - South Kensington Campus
Sir Alexander Fleming Building,
Imperial College,
London
SW7 2AZ
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Campus Map

The British Organisation of Sikh Students & the Sikh Human Rights Group present a one day conference on issues affecting young Sikhs in the UK.

Keynote speakers include Paul Goggins from the Home Office & Manjeet Singh Gill QC.

Wednesday 5th April 2006 10:30am – 5:30pm Imperial College, London.

This conference will act as a focus for debate over the issues and concerns of young British Sikhs.

Please view the poster for more information.

www.shrg.org
sikh_conference_2006@yahoo.co.uk

www.shrg.net
www.boss-uk.org

Contact Details

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Keep in contact with Sikh Society

sikhsociety@gmail.com

www.LondonMetSikhSoc.blogspot.com

NeW Tel: 07722328830

Rainsbai Kirtan

2006-03-20T11:58:00.000Z

Hola Mohalla Rainsbai Kirtan in memory of Bhai Ram Singh Jee of AKJ (international) will take place in the evening in Southall

WITH ENGLISH OVER HEAD DISPLAY

Sat 25 Mar 2006
7pm - 5am

www.akj.org.uk

Singh Sabha Gurdwara
2-8 Park Avenue
SOUTHALL
UB1 3AG

Sangats from the talk will be travelling to Southall to Rainsbai.

Khalsa Talks

2006-03-20T11:54:00.000Z

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!
Khalsa Talks is a series of genuinely inspiring & informative talks on the essence of the Sikh faith.
Lasting just 4 hours, you will have the chance to listen to 2 talks and have your questions answered.

Khalsa Talks in London -
Sat 25 March 2006, 1pm - 5pm

Topics:
Talk 1: A World of Maya
Talk 2: Unique Sikhi
Q&A: Open Forum

At: Kings College London
Lecture Theatre 1,
New Hunt's House
Guy's Campus,
London,
SE1 1UL

Nearest Tube/Railway station: London Bridge (Northern/Jubaliee Line and National Rail)

Khalsa Talks are taking place acoss the UK and Seats are limited due to there popularity and high demand we would ask you to please register and reserve your place today via the Khalsa Talks website www.khalsatalks.com
Direct Link to register click here.

Food and refreshments will be provided.
REGISTER NOW! www.KhalsaTalks.com

More info:
www.khalsatalks.com
email: contact@sweetsikhi.com

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa! Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

SIGNIFICANCE OF HOLA MAHALLA

2006-03-20T11:53:00.000Z

Guru Gobind Singh Ji had a marvellous foresight; he wanted his Sikhs to have a strong soul, which we achieve by our prayers. He also wanted us to be physically fit and have a disciplined life and Hola can be taken as a symbol or a day, which would remind us that Sikhs need to be physically fit also.

Also, Guru Patshaah wanted us to seek for active forms of entertainment. When one is involved in horsemanship, soldiery, swordsmanship and archery or any other form of sport of today we are actively involved in it as against the passive forms of entertainment like watching television, playing computer games and so on and so forth.

Physical fitness flows from discipline skills. These skills include the ability to organize our life to meet our basic needs adequately, rest, diet, health, hygiene, exercise, reading, prayer, etc. It will help if we draw up an action programme for the acquisition of self-discipline skills. Two important moments of the day are when we get up in the morning and when we go to sleep. In the morning, when we are fresh from sleep, we can resolve to practice this self-discipline and at night we can ask ourselves an account of how have we practised them. Then we may resolve for the following day and go on disciplining ourselves.

Of course, some of you who are reading this are already doing all these because you are at a higher level of functioning and are trying to actualize your potential but this is just a humble effort to share some of my views with all of you.

For Sikhs this is what HOLA day signifies, to make our self externally and internally strong and not by merely wasting our life and doing the things blindly what others do that bear no fruits.
So, let all of us try to be Victorious by overcoming our evils, our own enemies Kaam, Krodh, Lob, Moh & Aanhkar.

|| kaam kroDh lobh moh jeetahu aisee khayl har pi-aaree|| (Ang 1185 SGGS)
Conquer sexual desire, anger, greed and worldly attachment; only such a game as this is dear to the Lord.

|| janam padaarath jin chali-aa naanak aa-i-aa so parvaan thi-aa. || (Ang 1007 SGGS)
Those who depart after having been victorious in this priceless human life - O Nanak, their coming into the world is approved.

www.DiscoverSikhi.com

Sikh Youth Conference 2006

2006-03-20T11:52:00.001Z

Event Title: Sikhs in the UK: FACT FICTION AND FUTURE
Event Owner: sikh soc
Event Date: April 5, 2006
Event Type: Single Day Event
Event Post:
Sikhs in the UK: FACT FICTION AND FUTURE

Conference 2006

The Sikh Human Rights Group (SHRG) and the British Organisation of Sikh Students (BOSS) present a one day conference on issues affecting the Sikhs in the United Kingdom. A day of lectures and seminars will be presented by eminent and impressive Sikh academics, human rights activists and lawyers. The conference aims to examine and highlight the current issues affecting the Sikhs in the United Kingdom and the impact of global issues on the Sikh Diaspora, security, religious freedom, employment and misconceptions about Sikhs. Graduate /undergraduates these issues affect you - so make your voice heard! The conference is open to all individuals, faiths, communities and organisations. Those with a particular interest in issues affecting Sikhs are especially welcome to attend.

Date: Wednesday 5th April 2006
Time: 10:30am – 5:30pm (Tea and refreshments will be provided for).
Venue: Imperial College, Sir Alexander Fleming Building (No. 5 on the Campus map). Nearest tube South Kensington

Key note speakers will include;

* Professor Gurharpal - Department of Theology, Birmingham University
* Professor Arvind pal Singh Mandair - Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Hofstra University, USA)
* Manjit Singh Gill – Barrister and leading Queens Counsel
* Dr Jasdev Singh Rai - Director of the Sikh Human Rights Group
* Key note speakers from BOSS.

The lectures will cover key topical issues such as Legal invisibility: Sikhs and the law, The Panth in a global world, Facts, fiction and reality of the Sikh Community in the UK, Challenges and Opportunities.

This conference will act as a focus for debate over the issues and concerns affecting the Sikhs and wider Sikh community. .

For more information contact 07971602159 – Whilst the conference is free please register for a full time table and information pack at sikh_conference_2006@yahoo.co.uk

www.shrg.net www.boss-uk.org

GETTING THERE
Arriving by Air

There are a number of international airports serving London of which the most relevant are probably Stansted, Gatwick and Heathrow. There are a number of means of getting from these airports to Imperial College, including suburban trains, underground trains (the Tube) and buses. Taxis are another, but more expensive option.
Express shuttle trains run from the major London airports into the capital's mainline railway stations.
The Stansted Express runs into Liverpool Street Station, the Heathrow Express terminates at London Paddington Station whilst the Gatwick Express terminates at London Victoria Station. In each case take the Circle Line Underground to South Kensington. It is also possible to take the District Line from Paddington and Victoria Stations but not from Liverpool Street.
Thameslink Railways also run trains from Gatwick Airport (cheaper than the Express) and you simply get off at Blackfriars Station and take the Circle or District Underground Lines (west) to South Kensington Tube Station.

The Piccadilly Underground Line (around 50 minutes) offers one of the cheapest routes into London from Heathrow Airport and goes direct to South Kensington.
Buses run from the airports into Victoria Coach Station, across the road from Victoria Railway Station. Take the Circle or District Line just two stops west from there to South Kensington or take a taxi.
To get to Imperial College from the tube station see below.
Arriving by Train
Details of routes, timetables as well as online ticket purchasing are located via the UK Railways on the Net and National Rail websites. The National Rail site is arguably more comprehensive with links to several different sites for timetables, booking and useful travel link information. Most of the relevant rail stations are conveniently on the Circle or District Lines but from Waterloo Station take the Jubilee Line one stop north to Westminster and then the Circle or District Lines four stops west to South Kensington.
Arriving by Bus
National Express operate a network of buses between all major cities in Great Britain and information on the bus network, including timetables and online booking facilities are available at the National Express website (or telephone +44-(0)875 808080).
Getting around London
The easiest way to get around London is via the extensive London Underground system, but there are also extensive bus services to all parts of London. Pick up information and route maps at the Underground Stations or at Imperial College reception.
Imperial College Campus
The Symposium will be held at the South Kensington Campus of Imperial College. A map showing the location of the campus in South Kensington is available here.
The meeting will take place in the Sir Alexander Fleming Building (No. 5 on the Campus map). Registration will take place at the conference desk immediately outside the lecture theatre from 10:30am on Wednesday 5th April 2006. The conference desk will be open for the duration.

Amu (U.K Premiere)

2006-03-20T11:52:00.000Z

Amu (U.K Premiere)

Shonali Bose—India—2005—102m—35mm—drama

In English, Bengali, Hindi and Punjabi with English subtitles

AMU begins with the everyday dilemmas of a young Indian-American, Kaju, returning to the "foreignness" of her Indian homeland. Like an approaching thunderstorm, the film gathers a potent political charge as Kaju begins to question her past and realizes how her own privileged life in America was born out of communal violence in India. After Prime Minister Gandhi was assassinated by Sikh bodyguards in 1984, carnage erupted in the streets of Delhi. More than four thousand Sikhs were killed in three days.

Writer-director Shonali Bose was a student in Delhi during those days. She worked in the relief camps set up after the massacre, writing down the stories of those who survived. Bose brings to the flashback scenes in AMU the intense impact of first-hand experience. AMU is powered by a sense of outrage still felt today. The film makes a strong case that this massacre was not spontaneous but planned, and depicts politicians and police who were involved but went unpunished. Kaju's questions produce difficult answers that force her to face the truth of India's history - and her own. [For more information on this film's Education Screening, please visit our Special Events page.]

Distributor: Emerging Pictures www.emergingpictures.com

SHOWTIMES:

Friday, 17 March 21.00, Ritzy, filmmaker present (tbc)

Sunday, 19 March 18.30, Greenwich

Saturday, 25 March 18.30, Clapham

Co-presented with Tongues on Fire Film Festival www.tonguesonfire.com

The Secrets of Sikh Music Lecture

2006-02-19T20:08:00.000Z

London Metropolitan University is hosting a lecture in the series on Sikh music by Sikh Musical Heritage. At the last lecture, we went on a journey, exploring the magical and enchanting story behind raag, and what the Gurus felt when they were composing.

The lecture on 28th February will enlighten you as to the secrets behind Sikh music...why is raag used, why is it so powerful and how is it so powerful?

Come and learn for yourselves why the majority of the Guru Granth Sahib is composed in Raag. Come and learn about your Guru!!

The Secrets of Sikh Music

A brief introduction into the terminology of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Tuesday 28th February 2006, 7-9pm

London Metropolitan University,

RoomCM501

Calcutta House
Old Castle Street
London E1 7NT

Aldgate Station

Sikhi Week March 2006

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London Sikhi Week 2
1st March - 8th March 2006
Various
It's that time of year once again for a week long of inspiring, intellectual, active and most importantly fun talks, discussions, workshops and Keertan. This Sikhi Week has been carefully put together after much deliberation with numerous students and elder Gursikhs alike to present a week long of a high quality active Sikh learning experience. This Sikhi Week is unique as it was felt by the large Sikh spectrum that the following topics where key and need to be covered for everyone no matter what stage we are at with our Sikhi. Speakers have been carefully selected to insure students get the maximum use of there time. The week will begin with an Ekta Paintballing Massacre. More information on venues of London Sikhi Week 2006 will come shortly.
www.sweetsikhi.com

boss@khalsa.com

London Sikh Socs Paintballing

2006-02-18T12:59:00.000Z

Ekta Paintballing Massacre
Wednesday 1st March 2006
Maidenhead
So what’s included?- entry!!- 200 paintballs- Lunch- CoachIt's a pretty amazing offer. We're booking 3 coaches.. 1 to leave from West London (likely to be Brunel Uni), 1 to leave from Central London (likely to be around King's or even Euston area) and one to leave from East London (Queen Mary's).So we are looking at atleast 150 students at paintballing from across London.what can be better than that!!TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!You don’t have to be from London although transport is being provided from various points through out London.This event will be open to all!.. so make sure you tell your mates!
mini.kaur@hotmail.co.uk 07908 94 34 26

Faith & Science Are You a Believer?

2006-02-18T12:57:00.000Z

Faith & Science Are You a Believer?
6pm - 8pm

Thursday 23rd February 2006
Kings College London - New Hunt's House Guy's Campus, London, SE1 1UL

View Map Campus Map
See poster for details.
http://www.sweetsikhi.com

boss@khalsa.com

sikh.soc@kcl.ac.uk

Weekly Chill Out Meditation...

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Relax and meditate releasing the tension and stress worked up during the week through spiritual meditation.London Metropolitan University,
Main Tower Building,166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB.

Room TM138

Station: Holloway Road (Piccadilly line)

Every Thursday 1 -2 pm

Contact: sikhsociety@gmail.com
www.LondonMetSikhSoc.blogspot.com
txt:

07722328830

London Met & Kings College London Sikh Societies

Weekly Chill Out Meditation...

Every Tuesday, 5pm to 6pm

Room G4,
New Hunts House,
Guy's Campus,
King's College London

Nearest tube station: London Bridge.

Open to Everybody

For further info:
email: sikhsociety@gmail.com

Stay Intuned!

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Keep up with up and coming events see BOSS website at:

www.boss-uk.org

If you would like to bee added to the mailing list for events taking place in and around London and Home counties please email sikhsociety@gmail.com, in subject please write "Mailing List."

London Met Sikh Society can be contacted via email at sikhsociety@gmail.com, and you can now txt us on: 0793192566

email is checked regularly.

London Sikhi Week 2005 Photos

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Random Photos of London Sikhi Week 2005 from all events.
More Photos at London and Home Counties Sikh Societies site

Spiritual Vibes

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Spiritual Vibes

Youth Kirtan Program at
London Metropolitan University, Tower Building,
166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB.

Room T220

Friday 2nd December 5.30pm - 8.00pm

Everyone welcome to do Kirtan

Come and experience the bliss of meditation...

NS: Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line)

Map

Contact: sikhsociety@gmail.com

www.LondonMetSikhSoc.blogspot.com
www.boss-uk.org

Portraits of Courage

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Portraits of Courage
7pm Monday 5th December 2005

Imperial War Museum
Lambeth Road,
London,
SE1 6HZ
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“Ambush at Koragh”

One of the earliest regiments raised by the British the 14th Sikhs first saw service during the Mutiny of 1857. They would go on to fight on all fronts from Mesopotamia to Gallipoli and Egypt . This year's lecture by Brian Russell will be an illustrated account of a North West Frontier action, which would see a record number of gallantry awards

“ Two consecutive masses of swordsmen were repulsed, reminding them of the folly of attacking the Sikhs shoulder to shoulder”

DOORS OPEN 6.30 PM
LECTURE 7.00 PM
Tickets: Adults ?7.50: Concessions ?6.00

020 7416 5439
boxoffice@iwm.org.uk
The Portraits of Courage series is an initiative of the Maharajah Duleep Singh Centenary Trust in association with the Imperial War Museum.

The Evolution of Kirtan

2005-11-24T21:35:00.000Z

A series of educational lectures shedding light on the rich musical trends of the Sikh Gurus.

Kings College

London Bridge

Tuesday 6th December 7 - 10 pm

www.rajacademy.com

London Met Sikhi Week - The Eternal Truth

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London Met Sikhi Week

The Eternal Truth

Thursday 17th november
6.00pm-8.00pm

Jewry Street

Jewry Street Lecture Theatre

Aldgate Station

sikhsociety@gmail.com

www.LondonMetSikhSoc.blogspot.com

Kaur: 07956337640 Singh: 07863335166

Info on rest of Sikhi Week

London Sikhi Week 2005...

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London Sikhi Week 2005...
Who's Your Guru...?
16th - 23rd November 2005

Various London Uni's

Around The World in 80 Steps
Brunel University
Lecture Theatre A
2-5pm Weds 16th Nov
Nearest tube: Uxbridge

To kick of the start of the week, Bhai Sukhraj Singh, will be leading a discussion on the purpose and life of Guru Nanak Dev Jee, the founder of the Sikh faith and the inspiration behind this year's Sikhi Week. Make sure your there to experience an enlightening encounter of a unique kind!

The Eternal Truth
London Metropolitan University
Jewry Street Lecture Theatre
5.30pm (6pm prompt start) - 8pm Thursday 17th Nov
Nearest tube: Aldgate

Guru Nanak Dev Ji came to this world with a universal message. The talk and discussion will be on the meaning of the first passage in Guru Granth Sahib Ji, called the ‘Mool Mantr', and how can one improve one's life and the world by understanding and putting into practice this simple universal message.

Sikh & You Shall Find
City University
Pynton Lecture Room
5.30pm (6pm prompt start) - 8pm Friday 18th Nov
Nearest tube: Angel

In today's world we are all trying to find happiness, peace and content. However, what advice and guidance does your Guru offer you? How can one build a relationship with the Divine? How can we form successful relationships with our families, friends and marriage partners, and be happy? Bhenji Navleen Kaur will be leading a talk and discussion on how we can build relationships using Guru Nanak Dev Ji's eternal wisdom.

Student Kirtan & Langar
Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara
Pynton Lecture Room
7pm onwards Saturday 19th Nov
Nearest train: Southall (Paddington)

An evening of kirtan done entirely by students for the sangat. Everyone welcome to help do seva. If you would like to do some Kirtan or would like more info, please call: 07940 431925

Caste a Spell on You
London School of Economics (LSE)
D602 Clement House
5.30pm (6pm prompt start) - 8pm Monday 21st Nov
Nearest tube: Temple

Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a social revolutionist, who destroyed social divisions 500 years ago. Living in today's world with religious fanaticism, social divisions and discrimination, join us for an interesting debate and discussion on where we, as Sikhs stand in today's ever-changing society, and how we can seek inspiration from the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Professor Gurnam Singh from the University of Coventry will head this hot topic of debate so make sure you're there to help us define our identity and role as the future of tomorrow.

Mind, Body & Spirit
Queen Mary, University of London
Drapers Lecture Theatre, Mile End Campus
5.30pm (6pm prompt start) - 8pm Tuesday 22nd Nov
Nearest tube: Mile End

For a Sikh, the ultimate goal is bringing the mind and body into harmony, a state of eternal bliss reached through the union of the individual soul with the Creator. Bhai Gurdeep Singh, a Kung Fu Master in West London, will share his experiences and will lead an introductory session to how we can use mind, body and spirit in empowering ourselves and developing our inner selves.

Nirvana
King's College London
Roben Suite, Guy's Hospital Tower
5.30pm (6pm prompt start) - 8pm Wednesday 23rd Nov
Nearest tube: London Bridge

To finish off the week's commemoration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday we will be getting together in the evening to sing the praises of the Creator, and join in the universal language of devotional music given to us by Guru Nanak Dev Ji for the individual to communicate with the Divine. With the sun setting and the beautiful view of London's lighted sky line, there is guaranteed to be a reflective and peaceful atmosphere in the midst of all the hustle of Central London.

Supported by:
London & Home Counties Sikh Societies
BOSS
Panjab Radio
Panthic Weekly
Sweet Sikhi
Waheguroo! Network

sikhsoc@gmail.com
Kaur: 07956337640
Singh: 07863335166

C U THERE!!!!!!!!

Who Are They?

2005-11-12T18:00:00.000Z

Who Are They?

You may look at picture with awe.. surprise.. fear.. thinking who are these people.. Where are they from, are they terrorists.. Arabs..? Perhaps you have seen similar people living in your neighborhood, working at your office or even crossing the street. Remember?

Many people come across similar faces in their everyday lives. Without any knowledge of the faith, some just ignore these people, and continue with their day. Others though, have mistaken them with the people associated with the September 11 attacks. These biased and uneducated perceptions pave hatred, prejudice, and racism. Many Sikhs have been severely injured, taunted with slurs, and some have even been killed in the process.

The people in this picture are Sikhs! They are in no way related to the cruel September 11 attacks as many mistake them to be. Instead the Sikhs are a peace loving community who reside in most parts of this world in large number.

Sikhism - The word Sikh (pronounced seek) means ‘disciple’ or ‘learner.’ The Sikh religion was founded in Northern India in the fifteenth century by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Sikhism is monotheistic and stresses the equality of all men and women. Sikhs believe in three basic principles; meditating on the name of God (praying), earning a living by honest means as well as sharing the fruits of one’s labor with others. Sikhism rejects caste and class systems and emphasizes service to humanity. The Sikhs link themselves to the Guru, who is always in direct consciousness of God, experiencing no separation. Through words and example, the Guru demonstrates to followers how to experience God within themselves.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru of the Sikh faith, was a humble bearer of the Light. He opposed superstition, injustice, hypocrisy and inspired seekers by singing divine songs which touched the hearts of the most callous listeners. These songs were recorded, and formed the beginnings of the Sikhs' sacred writings, later to become the Guru Granth Sahib. The Guru Granth Sahib, which now embodies divine inspirations from the 10 living Gurus, is considered the 11th and final Guru of the Sikh faith. Most Sikhs elect to wear a turban and keep unshorn hair as mandated by the 10th Guru. Sikhism recognizes the universal truths that underlie all human endeavors, religions and belief systems. The universal nature of the Sikh way of life reaches out to people of all faiths and cultural backgrounds, encouraging us to see beyond our differences and to work together for world peace and harmony.

London Metropolitan University Sikh Society

"Recognise All Mankind As One.” Tenth Sikh Master Guru Gobind Singh Ji
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http://LondonMetSikhSoc.blogspot.com

Cha & Samosa '05 Photos

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Some Photos of Cha And Samosa 2005.

Ice Breaking Activities

By this point your thinking "Sikh Society doesnt let you sit down."

Dont Worry As you can see samosa where on hand!

The God Father Preparing to give Samosa out.

Local Gurdwaras

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Gurdwaras that you can visit loacally.

Gurudwara Nanak Darbar North London
Address:
136 High Road, New Southgate, London N11 1PG , United Kingdom.
Phone: 020 8368 2484, 020 8368 7104
Station: Arnos Grove (Piccadilly Line)
Map

Gurudwara Central Gurdwara (Khalsa Jatha) London
Address:
62 Queensdale Road, Shepherd's Bush London W11 4SG, United Kingdom.
Phone: 020 7402 4696
Station: Shepherd's Bush (Central Line)
Map

Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara
2 Park Avenue,
Southall,
London
UB1 3AG
Station: Southall (Rail)
Map

Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara
Havelock Road,
Southall,
London
UB2 4NP
020 8574 8901
Station: Southall (Rail)
Map
http://www.sgsss.org/

Bandi-Chhor Diwas (Diwali)

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The Sikh celebration of the return of the sixth Nanak from detention in the Gwalior Fort coincides with Hindu festival of Diwali. This coincidence has resulted in similarity of celebration amongst Sikhs and Hindus.

When Murtaja Khan, Nawab of Lahore, noticed that Guru Ji had constructed Sri Akaal Takht Sahib, 'The Throne of the Almighty', at Amritsar, and was also strengthening his army, he informed about it to the Mughal Emperor Jahangeer. He also emphasized that he was making preparations to take revenge for his father's torture and martyrdom. When Jahangeer came to know about this he at once sent Wazir Khan and Guncha Beg to Amritsar in order to arrest Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji.

But Wazir Khan who was a well-wisher of the Sikh Guru’s requested the Guru to accompany them to Delhi as Emperor Jahangeer wanted to meet him. Guru Sahib accepted the invitation and reached Delhi.

On their first meeting when Jahangeer saw the Guru, he was completely won over by his youthful charm and holiness. The Emperor decided to become friends with the Guru. So he gave a royal welcome to the Guru. But Chandu Shah could not bear it. His daughter was still unmarried and thus the rotten sore was still bleeding (that Guru Arjan Dev Ji refused the offer to marry his daughter to Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji). At Agra, the Emperor fell seriously ill. The physicians tried their best but they failed to care him. Then Chandu Shah conspired with the astrologers, who were asked to tell the Emperor that his sickness was due to wrong track of stars and it could, be cared only if some holy man goes to Gwallior Fort to offer prayers to the deity. He also pointed out that Guru Hargobind Ji was such a holy man and he should be asked go to Gwallior Fort. At the Emperor’s request the Guru readily agreed and left for the Gawalior Fort.

In the fort Guru Ji met many princes who were detained there due to political reasons. They were leading a very deplorable life. With the help of Hari Dass, the governor of fort, the Guru improved their condition. Hari Daas was a Sikh of Guru Nanak and he become ardent devotee of Guru Hargobind. Once when Chandu wrote to Hari Daas to poison Guru Sahib, he at once placed that letter before Guru Ji.

When several months passed and Guru Ji was not released then Baba Buddha Ji and other devotees met the Guru. They informed him about the despicable condition of the Sikhs, who were waiting for him with great eagerness. The Guru assured them that they should not worry, he would join them soon. Sikhs would gather and carry out Parbaat-Pheris, walking and singing Gurbaani, around the Gawalior Fort awaiting for Guru Ji's arrival out.

In the meantime Sai Mian Meer met Jahangeer and asked him to release the Guru. Jahangeer, who had fully recovered, ordered Wazir Khan to release Guru Sahib, who reached Gwallior Fort and informed Hari Daas about the message of the Emperor. Hari Daas was very pleased to hear it. He informed Guru Ji about the message of Emperor. But the Guru declined to leave the fort unless the princes confined in the fort were also released.

When Wazir Khan informed the Emperor about the desire of the Guru, the Emperor was forced to agree, though he didn't want to free the prisoners. So, out of clevery the Emperor put down the condition that "whoever can hold on to the Guru's cloak can be released." The fifty–two princes who had been detained due to political reasons or for committing default, were pining in fort for years. Having compassion for others, Guru Sahib was determined to get the prisoners freed. He had a cloak made with 52 corners, for each King to hold on to. The Guru left the fort with all fifty-two princes. As the Guru liberated the fifty-two princes so he is known as Bandi-Chhor (Liberator).

A Gurdwara known as Bandi-Chhor is built at the place where Guru stayed during his detention. Jahangeer advised Wazir Khan to bring Guru Hargobind in his court at Delhi with great honour. Jahangeer had realised that he wrong for torturing and killing Guru Arjan Dev Ji, who had not committed no crime or offense. He wanted to exonerate himself by indicting this crime on Chandu Shah and other officers. So in order to show his innocence he wanted to meet Guru Hargobind Ji. The Sikhs celebrate this day as Bandi Chhorr Divas i.e., "the day of release of detainees" . So in the evening, illuminations are done with Deewé (earthen oil lamps) or candles and fireworks. The celebrations are held both in the Gurdwaras and in homes.

What do we learn from Bandi-Chhor Diwas?

52 Hindu Kings were freed with Guru Sahib. Guru Sahib could have left the Fort when he was offered the chance. However, Guru Ji thought of others before himself. Others freedom and rights were more important than his own. Guru Ji is always thinking not of his emancipation but everyone's emancipation. This is the attitude and virtue which Guru Ji filled within his Sikhs, by putting into reality this positive message.

Cynthia Keppley Mahmood in her book "Fighting for Faith & Nation" interviewed some Jhajhaaroo Singhs (Sikh freedom-fighters) who were fighting for the independence and freedom of Sikhs in India. She asked the Singh, "if you obtain your goal and the Sikhs achieve independence and freedom, then what would you do?" This is where the colour which Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji filled within the Sikhs come to light. He replied, "After Khalistan, we will go and free Bosnia and then once we have freed Bosnia we will go to the next place where tyranny is oppressing the people." Cynthia Mahmood was overwhelmed by the sincerety and great ATTITUDE of the Singh. This is the blessings of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji.

Bhai Nand Lal [Singh] Ji describes Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji with one word in his poetry. The one word he used to summarise the Jeevan (life) of Guru Hargobind Sahib ji is "JUSTICE."

Dhan Dhan Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji!!

http://www.sikhiunleashed.com

Diwali 2005

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London Met Sikh Soc in Association with Kings College London Sikh Soc Presents:

*****Diwali 2005*****

Tueday 1st November 2005

Join KCL & London Met Sikh Society for this year's Bandi Chhor celebrations at the

biggest Gurdwara outside India OPEN TO ALL!!!
* Langar
* Shabad Kirtan
* Fireworkds & Candles
* Meet new friends
* Sewa

Venue: Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara
Havelock Road,
Southall,
London
UB2 4NP

020 8574 8901

What is Diwali (Bandi Chhor) Click Here

SIKHS IN THE SQUARE

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SIKHS IN THE SQUARE

...THE RALLY for SIKH AWARENESS, REMEMBERANCE OF NOVEMER 1984 and the VIGIL FOR JUSTICE...

Organised by the Sikh youth and supported by Gurdwaras, Sikh organisations and the Sadh Sangat.

Takes place SUNDAY NOV 6th AT TRAFALGAR SQUARE..

A benti to ALL Sikhs in and around the UK, a humble request is made for you to attend this rally in your numbers. Make your impact and come and share this day with other like minded Sikhs who wish to remember the events of NOV 1984...

AN EVENT NOT TO MISS!!!

Remembering Thousands of Sikh Men, Women, and Children who where Tortured, Raped, and Murdered in Cold blood 21 years ago in ethnic cleansing Sikh .

Nagar Kirtan

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Nagar Kirtan
Sunday 6th November 2005 between 11.30am – 4.00pm, in Southall.

This month celebrates the Parkash Ustav of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and in celebration Sikhs in London will be taking part in a Nagar Kirtan (procession). The Nagar Kirtan will take place on Sunday 6th November 2005 between 11.30am – 4.00pm, in Southall, Ealing.

The Vaisakhi Nagar Keertan (procession) route is as follows through Southall Area:

Commencing at 11.30 from Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Havelock Road, Southall
Turning right into King Street
Continuing straight The Green
Continuing straight South Road
Turning right into High Street
Continuing straight Uxbridge Road
Turning right into Green Drive
Turning Right into Park Avenue
Finishing at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Park Avenue, Southall, between 3.30pm – 4.00pm.

http://www.sgsss.org/

What is a Nagar Kirtan Click Here to find out!!

Following Sikh Principle of Free Community Kitchen there will be Free Food and Drinks made avalible to everyone.

Everyone is Welcome!!

Sweet Sikhi

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Sweet Sikhi

Sweet Sikhi Radio Show on Panjab Radio

Sweet Sikhi is a Youth team doing parchar on radio, camps, work shops, talks and more.

Sweet Sikhi is on Panjab Radio, Sky channel 880, DAB, Internet and Internationally on satalite. please visit www.panjabradio.net or www.panjabradio.co.uk

Every SUNDAY 6.00PM - 8.00PM

Sweet Sikhi, for the Youth, by the Youth!!

Sikh Music for World Peace

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Sikh Music for World Peace
Tuesday 15th November 2005

The UCL Bloomsbury Theatre
15 Gordon Street,
London
WC1H 0AH
View Map

UCL Bloomsbury and Sikh Musical Heritage are hosting a concert of Sikh Music in collaboration with LSE Sikh-Punjab Society and UCL Sikh Society. This is to commemorate the Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The evening promises to be a spectacular display of Sikh music and heritage, which will be presented in the way that the Gurus themselves performed Gurmat Sangeet and with the instruments that they blessed us with. The event has been organised to raise money for the 'Unique Orphanage' in India and aims to re-establish the missing link between music, spirituality, philosophy and healing.

Tickets are £7 (£5 Concessions) and go on sale from 25/10/05
Ticket Hotline: 020 7388 8822

www.rajacademy.com
www.thebloomsbury.com
www.sikhmusicalheritage.com

21 Years

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21 Years
10pm - 2am Saturday 5th November 2005

Gurdwara Singh Sabha (London East)
722/730 High Road,
Seven Kings,
Ilford,
London
IG3 8ST
View Map

See poster for details.

Manjit Singh: 07916167254
Ropinder Singh: 07956535642
Mankamal Singh: 07956889408

JAP 108

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JAP 108

In commemoration of the 301 Sahibzades’ shaheedi Purb

It is a great honour and privilege to be involved with you in this meditation/path for the Sahibzade. Amongst the billions of people around the globe you are the few great souls who have been chosen by Vaheguru to carry out this mahaan seva.

The commemoration of the anniversary of our shaheeds is now. In remembrance of this anniversary you yourselves are making Sikh history. Numbers has never swamped Sikhi, but it has always emphasised quality. You are the true examples of this quality.

The reason why you have been blessed with this seva...

The Sikh nation is a young way of life in comparison to other faiths. We have only just celebrated the 300th tricentenary of the Khalsa Panth as well as the 400th anniversary of the Parkash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji being our ONE AND ONLY TRUE GURU JI. We do not follow any living, self-proclaimed fake Guru/Gurus.

This meditation/path is being commemorated because it has been 301 years since these great young souls sacrificed their lives so that anyone may choose their own denomination (faith/religion).

The Sahibzade were offered bribes of immense money and wealth, and even though they were at a young age, attempts were made to seduce them with beautiful women from across the Islamic nation in exchange to renounce Sikhi and convert to Islam. They profoundly refused each and every bribe that was offered to them. Suffering the consequences of trials and attempts of humiliation, as well as the most barbaric, unimaginable, physical and mental torture and finally being sentenced to death by being bricked alive. Remember your meditation/path is being done in their honour.

The pages of Sikh history are showered with numerous shaheeds such as Guru Angad Dev Ji, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and Mata Gujri Ji. There was also the Great Holocaust (Wadda Ghalughara) on 5th February 1762 where between 20,000 and 30,000 Sikh men, women and children were slaughtered in a massacre. Recent times to date include the horrific massacre attempt to ethnically cleanse Sikhs from Hindustan in 1984 by the tyrant evil hell-bent president of the Indian Government Indira Gandhi.

Your Sewa is…

1) To read 108 Japji Sahibs within a period time of 40 days. This will be done in your leisure. However, if possible try to follow this format best as possible:

- 1 in the morning
- 1 in the evening
- 1 before sleeping

Please note this is only a rough guide and that this meditation/path can be done as is convenient to you.

2) The first time you start your path/meditation, it is essential that you take a full shower/bath; this includes washing your hair and full body.

3) Throughout the 40-day period, you are required to shower daily (it is your own prerogative whether you wish to have a full shower/bath or just a body wash). If you are going to be completing a path later on in the day, it is not necessary to have another shower/bath as long as you have had your morning shower/bath.

4) Wherever possible try to wear clean clothes when reading your meditation/path.

5) Every time you meditate, it is essential that you cover your hair.

6) You do not have to complete the Japji Sahib path in one sitting. You can read it ending on a pauri, and then restart from that pauri later on.

7) You will be provided with a calendar to mark off the days. Also on the calendar there will be a tick chart. On completion of a Japji Sahib you can mark this off enabling you to know how many paths you have completed and how much time you have left.

8) As a rough guide you should be completing between 16 and 18 Japji Sahibs meditation/paths per week or 2 - 2 ½ (20 pauris) daily.

9) Catch up sessions will be done once a week during this 40-day period. These Catch up sessions will take place at Gurdwaras around the UK (please refer to website to find nearest Gurdwara, dates and times).

Locations and Dates

Start Date: Thursday 17th November 5.30pm sharp.

Location:
Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara,
Sedgley Street/ Duncan Street,
Wolverhampton,
WV2 3AJ
UK

Telephone no. 01902 459413/ 458877

Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara
Akhand Jap of Japji Sahib
Start Date: Saturday 24th December start of Akhand Jap of Japji Sahib.

Bhog Date: Monday 26th December bhog of Akhand Jap of Japji Sahib followed by Rhensabhai.

Guru Nanak Sikh Temple.
Sedgley Street off Dudley Road,
Wolverhampton,
West Midlands.
WV2 3AJ
Tel: 01902 459413.

Bus Routes:
Buses from Wolverhampton City Centre are: 526, 541, 641

Nearest Coach Station and Train Station is Wolverhampton City Centre and both are close to the Bus Station.

Contact Information for Sewadars

For any queries or further information required, please contact the sewadars below.

For more inforamtion please contact email: info@jap108.co.uk

October Youth Kirtan

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Youth Kirtan
7pm - late

Saturday 29th October 2005

This October we have commemorated a number of special days, Sturday will be the monthly youth kirtan darbar.

This month we have commemorated:

Jyotijot Guru Har Rai Ji
Gurgadi Guru Har Krishan Ji
Gurgadi Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Jyotijot Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Saka Panja Sahib
Shaheedi Divas Bhai Beant Singh Ji
Shaheedi Divas Bhai Satwant Singh Ji

Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara
2 Park Avenue,
Southall,
London
UB1 3AG
View Map

See poster for details.
Contact: lovesikhi@hotmail.com
07940 431925

See you there.

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa!
Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

Cha & Samosa

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London Met Sikh Soc Presents:

Cha & Samosa

Weds 26th Oct ‘05

ROOM: TMG77 (north)

Holloway Road Station (Picadilly Line)

TIME: Starts @ 2.30pm!

A chance for you to get to know others at Society and find out whats planned for the YEAR ahead!

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Welcome to London Met Sikh Society

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