Updates --March2008--

Vaaheguruuuu ji ka khalsa, Vaheguruuu ji ki fatehhh

SikhVibes.com
(Updates as of March2008)

Kirtan Section Updates !

- Detroit AKJ Raaensbayeee

- Scarborough RAAG KIRTAN DARBAR

- NEW Local Program Kirtans up (B. Navjot Kaurs House,
Bh. Jaspaul Singhs House. Bh. Jagdish Singhs Bday Kirtan)

- NEW Rare Kirtan Recordings

- NEW simran files

- NEW Weekend Sangat Files

- EDMONTON Local Programs
- NEW Video Files

- and MANY more added every week !

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Gallery Section Updates !

- Detroit AKJ Raaensbayeee

- Local Kirtan Programs (2008)
- UTMgivesFOOD

- and MANY more added every week !

**Some videos will be up later this week along with a few more local programs, and other smaagams !!**

(Kirtan from this weeks diwaans of Bhai Niranjan Singh jee (Jawaddi Kalan Vale)

and as well Bibi Snatam Kaur jee will be up soon!)

SIKHVIBES BLOG
(updated weekly)

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People
By: Teji Kaur
(from SikhSangat.com)


sometime I wonder God why did u create pain

was it all a big mistake or had you gone insane

y r some ppl tortured and oppressed

while others are elegent and well dressed

why do some die of hunger digging for scraps of food

while others dine in pleasure drinking wine n beer freshly brewed

why are some children born just to die in a war at age thirteen

while others live long in mansion with grass so fresh and green

why are some born with no love they grow up lonely depressed

while others are glorified worshipped and lovingly caressed

why do some accumulate wealth and pleasures easily with haste

while othere try n try there efforts all in waste

one can think over and over about this mess that u created

one can question question question question till the mind gets frustrated

the rich have grown into ennui so weary

the poor have grown so tired and teary

the rich are hurting God the poor are hurting God we all cry out in pain

so many search and search for hapiness their efforts all in vain

does anyone even care anymore for the hurt of anothers soul

love stands back forgotten as greed and apathy take control

fear hate and terrorism always leave us shaking

look at us God wer'e the very image of dystopia in the making

outwardly our world is filled with polloution and chaos

inwardly our souls are suffering lost in a blurry grey loss

have we even forgotten how to love with one in every two marriges ending in divorce

it scares my heart to see how people can just trample over eachother showing no remorse

it depresses me how in this day and age our children can't even play outside

do something God help us save us from this world in which we abide

even religion the one hope for humanity has turned into a mess

all religions seem to do these days is fight bellitle God and make followers feel worthless

we have become so fake putting up an outer gate a show

who we are lies lost inside us burried so long ago

we have such a thirst a longing for your love so divine

we ignore it : it never goes away though and our hearts slowly pay the fine

Lord I could not take it anymore

so I came running running a begger at your door

when i felt your love for the first time it all became so clear

only you can fill the emptyness make it disapear

many paths many religions lay down different doctorines

but I only see you in everyone and everything beholding you my burning heart always grins

you can cure the world God if only we could see

that the way to hapiness is grabbing you intuitively

you love has the power to carry the soul above all pain and pleasure

you grace is beyond all mention your bounty beyond all measure

somehow I know that if I were to lose my riches my wealth instantly overnight

but still if I have you I have everything and everything will always be alright

rags or riches Ill be rich when its you I serve

My souls will always stand steady nothing will make it swerve

I guess there is a method to your madness God make no mistake

the true treasure is reall while the rest is a joke so feelably fake

I'd rather cry with your love then laugh dryly without your grace

I dont care what pain you may make me face

whether im flying or falling running or stalling poor or well fed

In the words of Guru Gobind Singh I'd give up the conforts of thoushands of blankets

for the warmth of my beloved friend God's humble straw bed.


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Vaheguruuuu

Naam

ab thab avar n maago har pehi naam nira(n)jan dheejai piaar ||
I shall never ask anything else of the Lord; please, bless me with the Love of Your Immaculate Name.

naanak chaathrik a(n)mrith jal maagai har jas dheejai kirapaa dhhaar ||8||2||
Nanak, the song-bird, begs for the Ambrosial Water; O Lord, shower Your Mercy upon him, and bless him with Your Praise. ||8||2||

- Sri Guru Granth Saahib Jee (Ang 503)

Gurdwara Rampur Khera Saahib !!

Vaaheguruuu ji ka khalsa, Vaaheguruu ji ki fatehh

Sevadaars have gathered MANY rare files from Gurdwara Saahib Rampur Khera and will be adding up in our kirtan section. This is the same place where gursikh jeeo Baba Harnaam Singh jee did sangat. Some of you may also know that there are many smaagams that are held there every year. SikhVibes.com will be continuously updated with NEW and RARE kirtan AND katha files from gurdwara saahib.

Here is the link: Gurdwara Rampur Khera Sahib

(So far only a handful of katha files are up (which are up elsewhere as well), more rare files will be up soon. Barsi Smaagam of Baba jee from Jan2008 are now up in their full, more previous diwaans will be uploaded soon)

For more information on baba jees jeevan and more history behind Gurdwara Saahib Rampur Khera please visit: http://www.rampurkhera.net/index.html

Baba Sewa Singh jee does sangat presently at gurdwara saahib and have written many recognized books about baba jees jeevan (ie. Se khanaiya). If you would like to receive a copy please email them at: rampurkhera@yahoo.ca

If there are any further questions/contributions please email us at contact@sikhvibes.com !!

VAHEGURUUU !!!!

Updates !!

Vaaheguruuu ji ka khalsa, Vaheguruu ji ki fatehhh


Some Kirtan section updates !!
http://www.sikhvibes.com/kirtan/

- Scarborough Raag Kirtan Darbar is now up (February)
- Two local kirtans are now up (Toronto - B. Navjot Kaurs House and Bh. Jaspaul Singhs House)
- New Folder and Kirtan - Edmonton Local Programs
- New Simran Files - From Tuesday Dixie Simran
- Dallas Sadh Sangat Smaagam
- New Gurdwara Rampur Khera Saahib Kirtan/Katha !!

and more to come soon !! Updated weekly !!


VAHEGURUUUU !!

Always a winner – that’s Darsh Singh !!

Always a winner – that’s Darsh Singh

By Justin Parker

Anyone who has been to Trinity’s men’s basketball games during the past four years has probably heard fans chanting for Coach Pat Cunningham to put fan favorite Darsh Singh in the game. This season, fans haven’t had to chant for Darsh – the team co-captain has appeared in every game, and every time he plays, he makes a statement.

As a follower of the Sikh religion, Darsh speaks volumes by wearing a turban and allowing his beard to grow. In fact, it’s believed that he is the only turbaned Sikh to play in an NCAA basketball game. The Sikh faith, which is around 500 years old, has more than 23 million followers, but it remains a mystery to some Westerners.

Darsh’s appearance can sometimes bring out the worst in people. At a young age, he was forced to come to terms with the fact that his appearance made some people suspect him of being involved in terrorism. But Darsh doesn’t let it get to him. He says those very prejudices helped to solidify his faith and make him the person he is today. His statement involves one of his firmest beliefs: “If you don’t believe in what you’re doing, don’t do it.”

Darsh also involves himself in numerous groups and organizations. He is not only a basketball player for the Tigers, but he is also a resident mentor and an active member of TUVAC. He serves on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, is a part of Students Taking Action Now: Darfur and Save Darfur, and he is president of the Students Creating Awareness of the Sikh Faith. He has volunteered in various Sikh organizations in Chicago, Maryland, and Washington D.C., and is a repeat guest lecturer at a leadership development program. Darsh also was recently selected as a Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges recipient.

He is an engineering science major who is affiliated with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and who has been on the SCAC Honor Roll (minimum qualification of 3.20 GPA) for three of his four years at Trinity. Following graduation, he plans to work while he pursues his professional engineering license and then go on to get his MBA. Darsh is minoring in mathematics to prepare him for a position involving investing and budget planning, among other things.

For now, he is enjoying his time as a Trinity student. Darsh is always eager to share his beliefs with those willing to listen, and he credits the Trinity community’s support and encouragement for enhancing his college experience. He no longer notices when fans of other teams point to his “different” look. He’s too busy trying to help his team win basketball games.

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From http://www.trinity.edu/departments/public_relations/oth/oth-feb08/pages/student_spotlight.htm

Awakening to Leadership

Vaheguruu ji ka khalsa, Vaheguruu ji ki fatehhh

In the video SSS Harbhajan Singh Khalsa (Yogi Bhajan) starts by talking about just "being" a Sikh verses experiencing and living as a Sikh (He related this in the terms he called "Concept" and "Conception"). He then talks about how Sikhs have been betrayed by the so called "Sikh Leadership" and how youth should not rely on them and BECOME the leaders themselves. He shares inspiring experiences from his youth before the partition of India when he was part of creating the All India Sikh Student Federation. He explains how the youth worked together and formed a powerful force with Sikhi as a base and through trust, honesty, equality. He shares the ingredients of what made this work and how youth of today can do this as well.




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