300 Saal Guru De Naal

October 2008 will mark 300 years since our tenth Guru, Sri Gobind Singh Ji bestowed the Guruship to our Eternal Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
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On the 4th of October the Sadh Sangat of Gurdwara Sahib Seremban, Malaysia will be holding Nagar Kirtan starting at 7pm from the Gurdwara Sahib.

'Nagar Kirtan is a Punjabi terms which literally means "Neighbourhood Kirtan". The word "Nagar" means "town or neighbourhood," and "Kirtan" is a term describing the singing of Shabads (divine hymns). The term refers to the possession of Sikh Sangat (Congregation) through the town singing holy hymns. The concept of a Nagar Kirtan is to bring the message of God to the doorstep of the community. It is very common for Nagar Kirtans to take place wherever Sikhs live. The Panj Piare (five beloved of the Guru) normally lead the procession of the Nagar Kirtan. This is normally followed by at lease one main float, which carries the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. In the float you have several Sewadars performing Kirtan and attending to the Guru. The Sangat walked behind Guru Ji and the Panj Piaare singing shabads and enjoying the glorious day. Food and drinks are sometimes served from stationary points or from other subsequent floats.

When participating in the Nagar Kirtan, one can find solace and peace even when thousands are walking with you. One can reach a state of Nirvana when indulging in the singing of Kirtan while following the Guru Granth Sahib. This is what the Nagar Kirtan is all about. There are young and old, Sikh, non-Sikh that follow the Nagar Kirtan route, stand on the sides and freely distribute refreshments to all alike. The Nagar Kirtan is concluded as the sacred Guru Granth Sahib re-enters the Gurdwara and the whole Sadh Sangat stands still for the Ardas (concluding Prayer). You may notice that many members of the Sadh Sangat take their shoes off on the streets while the Ardas is being read on the loud speaker – again this is purely a sign of respect of the holy Bani. It is also noticeable that the majority of the Sadh Sangat have covered their heads, this is a significant sign of respect to the presence of our sacred Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The colour Orange is in honour of the Khalsa Panth, as the Panj Pyaras are robed in Orange.

 
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Be joyful!

It will be all more wonderful if the Gurudwara authorities could distribute small tracts in English & Spanish explaining the extract of the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib Ji & explaining why Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the living Guru Of Sikhs .

YES JIo..... we Sikhs have grossly misunderstood the word "DARSHAN" as physical sight...seeing with the eyes..taking a look..peeking...

DARSHAN of the GURU..is to READ GURBANI.....UNDERSTAND GURBANI's MESSAGE/TEACHINGS....and subsequently FOLLOW GURBANI and adapt our daily lives as per GURBANI. This is the REAL "DARSHAN" of the GURU...

Sadly the First type of darshan is all we do....and Nagar Kirtans/processions following behind the Palki of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji...etc etc are all this type of SUPERFICIAL "darshan" ONLY...the Recently concluded 300th yatra throughout INDIA was just this type of "darshan".....in places the "Physical darshan" of the IMPORTED Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji BIR ( Covered) even took PRECEDENCE over the Local PARKASH BIR of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Gurdwaras where the Yatra visited.... IMHO ( with no disrespect intended to any) such a Yatra/nagar Kirtan of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Plaki on a TRUCK procession is just the same as the GANESH Yatra/ etc whereby the Hindus carry a huge statue of Sri GANESH JI.....as they proceed towards the sea....or the Malaysian BATU CAVES Subramaniam Diety Rath Ytra where the Diety statue is carried in a Silver Chariot through the streets....We FAIL to notice that the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is NOT A STATUE..BUT a LIGHT...GYAAN...KNOWLEDGE... !!!! which Must be EXPOSED for the LIGHT to shine outwards on to Humanity...

My Congrats to all Sikhs and Guru nanak Naam Levas..and all my brothers and sisters..on 300 Saal Guru de Naal...lets RESOLVE that from henceforth we will try to GET TO KNOW the GURU...not just "walk" behind his Plaki...

Gyani JS

Gyani Ji,

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa,
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.

Bhai Sahib Ji, there is a paradox about Darshan. It took me some time to unlearn alot of things regarding devotion. In this unlearning process, alot of mental clutter has been shed off especially that of judging others. Just like I judged many forum members from my limited point of view. Those who felt offended by my unholy presence are Ambar Dhara, Kelly, Kaur-1, Balbir Singh and a dozen others.
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On this 300th Anniversary celebrations, I ask for forgiveness from Guru Ji for misdirecting many souls off track and may Guru Ji meter out the necessary punishment for me so that I can emerge to become a Gurmukh during this lifetime.

NamJap ji

With all respect for you -- I do not think Satguruji has any punishment in store for you. Even if you beg for it. That is not His modus operandi. You are and always have been a soul who has a genuine love for the Satguru. None of us can ask for more than to be present in the way that we can. Only you know what is deep inside of you.

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P/S I understand what Gyani ji is saying and respect him for his views. Some are following the Guru in a procession as much as they would Ganesha. But it is possible to have true devotion and to walk joyously in a procession at the same time. I do not think Gyani was directing his comments to you but was making a general observation. It is true that some mistake the procession for dhyanna.
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Just my humble take on the conversation.

Raag Jaijaivanti

Shabad No.1 : Ram bhaj ram bhaj (Guldasta)
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English Translation : raam bhaj raam bhaj janam siraat hai

Shabad No. 2 : ram simar ram simar

English Translation : raam simar raam simar ihai tayrai kaaj hai

I love the line -- The Guru's Lotus feet bring peace and shelter. And was reading just before seeing the video

At this link: THE GURU: CHARAN KAMAL
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A coincidence?

Mere guru Piayare veer NaamJap jio,
waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh.

My comments as always are "general" and never directed at any individual.
AAd002 Ji has rightly "read" my line of thought and direction.
I am no "super"..just a Gursikh also learning..unlearning..RELEARNING...many times over - many times from the respected Forum Members as well....thats why I visit the Forum at least once a day (Maryada/Nitnem of sorts..he he he ).
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The Guru forgives..the Sangat also forgives....all we can ask is to be forgiven..and it will be done. I am in the same boat as everyone else....
Warm Regards and Best wishes for the Gurpurab..to ALL
Gyani JS