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ਜਪੁ | Jup
ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
Ashtpadiyan (53-71)
Gurbani (71-74)
Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
Vaar Siri Raag (83-91)
Bhagat Bani (91-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
Ashtpadi (109)
Ashtpadiyan (110-129)
Ashtpadi (129-130)
Ashtpadiyan (130-133)
Bara Maha (133-136)
Din Raen (136-137)
Vaar Maajh Ki (137-150)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
Quartets/Couplets (185-220)
Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
Karhalei (234-235)
Ashtpadiyan (235-242)
Chhant (242-249)
Baavan Akhari (250-262)
Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
Gauree kii Vaar (300-323)
Gurbani (323-330)
Ashtpadiyan (330-340)
Baavan Akhari (340-343)
Thintteen (343-344)
Vaar Kabir (344-345)
Bhagat Bani (345-346)
ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
Aasaavaree (409-411)
Ashtpadiyan (411-432)
Patee (432-435)
Chhant (435-462)
Vaar Aasaa (462-475)
Bhagat Bani (475-488)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀ | Raag Goojaree
Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
Vaar Gujari (508-517)
Vaar Gujari (517-526)
ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀ | Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree
Gurbani (527-536)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ | Raag Bihaagraa
Gurbani (537-556)
Chhant (538-548)
Vaar Bihaagraa (548-556)
ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸ | Raag Wadhans
Gurbani (557-564)
Ashtpadiyan (564-565)
Chhant (565-575)
Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
Vaar Wadhans (582-594)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ | Raag Sorath
Gurbani (595-634)
Asatpadhiya (634-642)
Vaar Sorath (642-659)
ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ | Raag Dhanasaree
Gurbani (660-685)
Astpadhiya (685-687)
Chhant (687-691)
Bhagat Bani (691-695)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਤਸਰੀ | Raag Jaitsree
Gurbani (696-703)
Chhant (703-705)
Vaar Jaitsaree (705-710)
Bhagat Bani (710)
ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ | Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ | Raag Bairaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗ | Raag Tilang
Gurbani (721-727)
Bhagat Bani (727)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ | Raag Suhi
Gurbani (728-750)
Ashtpadiyan (750-761)
Kaafee (761-762)
Suchajee (762)
Gunvantee (763)
Chhant (763-785)
Vaar Soohee (785-792)
Bhagat Bani (792-794)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ | Raag Bilaaval
Gurbani (795-831)
Ashtpadiyan (831-838)
Thitteen (838-840)
Vaar Sat (841-843)
Chhant (843-848)
Vaar Bilaaval (849-855)
Bhagat Bani (855-858)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
Ashtpadiyan (869)
Bhagat Bani (870-875)
ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ | Raag Ramkalee
Ashtpadiyan (902-916)
Gurbani (876-902)
Anand (917-922)
Sadd (923-924)
Chhant (924-929)
Dakhnee (929-938)
Sidh Gosat (938-946)
Vaar Ramkalee (947-968)
ਰਾਗੁ ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ | Raag Nat Narayan
Gurbani (975-980)
Ashtpadiyan (980-983)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾ | Raag Maalee Gauraa
Gurbani (984-988)
Bhagat Bani (988)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਰੂ | Raag Maaroo
Gurbani (889-1008)
Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
Kaafee (1014-1016)
Ashtpadiyan (1016-1019)
Anjulian (1019-1020)
Solhe (1020-1033)
Dakhni (1033-1043)
ਰਾਗੁ ਤੁਖਾਰੀ | Raag Tukhaari
Bara Maha (1107-1110)
Chhant (1110-1117)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕੇਦਾਰਾ | Raag Kedara
Gurbani (1118-1123)
Bhagat Bani (1123-1124)
ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ | Raag Bhairo
Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
Ashtpadiyan (1153-1167)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁ | Raag Basant
Gurbani (1168-1187)
Ashtpadiyan (1187-1193)
Vaar Basant (1193-1196)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰਗ | Raag Saarag
Gurbani (1197-1200)
Partaal (1200-1231)
Ashtpadiyan (1232-1236)
Chhant (1236-1237)
Vaar Saarang (1237-1253)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਲਾਰ | Raag Malaar
Gurbani (1254-1293)
Partaal (1265-1273)
Ashtpadiyan (1273-1278)
Chhant (1278)
Vaar Malaar (1278-91)
Bhagat Bani (1292-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਾਨੜਾ | Raag Kaanraa
Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
Chhant (1312)
Vaar Kaanraa
Bhagat Bani (1318)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਲਿਆਨ | Raag Kalyaan
Gurbani (1319-23)
Ashtpadiyan (1323-26)
ਰਾਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ | Raag Prabhaatee
Gurbani (1327-1341)
Ashtpadiyan (1342-51)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ | Raag Jaijaiwanti
Gurbani (1352-53)
Salok | Gatha | Phunahe | Chaubole | Swayiye
Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
Phunhay Mahala 5
Chaubolae Mahala 5
Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
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Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
Shaloks in Addition To Vaars
Shalok Ninth Mehl
Mundavanee Mehl 5
ਰਾਗ ਮਾਲਾ, Raag Maalaa
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<blockquote data-quote="Humble_Gursevak" data-source="post: 10296" data-attributes="member: 602"><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black">Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><strong><span style="font-size: 10px">Here is a list of things that you and others can do that will give you an experience, and hopefully give you inspiration. These are things that made a difference in my life. I hope you take the time to read through them and find at least a few things that you can commit to doing. See what happens! Get your friends involved too!</span></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Here is a list of things that you and others can do that will give you an experience, and hopefully inspire you. These are things that made a difference in my life. I hope you take the time to read through them and find at least a few things that you can commit to doing. See what happens! Get your friends involved too! Let me know what your experiences are.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">1. Tell an inspirational story in Gurdwara every week.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Organize with other youth and make it a regular thing. You will learn a lot and be inspired with what the Gurus did and taught. (So will others too!) Reference for stories: "The Sikh religion" by Max Macauliffe. There are also many Sikh story books available online or locally.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">2. Lead a short meditation to give other youth an experience of Gurbani and meditation. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">You can meditate chanting the Mul Mantra (Ik Ong Kaar Sat Nam Karta Purkh….), Sat Nam or Waheguru. Or do a silent meditation taking long deep breaths. Focus on your breath going in and out. Inhale mentally chant “Sat Nam”, exhale “Waheguru”. This is a good chance for yourself and others to “tune in”. There are also CDs that are available that you can meditate with.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">3. Make a commitment to do a meditation daily for at least 40 days. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Regular practice will make a big difference in your mental clarity. You will feel less stress and pressure from daily life. You will also feel more connected to the Gurus.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">4. Learn a Shabd and sing or play it every day for yourself.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">This in itself is a meditation to learn and sing the Guru’s hymns. It can be very blissful for yourself and others too. Download and print Shabds from : <a href="http://www.SikhNet.com/GurbaniKirtan/" target="_blank">www.SikhNet.com/GurbaniKirtan/</a> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">5. Wear the 5 K’s and Bana. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Wear “full” turban, kurta/pajama, kirpan outside of clothes, etc. Let the projection of the Guru inspire yourself and others. It takes more time to dress this way but it will make a difference in how you feel and how others perceive you. Also when you wear the bana that the Gurus gave then you will be less likely to do things against Sikhi. You won’t see a priest in robes doing something bad.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">6. Youth Run Gurdwara Day</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Organize with your community Gurdwara for the youth to learn and then run the whole Gurdwara. Have a regular weekly youth day where the youth runs everything. This will give the youth experience and learn a lot. It will probably be lots of fun too! In many Gurdwaras the youth don’t have much involvement and generally get left out. Attention needs to be given to the youth so that they enjoy Gurdwara and understand the practices. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">7. Shabd Sheets For Gurdwara</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Organize with your Gurdwara to know in advance the Shabds that will be played. Then lookup and print/make copies of the Shabds so that the Sangat can sing along and understand the bani. This seva will help you and many others be more a part of the Gurdwara. You can download and print shabds from the Siri Guru Granth at: <a href="http://www.SikhNet.com/GurbaniKirtan/" target="_blank">www.SikhNet.com/GurbaniKirtan/</a> . Get a filing cabinet and organize the copies so that they can be used at a later time. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">8. Serve Langar to the Sangat at Gurdwara - SEVA</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Seva (selfless service) is a one of the Sikh practices and can be very humbling. You could do this or pick some other type of Seva. Whatever Seva you chose don’t just do it once. Make a commitment to doing it on a regular basis.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">9. Sadhana (Daily Discipline/Practice). </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">a) Rise early in the morning. At this time your mind is quieter and it is easier to meditate. b) Take Ishnaan (cold shower) and rub your body vigorously. You can rub body oil on before you go in the shower. The shower will wake you up and increase your circulation. It is very healthy and will energize you. c) Then read your banis and meditate. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">10. Organize a group of youth (or just yourself) to do Japji or Rehiras together continuously for at least 40 days.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Get the experience of doing the Gurus Bani. Having others with you will make it more enjoyable and will help you continue it on a regular basis. Also take the time to read the translation so that you understand what is being said.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">11. Learn and practice Gatka, or other martial arts</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Martial arts will give you discipline, self confidence and is great exercise. Doing Gatka can be inspiring. It gives a connection to Guru Gobind Singh. If you decide to learn Gatka, practice the “Pantra” (4 Step) to Jaap Sahib, played by Ragi Sat Nam Singh.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">12. Listen to Gurbani throughout the day. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Doing so will help keep your mind on God. If you can, sing along with the Kirtan.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">13. Inter-generational dinner to discuss issues and how each can help/learn from each other. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Help Bridge the gap between yourself and your parents/family/etc. There are many unexpressed issues and this can provide a way for you both to express them and find solutions. Take the initiative to make it happen! Invite a few families/friends. You could start with having the parents and youth talking separately to come up with a list, and then coming together to discuss the issues.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">14. Study Sikh history. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Learn what the Sikh Gurus did. Do a presentation at your school to educate others. You can do the research on the internet and also from books.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">15. Bored with doing banis? </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Then focus on understanding them. a) Switch to reciting the English translation so that you understand what the Guru is saying. b) Recite out loud and consciously listen to what you are saying. c) Do it with full concentration and absorb yourself in the bani to overcome a wandering mind. d) Read one section or sentence and then fully understand the meaning before going onto the next.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">16. Become a “Big Brother/Sister” to someone younger than you. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Other youth need help, guidance, and someone other than parents to go to. You can provide this and learn a lot in the process.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">17. “Sponsor” someone younger than you during Gurdwara. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Use this as a chance to teach someone younger than you about Sikhi. You don’t have to be an expert to teach something. Actually teaching is a good way of learning. Be creative and use it as a way for you AND someone else to learn more.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">18. Find your talent and use it to serve. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Everyone has something special that they are good at. Tune into your heart to see what it is. Then use it to serve. Doing selfless service is very rewarding. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">19. Look at the positive in any situation. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Take the hard times as a test and learning experience that the Guru has given to you. Take the good times as a gift. If you do this then your life will be more enjoyable and rewarding. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">20. Daily Hukamnama - Every day ask a question and take a hukam (in the language that you understand) to see what guidance the Guru gives you. Use the Guru as a guide whenever you have troubles and hardships. If you do not have a Gurdwara or Siri Guru Granth where you are able to take a hukam then you can take a “cyber” hukam at: <a href="http://www.SikhNet.com/SikhNet/Register.nsf/CyberHukamnama" target="_blank">www.SikhNet.com/SikhNet/Register.nsf/CyberHukamnama</a> (Close your eyes and meditate for a moment before you do so to “tune in”).</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">21. Go for a brisk walk chanting the Mul Mantra and focus on the rhythm of it.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">This is like a meditation exercise.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">22. Do Ardas in English</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">The Ardas that we recite in Gurdwaras is a prayer that reminds us of the sacrifices Sikhs have made. It is good to understand it when you are saying the prayer.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">23. Participate in Youth Camps </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Youth camps are a great place to make new friends and get support. You will learn things like Gurbani Kirtan, tabla, reading and writing punjabi, gatka and get a better understanding of Sikhism.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">24. Organize a Sikh youth group</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Use the group to share experiences and support each other as peers, as you will all go through the similar hardships. When you are alone it is more difficult. Together you can do a lot.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">25. SMILE and be yourself! </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Take the time and energy to give people a bright smile. It will make you and them feel good. These days people are becoming so impersonal and closed that it will help open people’s hearts up.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">26. When you are feeling discontent find something that you are thankful for.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">God has given us many gifts. We sometimes forget this till it is lost or we don’t have it anymore. Rather than looking at what you don’t have, be grateful and thankful for what you do have, and who you are.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">27. Inspire and Support each other</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Take the time and energy to help inspire your friends & family. We all need help being inspired and supported. Take the initiative!</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">28. Be yourself. Do not be concerned with what others think.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">God made you who you are. Trying to be something that you are not will only make you feel unhappy. Don’t compromise your values to please others. People who get to know you will see you for what you really are. Those are the REAL friends.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">29. Be a living example.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Practice some of the above suggestions on a regular basis. People will see you change and be inspired by your efforts. By setting an example it will make it easier for others to make the effort to do the same.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">30. Change starts with you.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">There are many problems in this world. We can sit around, complain, worry, or come up with solutions that never get implemented. But unless we take action and live what the Gurus taught then things will continue in the same direction. When you take the initiative it will spread and others will do so also. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">****************************************************</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 10px">Just imagine if everyone of us that uses this forum had a go at all of the 30 things - then went out and gave this list to our friends and family and recommended they have a go - huh huh - just imagine what would happen??????</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: black"></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Humble_Gursevak, post: 10296, member: 602"] [SIZE=4][COLOR=black]Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][COLOR=black][B][SIZE=2]Here is a list of things that you and others can do that will give you an experience, and hopefully give you inspiration. These are things that made a difference in my life. I hope you take the time to read through them and find at least a few things that you can commit to doing. See what happens! Get your friends involved too![/SIZE][/B] [SIZE=2] Here is a list of things that you and others can do that will give you an experience, and hopefully inspire you. These are things that made a difference in my life. I hope you take the time to read through them and find at least a few things that you can commit to doing. See what happens! Get your friends involved too! Let me know what your experiences are. 1. Tell an inspirational story in Gurdwara every week. Organize with other youth and make it a regular thing. You will learn a lot and be inspired with what the Gurus did and taught. (So will others too!) Reference for stories: "The Sikh religion" by Max Macauliffe. There are also many Sikh story books available online or locally. 2. Lead a short meditation to give other youth an experience of Gurbani and meditation. You can meditate chanting the Mul Mantra (Ik Ong Kaar Sat Nam Karta Purkh….), Sat Nam or Waheguru. Or do a silent meditation taking long deep breaths. Focus on your breath going in and out. Inhale mentally chant “Sat Nam”, exhale “Waheguru”. This is a good chance for yourself and others to “tune in”. There are also CDs that are available that you can meditate with. 3. Make a commitment to do a meditation daily for at least 40 days. Regular practice will make a big difference in your mental clarity. You will feel less stress and pressure from daily life. You will also feel more connected to the Gurus. 4. Learn a Shabd and sing or play it every day for yourself. This in itself is a meditation to learn and sing the Guru’s hymns. It can be very blissful for yourself and others too. Download and print Shabds from : [URL="http://www.SikhNet.com/GurbaniKirtan/"]www.SikhNet.com/GurbaniKirtan/[/URL] 5. Wear the 5 K’s and Bana. Wear “full” turban, kurta/pajama, kirpan outside of clothes, etc. Let the projection of the Guru inspire yourself and others. It takes more time to dress this way but it will make a difference in how you feel and how others perceive you. Also when you wear the bana that the Gurus gave then you will be less likely to do things against Sikhi. You won’t see a priest in robes doing something bad. 6. Youth Run Gurdwara Day Organize with your community Gurdwara for the youth to learn and then run the whole Gurdwara. Have a regular weekly youth day where the youth runs everything. This will give the youth experience and learn a lot. It will probably be lots of fun too! In many Gurdwaras the youth don’t have much involvement and generally get left out. Attention needs to be given to the youth so that they enjoy Gurdwara and understand the practices. 7. Shabd Sheets For Gurdwara Organize with your Gurdwara to know in advance the Shabds that will be played. Then lookup and print/make copies of the Shabds so that the Sangat can sing along and understand the bani. This seva will help you and many others be more a part of the Gurdwara. You can download and print shabds from the Siri Guru Granth at: [URL="http://www.SikhNet.com/GurbaniKirtan/"]www.SikhNet.com/GurbaniKirtan/[/URL] . Get a filing cabinet and organize the copies so that they can be used at a later time. 8. Serve Langar to the Sangat at Gurdwara - SEVA Seva (selfless service) is a one of the Sikh practices and can be very humbling. You could do this or pick some other type of Seva. Whatever Seva you chose don’t just do it once. Make a commitment to doing it on a regular basis. 9. Sadhana (Daily Discipline/Practice). a) Rise early in the morning. At this time your mind is quieter and it is easier to meditate. b) Take Ishnaan (cold shower) and rub your body vigorously. You can rub body oil on before you go in the shower. The shower will wake you up and increase your circulation. It is very healthy and will energize you. c) Then read your banis and meditate. 10. Organize a group of youth (or just yourself) to do Japji or Rehiras together continuously for at least 40 days. Get the experience of doing the Gurus Bani. Having others with you will make it more enjoyable and will help you continue it on a regular basis. Also take the time to read the translation so that you understand what is being said. 11. Learn and practice Gatka, or other martial arts Martial arts will give you discipline, self confidence and is great exercise. Doing Gatka can be inspiring. It gives a connection to Guru Gobind Singh. If you decide to learn Gatka, practice the “Pantra” (4 Step) to Jaap Sahib, played by Ragi Sat Nam Singh. 12. Listen to Gurbani throughout the day. Doing so will help keep your mind on God. If you can, sing along with the Kirtan. 13. Inter-generational dinner to discuss issues and how each can help/learn from each other. Help Bridge the gap between yourself and your parents/family/etc. There are many unexpressed issues and this can provide a way for you both to express them and find solutions. Take the initiative to make it happen! Invite a few families/friends. You could start with having the parents and youth talking separately to come up with a list, and then coming together to discuss the issues. 14. Study Sikh history. Learn what the Sikh Gurus did. Do a presentation at your school to educate others. You can do the research on the internet and also from books. 15. Bored with doing banis? Then focus on understanding them. a) Switch to reciting the English translation so that you understand what the Guru is saying. b) Recite out loud and consciously listen to what you are saying. c) Do it with full concentration and absorb yourself in the bani to overcome a wandering mind. d) Read one section or sentence and then fully understand the meaning before going onto the next. 16. Become a “Big Brother/Sister” to someone younger than you. Other youth need help, guidance, and someone other than parents to go to. You can provide this and learn a lot in the process. 17. “Sponsor” someone younger than you during Gurdwara. Use this as a chance to teach someone younger than you about Sikhi. You don’t have to be an expert to teach something. Actually teaching is a good way of learning. Be creative and use it as a way for you AND someone else to learn more. 18. Find your talent and use it to serve. Everyone has something special that they are good at. Tune into your heart to see what it is. Then use it to serve. Doing selfless service is very rewarding. 19. Look at the positive in any situation. Take the hard times as a test and learning experience that the Guru has given to you. Take the good times as a gift. If you do this then your life will be more enjoyable and rewarding. 20. Daily Hukamnama - Every day ask a question and take a hukam (in the language that you understand) to see what guidance the Guru gives you. Use the Guru as a guide whenever you have troubles and hardships. If you do not have a Gurdwara or Siri Guru Granth where you are able to take a hukam then you can take a “cyber” hukam at: [URL="http://www.SikhNet.com/SikhNet/Register.nsf/CyberHukamnama"]www.SikhNet.com/SikhNet/Register.nsf/CyberHukamnama[/URL] (Close your eyes and meditate for a moment before you do so to “tune in”). 21. Go for a brisk walk chanting the Mul Mantra and focus on the rhythm of it. This is like a meditation exercise. 22. Do Ardas in English The Ardas that we recite in Gurdwaras is a prayer that reminds us of the sacrifices Sikhs have made. It is good to understand it when you are saying the prayer. 23. Participate in Youth Camps Youth camps are a great place to make new friends and get support. You will learn things like Gurbani Kirtan, tabla, reading and writing punjabi, gatka and get a better understanding of Sikhism. 24. Organize a Sikh youth group Use the group to share experiences and support each other as peers, as you will all go through the similar hardships. When you are alone it is more difficult. Together you can do a lot. 25. SMILE and be yourself! Take the time and energy to give people a bright smile. It will make you and them feel good. These days people are becoming so impersonal and closed that it will help open people’s hearts up. 26. When you are feeling discontent find something that you are thankful for. God has given us many gifts. We sometimes forget this till it is lost or we don’t have it anymore. Rather than looking at what you don’t have, be grateful and thankful for what you do have, and who you are. 27. Inspire and Support each other Take the time and energy to help inspire your friends & family. We all need help being inspired and supported. Take the initiative! 28. Be yourself. Do not be concerned with what others think. God made you who you are. Trying to be something that you are not will only make you feel unhappy. Don’t compromise your values to please others. People who get to know you will see you for what you really are. Those are the REAL friends. 29. Be a living example. Practice some of the above suggestions on a regular basis. People will see you change and be inspired by your efforts. By setting an example it will make it easier for others to make the effort to do the same. 30. Change starts with you. There are many problems in this world. We can sit around, complain, worry, or come up with solutions that never get implemented. But unless we take action and live what the Gurus taught then things will continue in the same direction. When you take the initiative it will spread and others will do so also. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]****************************************************[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Just imagine if everyone of us that uses this forum had a go at all of the 30 things - then went out and gave this list to our friends and family and recommended they have a go - huh huh - just imagine what would happen??????[/SIZE] [/COLOR][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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