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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
Shaloks Sheikh Farid
Swaiyyae Mahala 5
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="amar7979" data-source="post: 62224" data-attributes="member: 5325"><p style="text-align: center"><p style="text-align: center"> </p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">PROUD TO BE A SIKH!</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Who is a Sikh u ask...well</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">I am a Sikh!</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">I am born and brought up in this county.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">The turban and unshorn hair are part of the Sikh uniform.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">No one believes me.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">They think I am part of the Taliban.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">They think I am an Arab.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">They think I am supporting terrorism.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">I keep telling everybody:</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"No! I am a Sikh!</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Sikhs are not part of the Taliban.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Sikhs are not Muslims.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Sikhs are not Arabs."</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"Are you part of Islam" people ask?</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"Are you an offshoot of Hinduism" others say.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"I have never heard of Sikhs" says another.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">I am not a Hindu, nor am I a Muslim. My body and breath of</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">life belong to Allah- to Raam-the God of both.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Sikhs are a distinct people.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Sikhs are a distinct nation.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Sikhi is a distinct religion of peace, love and equality</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">for whole humanity.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Sikhs worship the One Supreme Truth, the One Ocean of</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Mercy, the One Creator Lord.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Sikhs do not keep fasts, go to pilgrimages or pray to idols.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Sikhs follow three principles of constantly remembering the Lord, living and working</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">honestly, and sharing with others.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Racists say "Get the rag off your head!"</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Ignorant people say: "Why do wear that hat?"</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Misguided Sikhs say, "Turban or no Turban what does it matter.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Sikhs should move with the times and learn to integrate with society."</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"I think you are mistaken", I say.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"My turban is not a hat.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">My turban is not a mere piece of cloth.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">My turban is a gift which I cannot discard."</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">The Khalsa is my distinct image. Within the Khalsa I reside.(Guru Gobind Singh Ji)</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">I explain,</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"My turban is a crown blessed upon my head by my Father, Guru Gobind Singh Ji."</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"My turban is a crown of grace, dignity and honour."</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"My turban is a crown which protects my head, keeps my hair tidy and is the image of</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">my Father."</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"Its backward to keep your hair!" says one person.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"What is the point of cutting your nails and keeping your hair" says the cunning person.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"There is no significance in today's world of unshorn hair," says the Sikh who has been</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">led astray.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">The Naam, the Power of the Lord's Name, is the Inner-knower of my heart.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">The Naamis so useful to me.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">The Lord's Name permeates each and every hair of mine.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">The Perfect True Guru has given me this gift.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Defending my identity and religion I say:</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"You are mistaken dear friend".</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"My hair is not useless.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">My hair is a gift, a tool, and a technology bestowed upon by body by the Creator Lord.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Each and every hair on my body has a practical and spiritual function.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Each and every hair on my body is like electric wires, which vibrate and pick up spiritual</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">energy.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Each and every hair on my body vibrates the energy, the power and spiritual force of</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">meditating on the Lord.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">The hair on top of my head protects my skull and brain.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">The hair above my eyes prevents sweat and water going into my eyes.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">The hair on my body insulates my body, keeping me warm inthe cold, and cool in the</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">heat.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">The hair under my armpits prevents friction and irritation when moving my arms.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">My nails are dead material, which are cut to be hygienic, or they would snap off by</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">themselves gradually.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">My nails are cut to be clean and tidy, and my hair is combed twice daily to remove dead</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">hair to be tidy. My nails are not part of the Sikh uniform.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"I see! That is amazing" says one person.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"Fair enough, I am sorry" says the cunning person.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">"We have beautiful religion, a great gift given to us and we are so lucky to be blessed</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">with such a technology and honour" says the Sikh who was led astray.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Dont hide your faith and idenity. Share it with the world.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Dont be ashamed of who you truly are, walk with your head held high.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Remember brothers and sisters your image is the manifestation of Guru Gobind Singh</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: navy">Singh Ji & Mata Sahib Kaur.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">I’M PROUD TO BE A SIKH!!!</span></span></span></p> </p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Source link .....<a href="http://static.scribd.com/docs/35wzoukq8ygl7.swf?INITIAL_VIEW=width" target="_blank">http://static.scribd.com/docs/35wzoukq8ygl7.swf?INITIAL_VIEW=width</a></span></span></span></p> </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="amar7979, post: 62224, member: 5325"] [CENTER][CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] [/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]PROUD TO BE A SIKH![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Who is a Sikh u ask...well[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]I am a Sikh![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]I am born and brought up in this county.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]The turban and unshorn hair are part of the Sikh uniform.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]No one believes me.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]They think I am part of the Taliban.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]They think I am an Arab.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]They think I am supporting terrorism.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]I keep telling everybody:[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"No! I am a Sikh![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Sikhs are not part of the Taliban.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Sikhs are not Muslims.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Sikhs are not Arabs."[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"Are you part of Islam" people ask?[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"Are you an offshoot of Hinduism" others say.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"I have never heard of Sikhs" says another.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]I am not a Hindu, nor am I a Muslim. My body and breath of[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]life belong to Allah- to Raam-the God of both.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Sikhs are a distinct people.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Sikhs are a distinct nation.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Sikhi is a distinct religion of peace, love and equality[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]for whole humanity.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Sikhs worship the One Supreme Truth, the One Ocean of[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Mercy, the One Creator Lord.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Sikhs do not keep fasts, go to pilgrimages or pray to idols.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Sikhs follow three principles of constantly remembering the Lord, living and working[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]honestly, and sharing with others.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Racists say "Get the rag off your head!"[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Ignorant people say: "Why do wear that hat?"[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Misguided Sikhs say, "Turban or no Turban what does it matter.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Sikhs should move with the times and learn to integrate with society."[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"I think you are mistaken", I say.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"My turban is not a hat.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]My turban is not a mere piece of cloth.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]My turban is a gift which I cannot discard."[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]The Khalsa is my distinct image. Within the Khalsa I reside.(Guru Gobind Singh Ji)[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]I explain,[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"My turban is a crown blessed upon my head by my Father, Guru Gobind Singh Ji."[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"My turban is a crown of grace, dignity and honour."[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"My turban is a crown which protects my head, keeps my hair tidy and is the image of[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]my Father."[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"Its backward to keep your hair!" says one person.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"What is the point of cutting your nails and keeping your hair" says the cunning person.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"There is no significance in today's world of unshorn hair," says the Sikh who has been[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]led astray.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]The Naam, the Power of the Lord's Name, is the Inner-knower of my heart.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]The Naamis so useful to me.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]The Lord's Name permeates each and every hair of mine.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]The Perfect True Guru has given me this gift.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Defending my identity and religion I say:[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"You are mistaken dear friend".[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"My hair is not useless.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]My hair is a gift, a tool, and a technology bestowed upon by body by the Creator Lord.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Each and every hair on my body has a practical and spiritual function.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Each and every hair on my body is like electric wires, which vibrate and pick up spiritual[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]energy.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Each and every hair on my body vibrates the energy, the power and spiritual force of[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]meditating on the Lord.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]The hair on top of my head protects my skull and brain.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]The hair above my eyes prevents sweat and water going into my eyes.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]The hair on my body insulates my body, keeping me warm inthe cold, and cool in the[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]heat.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]The hair under my armpits prevents friction and irritation when moving my arms.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]My nails are dead material, which are cut to be hygienic, or they would snap off by[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]themselves gradually.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]My nails are cut to be clean and tidy, and my hair is combed twice daily to remove dead[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]hair to be tidy. My nails are not part of the Sikh uniform.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"I see! That is amazing" says one person.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"Fair enough, I am sorry" says the cunning person.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]"We have beautiful religion, a great gift given to us and we are so lucky to be blessed[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]with such a technology and honour" says the Sikh who was led astray.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Dont hide your faith and idenity. Share it with the world.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Dont be ashamed of who you truly are, walk with your head held high.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Remember brothers and sisters your image is the manifestation of Guru Gobind Singh[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=navy]Singh Ji & Mata Sahib Kaur.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]I’M PROUD TO BE A SIKH!!![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER][/CENTER] [CENTER][CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Source link .....[url]http://static.scribd.com/docs/35wzoukq8ygl7.swf?INITIAL_VIEW=width[/url][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER][/CENTER] [/QUOTE]
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