Lord Rami Ranger CBE: "People Without Vision Can Damage The Vision of Sikh Gurus For A United Humanity"

                          Lord Rami Ranger CBE

I am appalled to read about the actions of a few unelected, self-appointed Sikhs who have removed Shri Granth Sahib’s Sarup (Holy Book) from the house of the former Principal of Khalsa College in Amritsar by claiming that he cooks and eats eggs at home.

It appears these people have claimed ownership upon the Sikh faith to decide how people must respect the holy book. Are they going to ban all those who eat meat and eggs and also drink alcohol from entering the Gurdwaras? If they do, then most of the Gurdwara will be deserted, and without the donations, it will be impossible for the Gurdwaras to remain open for much longer.

According to the Sikh faith, there is no restriction against entering Gurdwaras after eating meat or eggs as the body is the flesh itself. These fanatics misrepresent the teachings of our Gurus and interpret them according to their limited vision and common sense.

Most of the Sikhs in the Indian Armed Forces eat eggs, meat and enjoy drinks and still carry Sikh holy scripture with them and even to the battlefields

An approach to religion should be user friendly to attract maximum followers. The Sindhi believe in Guru Nanak and have Guru Granth Sahib in their homes. Are they to be forbidden to keep the holy book too?

Sikh Gurus were precise that our relationship with our maker is direct and we do not need intermediaries to connect us with the Almighty. These misguided Sikhs are going to Talibanise our faith with the dire consequence to the reputation for our modern and progressive religion.

Gurus further said, who are we to judge others as the Supreme Lord judges us. If we do not see God in all, then we do not see God at all. According to Guru Granth Sahib, the fools argue about flesh and meat, but they know nothing about meditation and spiritual meditation.

Finally, Edmund Burke said, “for evil to flourish, all it takes is for good people to do nothing”. Those Sikhs who do not condemn such ridiculous and incorrect interpretations of our faith, propagated by a few lackluster Sikhs, will damage the shining light of our faith and it will make it difficult for our next generations to follow and practice.

Sikh Gurus proclaimed, Manus Ki Jaat Sabe Eke Pehchanbo. (Oneness of the human race).

Lord Rami Ranger CBE
Multi award winning businessman, 
social reformer and philanthropist.

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Guru Granth Sahib Bir Removed From Khalsa College Ex-Principal’s Home

Members of Amritsar-based Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Committee took away Bir (recension) from the residence of a retired college principal at Bassi Jalal village in Hoshiarpur district on Sunday 9th August as meat and eggs are cooked there.

The act has left Jaswant Singh Sandhu, a 78-year-old amritdhari (baptised) Sikh, dejected. “ Mein unhaan nun bentian ketian ke na lai ke jao, mein aapne guru bagair nahi reh sakda. Per uh nhin manne (I pleaded with them to not take it away as I cannot live without my Guru. But they did not heed). I recite Gurbani from the Bir daily and complete three to four readings in a year. Since last evening, I’ve been feeling so empty inside,” he said.

Jaswant Singh Sandhu taught at the Khalsa College, Garhdiwala, and was principal at Babbar Akali Memorial Khalsa College, Garhshankar, for 10 years before retiring in 2002. Both the colleges are run by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.

“I’ve had Parkash of Guru Granth Sahib in my house since 1976. When the Satkar Committee members asked me if I consumed meat and eggs, I said I eat them only occasionally, mostly when my son comes from abroad. I also said that there was no bar on a Sikh from having meat or egg. But they rebuked me, saying they would take away the bir and did not relent even as I pleaded with folded hands,” he added.

“I partook amrit around the same time when I did Parkash of Guru Granth Sahib at my home. I’ve been trying to understand the Guru’s message all my life and implementing it. I have also written a few articles on my understanding of gurbani philosophy of Guru Granth Sahib. And, at the fag end of my life, I have to face this shock,” he said in a choked voice

Satkar Committee head Balbir Singh Muchhal justified his act, saying nobody consuming meat or eggs can have bir at house. When told that there was no such bar in the Akal Takht prescribed rehat maryada (code of conduct), he said that was just a draft and he did not consider it Panth-approved maryada. When asked about Nihangs slaughtering goats and cook meat at their gurdwaras or places where they have Parkash of Guru Granth Sahib, he replied that it was for the Akal Takht to look into the matter.

Former SGPC general secretary Kiranjot Kaur condemned the act, saying, “Rehat maryada bars consumption of halal meat only. Such people are pushing people away from Guru Granth Sahib.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/punjab-bir-removed-from-khalsa-college-ex-principals-home/articleshow/77477332.cms

Randeep Hooda Apologised At A Gurudwara After Cutting His Hair :broke his pledge for 'Extraction' Hollywood Movie

                                       Randeep Hooda

Randeep Hooda said that he had taken a pledge not to shave his beard or cut his hair until the completion of the film. However, Extraction came along and the makers wanted him to sport a starkly different look than that of Chris Hemsworth.

"I was really heartbroken. I had taken a pledge in front of the Guru Granth Sahib in Golden Temple that I will not cut my hair till this movie reaches its conclusion. When I got offered this role in Extraction, I did this audition still hoping that Saragarhi goes on, but it was a very hard decision for me to take off my hair ," Randeep revealed. 

He added, "So I went to the Gurdwara , and I apologised ,I have to keep working. I mean my job is such that it is a performing art. And if I don’t perform something inside me will die.  I came home shaved my beard, with a very heavy heart, I just had to move on by putting an end to it."

However, the actor learnt to let it go and the high-intense action scenes in Extraction definitely helped. “I was very heartbroken throughout the filming of Extraction as well because a part of me was so attached to Saragarhi. But then I thought that I’ve to move on. And have put your best foot forward, that was kind of a lesson for me to let go of the baggage with grace," he said.  

https://www.tellychakkar.com/digital/randeep-hooda-broke-pledge-extraction-reveals-he-was-heartbroken-after-cutting-his-hair-the

Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi

Nishant Singh Malkani Loves His On-Screen Sikh Avatar in "Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega"

Actor Nishant Singh Malkani plays a Sikh character on the small screen currently, and he is enjoying every bit of it.

Nishant essays a Sikh in the comedy drama, "Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega". About his role, he says: "It's the first time I am playing a Sikh character on-screen and I am totally loving this new look and the impact it brings to my character."

"In fact, my look is very similar to that of Ranbir Kapoor's 'Rocket Singh' avatar, right from the tucked in shirts and the colourful turbans as well as his demeanour and body language I depict via my character," he added.

However, getting into the skin of the role is not that easy, he insists.

"Akshat (his character) is an extremely polite and well-dressed gentleman. I have always loved how stylish and elegant this character of mine looked but experimenting with varied looks is what an actor really thrives for," said Nishant.

"Getting into this look also comes with its own set of challenges. It takes almost an hour to get into the look right from setting the hair to fixing the beard on my face. It takes the same amount of time to even get out of the look because I have to often use an adequate amount of acetone to rub off the sticky gum from my face. While the process is slightly tedious, I believe it is totally worth it," he added. 

https://yespunjab.com/nishant-singh-malkani-loves-his-on-screen-sikh-avatar/?

Suhailjeet Singh : The first Amritdhari Sikh to Join As Aircraft Technician in New Zealand Air Force.

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Mr.Manjinder Singh Sirsa
President
DSGMC

“Demystifying U.S. History and Activating Sikh Action for Black Justice Movements”: Saldef To Hold Webinar Series On Social Justice In America

 

SALDEF, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, announced a series of webinars titled “Demystifying U.S. History and Activating Sikh Action for Black Justice Movements”.

Part I of the series starting on August 15 will include a presentation on Colonial Uprisings and The Creation of “Race,” From the Colonial Period to the Eve of Civil War. Guest speaker for this webinar will be Dr. Nneka D. Dennie, who will take an in-depth look at the early history of the U.S. and the relationship this country has formed with “race.”

 SALDEF stated –

SIKHS AMERICANS, LIKE MOST IN THE UNITED STATES, ARE UNAWARE OF THE TRUE HISTORY OF RACE. IN MANY CASES, WE AS A SOCIETY NEED TO RELEARN THE HISTORY THAT HAS BEEN TAUGHT AND TAKE A HARD LOOK AT THE TRUE REALITY WITHIN THIS COUNTRY.

THE SIX-PART SERIES DEMYSTIFYING U.S. HISTORY AND ACTIVATING SIKH ACTION FOR BLACK JUSTICE MOVEMENTS WILL BE A SUBSTANTIVE ANALYSIS OF OUR CURRENT SITUATION BEGINNING WITH AN APPRECIATION OF WHAT AFRICAN AMERICANS HAVE DONE IN THE PAST TO FIGHT WHITE SUPREMACY AND THEIR VICTORIES AND DEFEATS THAT HAVE RESONATED FOR ALL COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.

THE SIX-PART RACIAL JUSTICE SERIES WILL PROVIDE VIEWERS WITH THE BASIS TO UNDERSTAND THE CURRENT HISTORICAL MOMENT THROUGH A SUBSTANTIVE INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF RACE AND PROTEST AGAINST WHITE SUPREMACIST VIOLENCE AND LEGISLATION.

THE SERIES WILL ALSO HIGHLIGHT THE SOCIETAL ARTICULATION OF WHITE SUPREMACY, RACE, CLASS, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY. WE HOPE TO HELP CORRECT THE MISTAKEN HISTORY IN MOST AMERICANS’ MINDS, AND ALSO THE HISTORICAL ERASURE OF THE WOMEN AND LGBTQ FOLKS WHO WERE SO CENTRAL TO EVERY PART OF THE STRUGGLES WE WILL STUDY.

WITHOUT A HISTORICAL APPRECIATION OF WHAT AFRICAN AMERICANS HAVE ENDURED AND SURVIVED, WE AS SIKH AMERICANS CANNOT BE GOOD ALLIES. WE CANNOT BE LEGITIMATE PARTICIPANTS IN THE DISCUSSION REGARDING RACE NOW BEING UNDERTAKEN IN THIS COUNTRY. IF WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST, WE CANNOT LEARN FROM THE LESSONS OF HISTORY, NOR BENEFIT FROM THE MISTAKES OF THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR JUSTICE IN THE PAST. 

https://www.sikh24.com/2020/08/12/saldef-to-hold-webinar-series-on-social-justice-in-america/#.XzNos8AzbIU

सिख मिशन फाउंडेशन के अध्यक्ष इंद्रजीत सिंह विकास पुरी द्वारा ज्ञानी इकबाल सिंह के खिलाफ श्री अकाल तख्त साहिब पर की गई शिकायत

 

सिख मिशन फाउंडेशन के अध्यक्ष इंद्रजीत सिंह विकास पुरी द्वारा ज्ञानी इकबाल सिंह के खिलाफ श्री अकाल तख्त साहिब पर की गई शिकायत

 इंद्रजीत सिंह विकास पुरी, अध्यक्ष, सिख मिशन फाउंडेशन, दिल्ली ने श्री अकाल तख्त साहिब के जत्थेदार ज्ञानी हरप्रीत सिंह को पत्र लिखकर ज्ञानी इकबाल सिंह द्वारा सिख इतिहास से की गई छेड़छाड़ की शिकायत की है।

इंद्रजीत सिंह विकास पुरी ने कहा तख्त पटना साहिब का स्वयं को जत्थेदार बताकर श्री राम जन्म भूमि स्थल पर पहुंचना और वहां पर ऐसे विवादित ब्यान देना दर्शाता है कि इनकी मानसिकता क्या है, इन्होेंने ऐसा क्यों किया और किसके इशारे पर किया, यह भी सोचने का विषय है कहीं ज्ञानी इकबाल सिंह सिख विरोधी ताकतों की कठपुतली बनकर तो ऐसा नहीं कर रहे क्योंकि सिख विरोधी ताकतें सिखों को हिन्दु साबित करना चाहती हैं पर आज तक कामयाब नहीं हो पाई हैं शायद इसलिए उन्होंने अब ज्ञानी इकबाल सिंह जैसे लोगों का सहारा लेकर अपने मंसूबे पूरे करने की कोशिश की है पर सिख पंथ इनके मंसूबे कभी पूरे नहीं होने देगा।

उन्होंने कहा सिख मिशन फाउंडेशन श्री अकाल तख्त साहिब को शिकायत कर चुका है और अब जो बेहद घिनौनी हरकत ज्ञानी इकबाल सिंह ने की है उस सम्बन्ध में भी एक पत्र श्री अकाल तख्त साहिब के जत्थेदार साहिब को लिखा गया है जिसमें इसके खिलाफ कड़ी कार्यवाई करने की अपील की गई है।

इंद्रजीत सिंह विकास पुरी के साथ अमरजीत सिंह लाजपत नगर, सतपाल सिंह पदम, हरविंदर सिंह आदि प्रमुख ने भी ज्ञानी इकबाल सिंह के खिलाफ कार्यवाई करने के लिए जत्थेदार श्री अकाल तख्त साहिब से अपील की है। 

इंद्रजीत सिंह विकास पुरी ने श्री अकाल तख्त साहिब के जत्थेदार ज्ञानी हरप्रीत सिंह जी से अपील की है कि वह देश के प्रधानमंत्री द्वारा यह कहना कि रामायण गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी ने लिखा है, उसका भी नोटिस लेते हुए प्रधानमंत्री से जवाब मांगे।                                               

इंद्रजीत सिंह विकास पुरी               
अध्यक्ष, सिख मिशन फाउंडेशन, दिल्ली
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Afghan Sikh’s Evacuation Flight to Delhi Postponed Over ‘Security Concerns’

The evacuation of nearly 180 Hindu and Sikhs from Afghanistan has been deferred. As per the previous plan, they were likely to fly from Kabul to Delhi on Wednesday; but now they were conveyed that their flight to Delhi, scheduled for Wednesday, had been put off for a week or so.

A Kabul-based Sikh leader said “I don’t think there could be any other reason for the postponement of the flight other than security concerns,”.

Following militant attack on Gurdwara Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib, Kabul on April 25 which left 25 Sikh men, women and children dead, the miniscule community of Afghanistan wanted to leave the country and migrate to India. Many of them have already been sponsored to stay in Canada.

Confirming that Afghan Sikh and Hindus were not arriving on Wednesday, president of Afghan Sikh Hindu Welfare Society Khajinder Singh said there were certain formalities which required to be completed. However, he didn’t elaborate about the required formalities.

Intelligence sources here said, “Nobody want to make much hullabaloo about Afghan Sikhs and Hindus leaving the country as it could expose them to further attacks by militants.”

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/arrival-of-afghan-sikhs-hindus-deferred/articleshow/77493699.cms

Patna Sahib Former Jathedar Iqbal Singh Faces Excommunication "Tankhayia" Calls After Ayodhya Event

Dubbing former jathedar of Takht Sri Harimandir Ji, Patna Sahib, Giani Iqbal Singh as a ‘keshdhari’ Hindu, US-based Sikh body American Sikh Council (ASC) has appealed to Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh to excommunicate him from the Panth. 

An ASC office-bearer,says “We are ashamed to call him a Sikh as he is a keshdhari Hindu, an agent of the RSS, who has no knowledge of Sikh history. We appeal to the Akal Takht jathedar to declare him tankhayia (guilty of religious misconduct) and expelled from the Sikh Panth.” 

Iqbal Singh came under fire for calling the 10th Sikh master Guru Grobind Singh a descendant of Luv, elder son of Lord Ram, during the bhoomi pujan ceremony of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya on August 5. He had said, “Maryada purshottam Ram Chandar ji ke jo bade puttar Luv they, unke vanshaj hai Guru Gobind Singh Ji, toh woh hamaare to purvaj huye (Guru Gobind Singh was the descendant of Luv, elder son of Ram, so they are our ancestors).” 

Giani Harpreet Singh couldn’t be contacted for his comments but his personal assistant Jaswinder Singh said the jathedar was out of Amritsar and would be available by late evening. The acting jathedar had skipped the bhoomi pujan event despite invition to attend it. On the other hand, Iqbal claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally invited him to attend the ceremony.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/patna-sahib-former-jathedar-faces-excommunication-calls-after-ayodhya-event/articleshow/77493755.cms

DSGMC:जत्थेदार कुलदीप सिंह भोगल हेमकुंड कालोनी स्कूल के चेयरमैन नियुक्त

नई दिल्ली 11 अगस्तः शिरोमणी अकाली दल के वरिश्ठ नेता जत्थेदार कुलदीप सिंह भोगल को दिल्ली सिख गुरुद्वारा प्रबन्धक कमेटी अधीन चलाये जा रहे गुरु हरिकृश्ण पब्लिक स्कूल हेमकुंड कालोनी में बतौर चेयरमैन नियुक्ति किया गया। 

दिल्ली कमेटी महासचिव हरमीत सिंह कालका एवं वरिश्ठ अकाली नेता एवं तख्त पटना साहिब के अध्यक्ष जत्थेदार अवतार सिंह हित ने सिरोपा पहनाकर जत्थेदार भोगल का स्वागत किया। इस मौके पर दिल्ली कमेटी की वरिश्ठ उपाध्यक्षा बीबी रणजीत कौर कमेटी सदस्य विक्रम सिंह रोहिणी, हरमीत सिंह कालका के सलाहकार सुखविन्दर सिंह बब्बर, गगन सिंह छयासी एवं गगन सिंह बिन्दरा भी मौजूद रहे।

सः कालका ने कहा कि जत्थेदार कुलदीप सिंह भोगल लम्बे समय से पार्टी को समर्पित नेता रहे हैं,कानपुर के 1984 कल्लेआम पीड़ितों को इन्साफ दिलाने के लिए सः भोगल द्वारा संघर्ष किया जा रहा है। दिल्ली कमेटी में भी अनेक पदों पर वह अपनी सेवाएं दे चुके हैं अब उन्होंने गुरु हरिकृश्ण पब्लिक स्कूल हेमकूुंड कालोनी में चेयरमैन बनाया गया है कमेटी को उम्मीद है कि अपने तर्जुबे के आधार पर सः भोगल स्कूल को और चढ़दीकला में लेकर जाने के लिए कार्य करेंगे।

News Courtsey,
Mr.Sudeep Singh
Honorary Media Advisor
DSGMC