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SearchGurbani Desktop Version Released PDF Print E-mail

SearchGurbani.com Desktop Version Released

Search Gurbani Desktop Version V1.0 - the Gurbani Search Software

SGDV

Search Gurbani Desktop Version (SGDV) brings to you a unique and comprehensive approach to explore and experience the word of God. We have the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji , Amrit Keertan Gutka and Bhai Gurdaas Vaaran and Sri Dasam Granth Sahib in entireity. You can explore these scriptures page by page or search for a keyword in either one or all of the scriptures.

The application is also designed for use in a Gurdwara like setting to help the sangat follow along with the Raagi. It displays the Gurmukhi line along with Romanization and English translation text.

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True Living Guru PDF Print E-mail

True Living Guru

The True Guru in this world, according to the Sikh faithful, is only Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. In order to undermine and destroy the principles of Sikhi and the true message of Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the Indian government has sent many of its operatives to Punjab claiming to pose as true Gurus. The purpose of this article is to explain the true concept of the True Guru Ji and to explain how Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the only true Guru.

The word “Guru” is combination of two words Gu meaning Darkness and Ru meaning Light. So literally, Guru means “The Light that dispels darkness.” The light is divine knowledge. The light is the Word. The Word is the true nature of Akal Purakh (God) Himself. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was imbued with the Jot of the Akal Purakh to fulfill the latter’s will and mission in this Kal Age.

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Sikhs and their Turban PDF Print E-mail

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[By the Grace of Almighty God, the Supreme True Entity]

Sikhs and their Turban

Background:
Accordingly to the Biblical Terms, “Turban” means a head covering worn by men, made of cloth wrapped around the head. This fact can also be seen in respect of old paintings exhibited in the Museums and the past literature pertaining to the earlier history. During the fifteenth century when Guru Nanak Sahib (CE 1469-1539) founded the Sikh religion, India was then being ruled by the Muslim Rulers whereas Hindus were their slaves. In those days most of the Muslims and Hindus used to keep “Turbans” though some of them had also been wearing ‘caps (topi) or kulah’. From the very beginning of his childhood, Guru Nanak also continued the tradition of keeping long hair intact and covering the head by tying a Turban. This continued to be followed by his nine successors (1539 - 1708). In this respect, references could also be sighted in the “Guru Granth Sahib”, the Sacred Scripture of the Sikhs:
“Having met the Guru, I have put on a tall plumed Turban”. (GGS – Page 74)
“Charming are our unshorn Hair, with a Turban on head”. (GGS – Page 659)
“Let living in His presence, with mind rid of impurities be your discipline. Keep the God-given body intact and with a Turban donned on your head”. (GGS–Page 1084)

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Operation Bluestar 1984 PDF Print E-mail

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Operation Bluestar 1984

OPERATION BLUESTAR : The untold story
Operation Bluestar Created New Crusaders for Sikh Cause"
Dr Subramaniam Swami - Ex-Member of Parliament
Eye-Witness Account Of Operation Bluestar In the words of Singh Sahib Giani Sahib Singh
Operation Bluestar: The Attack on the Sikh's by Indian Armed Forces
The Truth Behind Operation Bluestar
Operation Bluestar 'A Mistake' by Subhrangshu Gupta in Calcutta
"Blind Men of Hindoostan" Remembering Operation Bluestar
Operation Bluestar-5th June 1984 An Indian Army View point
Baba Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale's Speeches
The Ghalughara: Operation Blue Star - A Retrospect
The 15th Anniversary of Operation Blue-Star
Devastating Images of Operation Blue-Star
News reports and other Eye Witness Accounts
An Interview with survivor: Pritam Kaur
1984 Assault on Amritsar :Khushwant Singh
Khalistan Movement in Punjab, Meredith Weiss
The Making of Operation Bluestar (1978-1984)
Operation Bluestar: Night Of Blood
Atrocities On Sikh Children
Ghallughara 84
Operation Bluestar: A Juristic View

 

Operation Bluestar, which began in the wee hours of June 6, 1984, was like a dagger through the heart for Sikhs everywhere. Thousands railed against the Indian State, the army, and all those who were connected in any way with the operation. A large number of Sikh soldiers, enraged by rumours that the Golden Temple had been damaged (the temple itself remained untouched, though the Akal Takht was damaged), deserted the armed forces. Author Khushwant Singh famously returned his Padma Bhushan award in protest. Four months and three weeks later, Indira Gandhi paid the ultimate price for ordering Operation Bluestar.

 
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Prakash Divas PDF Print E-mail

Gateway to Sikhism congratulates the whole Sikh Panth on the occasion of Prakash Divas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, being commemorated 1st September this year

Guru Granth sahib Ji

Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was given the Guruship by the last of the living Sikh Masters, Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1708. Guru Gobind Singh said before his demise that the Sikhs were to treat Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as their next Guru. Guru Ji said "Sab Sikhan ko hukam hai Guru Manyo Granth" meaning " All Sikhs are commanded to take the Granth as Guru".

The Guru Granth Sahib is a sacred scripture of the world and is the Eternal Guru of the Sikhs. Because it is a scripture suitable of a universal religion, many world class philosophers and holy men consider it a unique treasure and a noble heritage for all humankind. Because, it is the Guru of the Sikhs, its adoration or veneration is an article of faith with the Sikhs. In the year 2004, the world will celebrate the Quad-Centennial of the Granth’s First Compilation. In 2008, the Sikhs will celebrate the Tercentennial of the Canonization of the Granth as the Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

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