by SS Balwant Singh Khalsa, Espanola NM Spring 2011 Wow! What an awesome journey it has been, it is now, and it shall be, especially since I first put on a turban in 1975. Huge changes as to how I am, think and act continue to evolve. At this point in my life, I feel deeply that I am cooked through and through. That I am done looking for that special formula or that someone, something or that secret teaching that I am missing that is holding me back from being the great leader, hero, warrior and giver that I
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Living in Simran
SS Simran Kaur Khalsa, Los Angeles CA Summer 2010 Simra-o simar simar sukh paava-o|| Meditate, meditate, meditate in remembrance of Him, and find peace. Prabh kai simaran ridhh sidhh no nidhh || In the remembrance of God are wealth, miraculous spiritual powers and the nine treasures. prabh kai simaran giaan dhhiaan thath budhh || In the remembrance of God are knowledge, meditation and the essence of wisdom.— from Sukhmani Sahib by Guru Arjun Devji Several years ago, while I was assisting Hari Kaur at the Master’s Touch, students asked Gurucharan Singh questions about the meaning of the Sikh spiritual names. I was in
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Harimandir of the Heart
by SS Sangeet Kaur Khalsa, Phoenix AZ Spring 2010 Sitting in Guru’s beautiful golden-domed sanctuary atop the Harimandir Sahib (Golden Temple in Amritsar India) this past October, listening to the beautiful chanting of the Akhand Path (scriptural reading) while watching peace spread over the faces of those who had come here with me from the States, it was natural to feel life so full of ease, so perfect. Transfixed by the tones, elevated by the spirit, who could even remember the hectic lives we had all left barely a couple of days before? In a place such as this, ease
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#35 Spring 2010 Newsletter
The overall theme for 2010 is The Journey to Sahej featuring stories from the hearts of our Ministers. Sahej Pad is “that stage of ease, balance, and grace when everything fits together. We sense what serves the moment, then hold the space, allow the tools and prosperity to awaken as each moment manifests, and enjoy the play of life as the Guru works to move the consciousness.”—(p. 218, The Aquarian Teacher) The topic for the Spring newsletter is Delivering Our Natural Gifts with Ease. We asked our authors to respond to these questions: “As a Minister, how do you recognize, accept
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The Prince of the Harpists
by SS Dr. Gurusangat Kaur Khalsa, Belo Horizonte, Brazil Winter 2009 Have you ever heard the story of the Kiri Tree, also known as the Princess Tree in old China? One day a magician turned this powerful tree into a wonderful harp and in so doing cast a spell so that the rebellious spirit of the harp could only be tamed by a master musician. For years, the harp was kept by the Emperor as his personal treasure. Endless and useless efforts were made to find a musician who could play this harp. Whosoever attempted to strike a tune on
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In Gratitude to Guru Gobind Singh
by SS Siri Narayan Kaur Khalsa Fuda, Buffalo NY Fall 2009 For her 2008 Ministers’ exam, Siri Narayan Kaur of Buffalo, NY wrote a moving essay about the energy of Guru Gobind Singh serving her during a deeply challenging time in her life. We thought it relevant to the August theme and received her permission to reprint it. Siri Narayan Kaur writes, “25 years after the event, it still brings me to tears, both for the sacrifice requested and God’s mercy in ultimately not requiring it.” Here is her story: The year after she graduated from high school, my middle
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The Samadhi of Guru Nanak
by SS HarDarshan Kaur Khalsa, Chapel Hill NC Spring 2009 In 1539, after living for 70 years and spreading the light and truth of the One far and wide, Guru Nanak knew that his time on the earth was complete. He had found his successor, Lehna, whom he renamed Angad. As he passed the Guruship to Angad, the people realized that Guru Nanak was preparing to leave his body. Guru Nanak went and sat under a withered acacia tree, and it became green and produced leaves and blossoms. The Guru’s family, relations, and disciples began to weep. Guru Nanak then
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Guru Nanak’s Journey
by MSS Nirvair Singh Khalsa, Anchorage AK and Espanola NM Spring 2009 There is a story of Guru Nanak told by Guru Meher Kaur (Divine Mataji of Espanola, NM) on SikhNet.com: When the time came for Guru Nanak to go out and do his mission, he went to go meditate near the river Bein. As he was meditating all kinds of demons came to him and tried to scare him. When they couldn’t scare him they offered him lots of riches. They showed him gold, rubies and gems of all kinds. They were very convincing and said, “There’s nothing wrong,
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Guru Nanak’s Marriage
by MSS Livtar Singh Khalsa, Atlanta GA Spring 2009 And then they fell deeply in love, got married, and lived happily ever after. Well, that could happen. But usually, life and marriage are a constant challenge. Guru Nanak’s story is our story, or at least it can be. He had an arranged marriage to Sulakhani at a very young age. She was from a distant village and it was a hard journey to make twice. Her whole family came with her. The bridal negotiations and the wedding happened all at one time. They didn’t fall in love first, didn’t even
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Guru Nanak in the World: “All is Thine”
by SS Deva Singh Khalsa, Pompano Beach FL Spring 2009 Guru Nanak was born to middle-class parents in India in 1469. Early on, Nanak’s father was very upset that his son had little interest in worldly ways. He was always impatient with Nanak because he was worried that his son would not be able to support himself or his future family. Training Nanak to work seemed impossible, as each time his father got him a job, Nanak would become immersed in a deep meditative state, while trying to do the work. He saw God in all, was fair to all,
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