by SS Sarb Nam Kaur Khalsa, Espanola NM Winter 2016 When you think about Sikh Dharma, subtlety may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Our royal lineage inspires us to dress regally in our bana and turbans, crowned with jeweled pins, carrying swords of steel. We decorate our Gurdwaras with beautiful silks, flowers, and raiments fit for a king. However, in the sound current we can experience the subtle essence of the Guru’s presence. It is the Naad, found in the Shabad Guru, where we can bathe our souls and spirits in this divinely subtle vibration. The technology
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In Subtlety We Dwell
The Capacity of the Shabad Guru
by SS GuruKirin Kaur Khalsa, Espanola NM Winter 2016 “If in subtlety you become very refined and in activity you become very subtle, you are very near to your soul because there is a direct relationship between the Subtle Body and the spiritual body. The spirit and the Subtle Body are very much related; they never leave each other. So anything which is refined—refined art, refined acts, refined speech which is not gross—will put you nearer to the soul. That is a rather simple way of reaching your God consciousness.” —The Siri Singh Sahib (May 27, 1981) The Shabad Guru (an infinite universal sound current)
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Ministry News and Notes (Winter 2016)
Congratulations and Wahe Guru to Singh Sahib Sada Sat Simran Singh Khalsa from Santa Fe, NM, who took his Sikh Dharma Minister vows at the Opening Gurdwara of the Fall 2016 International Khalsa Council meetings on September 21, 2016. May God and Guru bless him to serve in his role as a Minister unto Infinity. Sunday, December 18th in the SDI Academy Tent Winter Solstice Sadhana, Florida 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Creativity Through the Radiant Body Join with other Sikh Dharma Ministers as we move into 2017, entering the frequency of Guru Gobind Singh. This Sikh Dharma Minister
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Secretary of Religion Column (Winter 2016)
Do you remember how often the Siri Singh Sahib would emphasize the importance of our songs? Over and over he would have us sing both English and Gurmukhi versions of songs, uplifting our hearts and souls and inspiring us in the process. He said, “Just sing. It will purify you. It will bring you to your destiny. It will bring you your grace.” On a personal note, I had recently been making a concerted effort to see God in all, by consciously uplifting others and doing my best to spread light and love. The hukams I had been getting at
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#62 Winter 2016 Newsletter
Throughout 2016, our Ministry newsletter is focused on the Subtle Body. We invited Sikh Dharma Ministers to reflect on how we impact the world through our Subtle Bodies. Especially, how do we use the Subtle Body to support us in situations of challenge as we serve as teachers, leaders, and healers of the Aquarian Age? In the Winter 2016 issue, our theme is Shabad Guru and the Subtle Body. Please enjoy these articles and personal stories by Sikh Dharma Ministers about the Subtle Body in relation to our roles as Sikh Dharma Ministers. We welcome comments and feedback on this newsletter and our website. If
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#61 Fall 2016 Newsletter
Throughout 2016, our Ministry newsletter is focused on the Subtle Body. We invited Sikh Dharma Ministers to reflect on how we impact the world through our Subtle Bodies. Especially, how do we use the Subtle Body to support us in situations of challenge as we serve as teachers, leaders, and healers of the Aquarian Age? For the Fall 2016 issue, our theme is Healing and the Subtle Body. Please enjoy these articles and personal stories by Sikh Dharma Ministers about the Subtle Body in relation to our roles as healers and Ministers. “When the Subtle Body, the carrier of the soul unto the destiny
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Service in Africa
Our 2015 Ministry newsletter focuses on our Global Sangats and Service. We have a rich, diverse body of stories to inspire, uplift and inform about our global Ministry. Please enjoy this special issue about service programs led by Sikh Dharma Ministers and others in Africa. “May your sorrows never touch your tomorrow, may your blessings be for all, may your happiness be shared, and may your smiles give hope to others.”—The Siri Singh Sahib MSS Krishna Kaur Teaches in Africa
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#58 Winter 2015 Newsletter
Sikh Dharma teachings and values are reaching the four corners of the globe. The year 2015 embodies the vibration of the Eighth Master, Guru Harkrishan. In 2015, we have been exploring the theme of “Service and Compassion.” We invited Sikh Dharma Ministers and others to write about the wonderful seva programs taking place in their global sangats. In this fourth and final issue of Global Ministry in Action, we received inspiring stories of service from our brothers and sisters in Africa. We hope these articles in 2015 have inspired your service to humanity. We would love to hear from Ministers around the globe about your
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Service in Asia and Australia
Our 2015 Ministry newsletter focuses on our Global Sangats and Service. We have a rich, diverse body of stories to inspire, uplift and inform about our global Ministry. Please enjoy this special issue about service programs in Asia and Australia. This is the time to go voluntarily in your neighborhoods, and in the areas and find out if somebody needs help, if somebody needs a visit, if somebody needs to share their fears, and if you can elevate them.—The Siri Singh Sahib
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In Memoriam
“What is the purpose of life? To elevate all, big or small.” —The Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahib Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji Our dear sister, Sardarni Sahiba Hari Krishan Kaur Khalsa, New Mexico, left her body on March 11 to begin her Soul’s Journey of merger with the One Divine Light. She was with her entire family Awtar Singh, sister Marlene, Lakhmi Chand Singh, Siri Chand Singh and Tejinder Kaur. The family is grateful for all the prayers during the time of her illness. She served the Guru and the Siri Singh Sahib for so many years with grace, dignity, and divinity as a Noble Khalsa
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