Welcome to Episode 59 of Sikhwithin

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• Part 1: Understanding Sikhism – Features an article entitled: Guru Nanak: Bridge across all faiths from http://www.sikhiwiki.org
• Part 2: The Shabad and Translation is entitled: Gur Bin Awar Nahi Main Thao, sung by Bhai Harjinder Singh (Srinagar)
• Part 3: The final part of this show features an amazing song by Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa, its available from Spirit Voyage.

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We were a little late with this month’s episode.

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Dr Savi

Welcome to Episode 58 of Sikhwithin

You can get and the programme from itunes, or by simply click on the play button below:

Or download here.

• Part 1: Understanding Sikhism – We look at he life of Guru Arjan Ji
• Part 2: The Shabad and Translation is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Aasaa on Pannaa 459. It is entitled: Bhi(n)nee Rainarreeai
• Part 3: The final part of this show includes a recording of  a recent visit by Anoop Singh performing amazing Kirtan.

Part 2’s Shabad Translation is as follow:

shha(n)th ||
Chhant:

bhi(n)nee rainarreeai chaamakan thaarae ||
The night is wet with dew, and the stars twinkle in the heavens.

jaagehi sa(n)th janaa maerae raam piaarae ||
The Saints remain wakeful; they are the Beloveds of my Lord.

raam piaarae sadhaa jaagehi naam simarehi anadhino ||
The Beloveds of the Lord remain ever wakeful, remembering the Naam, the Name of the Lord, day and night.

charan kamal dhhiaan hiradhai prabh bisar naahee eik khino ||
In their hearts, they meditate on the lotus feet of God; they do not forget Him, even for an instant.

thaj maan mohu bikaar man kaa kalamalaa dhukh jaarae ||
They renounce their pride, emotional attachment and mental corruption, and burn away the pain of wickedness.

binava(n)th naanak sadhaa jaagehi har dhaas sa(n)th piaarae ||1||
Prays Nanak, the Saints, the beloved servants of the Lord, remain ever wakeful. ||1||

maeree saejarreeai aadda(n)bar baniaa ||
My bed is adorned in splendor.

man anadh bhaeiaa prabh aavath suniaa ||
My mind is filled with bliss, since I heard that God is coming.

prabh milae suaamee sukheh gaamee chaav ma(n)gal ras bharae ||
Meeting God, the Lord and Master, I have entered the realm of peace; I am filled with joy and delight.

a(n)g sa(n)g laagae dhookh bhaagae praan man than sabh harae ||
He is joined to me, in my very fiber; my sorrows have departed, and my body, mind and soul are all rejuvenated.

man eishh paaee prabh dhhiaaee sa(n)jog saahaa subh ganiaa ||
I have obtained the fruits of my mind’s desires, meditating on God; the day of my wedding is auspicious.

binava(n)th naanak milae sreedhhar sagal aana(n)dh ras baniaa ||2||
Prays Nanak, when I meet the Lord of excellence, I came to experience all pleasure and bliss. ||2||

mil sakheeaa pushhehi kahu ka(n)th neesaanee ||
I meet with my companions and say, “”Show me the insignia of my Husband Lord.”"

ras praem bharee kashh bol n jaanee ||
I am filled with the sublime essence of His Love, and I do not know how to say anything.

gun goorr gupath apaar karathae nigam a(n)th n paavehae ||
The Glorious Virtues of the Creator are profound, mysterious and infinite; even the Vedas cannot find His limits.

bhagath bhaae dhhiaae suaamee sadhaa har gun gaavehae ||
With loving devotion, I meditate on the Lord Master, and sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord forever.

sagal gun sugiaan pooran aapanae prabh bhaanee ||
Filled with all virtues and spiritual wisdom, I have become pleasing to my God.

binava(n)th naanak ra(n)g raathee praem sehaj samaanee ||3||
Prays Nanak, imbued with the color of the Lord’s Love, I am imperceptibly absorbed into Him. ||3||

sukh sohilarrae har gaavan laagae || saajan sarasiarrae dhukh dhusaman bhaagae ||
When I began to sing the songs of rejoicing to the Lord, my friends became glad, and my troubles and enemies departed.

sukh sehaj sarasae har naam rehasae prabh aap kirapaa dhhaareeaa ||
My peace and happiness increased; I rejoiced in the Naam, the Name of the Lord, and God Himself blessed me with His mercy.

har charan laagae sadhaa jaagae milae prabh banavaareeaa ||
I have grasped the Lord’s feet, and remaining ever wakeful, I have met the Lord, the Creator.

subh dhivas aaeae sehaj paaeae sagal nidhh prabh paagae ||
The appointed day came, and I attained peace and poise; all treasures are in the feet of God.

binava(n)th naanak saran suaamee sadhaa har jan thaagae ||4||1||10||
Prays Nanak, the Lord’s humble servants always seek the Sanctuary of the Lord and Master. ||4||1||10||

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Dr Savi

Welcome to Episode 57 of Sikhwithin

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This episode features Chardi Kala Jatha recorded, ‘live’ in London.

We hope you enjoy this broadcast.
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Dr Savi
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Welcome to Episode 56 of Sikhwithin

You can get and the programme from itunes, or by simply click on the play button below:

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• Part 1: Understanding Sikhism – We look at Sikh Virtues and what are the five main vices?
• Part 2: This week’s Shabad Translation is sung by Ishmeet and is listed as Waheguru Waheguru Waheguru Ek Noor and also as
  Awwal Allah
• Part 3: In the final part of the programme we have a inspirational song performed by Clare Teal. Just before this song we have an interview with the Director and Producer of the Film, ‘Ocean of Pearls’, i.e: Dr Sarab S Neelam

Part 1 Understanding Sikhism

Q. What are the five virtues, according to Sikhism?

The Virtue, of having the ability to do good, is a great aid to the achievement of peace and happiness. Self control itself is a great virtue, because the mind usually turns to brooding on evil. Control over the organs of action (Karm Indries) is really necessary. The mischief of the tongue and the eye must be assessed or controlled. Bhai Gurdas insisted on the cultivation of sweet speech, toleration and charity. Truth occupies the first place in the virtues recommended by the Sikh Gurus. According to Guru Nanak, “Truth is the remedy for all ills, it washes away all sins.” Truth includes righteousness, honesty, justice, impartiality and fair play. A ‘Truthful living’ is actually a life lived according to the pattern set by the Sikh Gurus. Contentment is another virtue. A contented mind is free from ambition, envy, greed and jealousy. Without contentment, it is impossible to acquire peace of mind. Patience is another quality which a Sikh ought to cultivate. Patience gives courage to put up bravely with all the slings and arrows of outraged a fortune. Forbearance, particularly when one is in a position to punish one’s opponent, is a great asset. Perfect faith in the Guru is the fourth virtue which the Sikh has to cultivate and develop. Faith implies considering the Guru’s teaching as infallible and following it in daily life. The Guru often tests the devotee. A True Sikh will never lose faith or follow any one except his Guru. Those whose faith is diluted or deficient cannot serve the Guru truly or gain the goal of their heart’s desire. Another virtue is compassion (Daya). This implies considering anothers difficulty or sorrow as one’s own and helping to relieve it as far as possible. Compassion also includes the overlooking of imperfections and mistakes of others, for to err is human. The Gurus admired those Sikhs who observed others’ faults, but did not expose them to their disadvantage. The Sikh regards the practice of virtue as a means to an end. His goal is the integration of the human personality with spiritual realization.

Q. What are the five main vices?

Each religion has its own set of vices which its followers are enjoined to avoid. In Christianity, there are seven deadly sins. Sikhism, regards as sin any willful disobedience of God’s law or principle of natural morality. Sin is a defiance of the Moral Law. In order to avoid vice, we must be able to recognize vice itself than develop the will to overcome it. In Sikhism, there are five cardinal vices: Kam(Lust), Krodh(Anger), Lobh(Greed), Moh(Worldly attachment), Ahankar(Pride). These are the great enemies of man and cause much suffering. While they reside in the human body, how can the Name of God find a place in it. Lust is sinful and produces nothing but shame and misery. Sikhism allows the householder normal, marital sex but any other indulgence is forbidden. Both promiscuity and sex perversion are absolutely forbidden. Anger is an excitement of the mind which leads to quarrels and violence. Anger is overcome by patience and forgiveness. God dwells in every human heart, so one should not hurt the God in another man. Greed is the desire for wealth or the love of gain. Money rightly used and earned by honest labour, is permitted. What is objected to, is an excessive love of money – especially money obtained by fraud or other unfair means. Avarice can be overcome by contentment. All too often excessive wealth creates an ongoing desire for luxury and the admission to vice. Attachment is the excessive love of a wife, children or material goods. Regard your near and dear ones as objects of trust and service. They cannot remain yours for long. Any earthly love can only ever be transient. Pride is the worst of the five vices. It implies conceit, vanity, jealousy or arrogance. It is the Ego, thinking aloud. The remedy for pride is humility. Humility, forgiveness and compassion go together. The true Sikh regards himself as being the dust of the feet of other people. With the Guru’s grace, these five vices may be turned into the humble servants of a devotee. Instead of their controlling the individual, they may do him service at his bidding.

This episode’s Shabad Translation:

Waheguru Waheguru Waheguru Ek Noor by Ishmeet Singh. Also listed as Awwal Allah
The translation was taken from Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Awwal Allah Noor Upaya
(God Created Light Of Which All The Beings Were Born)

Avval Allah Noor Upaya Qudrat Keh Sub Banday
(God Created Light Of Which All The Beings Were Born)

Aik Noor Keh Sub Jag Upajiya Kaun Bhale Ko Mandhe
(From The Light, The Universe. So Who Is Good And Who Is Bad

Logaa Bharam Na Bhoolahu Maahi
Khaliq Khalq Khalaq Meh Khaaliq Poor Rahio Sarab Tha’eee
(The Creation Is In The Creator, And The Creator Is In The Creation…)

Maatii Aik Anaik Bhaanth Ker Saaji Sajan Haray
(The Clay Is The Same, But The Designer Has Designed It In Various Ways)

Na Kash Poch Maatii Kay Bhanday Na Kash Poch Kunbharay
(There Is Nothing Wrong With The Pot Of Clay. There Is Nothing Wrong With The Potter)

Sub Meh Sacha Aiko Soee Dis Ka Keya Sub Kuch Hoyi
(The One True Lord Abides In All. By His Making Everything Is Made.)

Hukm Pachanay Saee Ko Janay Banda Kahiyeah Soee
(Whoever Realizes The His Command, Knows The One Lord. He Alone Is Said To Be The Lord’s Slave)

Allah Alkh Na Jaee Lakhiya Gur Gur Dheena Meetha
(The Lord Allah Is Unseen. He Cannot Be Seen. The Guru Has Blessed Me With This Sweet Brown Sugar)

Kahay Kabir Mair Sanka Naase Sarab Niranjan Deetha
(Says Kabir , My Anxiety And Fear Have Been Taken Away. I See The Immaculate Lord Pervading Everywhere)

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Dr Savi

Welcome to Episode 55 of Sikhwithin

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In this issue of the show we have a special – Every 10 episodes I put together what I call a ’snippet’ show.
This helps new and existing listeners catch-up on the previous shows – a reminder / memory jogger of what is still available and hopefully for you to enjoy.

Your feedback on each show would be appreciated along with any requests.

Regards

Dr Savi

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