Sukhmani (sukhan di mani; consoler of mind; Psalm of Peace) Sahib, composed by Sahib Sri Guru Arjan Dev ji, the fifth guru in Raag Gauri consists of 24 ashtpadis starting on page 262 of the Aad Sri Guru Granth Sahib to page 296. Each ashtpadi begins with a shalok followed by eight pauris (stanzas) and each pauri has ten lines in five couplets. Many people believe that just like Japuji sahib, sukhmani sahib also summarizes the essence of Aad Guru Granth Sahib and where it speaks of the almighty in an elequont manner it also sums up the basic teachings of Sikh faith. Like the other compositions/banis, this beautiful composition is recited daily by many people who have faith in other religions besides the Sikhs. This beautiful composition embodies the message of Sikh Gurus, as enshrined in Aad Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, of universal brotherhood of man rising above all vices and inequalities to be one with God. Its central message revolves around the fact that in order to be one with God one has to be at peace with himself and the environment and other human beings. Sukhmani Sahib urges one to recite the name of 'Akal Purakh', the eternal being, and remember him at all times. It teaches that by practising holiness, ones tendency to sin decreases. Practise of noble deeds and meditation provides for being one with the creator. Individually or in chorus, this bani like many other compositions from Aad Guru Granth Sahib, is recited by people of all faiths besides Sikhs on a daily basis.
The executive at Winnipeg South Sikh Center Gurdwara feels immense pleasure in implementing the suggestion of the congregation/sangat to start recitation of Sukhmani Sahib path every Thursday at The Winnipeg South Sikh Center Gurdwara. Sukhmani sahib path recitation would start at 6.30PM sharp and would be followed by Rehraas Sahib path and ardas followed by langar. The sangat is requested to join at the gurdwara on Thursdays at 6.30PM and benefit from this ethereal experience.
People from all other communities are welcome to be a part of the congregation.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Gurdwara website
Dear All
The gurdwara has a new website. For all information related to gurdwara activities, upcoming events including gurpurabs, akhand paths, punjabi class and for booking of akhand paths or Langar seva please visit the above website.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
The gurdwara has a new website. For all information related to gurdwara activities, upcoming events including gurpurabs, akhand paths, punjabi class and for booking of akhand paths or Langar seva please visit the above website.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
Monday, November 5, 2007
Diwali Celebrations at the Gurdwara
Guru Pyaree sadsangat ji
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji ki Fateh!!!
Diwali is a festival of lights that reminds us of the victory of good over evil. It is a time to do some introspection and pump up our inner self and enlighten it to the good it is destined to do. Sikhs all across the globe celebrate the occasion to mark the victorious homecoming of sahib Sri Guru Hargobind sahib from Gwalior after successfully securing the release of 52 kings who had been imprisoned by Jehangir. The sikh sangat at Amritsar marked the return by lighting diyas and henceforth the diwali of Amritsar has become known all over the world for its pomp and fervor. The day assumed importance subsequently as all important religio-political decisions of the sikhs were considered on this day at Akal Takht sahib through a sarbat khalsa by issuing a "Gurmata". This is traced back to Guru Hargobind sahib and Bhai Mani Singh subsequently.
The sangat is kindly requested to mark their calendars for friday 9th november, 2007. Diwali celeberations at the Winnipeg South Sikh Centre (the intersection of Scurfield and Dovercourt) would ne held from 6-8PM in the evening. Kirtan Darbar by Sant Baba Gurbej Singh ji from India and other Hazoori raagis of the gurdwara and the city followed by langar and fireworks. Dress according to weather to better enjoy the fireworks. Parking in the gurdwara lot or across from the gurdwara in the other parking lot. Let your friends also know.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji ki Fateh!!!
Diwali is a festival of lights that reminds us of the victory of good over evil. It is a time to do some introspection and pump up our inner self and enlighten it to the good it is destined to do. Sikhs all across the globe celebrate the occasion to mark the victorious homecoming of sahib Sri Guru Hargobind sahib from Gwalior after successfully securing the release of 52 kings who had been imprisoned by Jehangir. The sikh sangat at Amritsar marked the return by lighting diyas and henceforth the diwali of Amritsar has become known all over the world for its pomp and fervor. The day assumed importance subsequently as all important religio-political decisions of the sikhs were considered on this day at Akal Takht sahib through a sarbat khalsa by issuing a "Gurmata". This is traced back to Guru Hargobind sahib and Bhai Mani Singh subsequently.
The sangat is kindly requested to mark their calendars for friday 9th november, 2007. Diwali celeberations at the Winnipeg South Sikh Centre (the intersection of Scurfield and Dovercourt) would ne held from 6-8PM in the evening. Kirtan Darbar by Sant Baba Gurbej Singh ji from India and other Hazoori raagis of the gurdwara and the city followed by langar and fireworks. Dress according to weather to better enjoy the fireworks. Parking in the gurdwara lot or across from the gurdwara in the other parking lot. Let your friends also know.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
KAR SEVA AT GURDWARA
Dear Sad Sangat ji
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa
Waheguru ji ki Fateh!!!!
All are invited to joing and contribute to the Kar Sewa which would be performed for replacing the shingles of the gurdwara roof on this comin Saturday i.e 25th August, 2007. The process would start at around 9-10AM and langar would be served for the devotees. All are encouraged to come forward and help in the process and contribute financially to the toal cost of the shingles also. This is a project for the betterment of our gurdwara and has to be supported by the sangat. So see you all there.
GuruFateh
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa
Waheguru ji ki Fateh!!!!
All are invited to joing and contribute to the Kar Sewa which would be performed for replacing the shingles of the gurdwara roof on this comin Saturday i.e 25th August, 2007. The process would start at around 9-10AM and langar would be served for the devotees. All are encouraged to come forward and help in the process and contribute financially to the toal cost of the shingles also. This is a project for the betterment of our gurdwara and has to be supported by the sangat. So see you all there.
GuruFateh
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Akhand Path Sahib
Akhand sahib to commemorate the 401st Martyrdom of Sahib Sri Guru Arjun Dev ji would commence on the 15th of June and bhog would be on 17th June sunday. This akhand path sahib's sewa has been taken by the Truck drivers in the community from Winnipeg. All are requested to joing this and pay tribute to the Guru who gave us the first compilation of Aad Guru Granth Sahib, constructed the Harimandir sahib and wrote the Sukhmani sahib. He showed the world how worldly riches are immaterial in comparison to upholding the truth and justice.
401st MARTYRDOM OF GURU ARJUN DEV JI
Guru Arjan Dev Ji (15 April 1563 - 30 May 1606) was the fifth of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism and became Guru on 1 September 1581 following in the footsteps of Guru Ram Das ji. He contributed a total of 2218 hymns to the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and was the Author of Sukhmani Sahib Bani – Prayer for Peace. Guru ji compiled and installed for the first time the holy Sikh Book, which at this stage is called Adi Granth. Built the Golden Temple and developed Amritsar as a Centre of Excellence. Enhanced the Structure of Sikh Society by introducing the Masund system
First Sikh Guru to be martyred in the cause of justice, truth and dharma. The extraordinary Man who gave Sikhi two of its greatest gifts ... the Guru Granth and the Harmandar Sahib ... was in the prime of his life, a mere 39 years old, when his spiritual activities were deemed a threat to institutionalized religion by the ruler of the land. Refusing to waver from his faith, he was tortured until his body succumbed.
First Sikh Guru to be martyred in the cause of justice, truth and dharma. The extraordinary Man who gave Sikhi two of its greatest gifts ... the Guru Granth and the Harmandar Sahib ... was in the prime of his life, a mere 39 years old, when his spiritual activities were deemed a threat to institutionalized religion by the ruler of the land. Refusing to waver from his faith, he was tortured until his body succumbed.
So, how do Sikhs commemorate his martyrdom?
Well, here's what we've never done, and still don't do:
We don't beat our breasts. We don't wear hair shirts. We don't mourn. We don't lament. We don't rail against the forces of evil and brandish recriminations. We've never been bitter. But here's what we indeed do. It's simple.
We take some water. We add milk to it. And sugar. We then add gulab jal (rose-water) to give it flavour. We add chunks of ice to chill the beverage. Then, on the day marking the great martyrdom - invariably, the peak of the sub-continental summer, when temperatures bake in the Celsius forties - we set up stalls in every village, and town, and city. In every neighbourhood. We serve the refreshing libation to all passers-by. Free. Nay, many do better. Volunteers spill into the streets and gently stop the traffic and offer the kacchi lassi to those in cars and buses, rickshaws and tempos ... and ask for nothing in return. It brings no medals. No awards. No certificates. No media coverage. It's done for the sheer joy of it all. Year after year. Century after century. This is how we, the Sikhs, celebrate - yeah, CELEBRATE! - the great sacrifice. (excerpted from T. Sher Singh)
Well, here's what we've never done, and still don't do:
We don't beat our breasts. We don't wear hair shirts. We don't mourn. We don't lament. We don't rail against the forces of evil and brandish recriminations. We've never been bitter. But here's what we indeed do. It's simple.
We take some water. We add milk to it. And sugar. We then add gulab jal (rose-water) to give it flavour. We add chunks of ice to chill the beverage. Then, on the day marking the great martyrdom - invariably, the peak of the sub-continental summer, when temperatures bake in the Celsius forties - we set up stalls in every village, and town, and city. In every neighbourhood. We serve the refreshing libation to all passers-by. Free. Nay, many do better. Volunteers spill into the streets and gently stop the traffic and offer the kacchi lassi to those in cars and buses, rickshaws and tempos ... and ask for nothing in return. It brings no medals. No awards. No certificates. No media coverage. It's done for the sheer joy of it all. Year after year. Century after century. This is how we, the Sikhs, celebrate - yeah, CELEBRATE! - the great sacrifice. (excerpted from T. Sher Singh)
Monday, June 4, 2007
2007 Blood Donation drive by Winnipeg sikh Community
Gurufateh ji
The Sikh community of Winnipeg is organising a blood donation camp at 777 Williams Avenue on 9th June 2007 from 9AM to 3 PM and on Monday 11th June from 12 noon to &.30 PM. This is the 9th time it is being organised. Please come out in big numbers and donate blood , which goes to saving countless men, women and children who may live to see another day because you came out and donated blood on this day. It would help show Winnipeg and the world the sewa and good will that we Sikhs have imbibed from our gurus and their teachings. So see you all at the Williams blood bank.
The Sikh community of Winnipeg is organising a blood donation camp at 777 Williams Avenue on 9th June 2007 from 9AM to 3 PM and on Monday 11th June from 12 noon to &.30 PM. This is the 9th time it is being organised. Please come out in big numbers and donate blood , which goes to saving countless men, women and children who may live to see another day because you came out and donated blood on this day. It would help show Winnipeg and the world the sewa and good will that we Sikhs have imbibed from our gurus and their teachings. So see you all at the Williams blood bank.
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