newsletter july aug 09
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Inside this issue:
2 Highlights of Barsi Sant
Baba Sohan Singh Ji
Malacca
Simran At Esplanade
Guru Arjan Dev Ji
`Sheedi Gurpurab3 Mighty Khalsa Outing
Kaar Sewa
4 New Sikhi Programme
5 New Education Programme
6 Lion in Body and Spirit
Santhia Class For Ladies
Santhia Class For Adults
7 Bhai Maharaj Singh
Anniversary
Birthday Celebration Sri
Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji
Renovation & Upgrading
8 Programme
Movie Of The Month
Book Of The Month
Issue No. 39
July/August
2009
The Bi-MonThly newsleTTer of The CenTral sikh Gurdwara Board
Objectives:
Topromotetheawareness
ofSikhHeritage.
Tomeettheneedsofthe
SikhCommunity.
Toorganiseandpromote
thelearningofGurbani
andkirtan.
ToleadtheSangatto
becomeandremainAmrit
DhariSikhs.
TopropagateSikhism
byprovidingquality
religiousservices.
Tocreateawarenessand
inculcatethepracticeof
theSikhwayoflife.
This is the 12th arcle in the series Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khaas (Who is a Khalsa?), started in Apr 2008.]
Krodh AgerOne of the Five Vices
By Jaswant Singh
Krodh (Anger) is another weakness of the mortal, which deprives him of spiritual
peace. It is a fiery emotion that makes one fret, fume, and burst. Anger is born out of
ego, envy, and jealousy. Actually, it is a sign of ones weakness. Ager s the real lowly
(mea) emoto, whch dwells the body but due to utter gorace, oe does otuderstad t. 1
Anger is one of the causes of day-to-day family/society discords and disputes, which
results in the form of mental, verbal, or physical abuse/violence. It can lead one to
suicide or can incite one to kill others. Explaining its wickedness the Sikh Scripture
describes: O root of coflct, ager! Compasso ever rses up them who are
cotrolled by you. You fll the people wth poso such a way that they dace lke
mokeys fury. Assocatg wth you, mortals behave wckedly ad therefore are
pushed so may ways. 2
Anger harms the mortals in many ways. It produces various toxic substances in the
body. It causes intolerable tension in the veins of the body which results in variousailments like blood pressure, headache etc. Anger of a breast-feeding mother makes it
difficult for a child to digest her milk.
Anger degrades a man. It starts with madness and ends in shame. Family, friends and
even society dont like an irate or short-tempered person. It is not caste which makes
one low caste or outcaste, it ones vices that lowers ones dignity. The Sikh Scripture
calls outcaste those who are filled with the vices, and warns one to avoid the company
of such furious people: Do ot meet wth, or approach those, whose hearts are flled
wth outcaste ager. 3
It is the vices, which makes a man impure. So, without taming ones vices one cannot
be purified. Emphasizing upon this fact the Sikh Scripture states: He aloe s pure, who
sheds hs ager, ad comprehedg the Gurus Word refes hmself. 4
In the coming article, we will discuss Lobh (Greed), another vice.
Refereces:
1. bsie kroDu srIir cMfwrw ] AigAwin n sUJY mhw gubwrw ]3] (759)
2. hy kil mUl koDM kdMc kruxw n auprjqy ]ibKXMq jIvM vsM kro iq inrqM kroiq jQw mrkth ]
Aink swsn qwVMiq jmdU qh qv sMgy ADmM nrh ] (1358)
3. Enw pwis duAwis n iBtIAY ijn AMqir koDu cMfwl ] (40)
4. so sU cw ij kroDu invwry ] sbdy bUJY Awpu svwry ] (1059)
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38th Bars Sat Baba Soha Sgh J MalaccaKrta by Surder Sgh J (Mtha Twaa Sr Amrtsar Wale) @ Cetral Skh Temple
This was the rst me Central Sikh Temple held the Barsi of Sant Baba Sohan Singh Ji. As theBarsi coincided with the one held at Malacca, the aendance of the sangat was not
as good as expected. Central Sikh Temple will connue to hold this programme
annually and it is hoped that with beer publicity and awareness, there will be a
beer turn out by the sangat in the future.
Hghlghts of Sr Guru Arja Dev J Shaheed Gurpurab
@ Gurdwara Sahb Slat Road
Krta by Bha Arvder Pal Sgh J (Barmulla wale) The sangat was very pleased with the kirtan done by Bhai
Arvinderpal Singh Jis Jatha, who had specially come from India to perform for the
Singapore sangat.
Sukhma Sahb Larh- Saturday 13th Jue 9am to 6pm - The
Ladies groups from the various Sikh Instuons did Sukhmani
Sahib Paath connuously for 9 hours in support of the event.
Sheabeel Distribuon Saturday 13th June 10am to 5pm
Our Langgar Sewadar Mr. Pritam Singh and some volunteers
distributed Sheabeel to the sangat. The Sheabeel was very
well received by the sangat, who enjoyed drinking it.
APC Vst The APC Visit was on
14th June 2009. There were 7
volunteers, who brought guests
to the Gurdwara. The visit was
very well organised and supported by many volunteers fromthe Gurdwara. The visitors were given blankets when they le the Gurdwara.
Sukhma Sahb CD A total of 800 CDs of the Sukhmani Sahib Paath done in Kirtan were distributed over
the 3 days programme.
Sant Baba Sohan Singh Ji
A Excellet Performace of Smra by the Seasde (Esplaade)
If you enjoy simran, and did not aend the Simran by the Seaside on 2nd May 2009 at the Open Air Pavilion,
Esplanade then you have missed a beauful and mesmerising Simran performance. The organiser of A Tapestry
of Sacred Music Miss Ya, commented a few weeks later that, it was a spiritually up liing experience and
we are sll talking about it.
It was performed by the Gurmat Sangeet Academy students of
the Sikh Centre led by Master Satnam Singh and accompanied
by the Kirtan Jatha led by Bhai Dilbagh Singh of Silat Road Sikh
Temple. The packed audience gave a resounding applause in
recognion of their excellent performance.
Central Sikh Gurdwara Board congratulates the SIMRAN group
for their ne performance at the Esplanade. Simran Group
Ladies Group
Bhai Surinder Singh Ji
Mr Pritam Singh (extreme lef)
Bhai Arvinder Pal Singh
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Mghty Khalsa - Pasr Rs Park
Two bus load of children and their parents went to Pasir Ris Park on 30th May 2009.
This is to what the children had to say about the oung.
With the holidays round the corner my earnest wish was to spend me in a fun way with
my Mighty friends. My wish was fullled, when we came to know about our oung to
Pasir Ris Park. We had so much fun............theres the proof in the picture - Balraj
My mother brought two buckets and two sponges. When we
reached the Gurdwara my mother put some soap and water
in the two buckets. Then my brother and I started to wash
the chairs with some other children. We did some sewa too
before going for the oung - BiGAAS
We had a game of Tug-of-war. The boys kept losing becausethey were outnumbered - Brahmpreet
When we alighted from the bus, the parents organized us into
groups. All of us walked to the playground. We played the
slide and it was very fun -Amanrosh
We had french fries, spring rolls and many other delicious food. The parents gave us
apple juice. Gurrrrr! Our stomachs grumbled. We were starving. Luckily, it was lunch
me. We had our lunch for an hour and the best dish was the ice-cream.
The excing part was when we had to crack the big, hard, giant water melon and eat it. Our group did not winbut at least we enjoyed ourselves. - Roshini
KAAR SEWA
gur kI syvw cwkrI mnu inrmlu suKu hoie
Since July 2007, a small group of bleary eyed Sewa enthusiasts meet as early as 4 am every
Saturday at the Silat Road Gurdwara to wash, scrub, mop, wipe and vacuum its premises. What
started out as a family aair has gained momentum and garnered other members of the community. As the sewadars
go about their cleaning roune, a sense of camaraderie comes through. New friendships have been formed and there
is also a strong feeling of interconnectedness and bonding. The members of the group did not know one another wellprior to the kaar sewa sessions and were roped in through appeals made by some of the more regular sewadars.
There are about ten regular sewadars now and there are seasonal members, mainly
comprising of children, who are usually on school vacaon. However, with families travelling
during school vacaons, the numbers dwindle but the cleaning mission does not stop. With
fewer members less is accomplished but there is sll a sense of sasfacon of having done
something versus nothing at all. The bleary eyed group hopes the numbers amongst them will
connue to grow.
It is dicult in the beginning, geng o from bed at such an early hour but once the
mind is set on the mission, it is really easy. The cleaning stop at around six in the morning
but the camaraderie connues over a cup of hot tea and toasted bread.
Come and join the group on Saturday mornings and you might just get hooked!
All are Welcome.
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New Sikhi Programmes
Sikhism 101 (Now in Punjabi)
Paath Class for Kids 5 - 7 years & 8 - 12 years
2 x Basic Paath Courses (For Adults)
Learn Gurmukhi (Punjabi)
By Jaswant Singh, M.A.- Religious Studies
A Comprehensive course on Sikhism covering History,Religion, Philosophy & Scripture
The Lives and Teachings of Our Ten GurusBiographies of the Sikh Martyrs
Main Composition of Guru Granth SahibBasic Concepts of Sikhism
Starting on 1st July 2009, Every Wednesday, 11am to 12:30pm
Level 3, Central Sikh Temple, Fee$50 Per Year (inclusive of course materials & books)
Enlighten / Enrich Your Children througha Specially Designed Programme
Focus : Learning Paath, Imparting Sikhi Values,Listening to Interesting Sakhiyan
Starting on 4th July 2009, Every Saturday, 1:45pm to 2:30pmLevel 4, Sikh Centre, Free Course
Invest some of your time and uplift yourself spirituallyby learning Gurbani Paath
Join our Paath Course and learn the basics of reading the Paathcorrectly and fluently
1st Course : Starting on 3rd July 09, Every Friday, 7pm to 8pm2nd Course : Starting on 4th July 09, Every Saturday, 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Level 4, Sikh Centre. Both Courses - 8 Sessions each, Free Course
Learn to Read & Write Punjabi
Starting on 5th July,Every Sunday, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Level 6, Sikh Centre,Commitment Fee - $10, 8 Sessions
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New Educational Programmes
Special O Level English Tuition
Phonics 4 Kids ( K1 & K2)
English & Maths
Bhangra Class 4 Kids
Dont delay, register now
O Level Class Feedback
Narwin Singh & Jaswin Kaur - The lessons aregood and they have taught us how to write agood composition. We have also learnt about theimportance of education and our knowledge ofEnglish has improved even though it has been onlya few lessons.
Gurvinder Kaur These lessons have instilled in me the knowledge of how to write betteressays and score well in comprehension and summary.
New Classes in July
See your child excel in all areas of learning bydeveloping their ability and love for reading?
Starting on 5 July 09, Every Sun, 11am to 12pmLevel 6, Fee: $35, 8 Sessions
An opportunity for P 1, P2 & P 3 students to receive extracoaching in their school work. This programme helps to instill
motivation, confidence & determination into their learning.
New Session in July
P 1 (English & Math) Every Sun, 12pm to 1:30pm, Level 6, Fee: $50, 8 Sessions
P 2 (English & Math) Every Sun, 1:30pm to 3pm, Level 6, Fee: $50, 8 SessionsP 3 (English) Every Sun, 12pm to 1:30pm, Level 6, Fee: $50, 8 SessionsP 4 (English) Every Sun, 1:30pm to 3pm, Level 6, Fee: $50, 8 SessionsP 6 (English & Math) Every Sat, 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Level 6, Fee: $10, 8 Sessions
Channel your energy right into the heartof Punjabi heritage & culture, in a fun &
energetic setting
On Going ClassEver Sat, 3:30pm to 4:30pm,Level 5, Fee: $80, 8 Sessions
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Lo Body ad Sprt
Zero Lmts
Icy winds, steep hills and rough terrain were what Jasbir Singh,
a 23 years old SMU student, braved when he embarked on an
epic journey of endurance, strength and spirituality spanning
20000km. On Monday 7th July 2008, Jasbir le for Anchorage with
his 7 teammates from SMU amidst much excitement as part of a
cycling expedion across Alaska.
Jasbir says, Every morning he recited the Jaap Sahib, for his
safety and strength throughout the daily 100 kilometres. There is
spiritual science to the bani. The prayer invokes a personal faith
that I needed with me throughout the day. It was really the bani
that got me through the tough moments. I would nd myself
channg Gobinday Mukande
As a Sikh, Jasbir stood out from the crowd and he was picked to lead the team. His expedion leader, James
Ng menons the team looked to Jasbir for movaon when it got cold and tough. Bryant Teo, the assistant
expedion leader said the team learned a great deal about Sikh religion and culture from Jasbir, and many
Sikh values were rubbed on to the team members
The Sikh community congratulates Jasbir for being a model Sikh to his team.
Sathya Class for Adults
Gurmat Santhiya class is conducted every Saturday
between 4pm to 6pm. The teacher Sardar Gurbakhsh
Singh Grewal has vast knowledge of the Gurbani and Sikh
religion.
The objecve of the Santhiya class is to learn to read
and understand the Gurbani correctly. Dicult words
are explained and this aids in the understanding of theShabad being studied. Students are encouraged to bring
up any issues or doubts related to Sikh religion so that logical explanaons can be given. It is hoped that the
discussion, during the class, will encourage the parcipants to live a meaningful Sikhi way of life. Any interested
person is welcome to join the class. It is free of charge.
Satha class for Lades
Mdm Avatar Kaur conducts the Santhia class every Saturday from
12 noon to 4 pm at level 4, Sikh Centre. She has been teaching for
the past 4 years and currently 25 ladies are aending her class.
In addion, Simran is done followed by the Chaupai Paath. For
Vesakhi and Guru Nanaks Birthday, the ladies completed a Sehaj
Paath.
All Sikh ladies who are keen to learn Paath/ Bani should join this class as it starts from the very basic level
onwards and advances to the recitaon of the Vol 1 & Vol 2 of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Jasbir - Recing the Jaap Sahib
Mdm Avtar Kaur (centre frst row)
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Birthday Celebraon Sri Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji
Sr Harkrsha Dheyae Js Dthe Sabh Dukh Jaye
at Central Sikh Temple on Saturday 26th July 2009 @ 5:30pm to 8:30pm
All chldre below the age of 12 are vted to jo
in this specially organized celebraons for children and by children
Hghlghts of Evets
5:30pm Acvies in the Darbar Sahib from Kirtan & Simran, Talks, Rehraas Sahib Paath and Ardas will be
conducted by the children.
7pm Celebraons connue in the Langgar Hall with:
Best Sikh Bana Dress contest
Fun games for children
Goodies for all children
Special Meal
Special meals
Bhai Maharaj Singh Ji 153rd Anniversary Celebraons
@ Slat Road Skh Temple
Akhad Path ArambhFrday, 3rd JulyAkhand Path da BhogSunday, 5th July
Kirtan By Naranjan Singh Ji28th June to 5 July
Specal Krta DarbarThursday, 2d July (Eveg)
Krta By Varous JathasSaturday, 4th July (Whole Day)
Central Sikh Temple Bhai Maharaj Singh Temple
gurU duAwrY hoie soiJ pwiesI ]REnOVATiOn & UPGRADinG
Award Tender in November 2009
Total Estimated Cost$2.5 m
Pledges as on 30th June 2009$294,450
Please Make your
Doato or Pledge
Call Sikh Centre Manager 6327 2005 or email: [email protected]
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Vst to Me Lg Street Home
Sunday, 12th July
Blood Donaon
Saturday, 4th July
nsha Sahb SalamSunday, 5th July
Chldres PartySaturday, 4th July
BMS iter Gurdwara GolfFriday, 24th July (Sembawang)
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Wadda Gurdwara
Pooramash
Saturday, 7th July, 6:45pm to 8:15pm
Sagrad (Sawa)
Friday, 16th July , 7:00am to 9:00am
Weekly Smra Dwa
Every Saturday, 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Full Asa D Vaar Krta
Very rst Sunday of the month
6:15 am onwards
Sukhma Sahb
Every Sunday, 10am to 11am
Raag Darbar
(Performance by Gurmat Sangeet Students)26th July & 23rd August 2009,
Sunday, 7pm to 8pm
Sikh CentreNo. 9 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 169543.Tel: 6327 2007 Fax: 6327 2009www.sikhs.org.sg [email protected]
Silat Road Gurdwara
Pooramash
Saturday, 7th July
4:30pm 9:00pm
Sagrad (Sawa)
Friday, 16th July
6:00am 8:00am
Smra Sadhaa
Every Thursday, 6:00 am to 7:30 am
& 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bars Bha Maharaj Sgh J
Akhad Path Armabh - Friday 3 July, 8am
Akhad Path Bhog - Sunday 5 July, 8am
BOOK OF THE MOnTH
nAnAKiAn PHiLOSOPHY
BASiCS FOR HUMAniTY
First few Chapters of this book prepare the minds of the readers
how to understand Nanakian Philosophy and thereaer it
discusses sciencally and logically the important quesons
oen asked by the inquisive minds. For example, concept of God, Origin of
Universe, Laws of Nature, Life, Death, and Soul, food Fads, Science and Nanakian
Philosophy are in consonance with the discovery of Current Science Age and have
all the characteriscs of universal acceptability.
MOViE OF THE MOnTH
MERA PinD
Mera Pind is the story of a well-to-do NRI Navjot
Singh Sidhu who has chosen to sele in his nave
village and spread the message of empowerment
and entrepreneurship amongst the village youth.
Led by Himmat[Harbhajan Maan], the youth set o a
revoluon in development of the village. It inspires Punjabis who are increasingly
opng to sele abroad, to undertake business in their home villages and cies.
Mera Pind is also a story of a young man seeking his love, the only barrier being the
girls father. It is the story of simple yet zealous men who drive greedy real estate
agents away. It is the story of a Punjab that awakens to modernity and progress.
Sunday, 5th July 2009 | Level 7, Skh Cetre | 2pm to 4pm
Sikh Cntr
O Gog Courses
Sukhma Sahb
Every Saturday, 10:30am to 11:30am
Lear Gurmukh for Adults
Every Sunday, 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Paath Class for Kds
Every Saturday, 2pm to 2:45pm
Lear to Read Sr Guru Grath Sahb J
Every Saturday, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Gurmat Sageet Classes
Tuesday - Sunday
Tae-Kwo-Do (O Gog)
Every Saturday, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Mghty Khalsa
19th July, 2, 16 & 30 August
Sunday, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Skh for Toddlers
18th July, 1, 15 & 29 August 09
Saturday, 10am to 11am
Creave Wring
Every Sunday, 12pm to 1:30pm
Fee: $ 50, 8 Session
Phocs for Kds
Every Sunday, 11am to 12pm,
Fee: $ 35, 8 Sessions
P1, P2 & P3 Eglsh / Math
Every Sunday, 1.30pm to 3pm,
Fee: $50, 8 Sessions
P6 Math Class
Every Saturday, 2pm to 4pm,
Fee: $10, 8 Sessions
O Level Eglsh
Every Saturday, 2pm to 4pm
Fee: $ 10, 8 Sessions
Punjabi Tuion K1 & K2
Every Sunday, 4pm to 5pm,
Fee: $30, 8 Sessions
NeW MeMbeRS
Cntral Sikh Gurdwara board wlcoms th following nw mmrs
1. Balbir Singh Paori Kalan 2. Gurcharan Singh 3. Karamjeet Singh Brar
4. Surinder Singh Kamalpura 5. Harnek Singh
6. Davinder Singh s/o Gurcharan Singh 7. Surinder Kaur