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Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji (1930-1980)
It seems that nothing has been talked about,
More than God. Yet, few care to realise Him." Early Life
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji was one of those great masters who lived and died for the noble cause of human unity through spiritual awakening. Throughout, he endeavored to transform the demoniac face of human society and inculcate the spirit of peaceful co-existence, love and harmony. He was pained to find people quarrelling and suffering because of hatred generated by ignorance, blind faith and superstition. Read More...Head of the MissionOn December 3, 1962, while addressing a gathering of devotees at Paharganj in Delhi, Baba Avtar Singh Ji declared that hereafter they should address Gurbachan Singh Ji as Satguru, the True Master. On November 5, 1963, the entire Nirankari world saw the Satguru already manifested in him when they assembled in Delhi for the 16th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam.Organisational ReformsWith the passage of time, the fast growing number of devotees needed some organizational reforms. For this purpose, Baba Ji convened the First Mussoorie Conference on July 17 and 18, 1965, which was attended by the organizers and the preachers of the Mission. A number of important decisions were taken to streamline the administrative outfit and to spread message of Mission. To this end, the administrative work of the mission in the country was divided into four zones. Read More...A Multidimensional VisionBaba Gurbachan Singh Ji believed in prompt execution keeping both short-term and long-term objectives in mind. He implemented his vision by taking small steps and never delayed short-term actions simply waiting for long-term plans to materialize.That is why he was able to turn the apparently impossible looking into the possible. A little ahead of the Sant Nirankari Colony, the Mission had a large piece of wasteland. In 1965, when the country was facing a severe shortage of food grains, Baba Ji thought of contributing his mite in this direction by bringing the said wasteland under cultivation.. Read More...ResistanceQuite predictably, the voice of truth first raised by Baba Buta Singh Ji and Baba Avtar Singh Ji and now spread by Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji was resisted by the orthodox.The rapid progress of the Mission had sometimes upset these elements to the level of desperation. Many a time, Baba Ji called upon them to first understand the Mission and then point out if there was anything wrong. But all his gestures fell flat on them. Congregations were disturbed at many places. Violent attacks were also reported from several centers. Read More...
More than God. Yet, few care to realise Him." Early Life
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji was one of those great masters who lived and died for the noble cause of human unity through spiritual awakening. Throughout, he endeavored to transform the demoniac face of human society and inculcate the spirit of peaceful co-existence, love and harmony. He was pained to find people quarrelling and suffering because of hatred generated by ignorance, blind faith and superstition. Read More...Head of the MissionOn December 3, 1962, while addressing a gathering of devotees at Paharganj in Delhi, Baba Avtar Singh Ji declared that hereafter they should address Gurbachan Singh Ji as Satguru, the True Master. On November 5, 1963, the entire Nirankari world saw the Satguru already manifested in him when they assembled in Delhi for the 16th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam.Organisational ReformsWith the passage of time, the fast growing number of devotees needed some organizational reforms. For this purpose, Baba Ji convened the First Mussoorie Conference on July 17 and 18, 1965, which was attended by the organizers and the preachers of the Mission. A number of important decisions were taken to streamline the administrative outfit and to spread message of Mission. To this end, the administrative work of the mission in the country was divided into four zones. Read More...A Multidimensional VisionBaba Gurbachan Singh Ji believed in prompt execution keeping both short-term and long-term objectives in mind. He implemented his vision by taking small steps and never delayed short-term actions simply waiting for long-term plans to materialize.That is why he was able to turn the apparently impossible looking into the possible. A little ahead of the Sant Nirankari Colony, the Mission had a large piece of wasteland. In 1965, when the country was facing a severe shortage of food grains, Baba Ji thought of contributing his mite in this direction by bringing the said wasteland under cultivation.. Read More...ResistanceQuite predictably, the voice of truth first raised by Baba Buta Singh Ji and Baba Avtar Singh Ji and now spread by Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji was resisted by the orthodox.The rapid progress of the Mission had sometimes upset these elements to the level of desperation. Many a time, Baba Ji called upon them to first understand the Mission and then point out if there was anything wrong. But all his gestures fell flat on them. Congregations were disturbed at many places. Violent attacks were also reported from several centers. Read More...
HISTORY OF SHRI GURU RAVI DASS ji
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HISTORY OF SHRI GURU RAVI DASS ji
Shri Guru Ravidass ji was born in the 14th century (1377 most of the scholars says ) at kanshi (Vanaras), Uttar Pradesh in India, in a humble family ofBaba Santokh Dass ji being as father and Mata Kalsa Devi ji as mother. Since early childhood, Guru Ravidassji was very much inclined to spirituality.Guruji used to go to attend holy discourses and showed great respect and devotion to holy men. This worried guruji's parents and they tried to divert his attention by engaging him in their family profession of shoe making and repairing.Guruji learned the profession, yet his love and devotion for God continued undiminished.With a view to make him more interested in worldly affairs, his father got him married to Mata Lona Devi at an early age.But even then it didn't change his attitude or his behaviour.Now thoroughly disgusted, his father separated him from the family and asked them to manage their own affairs without taking him to partake of the legitimate share of the family proprty. He was made to stay in the backyard of his house. According to Ravidass Puran Guru Ravidass ji had a son named Vijaydas. At the time of Guru Ravidass ji the social system was very cruel and the low caste people were not allowed to go the temples for prayer, to schools for study, to enter into villages in a daylight and were forced to live in huts far away rather than in houses in village. Since childhood Guruji had a spiritual mind, spiritual thinking and complete devotion to search the real God from the cruel world, who gave him only obstacles to achieve his goals of spreading the Gods message of being everybody equal in all respects, irrespective of caste, color or a belief in any form of God and to spread a message that "God created man and not man created God". Guru Ravidass Ji gave teachings on the lessons of universal brotherhood and tolerance. Influenced by Guru Ravidass's teachings, the Maharaja and the Rani of Chittor became disciples of Guru Ravidass. The famous saint poetess, Mirabai, also became a disciple of Guru Ravidass. Guru Ravidass ji disappeared from this planet, leaving behind only his footprints in 1527. Contribution to Sikhism The 41 hymns of Shri Guru Ravidass ji included in the Guru Granth Sahib fall under: Raga - Siri(1), Gauri (5), Asa(6), Gujari(1), Sorath(7), Dhanasari(3), Jaitsari(1), Suhi(3), Bilaval(2), Gaund(2), Ramkali(1), Maru(2), Kedara(1), Bhairau(1), Basant(1), and Malhar(3). one with slight variations is given in both Rag Sorath and rag Maru. |
TEN GURU
| Guru Nanak Sahib | Guru Angad Sahib | Guru Amardas Sahib |
| Guru Arjan Sahib | Guru Hargobind Sahib | Guru Har Rai Sahib |
| Guru Harkrishan Sahib | Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib | Guru Gobind Singh Sahib |
Guru Ramdas Sahib (Jetha ji) was born at Chuna Mandi, Lahore (in Pakistan), on Kartik Vadi 2nd, (25th Assu) Samvat 1591 (September 24, 1534). Son of Mata Daya Kaur ji (Anup Kaur ji) and Baba Hari Das ji Sodhi Khatri was very handsome and promising child. His parents were too poor to meet even the daily needs and he had to earn his bread by selling boiled grams. His parents died when he was just 7 year old. His grandmother (mother's, mother) took him to her native village Basarke. He spent five years at village Basarke earning his bread by selling boiled grams. According to some chronicles, once Guru Amardas Sahib came village Basarke to condole with the grandmother of (Guru) Ramdas Sahib at the death of her son-in-law and developed deep affection for (Guru) Ramdas Sahib. Along with grandmother he left for Goidwal Sahib to settle there. There he resumed his profession of selling boiled grams and also began to take part in the religious congregation held by Guru Amardas Sahib. He also made active participation in the development of Goindwal Sahib.
(Guru) Ramdas Sahib was married to Bibi Bhani Ji (daughter of Guru Amardas Sahib). She bore him three sons: Prithi Chand Ji, Mahadev Ji and Arjan Sahib (Guru) Ji. After the marriage he stayed with his father-in-law and deeply associated himself with the Guru Ghar activities (Sikhism). He commanded full confidence of Guru Amardas Sahib and often accompanied him when the latter went on long missionary tours to different parts of India.
(Guru) Ramdas Sahib was a man of considerable merit. He became famous for his piety, devotion, energy and eloquence. Guru Amardas Sahib found him capable in every respect and worthy of the office of Guruship and installed him as Fourth Nanak on september 1, 1574. Guru Ramdas Sahib laid the foundation stone of Chak Ramdas or Ramdas Pur, which is now called Amritsar. For this purpose he purchased land from the zamindars of the villages: Tung, Gilwali and Gumtala, and began digging of Santokhsar Sarover. Later on he suspended the work on Santokhsar and concentrated his attention on digging Amritsar Sarovar. Bhai Sahlo Ji and Baba Budha Ji, the two devoted Sikhs were assigned the supervising work.
The new city (Chak Ramdas Pur) flourished soon as it was situated at the centre of international trade routes. It grew into an important center of trade in Punjab after Lahore. Guru Ramdas Sahib himself invited many merchants and artisans from the different walks of life and trades. Later on, it proved to be step of far-reaching importance. It provided a common place of worship to the Sikhs and paved the way for the future guidelines for the Sikhism as a different religion. Guru Ramdas Sahib introduced Masand system in place of Manji system and this step played a great role in the consolidation of Sikhism.
Guru Ramdas Sahib strengthened the Sikhism a step further by composing Four Lawans and advised the Sikhs to recite them in order to solemnize the marriages of their children. Thus he introduced a new matrimonial system based upon Sikhism instead of Hindu's Vedi system. Thus this distinct marriage code for the Sikhs separated them from the orthodox and traditional Hindu system. also made rapprochement with different sects of Udasis through Baba Shri Chand Ji. He, like his predecessors carried forward the tradition of Guru ka Langer. Superstitions, caste system and pilgrimages were strongly decried.
He wrote 638 hymns in 30 ragas, these include 246 Padei 138 Saloks, 31 Ashtpadis and 8 Vars and are a part of Guru Granth Sahib. He nominated his youngest son (Guru) Arjan Sahib as Fifth Nanak. After this he left Amritsar and retired to Goindwal Sahib. There, after a few days he passed away for heaven on Bhadon Sudi 3rd (2nd Assu) Samvat 1638 (September 1, 1581).
NANKANA SAHIB (PAK.)
Nankana Sahib (Urdu: ننكانہ صاحِب), (Punjabi: Shahmukhi: ننکانہ صاحب Gurumukhi: ਨਨਕਾਣਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ), is a city and capital of Nankana Sahib District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is named after the first guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Guru Nanak Dev Jispread the light of the universal message to this world so it is a city of high historic and religious value and is a popular pilgrimage site for Sikhs from all over the world.[1] It is located about 80 kilometers south west of Lahore and about 75 kilometres east ofFaisalabad,[2]History[edit]
Previously the township was known as Rai-Bhoi-Di-Talwandi and was renamed after the birth of Guru Nanak. The Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, originally constructed in around 1600 CE was renovated in the years 1819–20 CE by Gian-Punjab Maharaja Jassa Singh Ramgarhia The Sikh Conference of Panjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Peshawar, Kangra and Hazara.
During the Akali movement, on 20 February 1921, Narain Das, the Udasi mahant (clergy) of the gurdwara at Nankana Sahib, ordered his men to fire on Akali protesters, leading to the Nankana massacre. The firing was widely condemned, and an agitation was launched until the control of this historic Janam Asthan Gurdwara was restored to the Sikhs.[3] Again in the 1930s and 40's the Sikhs added more buildings and more architectural design.
The area around Nankana Sahib was formerly a tehsil of Sheikhupura District. In May 2005, the provincial government decided to raise the status of Nankana Sahib to that of a district [4] as a way of promoting development in the area.
The development of Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev in Pakistan is one of the numerous projects by Punjab Government. The work of development of Nankana Sahib Resort to host and entertain local and international visitors is almost complete. According to reports, there are plans to construct a 100 Acre University as well as hospitals and health care facilities by the descendents of Rai Bular. [5]
In 2007, the Pakistan government announced a plan to set up a university on Sikh religion and culture at Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak. "The international Guru Nanak University planned at Nankana Sahib would have the best architecture, curricula and research centre on Sikh religion and culture", Chairman of Pakistan's Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), Gen (Retd) Zulfikar Ali Khan, said.[6]
Language and Demography[edit]
Further information: Punjabi dialects
As per the 1998 census of Pakistan, Punjabi language is spoken by 98%. Shahmukhi script is mostly used, but Nankana Sahib is one of the few places in the Pakistani Punjab where Gurmukhi script is also understood by some.Punjabi dialects spoken in the district are
- Majhi or Standard (Majority)
- Malwi dialect (Migrated people from Indian Punjab speak this dialect)
Other Languages include:
- Urdu being national language is spoken and understood.
- English is also understood and spoken by the sizable educated people.
City has a population of approximately 70,000.[7] It is also the cap
Friday, July 4, 2014
Pal-V One is part-gyrocopter, part-motorcycle, all awesome (must see fly car)
Part motorcycle and part gyrocopter, the Pal-V One will carry a hefty price tag of $395,000--as much as a Lamborghini Aventador
We're fans of any vehicle that appears to be smashing preconceived vehicle classifications and categories. It is why we like the latest batch of hybrid supercars, such as the Porsche 918 and Ferrari LaFerrari. It is also why we like the latest take on the flying car; the PAL-V One, or “Personal Air and Land Vehicle.”
Created by a Dutch company of the same name, it is effectively a gyrocopter with the requisite equipment to operate on open roads. But unlike a traditional gyrocopter, it uses new composite materials and a special mechanical-hydraulic rear suspension. This allows a typically high-riding vehicle to perform like an automobile or motorcycle.
Powered by a certified aircraft engine, it can hit speeds of 112 mph on the road and in the air. The PAL-V One takes a mere 10 minutes to prep it for flight, and it flies below 4,000 feet, meaning you do not need an aircraft license.
PAL-V is currently taking orders in its home country of the Netherlands, and the first models will be delivered in 2016. Other countries will be able to order this flying vehicle in the fall, and PAL-V is eyeing 150 units a year for production capacity.
So how much will it all cost? According to AutoEvolution, the vehicle is going to cost $395,000, which is as much as a Lamborghini Aventador. But unlike the Lambo, which has styling inspired by the Stealth Fighter, the PAL-V One actually flies! Will this (finally) be the flying-car answer everyone wants to see? Only time will tell.
Created by a Dutch company of the same name, it is effectively a gyrocopter with the requisite equipment to operate on open roads. But unlike a traditional gyrocopter, it uses new composite materials and a special mechanical-hydraulic rear suspension. This allows a typically high-riding vehicle to perform like an automobile or motorcycle.
Powered by a certified aircraft engine, it can hit speeds of 112 mph on the road and in the air. The PAL-V One takes a mere 10 minutes to prep it for flight, and it flies below 4,000 feet, meaning you do not need an aircraft license.
PAL-V is currently taking orders in its home country of the Netherlands, and the first models will be delivered in 2016. Other countries will be able to order this flying vehicle in the fall, and PAL-V is eyeing 150 units a year for production capacity.
So how much will it all cost? According to AutoEvolution, the vehicle is going to cost $395,000, which is as much as a Lamborghini Aventador. But unlike the Lambo, which has styling inspired by the Stealth Fighter, the PAL-V One actually flies! Will this (finally) be the flying-car answer everyone wants to see? Only time will tell.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Tom Pages pulls off world’s first FMX ‘Bike Flip’ (NOVROOP & AMIT)
NOVROOP CHAUHAN
With 23,000 fans looking on at a bullfighting ring in Madrid, Tom Pages did what no other freestyle motocross rider has ever done before in competition, pulling off the Bike Flip that originated in BMX.
Pages, a famous French FMX rider known for his innovative tricks, completed the Bike Flip in a qualifying round and did it again during his winning run at the Red Bull X-Fighters Madrid event over the weekend in the Las Ventas bullring, bringing the crowd to its feet.
Watch the amazing trick and impressive winning run by the defending 2013 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour champ:
The Bike Flip was first performed successfully in BMX at the 2004 X Games by Morgan Wade. Since then, the FMX crowd has been unsuccessful in pulling it off in competition. Travis Pastrana and Kyle Loza have attempted it during competition but have yet to complete it successfully, though Pastrana has succeeded in practice.
But it was Tom Pages, 29, who was the first. Not surprising, really, considering his resume.From his Red Bull bio
In 2008, Tom became the first rider ever to stick a double grab flip at the World Moto X Championships. In the same year, he and brother Charles became the first duo to get the front flip down on film–a move that sent shockwaves through the FMX community and propelled the brothers into the limelight, giving them both a legendary status within the sport. Further success for Tom was to follow with his victory at the Masters of Dirt in Vienna, as well as several mind-boggling runs during his first season on the Red Bull X Fighters World Tour. In 2012, Tom picked up two FMX Awards–Best International FMX Rider and Best European FMX Rider–and in 2013 he won the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour. It appears that as far as Thomas Pages is concerned, the sky really is the limit.
No doubt.
Tom Pages completing a flair KOD during the third stage of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour Madrid. Photo © Flo Hagenared/Red Bull Content Pool
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
US Navy gets its first four-star female admiral (novroop & amit)
Washington (PRAG PUR) - The US Navy has promoted a woman to the rank of a four-star admiral for the first time in its 238-year history, a milestone for females in the American military.
In a ceremony on Tuesday, Michelle Howard was promoted to vice chief of naval operations, the number two job in the service, after having already shattered barriers in previous posts in the navy.
Howard, 54, is known for commanding a counter-piracy task force in the Gulf of Aden that oversaw the 2009 rescue of a commercial cargo ship skipper, Captain Richard Phillips, who was abducted by Somali pirates.
The rescue involving Navy SEALs was later depicted in a film starring Tom Hanks.
"If you don’t believe today was a first, when I called to order four-star shoulder boards for women, they didn't exist," Howard said during her promotion ceremony.
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said Howard had earned her promotion through "a brilliant naval career" and hailed it as "an historic first."
"She will bear the burden of a role model and she is ready to bear that very well," said Navy chief Admiral Jonathan Greenert.
Howard has blazed a trail since graduating from the Naval Academy in 1982.
She was the first African-American woman to command an American naval ship in 1999, taking the helm of the USS Rushmore, a dock landing vessel that transports amphibious vehicles.
Although she is the first female four-star admiral in the navy, the US Army and Air Force already have had women serve as four-star officers.
The promotion follows a recent decision by commanders to open up submarines to female officers and allow women to perform some combat jobs that were previously closed to female ground troops.
Since 1993, women have been allowed to serve on warships and fly fighter jets.
Howard was one of a small number of women who attended the US Naval Academy in the early 1980s. But women made up 25 percent of this year's graduating class at the academy, an all-time high.
The promotion ceremony was held at Arlington National Cemetery's Women in Military Service for America memorial.
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