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Inside this issue:

2 Highlights of VesakhiCelebration

3 Holla Mahalla

Raag Ras

Inter Faith Dialogue

4 Simran at Esplanade

Mighty Khalsa - Feedback

Sikh for Toddlers - Feedback

5 Education Classes Details

6 Women EmpowermentProgramme

SRST Estimated Cost

7 Barsi Sant Baba

Sohan Singh Ji

Kundalini YogaGuru Arjan Dev Ji ShaheediGurpurab

8 Programme

New Books Arrival

In Sikh Centre

Issue No. 38

May/June

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 11th arcle in the series Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khaas (Who is a Khalsa?), started in Apr 2008.]

Kaam (Lust)

One of the Five VicesBy Jaswant Singh

Kaam (kwm) literally means sexual urge. It is a basic insnct in humans and manyanimals, which is essenal for reproducon. However, when excessive, it becomesa weakness of human beings. Excessiveness of Lust and anger destroys the bodyas borax dissolves gold. 1 It steals the jewel of spiritual wisdom. 2 The mind inwhch t dwells becomes ckle ad urestraed. 3 It leads the mortals to miseryad causes them to wader through recarao ad trasmgrao. 4

The ogs, plgrms ad ascecs, the et of lust s cast over all of them. 5 Therefore,the sages of India condemned Kaam the most and performed austere penancesto eliminate it. However, the Sikh Gurus didnt condemn or prohibit it but theywarned against indulgence in its excessiveness: O man, for a moment of sexualpleasure, ou suer evermore. For a stat, ou savor pleasure, but later, regretit repeatedly. 6

Skhsm s a householders wa. 7 It doesnt forbid one to have love and sex withones partner. It prohibits excessive indulgence in carnal pleasure, even with onesspouse. Vigorous sensuality eventually becomes an addicon and an ailment.Besides that, it is a delusion of the mortal that he can sasfy himself by indulgingin its excessiveness. The truth is that one may enjoy the pleasures of millions ofspouses, and rule the whole world, but one cannot gain peace of mind. 8

Sikhism does not require the emoon to be suppressed totally. It advises us to useit sensibly, keeping it under control. For this reason, a house holders life is mademandatory in Sikhism. Sikhism advocates the idea of faithfulness to ones spouse.Describing a Sikhs character, Bhai Gurdas Ji remarks, a Skh coes oeself toones spouse only, and considers another's spouse as his daughter or sister. 9

Thus, the Sikh scripture guides the mortal to overpower the excessiveness of lustand to achieve a higher strength of character to gain God-consciousness. BhagatNaamdev Ji puts forth: one who stays away from others wealth and othersspouse, the Lord abides near him. 10

Gurbani Reference

1. kwmu koDu kwieAw kau gwlY ] ijau kMcn sohwgw FwlY ] (932)

2. iesu qn mn mDy mdn cor ] ijin igAwn rqnu ihir lIn mor ] (1194)

3. pwpI hIAY mY kwmu bswie ] mnu cMclu Xw qy gihE n jwie ]1] rhwau ] (1186)

4. hy kwmM nrk ibsRwmM bhu jonI BRmwvxh ] (1358)

5. jo gI jMgm Aru sMinAws ] sB hI pir fwrI ieh Pws ]1] (1186)

6. nmK kwm suAwd kwrix koit idns duKu pwvih ] GrI muhq rMg mwxih iPir bhuir bhuir pCuqwvih ]1] (403)

7. GrbwrI gur isK hoie isKw sUqR ml mUqR ivfwxY ] (Bhai Gurdas Ji)

8. jy lK iesqrIAw Bog krih nv KMf rwju kmwih ] ibnu siqgur suKu n pwveI iPir iPir jonI pwih ]3] (26)

9. eykw nwrI jqI hoie pr nwrI DI BYx vKwxY] (Vaar 6/8)

10. pr Dn pr dwrw prhrI ] qw kY inkit bsY nrhrI ]1] (1163)

In the coming arcle, we will discuss Krodh (Anger), another vice.


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Page2Central Sikh Gurdwara Board

Highlights of Vesakhi Celebrations12 to 14 April 2009

Children ProgrammeVesakhi, 2009 was celebrated fervently by the lile

Khalsas of Singapore on 10 April, 2009 at the Central

Sikh Temple. The importance of Vesakhi was explained

to the children through various interesng acvies.

Everyone excitedly got on their feet during the rst

acvity in which each group dressed a junior in an

impressive Bana. In the next acvity Wheel of Fortune,

the children couldnt wait for their turn to guess words

relang to Vesakhi, while spinning away the wheel with

all their might. Finally, the children made their own

chains with colourful strings and ribbons and adorned

them with sparkling Khandas. This was followed by a

Simran session. It was heartwarming to see so many

boisterous children dressed in Banas complete with dastaars. It was indeed a splendid occasion to watch the

next generaon taking their small strides on the path shown by our gurus.

Sponsor A Sikh Needy Family

The Sponsor A Sikh Needy Family Programme during the Vesakhi celebraons was a

resounding success. The Care and Share commiee with the immense help of sta andvolunteers from Wadda Gurdwara managed to get sucient sponsors to purchase a months

dry raon for the 62 Sikh families seeking welfare. The total cost of the dry raon was

approximately $7500. Anyone wishing to Adopt a Sikh family by purchasing dry raon for

them can contact the Sikh Centre for more informaon.

Cancer Awareness

At our invitaon, the Singapore Cancer Society set-up a booth at Waada Gurdwara during the Vesakhi

celebraons and managed to raise $845. The money will go towards helping cancer paents seeking

nancial assistance.

Amrit Sanchar CeremonyThe highlight of the Vesakhi Celebraon was the Amrit Sanchar Ceremony

held on 14 April. A special Darbar Sahib was prepared on the 3rd oor of

the Central Sikh Temple for this ceremony. The ceremony started at 7:00

am and ended by 10:00am. The enre Sangat in Darbar Sahib stood up

to welcome Guru Ji, the Punj Peyras carrying the Amrit-da-bata and 16

new Amritdharis.

Prior to the ceremony, there were 2 special talks held in Punjabi and

English to clarify doubts and misconcepons about Amrit. These

sessions proved to be successful with each talk lasng 3 hours including

the distribuon of free Kekars to all those taking Amrit and those whowanted replacements of old Kekars.

So be read for ext ears Vesakh 2010.


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Hola MahallaThe Hola Mahalla celebraon was held at Silat Road

Sikh Temple on 11th March 09 (Wednesday) The

Akhand Paath Sahib started at 6pm on 9th Marchand bhog was held at 4pm on 11th March 09.

The other highlights of the celebraons were the

Nishan Sahib Slami and the demonstraon of Gatka by Mr. Nirmal Singh and some members of the Sangat. The

crowds enjoyed the Gatka performance and were thrilled by the skills displayed at the sword ghng.

Raag Ras 2009This 3 day programme called Raag Ras 2009 consisted of 2 Darbar Kirtan programmes and 2 workshops. We

were indeed very fortunate to have big names in the Kirtan world to help us launch the 1st ever Raag Ras in

Singapore.

Among them was the father of late Ishmeet Singh (Star Voice of India) who is acvely travelling the world

to promote Ishmeet Singh Foundaon, Principal of Jawaddi Taksal, Principal Sukhwant Singh Ji who was

accompanied by a Tabla Ustad Prof Amarjeet Singh Ji and their student Manbir Singh Ji. They put up a

performance at the workshops conducted at the Sikh Centre from 20 Feb to 22 Feb.

The enre programme was very well received by the sangat, parcularly the youth who turned up in large

numbers at both the workshops and darbar programmes. A 2nd Raag Ras is ready in the works aer the

success of the 1st Raag Ras.

Inter Faith Dialogue at Sikh CentreOn 8th February 2009, Sikh Centre jointly conducted an Inter Faith Dialogue with The Exploraons into Faith

(EiF) interfaith group, an organizaon under the South East Community Development Council. The topic ofthe dialogue was Music In Faith. The session saw an

approximate of 30 parcipants from various religious

backgrounds, namely, Islam, Chrisanity, Bahai, Hinduism,

Buddhism, Taoism and Sikhism. The Gurmat Sangeet

Academy performed Kirtan and highlighted the various

musical instruments such as the Dilruba, Rabab and

the Tabla that were used to perform Kirtan in the Gurus

Darbar.

During this interacve session, the respecve faiths shared,

claried and asked about what each faith had to say about

the use of music. They had a beer appreciaon of each

others religion, music in their religion and experienced

the Kirtan by Gurmat Sangeet Academy using tradional

musical instruments.


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Central Sikh Gurdwara BoardPage4

Smra b Krta Jatha of Slat Road Skh Temple & Mr. Satam Sgh

our Musc Teacher & hs studets from Gurmat Sageet Academ of Skh Cetre

2d Ma 09 (Saturda)

6:30 am to 7:15 am & 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm

@ Open Air Pavilion, Esplanade

All are invited to aend and experience Simran by the sea side

SIMRANBy the SeA SIde

Mighty Khalsa - FeedbackMeeng once a week or fortnightly helps children of the community to bond. This bonding is especially more

important in countries outside India, where kids dont get to see kids that umm resemble them. They get to

know more about their culture and religion not as a lecture or a preaching but in a language they understand. The

teacher Manjit is able to communicate concepts of the religion in a simple and interesng way and this aracts

the aenon of the kids.

Many children dont get to touch the Chaur Sahib or be close to Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) as I felt too inmidated

by their sacredness. But here kids get a chance to be real close to the SGGS and this helps to close the gap between

them and Guruji. They also develop the condence to do Ardaas and take the Vaak in front of the sangat.

The acvity me aer the darbar me teaches them more about culture and religion in an enrely dierent andfun way. Children wait eagerly for it, though it is a kind of religious class.

Sikhi for Toddlers - Feedback

My son, Arun (age 2) has been aending the Toddlers programme at the Sikh Centre since it rst started in January

this year. Hes only two, but the joy on his face when I tell him its me to get dressed for the programme is

unsurpassed. He knows that going to the Sikh Centre means hell get to sing his favourite song, Healthy Am

I, Happy Am I! Arun enjoys listening to the stories as well as doing art and cra in class. While hes excited

about the treasure chest and playing the latest game, Im excited by the knowledge of how much he is learning

about our Gurus and the Punjabi language.

Id like to thank the organizers for a job exceedingly well done. Id encourage the parents of any toddlers concerned

about their childs early exposure to the Punjabi language and Sikhi to join us each alternate week in this fun-lled

programme.

Harmonium Tabla Taus Tanpura


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Lets Speak..Chinese

Chinese Conversation Course

For Beginners (Stage 1)

Every Wednesday, 7.30pm to 8.45pm

Veue: Level 6, Skh Cetre

Fee: $70 Per Student

Course Durato: 8 Weeks (8 Sesso) Join now to learn the language for daily usage

Cultivate A Love For Reading

TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WILL READ

TO YOUR FOR FREE !

(Age: 5 to 7 years old)

Sign Up Now @

Level 3, Skh Cetre

10 & 24 Ma 2009

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Develop an interest in Reading

Strengthen spoken Language

Read independently

Highlight the fun elements in Reading

WINDOWSEnhance your Basic IT Skills

Starg Ma 2009

Every Sunday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm


Commtmet Fee - $ 10

Course Outline:

Pecl Sketchg

Pag

Glass Pag

Hea/Mehd Art

Starg Ma 2009

Level 6, Skh CetreEvery Saturday,

3pm to 4pm

Fee : $40

Age: 5 to 15 years

STARTinG in MAy 2009

Special O Level English Tuitionby Qualified & Experienced Teacher

Dot dela, regster ow.

Starg o 16 Ma 2009

Every Saturday, 2pm to 4pm


Commtmet Fee - $ 10

Course Durao: 8 Weeks (8 Sesso)

BHANGRA AEROBICSwith SHERE PUNJAB BHANGRA

IT Class at Sikh Centrefor elders. A CompleteSuccess with full capacitytaken up.

Ask Kultar Singh, why he joined the class at 70plus, Sll never to late to

learn IT Hes right !!!

Kultar Singh

Hurry Limited to 10 Students Per Class

Bring along a sibling

4 session

limited to rst 10 only

Starting 24 May 2009

Veue: Level 5, Skh Cetre Ever Suda, 1pm to 2pm

Fees: $80 Course Durao: 8 Sesso over 2 moths

Private classes can also be arranged (min 10 pax)


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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME

Aim: The objecve of the programme is to promote self-condence and independence among women so that

they are able to manage their family funcons/dierent roles more eecvely.

Starts Aprl 09, Coducted Eglsh


Da: Saturda, 10am to 11.30am

Course Durao: 16 Weeks, Commtmet Fee: $10

Conducted by professional Instructor from SINDA


Silat Road Sikh Temple

Estimated Cost of Hosting ProgramsWaheguru Ji Ka Khasla, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

Over the past year, there have been percepons about the high cost of hosng an Akhand Path or a Single

Program at Silat Road Sikh Temple. The Management Commiee of Silat Road Sikh Temple would like to provide

the Sangat with fair esmates of what it costs to host programmes at the Gurdwara so that the Sangat can make

informed decisions when planning programmes. The actual cost of Guru Ka Langgar will vary depending upon

the items cooked. We, however, encourage restraint in this regard and urge the Sangat to stay with the standard

items of food suggested.

The esmated cost of Guru Ka Langgar for each program is provided below for reference.

Program Provisions Ules TOTAL

AKHAnD PATH $3,200 $350 $3,550

1. Rice & Chapa 2. Dal or equiv

3. One Vegetable 4. One Dessert

5. Dahi / Raita 6. Pronthay ( morning)

7. One snack @ tea me - Tea all day

LUnCH / DinnER PROGRAM $800 $100 $900

1. Rice & Chapa 2. Dal or equiv

3. One Vegetable 4. One Dessert

5. Dahi / Raita 6. Tea

AFTERnOOn TEA PROGRAM $500 $100 $600

1. Two Snacks - 2. One Dessert - 3. Tea

NOTE: The other cost is Akhand Bheta of $306/- and discreonary Bhetas

such as Gurdwara Bheta, Rumala, Kirtan Bheta etc

With the above esmated cost of hosng programs at Silat Road Sikh Temple, we look forward to serving more

members of the sangat in having programs at the Gurdwara.

Please feel free to seek any claricaon required from the Gurdwara Oce or the Management Commiee.

In Guru Jis Seva.

Silat Road Sikh Temple - Management Committee


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Oe Da itesve Kudal yoga & Medao(as taught by Yogi Bhajan)

There are 84 meridian points on the upper palate of our mouth. When you Chant, the tongue smulates those

points, they in turn smulate the hypothalamus which makes the pineal gland radiate. When the pineal gland

radiates, it creates an impulse in the pituitary gland. When the pituitary gland gives impulses, the enre glandular

system secretes and a human being obtains bliss. This is the science behind Channg.

Come and join us in a 1 day intensive retreat. Parcipants would learn how to apply the power

of breath and awareness to channg along me tested Kundalini Yoga Kriyas for maximum

benet.

The workshop would be conducted by Amandeep Singh M.Sc ( Aust ), MA ( UK ), B.Sc Hons ( UK )

He is a scholar with Kundalini Research Instute - USA. A cered Kundalini Yoga Teacher.

Veue: Level 7, Skh Cetre Da: 17 Ma 09, 10am to 5pm Fee: $ 30

BARSI SANT BABA SOHAN SINGH JI MALACCA

38th ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME

29 tO 31 MAy 09 At CeNtRAL SIKh teMPLe

Akhad Path ArambhFrda 29 Ma at 8.30am

Akhad Path BhogSuda 31 Ma at 8.30am

Thereaer Krta / Katha Darbar

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>Sri Guru Arjun Dev Jis Shaheedi Gurpurabat Gurdwara Sahib Silat Roadnw ko bYrI nhI ibgwnw sgl sMig hm kau bin AweI ]

I see no enemy, I see no stranger, I get along with everyone.

Akhad Path - Fr 12 Jue to Su 14 Jue

Sukhma Sahb Larh - Sat 13 Jue 9am to 6pm

Sukhma Sahb CD - All 3 das

Shabeel Dstrbuo - Sat 13 Jue 10am to 5pm

Krta b Bha Gurqbal Sgh J (Pedg Cormao)

COnDOLEnCES

Mr Raan Singh Raan passed away on 28 March 2009. He served as a Council member

since 2008 and was the Assistant Treasurer of the Central Sikh Temple Management

Commiee. He also performed seless sewa at Central Sikh Temple and Gurdwara Silat

Road for many years in all major events held at these Gurdwaras.

In appreciaon of his service to the Board a Sehaj Paath was held at Central Sikh Temple

on Saturday, 18 April from 10am to 11.30am.

The Central Sikh Gurdwara Board and its members deeply regret the unmely death

of Raan Singh Raan.


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Sikh Centre

O Gog Courses

Sukhma Sahb

Every Saturday, 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Lear Gurmukh for Adults

Every Saturday, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Paath Class for Kds

Every Saturday, 2 pm to 2:45 pm

Learn to Read Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji


Gurmat Sageet Classes

Tuesday - Sunday

Tae-Kwo-Do (O Gog)


Mght Khalsa

3 & 17 May, 7 & 21 June 09

Sunday, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Skh for Toddlers

9 & 23 May, 6 & 20 June 09

Saturday, 10 am to 11 am

Creave Wrg

Every Sunday, 12 pm to 1:30 pm

Fee: $ 50, 8 Session

Phonics for Kids

Every Sunday, 11 am to 12 pm,

Fee: $ 35, 8 Sessions

P1, P2 & P3 Eglsh / Math

Every Sunday, 1:30 pm to 3 pm,

Fee $50, 8 Sessions

P6 Math Class

Every Saturday, 2 pm to 4 pm,

Fee $10, 8 Sessions

iT Classes

Every Sunday, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Fee $ 10, 8 Sessions

Pujab Tuo K1 & K2

Every Sunday, 4 pm to 5 pm,

Fee $30, 8 Sessions

Wadda Gurdwara

Pooranmashi

Saturday 9 May, 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm

Sangrand ( Jeth )

Friday 15 May, 7:00 am to 9:00 am

Weekl Smra Dwa

Every Saturday, 8:45 am to 9:45 am

Full Asa D Vaar Krta

Very rst Sunday of the month

6:15 am onwards

Sukhma Sahb Class

Every Sunday, 10 am to 11 am

Raag Darbar

(Performance by Gurmat Sangeet Students)

31 May & 28 June 09, Sunday 7 pm to 8 pm

Sikh CentreNo. 9 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 169543.Tel: 6327 2007 Fax: 6327 2009www.sikhs.org.sg [email protected]

Silat Road Gurdwara

Pooranmashi

Saturday, 9 May

4:30 pm 9:00 pm

Sangrand ( Jeth )

Friday, 15 May

6:00 am 8:00 am

Simran Sadhana

Every Thursday, 6:00 am to 7:30 am

& 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

BOOK OF THE MONTHPARASARAPRASNA

The Basakh of Guru Gobd Sgh

Neither the author, an intellectual giant, nor this book, a tour de

force of living adoraon of the Master & a sincere & balanced

& frank appraisal of the historical evoluon of Sikhism needs

any commendaon from any one. The book leads to a truer &

deeper understanding of the Order of the Khalsa and the Sikh religion and their

relevance to some of the problems that sr the mind of the modern intellectual.

MOViE OF THE MOnTH

new MembersCetral Skh Gurdwara Board welcomes the followg ew members

1. Karamjt Sgh S/O Bata Sgh

2. Kulwat Sgh Bardh

Suda, 10 Ma 09 Level 7, Skh Cetre, 2pm to 4pm

All Sikhs are encouraged to donategenerously and become members of

Central Sikh Gurdwara Board

Volunteers Needed

We have projects& activities tomatch your skillsand schedule.

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