Our previous generations emigrated to the west in the worst conditions of racism, poverty and having next to no religious rights. They fought in the world wars, and also worked hard, as a result building a positive reputation. Sikhs earned the rights that we appreciate today that protect the likes of the Kirpan and the Sikh identity. They built Gurdware (Sikh temples) around the world and have left our generation with a great foundation to build on. Unfortunately our generation have failed in our job to protect our Gurdware and push the Khalsa Panth forward. We are stuck in remembering the legacies of the past rather than making history now.
In this extremely powerful, inspiring and hard hitting talk, Bhai Jagraj Singh discusses where we have gone wrong and what we need to do to flourish, using a Shabad (hymn) of Guru Amar Das Ji.
ਹਸਤੀ ਸਿਰਿ ਜਿਉ ਅੰਕਸੁ ਹੈ ਅਹਰਣਿ ਜਿਉ ਸਿਰੁ ਦੇਇ ॥
hastee sir jio ankas hai aharan jio sir de |
The elephant offers its head to the reins, and the anvil offers itself to the hammer;
ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਆਗੈ ਰਾਖਿ ਕੈ ਊਭੀ ਸੇਵ ਕਰੇਇ ॥
man tan aagai raakh kai oobhee sev kare |
just so, we offer our minds and bodies to our Guru; we stand before Him, and serve Him.
Videos mentioned in the talk:
The Power of Ardaas | Baba Bidhi Chand | Bhai Baljit Singh
https://youtu.be/36j7dzylFQs?t=1663
Guru Amar Das Ji Sakhi (Story)
https://youtu.be/0We1bykNFM8
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Beadbi (sacrilege) in Jodhpur, Punjab
https://www.sikh24.com/2014/12/02/saroop-of-guru-granth-sahib-ji-burnt-near-tarn-taran-sangat-deeply-hurt/#.XwifpS-ZNTY
00:00 Manglacharan (Invocation)
2:26 Introduction
2:46 Is Sikhi is hard compared to the past?
5:15 Where are we currently?
8:18 The Demands List - Mindset of theaa youth
12:00 The last generation’s hard work
13:44 Our laziness & greed
16:34 Your mission
19:33 Guru Granth Sahib Ji Beadbi
21:49 Akaal Sena
23:03 Long term strategy
24:47 Vaheguru (God’s) Light on Earth.
25:07 Are you ready?
29:10 Are you pointing fingers
32:48 What’s the answer?
35:50 Why aren’t we listening?
36:25 We’re at war
38:14 The best time to shine
42:26 Khalsa Raj
44:20 The most hard working Sikh of that time
45:11 What is the Guru’s Hukam?
45:50 It’s all about action
46:27 Naam Jap (Meditate on God’s Name)
47:56 How to save your family
48:48 The best time to Jap Naam
49:54 Light in the darkness
51:17 Systems & Leadership
53:40 A Great Movement
58:34 The Guru loves Shaheedi
59:47 Pointless Conversations
1:01:51 Actions + Long term thinking
1:05:17 Khalsa Dragons’ Den
1:07:07 A turning point
1:08:44 Do something!
1:11:40 What’s your responsibility?
1:12:18 Guru Ji’s Kirpa (Blessings)
1:14:02 Summary
1:14:34 Vaheguru Simran
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Vaheguru Simran in the Intro and Outro is how Sikhs chant God's name. It's performed by Jagdeep Kaur of www.qi-rattan.com.
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