University Of Birmingham Sikh Society

Sikh Yourself Video

2009-02-27T16:15:00.001Z

Event: Can I ask you a question?...

2009-02-20T08:59:00.005Z

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh

Can I ask you a question?...

………What does being
a Sikh mean to YOU?

Before we kick into exam period……..

Come join us for an informal discussion on what it means to be Sikh. Your chance to ask questions, debate and discover what 'Sikh' means to you and other students.

1. What does it mean to be a Sikh?

2. Is there any need for religion in this age?

No lecturers or lessons! This is your chance to Sikh and discover with a discussion for students by students! Free food!

Invite your mates and come join us!!

When? Wednesday 25^th February

Where? St Francis hall (behind the guild)

Time? 2-4pm

See you there!!

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh

Event: Bowling with Sikh Soc

2009-01-17T17:21:00.002Z

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa! Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

The Sikh Society wishes you all a Happy New Year and hope you enjoyed your Holidays!

Our next event will be Bowling at the Broadway Complex (near AMC) Fiveways!

It will be on :
Wednesday 21st January

Time:
If you can meet outside the Guild for 1:30pm where we will take taxi to the place or you can meet us there for 2:00pm

Cost:
It will cost £3.75 for two games, in order to get this deal you need to print off a voucher from www.studentbeans.com and you need to bring your Uni ID Card as well

Hope you can all come!

For more info, send an email to bhamunisikhsoc@googlemail.com.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa! Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

Talk of the Month

2008-12-01T17:06:00.004Z

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

Hi everyone, its time for Talk Of Month.... December's Talk Of The Month promises to be a truly inspirational talk, definietly one NOT to be missed.
So just before you all go home for the Christmas Holidays you may be planning on one last party? A trip down to Broad Street maybe?
One last session?... How about making a trip down the chaplaincy (its not that far, just behind the guild and you wont even need to get a taxi there)... where there will be a garantee of buzz that will keep you
boosted for longer than you expect, it all depends on you!
So please do make every effort to come... There will be Free Samosa for you all! (and chutnee if your good)

What? ---
Talk of the Month

Talk? ---
Sikh Spirit.... Catch it

When?---
Wednesday 3rd December

Where? --- Chaplaincy (behind the Guild)

Time? ---
2pm till 3:15 pm

Talker? ---
Manvir Singh

FREE FOOD!!!! SOMASAI !

Spread the word and bring a friend!!

For any other information, send an email to bhamunisikhsoc@googlemail.com.

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

Simran Session

2008-11-24T17:46:00.004Z

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

Hey Everyone. Our next Sikh Socity Event will be this Wednesday 26th November 2008. It will be a simran session. If anyone can do simran or play the tabla please do come along...

What? ---
Simran Session

Where? ---
Chaplaincy (behind the guild)

When? ---
Wednesday 26th November 2008

Time? ---
2pm till 3pm

For any more information, send an email to bhamunisikhsoc@googlemail.com.

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

Talk of the Month

2008-11-17T21:37:00.004Z

WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA, WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH!

Hello everyone our next sikh society event is called "UNI IS SIKKKKKKKKKKKH!"... Because we all now it is.. or dont we???... this is definitely not a talk to be missed, please make every effort to end and spread the word!!!

To find out more please do come along:

What? ---
UNI IS SIKKKKKKKKKH

When? ---
Wednesday 19th November

Where? ---
Chaplaincy (behind the ghuild)

Time? ---
2pm till 3pm

Speaker? ---
Guest Speaker!

and FREE FOOD!!!! yes Samosai!!!

for more information email: bhamunisikhsoc@googlemail.com

WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA, WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH!

Football

2008-10-31T11:35:00.004Z

WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH!!

Hello everyone.... just to let you know that the Sikh Soc will be playing football on Wednesday.

What? --- FOOTBALL
When? --- Wednesday 5th November
Where? --- 3G Pitch (near Victoria Halls)
Time? --- 1pm till 2pm
Cost? --- £2 each

For more information contact: bhamunisikhsoc@googlemail.com

Also if there are any girls who wish to play any other sports please do contact us by email address above.

Thank you

WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH!!

Sikhi Week 2008

2008-10-31T11:00:00.012Z

WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH!!

WEST MIDLAND'S SIKHI WEEK 2008 IS HERE!

300 Years with Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj

From Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Eternal Guru Granth Sahib Ji

1708 to Eternity

Following on the success of previous weeks, the famous Sikhi Weeks of the West Midlands is back and boy is it going to be bigger then ever! With, inspirational talks, a Candle Light Vigil, National Youth Kirtan Darbar, and Paintball Massacre this week promises to be the best yet. Attached is the poster for the week and a short description of each event. Please take the time out to come down and join in… you can't afford to miss it!

FROM GURBANI TO KURBANI

BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY: ST FRANCIS HALL

MONDAY 3RD NOV 6:30-8PM

A very inspirational talk on the power of Gurbani. On how our Guru Sahibs: Guru Arjan Dev Ji and Guru Tegh Bahadur. And countless Shaheeds such as Bhai Mani Singh and those mothers who had there children cut into pieces and garlands placed around there necks. How the Power of Gurbani helped them and gave them strength to endure physical torture and death.

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

BHAM CITY CENTRE: CHAMBERLAIN SQUARE OUTSIDE CENTRAL LIBRARY

WEDNESDAY 5TH NOV 4-8PM

As an act of remembrance, the Sikh community will be holding acandlelit vigil to remember the dark days in history during the Anti-Sikh Pogroms with killing of thousands of innocent Sikhs across India from the 80's until the present. To this date even after the findings of the latest commission, no onehas been prosecuted for the organisation of this horror and 24 yearson the Sikh's still await justice. Join us to light a candle of hopeand say a prayer for all those souls awaiting peace.

THE LIVING GURU: GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI

WOLVERHAMPTON UNIVERSITY: ROOM MC 418

THURSDAY 6TH NOV 6-8PM

Seminar by Dal Singh (Coventry) on our eternal living Guru, on the uniqueness of Guru Granth Sahib Ji a talk on the complilation of Guru Granth Sahib Ji. A journey from the compilation of Guru Granth Sahib Ji to the Guru Gaddi of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

NATIONAL KIRTAN DARBAR

GURU NANAK GURUDWARA SMETHWICK

SATURDAY 10TH NOV 6PM TIL LATE

An evening of Kirtan and Katha by various renowned Keertanee.Including Katha in English including an exclusive display and the BOSSStall which includes books on Sikhi, Hoodies, T-Shirts, and CD's.

GURBANI: A UNIVERSAL MESSAGE

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY: KENRICK LECTURE THEATRE

WEDNESDAY 12TH NOV 2-4PM

An inspiring talk on what is the universal message of Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. What is the message of Gurbani? And who is this message for?

PAINTBALL MASSACRE

SAT 15TH NOV ALL DAY

SUTTON COLDFIELD

For Paintballing contact your local uni reps.

For further information in regards to Sikhi Week contact

Email: sikhthetruth@hotmail.co.uk

Aston: 07742 350916

BCU: 07902 496548

Bham: 07859 905652

Wolves: 07809 155523

General: 07841 731106/07929 394469

Hope you can come to as many events as you can and help make Sikhi Week a success.

WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH!!

Photos: Bhai Navreet Singh Talk (300 Saal)

2008-10-26T14:41:00.001Z

Videos up soon

Event: Talk of the Month

2008-10-20T12:17:00.014+01:00

WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA! WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH!

OUR NEXT SIKH SOCIETY EVENT IS ON:

Event --- 300 years with GURU Ji

When ---WEDNESDAY 22nd OCTOBER

Where --- CHAPLAINCY BUILDING (behind the guild)

Time --- FROM 2 TILL 3 PM

Speaker --- Guest Speaker!!!

FREE FOOD --- SAMOSAI!!!!!!!!

The year 2008 is the commemorating the 300th year that the Guru Granth Sahib Ji has been our eternal GURU JI

300 years....seems like a long time doesnt it? But if you think about it, you will soon realise that its NOT!! At the end of the day 300 years is only a few generations.....

The questions we have got to ask ourselves TODAY is...

Would GURU JI be pleased to see me doing what i am doing today?
Am i leading the life that MY GURU wanted me to lead?
Did the martrys of the SIkh relgion SACRIFICE their yesterday for our tomorrow for nothing?

The following happend to the SIKHS only a few centuries ago:

-WE WERE BRICKED ALIVE
-WE WE WERE BURNT ALIVE
-WE WERE SAWN ALIVE
-WE WERE CHOPPED ALIVE
-OUR MOTHERS WORE THE NECKLACES OF THEIR TORN BABIES AROUND THEIR NECKS
-WE WERE BEHEADED
-WE WERE FLUNG IN BOILING COULDRONS
-WE WERE PUT ON THE WHEELS OF DEATH
-WE HAD PRICES PUT ON OUR HEADS AND WERE HUNTED FOR THEM

BUT yet......

We NEVER deserted our Guru

We NEVER lost Faith

BUT WHY? ...THE GURU'S KHALSA WAS NOT AFRAID OF DEATH. INSTEAD, DEATH WAS AFRAID OF THE KHALSA!!

Looking back at our YOUNG HISTORY, we have got to ask ourselves....

"ARE WE TODAY THE MYTH, WHEN WE THEN LIVED AND DIED FOR THE TRUTH???"

Please do make every effort to come to this event, if the GURU's and Shaheeds can give up THEIR LIVES for us to be here today......Can we not give up 1 hour of our time to listen, to learn to find out more about our religion....

For any more information, send an email to: bhamunisikhsoc@googlemail.com
please DO come along... spread the word... and bring a friend!!
and plus for all you uni students living out... theres FREE FOOD!!!!!!!! yes samosai!!!!

WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA! WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH!

Simran and Paintballing Event

2008-10-11T20:10:00.018+01:00

WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH!!

First of all thank you to everyone who made an effort to come to the SODA n SAMOSA event last wednesday, we do hope you enjoyed eating all those samosa.

OUR next event will be a SIMRAN SESSION led by Bhai Manvir Singh, for those of you who dont know what SIMRAN is this would be a great opportunity for you to find out what it is, what is the importance of it and why it is so good for your soul. If there is anyone out there who is already beginning to feel the stress of UNI LIFE, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to learn how to de-stress your self aswell as spiritually awaken yourself!

Event? --- SIMRAN SESSION
Where? --- CHAPLAINCY (behind the guild)
When? --- This WEDNESDAY 15th October
Time? --- 2 till 3 pm

PAINTBALLING MASSACRE

The SIKH SOCIETY have also organised OUTDOOR PAINTBALLING for all of you. Details of the event are listed below.

Event? --- PAINTBALLING MASSACRE
Where? --- National Paintball Fields, SUTTON COLDFIELD
When? --- SATURDAY 25th OCTOBER
Time? --- Meet at Guild 12noon, return at 5pm
Cost? --- MEMBERS £19, NON-MEMBERS £24

Price includes:
Transport THERE and BACK
X7 Gun (which is an upgrade to the standard gun Provided)
400 PAINTBALLS!!!
ALL Equipment Hire
and LUNCH!!!!

FOR ALL OF YOU WHO WISH TO GO WE WILL BE SIGNING PEOPLE UP AT THE "SIMRAN SESSION" COMING UP THIS WEDNESDAYTHATS THE 15TH OF OCTOBER!

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU COME AND SIGN UP ON WEDNESDAY IF U WISH TO GO BECAUSE WE NEED TO GIVE THE MONEY AND FORMS BACK TO THE National Paintball FIelds BY THURSDAY!!!

SO YOU MUST COME, AND BRING YOUR MONEY!!!!!! THATS £19 FOR MEMBERS AND £24 FOR NON-MEMBERS!

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE ON WEDNESDAY AND AT PAINTBALLING! THE MORE PEOPLE COME THE MORE FUN IT WILL BE!!!

WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH!!

Event: Soda N Samosa

2008-10-02T13:26:00.025+01:00

WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH!!

Hi Everyone and CONGRATUALTIONS on joining the University Of Birmingham's Sikh Society if you weren't already a member. Where as some of you are brand spanking new freshies (sorry FRESHERS) and you are probably wondering who we are and we can do for you....

Well why dont you come and find out at this years 1ST EVENT, which is a meet and greet event called 'SODA N SAMOSA' where you will get the opportunity to meet your peers, EAT FREE FOOD as well as a guest speaker who may be a local COMEDIAN, you will have to come to find out....

EVENT? - Soda N Samosa

WHEN? - 8th October (this Wednesday)

TIME? - 2 till 5pm

WHERE? - at the Chaplaincy (Building Behind the Guild)

PLEASE DO TRY TO MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND AND BRING A FRIEND.... SPREAD THE WORD.

THANK YOU, HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!

WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH!!

Photos: Kirtan Darbar at University Of Birmingham

2008-09-25T17:54:00.001+01:00

Kirtan Darbar On Campus

2008-09-15T16:58:00.006+01:00

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh,

Welcome to Bham Uni Sikh Society 2008-2009.

We’ve got interesting events being planned for the semester. We’ve even got one prepared for freshers week:

Kirtan Darbar On Campus

kljug mih kIrqnu prDwnw ]
In this Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises are most sublime and exalted.

Come and join us for the Birmingham Uni Sikh Soc Kirtan Darbar on Campus. Kirtanias such as Bhaji Sukhwinder Singh and Bhaji Manvir Singh will be attending.

Place: Chaplaincy

Date: Wednesday 24^th September

Time: 2 – 5pm

And there’ll be food afterwards

The Annual Cha n’ Samosa event is also coming up soon (Wed 8^th Oct). More on that soon.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

Weekly Video: Bhai Hari Singh

2008-03-26T12:32:00.001Z

Weekly Video: Saas Saas Simroh, Simroh Gobind

2008-03-20T09:57:00.001Z

This week's video is excellent kirtan by Bhai Nirmal Singh of the shabad "Saas Saas Simroh Gobind".

Photos: Bitesize Sikhi Week Q and A event

2008-02-25T19:04:00.003Z

videos to come soon

Videos: 8.4 Million + 1 deaths to die:- Bhai Manjh

2008-02-24T20:54:00.003Z

This is another video from the 8.4 million + 1 deaths to die event at Aston University. If you can't see a video below, click here

Photos: "8.4 Million +1 Deaths To Die" and "Mayatrix"

2008-02-17T16:34:00.003Z

Videos: 8.4 Million + 1 deaths to die

2008-02-17T16:25:00.005Z

Heaven and hells:

Two Sakhia (stories of our guru): Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji teachings to a Pandit; and Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's teachings to Dhuni Chand

More videos to come

Weekly Video: Sri Singh Sahib Harbhajan Singh Yogi

2008-02-10T17:03:00.001Z

This week the video is on a talk given in america in 1987 by spiritual sikh and yoga expert Sri Singh Sahib Habhajan Singh Yogi

Event: West Midlands Bitesize Sikhi Week 2008

2008-02-08T12:26:00.000Z

You’ve heard of Heer Ranja, Romeo & Juliet, Posh & Becks but what is true love? Is it the mutual love of two human beings? Open your mind and explore the depths of true love and it’s meanings, come along to this inspirational and moving talk. Roses, boxes of chocolates are all welcome to show your appreciation for the guest speaker. One not to be missed, kickstarting the West Midlands bite size sikhi week.
Talker: Bhai Sukhwinder Singh Jee Aka SUKHI BABA
For further info contact 07902 496548

Sounds scary, but we’ve all gotta go one day! People pay millions to life coaches to help them get the best out of life, but your loving sikh soc will provide you all this for free in a couple of hours. If your serious about living life to the max, then come along and learn how to.

Talker: Bhai Sukhraj Singh Jee
For further info contact 07742 350916

Matrix, oops I mean mayatrix. Sorry we couldn’t get Keanu but we’ve got someone who is even better, Bhai Butta Singh can do the martial arts tricks for real! Come along and learn how to escape the entrapments of the world and if your lucky, Bhai Butta Singh may even teach you a few moves.

Talker: Bhai Butta Singh Jee

For Further info contact 07859 905652

Young Kirtanees from around the Midlands will be bustin some tunes on the good old harmonium, with immortal verses to match. English translations will be given throughout and the infamous BOSS stall will be out, so bring your hard earned cash (sorry I mean student loan!) to buy the latest merchandise.

For further info contact 07809 155523 /07878 035476

The culmination of the bitesize sikhi weeks – get all your burning questions answered. There’s no chance to embarrass yourself. All questions will be given anonymously to the panel. We’ve called some favours in, and we’ve got an old skool panel who have been around the Sikh Soc’s circuit for the last decade.

PANEL : Some Faces from the past . . . ENJOY . . . Lets get the controversial questions commin in. (joke)
For further info contact 07742 350916

Weekly Video: Bhai Manpreet Singh

2008-02-03T19:10:00.000Z

This week's video is kirtan by Bhai Manpreet Singh (Kanpur wale) of the Shabad Prabh Jeeo Dhaevahu Dharasan Aapanaa Jith Dtaadtee Thripathaavai

Weekly Video: Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh Ji

2008-01-23T19:45:00.001Z

Yep, it's back. Due to the lack of recent posts there'll be a sikhi related video posted every week.

For this week, we've got a video of Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh Ji(GNNSJ) talking about spiritually.

Sikh Community & Youth Services UK

2008-01-18T13:16:00.000Z

Sikh Community & Youth Service UK: The Sikh Community & Youth Service (based at 348, Soho Road in Handsworth, B'ham, B21 9QL) are looking for part-time workers to help with their new projects in counselling and advocacy. SCYS (UK) has been running as a charity since 1976. There will be training, and both voluntary and work are available. They've said students would be ideal in this new area of work in the community. The ability to speak both Punjabi and English would be useful. Humility, courage and open-mindedness will be necessary as the job involves working with vulnerable members of our society.

As society members, there may be some of you hoping to work in Social Care and Health. Or you may study other subject areas, but still want to work with vulnerable people as part of your seva. Either way, if anyone is interested, please don't hesitate to contact the SCYS: 0121 523 0147.

Photos: West Midlands Ice Skating Event 2007

2007-12-19T21:45:00.000Z

Upcoming Kaurageous Events

2007-12-07T14:33:00.001Z

Click on Posters for more info:

All are welcome to the events. Both events open to both guys and girls.

Sikhi Week Photos: Sikh Women and Sacrifice talk and Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji Talk

2007-11-28T18:35:00.000Z

Here are the photos from the first two Sikhi Week events. Sorry they've took so long.

Sikh Women and Sacrifice at University Of Birmingham

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji talk at Aston University

More sikhi week photos soon

The Week's Events

2007-11-27T13:24:00.000Z

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.

Congatulations to all on the 538th Gurpurb of our first Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji.

giaan dhhiaan k ishh karam n jaanaa saa r n jaanaa thaeree|
I know nothing about wisdom, meditation and good deeds; I know nothing about Your excellence.

sabh thae vaddaa sathigu r naanak jin kal raakh ee maeree|4|10|57|
Guru Nanak is the greatest of all; He saved my honor in this Dark Age of Kali Yuga.|4|10|57|

(Ang 749 - Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji)

There is a great sakhi that a current University of Birmingham Sikh Society student has put up on his blog. Click here for Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Sakhi

Meditation and Youth Simran

This weeks Meditation will be held at Flat X9 of Victoria Halls Phase II on Monday at 5.30pm . Meditation is for everyone and a great way to ease the stress of studying, so why not try it for a week and bring a friend with you.

BCU Talk

There will be a Talk at BCU (aka UCE) this Wednesday at 2pm-3.30pm. Some of the Uni of Bham Sikhsoc members will be going there by train so if you want to go with the Sikh Society meet them infront of the guild for 12.45. For those who want to make there own way there, the 51 bus (bus stop is in Birmingham City Centre on the road on the left side of the pavilion shopping center) or a train to perry barr train station (leaves new street at 27 and 57 minutes past each hour) both get you to BCU university. The room number is 217 (Attwood Building).

Football

There will be football at 4pm on Thursday at the football pitches by Bristol Road (by Mech Eng building) . £1 members, £2 non-members.

There is now a group on facebook called: University of Birmingham Sikh Society. Joining the group is a easy way to put forward any ideas you may have.

Hope to see you at the events.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.

The week's events

2007-11-18T12:39:00.000Z

Meditation and Youth Simran

This weeks Meditation will be held at Flat X9 of Victoria Halls Phase II on Monday at 5.30pm . Meditation is for everyone and a great way to ease the stress of studying, so why not try it for a week and bring a friend with you. After this, a few of us will be going to Guru Nanak Gurdwara on Smethwick High St, where there is a simran programme for youth. If anyone is interested in going, we will be leaving straight after meditation , so come along to the flat. Great chance for those who are living away from home to have some dhaal and roti!!

Bhaji Sukhwinder Singh Talk

On Wednesday afternoon, we are very lucky to have Birmingham's Resident Comedian, Sukhi Singh giving a talk on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee . This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to learn about Sikhi and what values a Sikh holds. The talk will be held at the Aston Webb Building at Bham Uni (big central building with a dome opposite clock tower), in room WG5. The room isn't too hard to find, and there will be signs to help, but in case you do get lost, the receptionists in the entrance to the building will show you. The talk will start at 1.30pm, and will last approximately 45mins. You will also have the chance to ask Sukhi Singh questions at the end - exciting!!!!!!

Football

The will be football at 4pm on Thursday at the football pitches by Bristol Road (by Mech Eng building) .£1 members, £2 non-members.

This Week's Events

2007-11-12T20:15:00.000Z

Thanks for everyone who came to the Sikh Week Events and made them a success. Aston Sikh Society are currently organising the photos and they should be up on the blogs very soon.

After suggestions from the Sikh Society members, the weekly Meditation has been moved to an earlier and more suitable time of 5.30pm on Mondays.

This weeks meditation will be at the Strathcona building at room SR12 at 5.30pm. For anyone that is unsure of where this building is, please go to the following links where the Strathcona building is R18 on the map.

As all West Midlands Sikh Societies are linked with one another, over the coming weeks, there will be some meditation sessions where the members of Aston uni Sikh soc will be joining us, and sessions where we will be going to the Aston uni meditation. Transport will be available for pick ups and drop offs. Details of this will be coming up shortly once dates are confirmed.

http://www.bham.ac.uk/documents/B1796_Edgbaston_red_zone.pdf

http://www.bham.ac.uk/about/maps/edgbastonmap.shtml

Remember meditation doesn't have to be just religious meditation, its a technique we can use to ease the stresses of studies and a great way to meet people from your Sikh soc. From next Wednesday, we will be holding midday prayer, meditation and keertan sessions, more about this in the next email.

BCU University (aka UCE) will be having an event on Wednesday at 1.30 - 3.30pm (in the Kenrick Theatre). The talk will be on Guru Nanak Dev Ji and there will be free Soda and Samosas afterwards.

To get to BCU you can either catch a train to Perry Barr (leaves New Street at 27 and 57 minutes past the hour every hour - Paltform 3a usually) or catch the 51 bus (bus stop in Bham City Center by Marks and Spencers)

There will be 6 a side football on Thursday. It will start at 4pm at the pitches by Bristol Road.

Anyone who has yet to join the Sikh Society for the academic year can do so at any of the Sikh Soc events this week. Remember this is your Sikh society, so any ideas and suggestions are welcomed.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.

Event: National Kirtan Darbar (and transportation)

2007-11-09T11:25:00.000Z

har keerathan sunai har keerathan gaavai this jan dhookh nikatt nehee aavai 2
Listening to the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises, and singing the Lord's Kirtan, misfortune shall not even come near you

(Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji - Ang 190)

National Kirtan Darbar - An evening of Kirtan and Katha by various renowned Keertanee. There will be Katha in English, displays and the BOSS Stall which includes books on Sikhi, Hoodies, T-Shirts and CD's.
6 till late at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Smethwick

Transport: The Sikh Society have arranged transportation from the University Of Birmingham. Anyone wanting to go with the sikh society please meet them behind the Guild at 7pm. They'll also drop you back at uni at 10pm.For those who want to stay longer, they can. Any further questions please don't hesitate to contact Nick Singh at 07859 905652.

To get to Smethwick Gurdwara you could either catch the train from New Street to Smethwick Rolfe Street (train stop opposite the gurdwara) or catch the 87 bus (also stops right infront of Guru Nanak Gurdwara). The 87 bus stop is just outside of New Street next to the 61 bus stop.

Remaining Sikhi Week Events

2007-11-07T11:49:00.000Z

Thanks to everyone who helped out at the langer. The event was a huge success and we got some great feedback from both the sevadars and the university students. We'll be putting the best comments up on the blog at the end of the week. We'll also put up photos of the langer, along with the other Sikhi Week event's photos, on the blog at the end of the week.

Note: SikhSoc 6 a side football: thursday at 4pm on the pitches by Bristol Road.

Remaining Sikhi Week events:

Wednesday :
Candlelight Vigil - As an act of remembrance, the Sikh community will be holding a candlelight vigil to mark Remembrance Day in memory of thousands of Sikhs soldiers who fought in the World Wars. Also to remember the dark days in history during the Anti-Sikh Programs with killings of thousands of innocent Sikhs across India from the 80's to the present.
5 - 8pm at Chamberlain Square, Birmingham City Center

Directions to Chamberlain Square:
1) Catch train(/bus) to Birmingham New Street(/Birmingham City Center).
2) Next, head out of the Pallasades and turn left onto New Street.
3) Head down New street until you reach Victoria Square. Go down the road on the left hand side of the Council House.

Friday:
Sikhs and Diwali - Seminar led by a Bibi Kiranpal Kaur on the difference between Diwali and Bandi Chor, why we celebrate Bandi Chor and what this day signifies and really means to Sikhs. 2 - 5pm at Wolverhampton University, Room MN110

If anyone wants to go there with the Uni of Bham Sikh Society please be outside the Guild on Friday at 12.45.

Saturday:
National Kirtan Darbar - An evening of Kirtan and Katha by various renowned Keertanee. There will be Katha in English, displays and the BOSS Stall which includes books on Sikhi, Hoodies, T-Shirts and CD's.
6 till late at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Smethwick

Directions: To get to Guru Nanak Gurdwara you could either catch the train from new Street to Smethwick Rolfe Street (train stop opposite the gurdwara) or catch the 87 bus (also stops right infront of Guru Nanak Gurdwara).

This Weeks Events

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Monday:

LANGER ON CAMPUS

The langer on campus is coming up this Monday. On Sunday at 2pm we will be setting up the tent just outside the clock tower so if anyone is free and wants to help please do come down. We'll need sevadars throughout the day so whenever you're free please come down. For anyone wanting to help on the monday, please come down Sunday at 4pm and we'll brief you on the seva required. You can also turn up on the day and our organisers can assign you seva which is required at that moment.

lµgru clY gur sbid hir qoit n AwvI KtIAY]
The Langar - the Kitchen of the Guru's Shabad has been opened, and its supplies never run short. (Ang. 967 Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji)

History:

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji started of the tradition of the langer. His father Mehta Kalyan Chand Ji gave Guru Ji 20 rupees to start off a business in trade. As Guru Ji made his way to the city, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji came upon a group of Sadhus (spiritual men) who, engrossed in meditation, had not eaten in several days. Guru Ji felt the best allocation for this money would be to buy these spiritual beings food. Whilst given the food, Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji also served the Sadhus any way he could. A Gurdwara has been built where this event occured (Sacha Sauda Gurdwara in Pakistan). The langer continued on and was futher developed on by Sri Guru Angad Dev Sahib Ji. Guru Ji's wife, Mata Khivi Ji, did seva of making the langer and helped serve it. Due to her devotion and service she is mentioned in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji:

blvMf KIvI nyk jn ijsu bhuqI Cwau pqRwlI ] lµgir dauliq vMfIAY rsu AMimRqu KIir iGAwlI ]
balava(n)dd kheevee naek jan j is bahuthee shhaao pathr aalee || a(n)gar dhoulath va(n)dd eeai ras a(n)mrith kheer gh iaalee ||

Balwand says that Khivi, the Guru's wife, is a noble woman, who gives soothing, leafy shade to all. She distributes the bounty of the Guru's Langar; the kheer - the rice pudding and ghee, is like sweet ambrosia.
(Ang. 967 Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji)

So, again please do come down and tell as many people as possible about the langer. By the clocktower, 11am-4pm.

Meditation - There will be a medition session at St Francis Hall, Chaplaincy at 6pm.

Wednesday

Candlelight Vigil - As an act of remembrance, the Sikh community will be holding a candlelight vigil to mark Remembrance Day in memory of thousands of Sikhs soldiers who fought in the World Wars. Also to remember the dark days in history during the Anti-Sikh Programs with killings of thousands of innocent Sikhs across India from the 80's to the present.

5 - 8pm at Chamberlain Square, Birmingham City Center

Thursday

Sikh Society 6-a-side Football Tournament on Thursday at the football pitches by Bristol Road. The tournament will start at 5pm and it'll be £1 per person. For more information get in touch with Nick Singh on 07859 905652.

Friday

Sikhs and Diwali - Seminar led by a Bibi Kiranpal Kaur on the difference between Diwali and Bandi Chor, why we celebrate Bandi Chor and what this day signifies and really means to Sikhs.
2 - 5pm at Wolverhampton University, Room MN110

Saturday

National Kirtan Darbar - An evening of Kirtan and Katha by various renowned Keertanee. There will be Katha in English, displays and the BOSS Stall which includes books on Sikhi, Hoodies, T-Shirts and CD's.

6 till late at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Smethwick

Loads of events happening this week, and all not to be missed.

This Weeks Events

2007-10-26T12:19:00.000+01:00

Monday 29th October

West Midlands Sikhi Week 2007 will commence on monday and University of Birmingham will be hosting the first event.
There will be a talk on Sikh Women and Sacrifice which will take place in the St Francis Hall in the Caplaincy (the place where the Cha n' Samosa event was held) at 2pm till 5pm .
There will also be the meditiation session after the event at the same place starting 6pm.

Wednesday 31th October

The next event for Sikhi Week will be taking place at Aston University. The talk will be on Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji and will start at 2pm. Members of the Sikh Society will be commuting there by train/bus. Anyone who wants to go with them, please be at the clocktower for 1 pm sharp. Alternatively, for those who would like to make there own way there, the 61, 62 and 63 buses stop outside of Aston University.

Thursday 1st November

There will be a Gatka demonstation at Aston University. This will take place 1pm - 3pm just outside Aston University Guild. If anyone would like to go with the sikh society then e-mail us back on this e-mail address.

There will also be a Sikh Society 6-a-side Football Tournament on Thursday at the football pitches by Bristol Road. The tournament will start at 5pm and it'll be £1 per person. For more information get in touch with Nick Singh on 07859 905652.

Langar on Campus

The langer on campus commemorating Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurb will be on the 9th November and we need as many sewadars as possible. If anyone is free for a few hours on Monday please come down and help by doing whatever sewa needs doing. This event has been a huge success in previous years with the university, students and sikh community praising the event and the sewadars.

Everyone is welcome to the events.

There's loads happening next week so please come down and make these events a success.

Event: Sikhi Week 2007

2007-10-22T20:18:00.001+01:00

Below are the dates and venues for Sikh Week 2007's events.

Monday 29th Oct- Sikh Women and Sacrifice at St Francis Hall, University of Birmingham, 2-5pm

Wednesday 31st Oct- Presentation on Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Aston University, NG09, 2-5pm

Thursday 1st Nov- Gatka at Aston University, outside Guild, 1-3pm

Monday 5th Nov- Langar On Campus at University Of Birmingham, outside Clocktower, 11-4pm

Wednesday 7th Nov-Candlelight Vigil (for 1984 remembrance and sikh soldiers who fought in 2 world wars) at Chamberlain Square in Birmingham City Centre, 4-7pm

Friday 9th Nov- Sikhs and diwali at Wolverhampton University, ML 041, 2-5pm,

Saturday 10th Nov- National Kirtan Darbar at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Smethwick, 7pm-12am

This week's events (Week 4)

2007-10-21T11:57:00.000+01:00

Events coming up:

On Monday 22nd October we will be starting the Meditation sessions.
Time: 6.30pm
Place: Worship room, St. Francis Hall chaplaincy
Everyone welcome

On Wednesday 24th October, the SikhSoc will be going bowling at AMC.
We'll be going by train or bus most likely - depends on how many people with gaddiya wanna come ; )
The plan: meet at the guild for 1.30pm and make our way to AMC
For more details and to let us know you're coming, please get in touch with Nick Singh on 078599 05652, or alternatively Satnam Kaur on 07743 433146.

West Midlands Sikhi Week is also just around the corner. This is where there are events throughout the space of a week or 2 at the different W Mids Universities, including Wolves, UCE, Aston and of course Birmingham. There will be more details to follow.

The West Midland Sikh Society's have also created a joint website. SikhSoc events from around the West Midlands will be put up on this website. Aston University's Soda n' Samosa event has just been uploaded with some hilarious videos from Bhaji Sukhwinder Singh's talk at the event. Check the site out:
http://wmsikhsoc.blogspot.com/

Sanjha Akhand Keertan Smagam at Niskham Educational and Cultural Centre

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Go to www.sanjhasmagam.com for location info, transportation and for more information about the event.

Event: Cha n'Samosa at Aston University

2007-10-13T19:01:00.001+01:00

There will be a Cha n' Samosa event at Aston University on wednesday. If anyone wants to go down to help (or for free samose ;)) there are a group of people going down from University Of Birmingham via train. Email us (bhamunisikhsoc@googlemail.com) if you want to go by train with them.

Alternatively, it is very easy to commute there:

1) Bus :- Catch the 61, 62 or 63 bus towards Birmingham. They all stop just in front of Aston University (the aston uni stop is the stop just after the stop infront of the bull ring).
2) Train :- Catch the train to New Street and then go up the esculators after the ticket check, and turn left towards the ramp that takes you outside the pallasades. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp (towards the Bullring) and turn left onto the road with Virgin/HMV/Pavilion on. Head straight down that road (keeping to the right hand side of the road) and you should reach Aston University.

Photos: University Of Wolverhampton Soda n' Samosa

2007-10-11T13:18:00.000+01:00

Here are photos from yesterday's Soda n' Samosa event at Wolverhampton University. There will be videos up soon on the parts of the talk by Bhaji Sukhwinder Singh on the life of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji.

Cha n' Samosa at Wolverhampton University

2007-10-08T12:42:00.000+01:00

Their will be a Cha n'Samosa event happening at Wolverhampton University this week. The sikhsoc at wolverhampton university has requested for some of the university of birmingham sikhsoc members to go and help. There will be people going by train so anyone who wants to go just e-mail us at bhamunisikhsoc@googlemail.com. They'll leave at around 12.15. There is a map below for anyone who might want to make there own way there (Train, metro and bus stops are all a short walk away from the university campus)
Click here for map

Shaheedi Keertan Smagam 2007

2007-10-08T12:38:00.000+01:00

There will be a kirtan smagam this week in memory of the shaheed sikhs of the past. Click on poster below for dates and gurdwareh.

The kirtan from the Rainsbhai in memory of Ikbal Singh is now up on the Sikh Soul website (click here).

Photos: Soda n' Samosa event

2007-10-03T21:03:00.000+01:00

Here are photos from today's Soda n' Samosa event. Apologies that photos are not in chronological order.

The next Soda n'Samosa event will be at Wolverhampton University on 10th October (next week wednesday). More info will be on the new West Midlands Sikh Blog.

Reansbhai Keertan In Loving Memory Of Ikbal Singh

2007-09-30T16:28:00.000+01:00

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa! Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh!

With the Grace of Waheguru, there will be Reansbai Keertan for the sikh naujwan who sadly died in a motorbike accident.

It will be held on Saturday 6th October 07 from 7 PM to 5 AM at:

Guru Nanak Gurdwara
8 Edward Street
West Bromwich
B70 8NN

O my mind, earn the profit, before you return home...

Plz attend

Directions to Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Edward Street:

Driving: Click here for map

Commuting: Catch the 74 or 79 bus to West Bromwich (or metro to West Bromwich Central). From there a very short walk to gurdwara (see map above). West Bromich bus station is just by St Michaels Street so all you need to do is cross over St Michaels street and go around either left (via price street then onto victoria street) or right (via the high street onto victoria street). The metro stop is on W Bromwich ringway so all you need to do is turn left and head towards price street, then turn right onto victoria street and finally left onto edward street.

Event: Soda n' Samosa

2007-09-28T18:11:00.000+01:00

3rd October, 2007 at St Francis Chaplaincy (next to the guild).

All Welcome.
2 - 4pm

Video: Bhai Gurbir Singh Ji (Tarantaran)

2007-09-06T19:02:00.000+01:00

Shabad and Meanings: Click here

Event: Wolverhampton Rehnsbhai

2007-08-20T11:26:00.000+01:00

There will be a Rehnsbhai (all night kirtan) at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Wolverhampton (Sedgley Street) on the 1st September. There will be kirtanias from all around the world coming.

Click here for map.

For last years kirtan,

AKJ Rehnsbhai: Click here

Naam Ras Rehnsbhai: Click here

Events: Barsi Of Sant Kartar Singh Ji Bindranwale

2007-08-14T13:36:00.000+01:00

Akhand Path (continuous recitation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) at Gurdwara Baba Sang Ji Smethwick

Aramb : Thursday 16th August at 5pm
Bhog : Saturday 18th August at 5pm followed by Kirtan and Katha

I recommend anyone who wants to know more about Sant Baba Kartar Singh Ji Bindranwale to visit http://www.damdamitaksal.com/his_jath_13.htm as this a brief look into the life of one of last century's most spiritual sikhs.

Getting to Baba Sang Gurwara:

Catch the train to Smethwick Rolfe Street/ Smethwick Galton Bridge (usually at 7 minutes and 37 minutes past the hour from New Street). From Smethwick Rolfe Street head towards the high street (on the left as you come out of the station), then turn right and go down the high street. The Gurdwara is at the end of the high street. From Smethwick Galton Bridge, cross the dual carrage way as you leave the station and turn left.
Alternatively catch the 87 bus (bus stop just outside new street station).

Video: Bibi Snatam Kaur

2007-08-10T11:20:00.000+01:00

Click here for shabad and meanings.

For the meaning of Ek Onkar, Giani Thakur Singh goes into its indepth meaning at the beginning of his Jap Ji Sahib Katha (katha in panjabi).

Updates: Change of Audio in Sidebar

2007-08-04T12:42:00.001+01:00

We have just added new audio to the sidebar.

We've put up stories in english about spiritual gursikhs.

To download any of these to MP3 right click on the title of the mp3 and click "save target as" or "save link as".

Video: Bhai Manpreet Singh

2007-07-30T11:27:00.000+01:00

Click here for shabad and meanings

Video of the week: Bhai Joginder Singh, Katha In English

2007-07-23T10:52:00.000+01:00

In this video Bhai Joginder Singh talks about the effects of Kaam (Lust) and Krohd (Anger). There are many other good videos by Bhai Joginder Singh in english (click here to see the videos).

Sikh Society Meeting

2007-07-18T17:34:00.000+01:00

Their is going to be a meeting on friday for anyone who wants to help run the sikh society next year. Any one interested in helping next year please come to the meeting at

5k Foundation
40 Rood End Road
Oldbury
West Midlands

on FRIDAY 21ST JULY at 2pm.

Directions on getting to the 5k foundation building:

Firstly catch the 87 bus, which is just outside of new street station (at ticket inspectors turn left, go outside New street station and then take the first left) and Smethwick Rolfe Street (bus stop just by Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick). Get off the bus just before Gurdwara Amrit Parchar Dharmic Diwan (the gurdwara just underneath the M5). The roundabout just before the Gurdwara has a exit for Rood End Road. Follow this road down, keeping on the right. Just after Vernon road( and before Rood End school), is the 5K building (map below).

Video of the week: Baba Isher Singh Ji

2007-07-13T20:45:00.000+01:00

Click here for shabad and translation.

This video was taken in 1975 when Baba Isher Singh Ji visited the UK.

Click here for info on Baba Isher Singh Ji.

Video of the week: Giani Amolak Singh Ji

2007-07-03T12:15:00.000+01:00

Click here for shabad and meaning.

This kirtan is from Kericho (Kenya) after the bhog of an akhand path for the opening of a Gurdwara there. Kirtan is by Giani Amolak Singh Ji with Bhai Gurmeet Singh Ji on tabla, both of whom passed away a few years ago.

Below is a video of Giani Amolak Singh Ji back in the 1970's at Soho Road Gurdwara, Birmingham. In the video you can see what Soho Road Gurdwara looked like in the 70's as well as see Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji who the spiritual head and founder of the Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha.

Click here for shabad.

Event: Barsi Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale

2007-06-27T18:20:00.001+01:00

To get to Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick, you could catch a train to Smethwick Rolfe Street as this is opposite the Gurdwara. The trains leave birmingham new street at 7 minutes and 37 minutes past the hour.

Video of the week: Jap Ji Sahib Katha by Ek Onkar Kaur

2007-06-27T18:03:00.000+01:00

There is also some excellent Jap Ji Sahib Katha in panjabi by Giani Thakur Singh (click here), he also explains the importance of Jap Ji Sahib (click here).

Video of the week: Routine talk by Guruka Singh

2007-06-19T13:23:00.000+01:00

Video of the week: Kirtan: Naam Japo Ji Aise Aise

2007-06-14T16:07:00.001+01:00

The week's video of the week is kirtan from New Jersey Smagam (May 2007) by Bhai Kudrit Singh Ji. It is inspiring to see such a young child perform kirtan so well.

Video of the week: Youth of the month: Manvir Singh Khalsa

2007-06-04T11:35:00.000+01:00

Everyone from the Univerity of Birmingham Sikh Society is very pleased to hear fellow sikh student Manvir Singh Khalsa has been chosen as the youth of the month (click here for interview).

So we have put this week's video of the week as this quick interview of manvir singh at a leicester university sikh society event.

Also, Manvir singh has a blog: manvirsingh.blogspot.com/

Video of the week: Central News feature on sikh journalist

2007-06-02T15:04:00.000+01:00

This week's video of the week is a special feature from ITV central news on an up and coming british journalist Jagjeet Singh.

Video of the week: Chaupai Sahib

2007-05-18T13:38:00.000+01:00

This week's video of the week is Kabio Bach Benti Chaupai Sahib recited by Bhai Jarnail Singh. This is a prayer written by the tenth guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is a prayer humbily asking god for protection and support, which we all need during this exam period :).

Video of the week: Kaurageous

2007-05-09T18:56:00.000+01:00

This week's video of the week is this video which shows some of the activities that the Kaurageous organisation have partaken in.

Kaurageous have a couple of events comming up (see below poster) which are open to all females.

Video of the week: Bhai Hari Singh

2007-04-27T22:14:00.001+01:00

This week's video of the week is Bhai Hari Singh doing simran at a University of Leicester sikh society event.

Videos of the week: Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji

2007-04-17T22:29:00.000+01:00

This week's video of the week is kirtan from Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji at Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji Gurdwara in Manchester.

Click here for the shabad and its meaning in english

Videos of the week: Southall Nagar Kirtans 2006 and 2007

2007-04-12T23:27:00.000+01:00

As the Birmingham Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan is just around the corner I thought I'd put up the videos of the Southall Nagar Kirtan (this year's and last year's)

2006

2007

Updates to site: New things added to sidebar

2007-04-12T22:53:00.000+01:00

New items have been added to the sidebar. Firstly, a word of the moment has been added. Everytime you visit/refresh the site the word will change. If the panjabi word doesn't come up but the meaning does you'll need to install panjabi font. Click here to get the font.

Secondly, some simran audio has been added. If you have suggestions of other simran tracks leave it in the comments section of this post with the internet site where it's downloadable.

Finally, due to the EktaOne website closing down some of the links have been taken off the sidebar. Hopefully new links will be added in place of them before the start of the new semester.

Video of the week: Bhai Harjinder Singh

2007-04-08T14:14:00.000+01:00

This week's video of the week is kirtan by Bhai Harjinder Singh Sri Nagar Wale.

Please leave comments

Events: Vaisakhi events

2007-04-05T12:20:00.000+01:00

With Vaisakhi coming up they'll be loads of events around Birmingham and the West Midlands. Here's two of which are advertised by BOSS:

There is going to be an Vaisakhi show and exhibition at Wolverhampton University on the 18th April. There will be visual displays, turban tying workshops, live martial arts display(at 1pm), art workshop, boss stall and much more.

To get to Wolverhampton University from University of Birmingham firstly catch the train from university station to new street. From there catch a train to Wolverhampton (usually the train ending at Manchester Picadilly/Wolverhampton). Then follow this map (click here for map) to the MC building.
On Sunday 22nd April there will be the annual Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtans in Birmingham. A nagar kirtan is when kirtan is sang whilst the sangat walks to a particular location (in this case handsworth park :) )

The first Nagar Kirtan will start at Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Smethwick. To get to this gurdwara catch a train from New Street to Smethwick Rolfe Street (the gurdwara is across the road from the station). The nagar kirtan will go past Gurdwara Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji, then onto Rookery Road past Bebe Nanaki Gurdwara, continuing then to Gurdwara Singh Sabha and finishing at Handsworth Park.

The second Nagar Kirtan starts at Dasmesh Gurdwara (from aston university follow the A34 until you get to Lozell's road. Turn left and then left again onto Wheeler street). The nagar kirtan then continues past Gurdwara GNNSJ (Soho Road Gurdwara), then to Gurdwara Bhagat Ravidas Bhavan and finally finishing at Handsworth Park.

New links added

2007-03-31T09:42:00.000+01:00

New links have been added to the sidebar. If anyone has any suggestions for the site please email us at bhamsikhblog@yahoo.co.uk.

Also, check out the blog archive for archive photos (such as Bhai Sahib Ji's visit to the university) and the past videos of the week. Alternatively, you could click on the photos or videos hyperlink in the sidebar for past photos from events/past videos of the week.

Videos of the week: "The Saints remain wakeful; they are the Beloveds of my Lord"

2007-03-28T18:50:00.000+01:00

This week the videos chosen are of the same shadad but from two different, highly spiritual gursikhs. Click here for the link to the shabad(sikhitothemax).

In their hearts, they meditate on the lotus feet of God; they do not forget Him, even for an instant.

First video is from Bhai Sahib Bhai Jeevan Singh Ji who is inspiration to sikhs around the world. This was taken from the 1991 Delhi Samagam.

This second is to one of the most admired kirtanias of our current generation, Bhai Manpreet Singh Ji. This was taken from the 2005 Delhi Samagam.

Weekly Events (last week semester 2)

2007-03-27T22:13:00.000+01:00

NEXT YEARS EVENTS

If anyone wants to help next year in any way please come to the meeting in Victoria Halls Room P15 at 1pm this Wednesday.

If you have any suggestions for events for next year please leave them in the comments section below.

Also;

MEDITATION CLASS
Thursday
6pm
Cadbury Room
St Francis Hall (Behind Guild)

AMRIT VELA (Morning Prayers)
Friday
4am-6am
Victoria Halls P15 Room 3

Video of the week: Presentations from the Kaurageous event at Aston University)

2007-03-23T23:26:00.000Z

Sorry for the quality of the videos as it was taken from a digital camera. The videos were taken from the Kaurageous event from Aston University event with Pardip Singh doing the first presentation. The question the group had to answer was "What is considered beautiful in a gursikh female?".

The second video is the female group answering the same question with Kuldeep Singh giving some input. Again sorry for the sound quality when the camera moves.

Video of the week: Bhai Niranjan Singh

2007-03-18T15:57:00.000Z

This week's video of the week is kirtan from Bhai Niranjan Singh singing the shabad "Aisay Gur Ko Bal Bal Jaaiay".

Video of the week: Sri Singh Sahib Harbhajan Singh Yogi

2007-03-07T22:30:00.000Z

This week's video of the week is a lecture given by Yogi Bhajan Singh on Sadhana

If you want more videos of this kind or have any suggestions for videos that should be put on the blog please type it into the comments section by clicking on comments at the end of these posts and leaving your suggestions/comments.

Event: International Women’s Week

2007-03-06T14:16:00.000Z

Tuesday 6th – Wake Up!!
6pm , Hall 1 @ GNG Smethwick

Wednesday 7th – Beauty of Sikh Women
2pm, Room 155 @ Aston Uni

Thursday 8th – Clean up seva
5.30pm @ Baba Sang Gurdwara

Saturday 10th – Shabeel (in memory of Mata Khivi Ji)
1pm onwards outside Dhesi sweet centre on Soho Rd.

(the events above are part of international women’s week, all are welcome to the events)

Friday 16th – Sanjha Kirtan Darbar – for Comic relief
7pm till late @ GNG Smethwick

Tuesday 20th – Kung Fu taster session (note this session is girls only)
6pm, Hall 1 @ GNG smethwick

Weekly events are running as normal

Video of the week: Yudh 2007

2007-02-28T11:01:00.000Z

This weeks Video of the week is the promotional video for the Yudh Gatka Tournament and Rehnsbai Kirtan Darbar.

It is coming up this saturday at Gurdwara Amrit Parchar Dharmik Diwan in Oldbury.

Events: Q & A and Paintballing Massacre 5

2007-02-25T13:30:00.000Z

More sikh society events this week as part of the Bitesize sikhi week.

First on wednesday at 3pm there will be a question and answer event at aston university, where you'll have the opportunity to ask any sikhi related questions to a panel of knowledgable sikhs of our current generation. this can be done anonymously as there will be pieces of paper going around before the event on which you can write your questions on. Also, you can also leave your questions in the comments section of this post as all the questions there will be given to the panel prior to the event.

Taking place at the national paintball fields in Sutton Coldfield, which has been voted the best paintballing field in europe, you'll get 500 paintballs, a semi automatic paintball gun, safety gear, transport and lunch. Tickets are going fast so buy them before its too late. Transport will leave the guild at 8.30am and return around 4pm. The food is also inclusive and you'll get vegi burgers, crisps and drinks.

Weekly Events (week 7)

2007-02-25T13:28:00.000Z

MEDITATION CLASS

Thursday
6pm
Cadbury Room
St Francis Hall (Behind Guild)

AMRIT VELA (Morning Prayers)

Friday
4am to 6am
Vicoria Halls: P15 Room 3

Video of the week: Bhai Nirmal Singh

2007-02-20T22:45:00.000Z

This week's video of the week is this kirtan video by Bhai Nirmal Singh singing beautifully the shabad Hai Gobind Hai Gopaal

Got any suggestions for next week's video of the week? Leave it in the comments section by clicking comments at the end of this article.

Event: Caste Away and National Kirtan Darbar

2007-02-19T14:33:00.000Z

Caste away talk at Wolverhampton University this Wednesday at 2pm. Though there is unfortunately no transport we will have people going via train. They will leave from university station at 12.30 sharp. If you want to go with them they will be by the clock tower between 1215-12.25. Alternatively, if you want to make your own way there, the building is very near to both the metro and train station (Click here for a map - The building that the talk is in is located at the bottom of the map, MU building Room 422).

The first ever national kirtan darbar will take place at Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Smethwick. There will be katha, kirtan and dhadhi by some of the most talanted sikh youth (see above).

Transportation: please phone 07903304543

Weekly Events (week 6)

2007-02-17T16:05:00.000Z

MEDITATION CLASS

Thursday
6pm
Cadbury Room
St Francis Hall (Behind Guild)

AMRIT VELA (Morning Prayers)

Friday
4am to 6am
Vicoria Halls: P15 Room 3

Everyone welcome to both events

Video of the week: Bhai Manpreet Singh Ji

2007-02-13T15:42:00.000Z

This week's video of the week is kirtan from Bhai Manpreet Singh Ji doing kirtan of the shabad "Sansar Samundey Taar Gobindey" (Please carry me across the world-ocean, O Lord of the Universe).

Please do leave comments on the video or suggestions via the comments hyperlink and the bottom of each post

Updates on paintballing event

2007-02-11T11:54:00.000Z

There are still tickets left for the paintballing event for bitesize sikhi week. To get tickets contact Balraj (07878471453). Also, those that haven't paid have not officially booked there places.

The event will be on Sunday 4th March. It'll cost £35(members) or £40(non-members) which includes over 8 senarios at a paintballing field voted the best in europe, 500 paintballs and food. We are also trying to arrange transport. More info on transportation should come on this blog near to the event.

Weekly Events (week 5)

2007-02-11T11:52:00.000Z

MEDITATION CLASSES

Meditation class will be held this week at the same time but different location to last year. Remember this is the perfect opportunity to relieve some stress and do something productive at the same time. Anyone who has not had the chance to come to one of the classes, Thursday is a good a time as any to make it to your first class. Everyone is welcome. See you there!

THURSDAY
Location: Cadbury Room, St Francis Hall (Behind Guild)
Time: 6pm

For more info contact 07878471453

AMRIT VELA (Morning Prayers)

Sikhs are encouraged to get up early and pray as often as we can so for one day in the week. The Sikh Soc organises a comunial worship which will start at 4am with "Waheguru" meditation followed by morning prayers. We encourage all people to come as it has to be experienced to really understand its benefits.

FRIDAY
Location: Victoria Halls P15 Room 3
Time: 4am to 6am

Please phone Balraj Singh on 07878471453 if you need to be picked up or if your waiting outside and need to be let in.

Video of the week

2007-02-08T11:00:00.000Z

Every week we'll be putting up a sikhi related video on the blog.

For this week's video, we've got this video from Guruka Singh talking about his thoughts on the stages of life.

Keep checking back on the blog as they'll be a new video every week as well as event info and photos.

Weekly Events (week 4)

2007-02-04T12:04:00.000Z

ASTON UNIVERSITY SIKH SOCIETY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Aston Uni Sikh Soc have organised a 6 a side football tournament open to all of the West Midland Sikh Societies. Even if you aren't partisipating please do come and support University Of Birmingham ( Aston uni beat us on UoB turf so we need to win for payback). Every team gets a guaranteed 3 games.

Location: Aston University - GEM sports center
Time: Wednesday 12-5pm

MEDITATION CLASSES

Meditation class will be held this week at the same time but different location to last year. Remember this is the perfect opportunity to relieve some stress and do something productive at the same time. Anyone who has not had the chance to come to one of the classes, Thursday is a good a time as any to make it to your first class. Everyone is welcome. See you there!

THURSDAY
Location: Cadbury Room, St Francis Hall (Behind Guild)
Time: 6pm

For more info contact 07878471453

AMRIT VELA (Morning Prayers)

Sikhs are encouraged to get up early and pray as often as we can so for one day in the week. The Sikh Soc organises a comunial worship which will start at 4am with "Waheguru" meditation followed by morning prayers. We encourage all people to come as it has to be experienced to really understand its benefits.

FRIDAY
Location: Victoria Halls P15 Room 3
Time: 4am to 6am

Please phone Balraj Singh on 07878471453 if you need to be picked up or if your waiting outside and need to be let in.

Event: Bitesize Sikhi 2007

2007-02-01T11:35:00.000Z

More events coming up from the West Midlands Sikh Societies this month and start of next. We thought we'd post this up early to make sure more people are informed, turn up and make these events successful. The events are all at times in which we have no lectures so no excuses for not going.

Caste away: Their will be transport going from Birmingham University ( more info on transport soon)

This will be the first event of its kind. The first national kirtan darbar will take place at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, (High Street, Smethwick)

This event will give you a chance to ask any sikhi related questions and getting an answer to them. If you want to ask the question anonymously then there will be pieces of paper going around at the beginning of the event in which you can write your question. Also, you could leave your questions in the comments section of this post. To do this, click on the comments hyperlink at the end of the post and type in your question. The questions will then be given to panel to answer at the event. Here are some questions that have already been put forward.

Was Guru Nanak a prophet?

Is it right to have relationships before marriage?

What is amrit?

What about alcohol and meat?

What is Guru Ji’s message?

View upon other religions?

Why do you grow your hair but not your nails?

Sikhi and science?

Modern times?

Sikhi and shaheedi?

Mixed race marriages?

We will finish Sikhi Bitesize Week with a massacre, a paintball massacre. Taking place at the national paintball fields in Sutton Coldfield, which has been voted the best paintballing field in europe, you'll get 500 paintballs, a semi automatic paintball gun, safety gear, transort and lunch. Tickets are going fast so buy them before its too late.

Event: Aston Sikh Society Football Tournament

2007-01-30T17:47:00.000Z

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To get to Aston University from the University Of Birmingham go to the university train station and catch the train to birmingham new street (platform 1). From there, head towards the bull ring and turn left onto the road with a large Virgin Megastores/The Pavilion shopping center. Keep right onto Dale End road and Aston Uni should be straight ahead.

Weekly Events (week 3)

2007-01-28T22:00:00.000Z

MID DAY PRAYERS

An earlier time has been made available for those who can't attend the 6pm meditation class. Each week a new prayer will be recited with a informal talk on it's meaning after.

TUESDAY
Location: Chaplaincy: Worship Room (Behind the Guild)
Time: 2:15pm

Contact Balraj Singh on 07878471453 for more info

MEDITATION CLASSES

Meditation class will be held this week at the same time but different location to last year. Remember this is the perfect opportunity to relieve some stress and do something productive at the same time. Anyone who has not had the chance to come to one of the classes, Thursday is a good a time as any to make it to your first class. Everyone is welcome. See you there!

THURSDAY
Location: Cadbury Room, St Francis Hall (Behind Guild)
Time: 6pm

For more info contact 07878471453

AMRIT VELA (Morning Prayers)

Sikhs are encouraged to get up early and pray as often as we can so for one day in the week the Sikh Soc organises a comunial worship which will start at 4am with "Waheguru" meditation followed by morning prayers. We encourage all people to come as it has to be experienced to really understand its benefits.

FRIDAY
Location: Victoria Halls P15 Room 3
Time: 4am to 6am

Please phone Balraj Singh on 07878471453 if you need to be picked up or if your waiting outside and need to be let in.

Weekly events (week 2)

2007-01-21T12:33:00.000Z

NEW EVENT: MID DAY PRAYERS

Due to demand we are now starting mid-day prayers at 2.15pm on Tuesdays. This will give the opportunity to the sangat to listen to and read some of the sikh prayers and after discuss the meanings and relevence of them. This, like all sikh soc events, is open to all. From the most devout Sikh to someone totally new to Sikhism all are welcome.

TUESDAY
Location: Chaplaincy: Worship Room (Behind the Guild)
Time: 2:15pm

Contact Balraj Singh on 07878471453 for more info

AMRIT VELA (Morning Prayers)

Sikhs are encouraged to get up early and pray as often as we can so for one day in the week the Sikh Soc organises a comunial worship which will start at 4am with "Waheguru" meditation followed by morning prayers. We encourage all people to come as it has to be experienced to really understand its benefits.

FRIDAY
Location: Victoria Halls P15 Room 3
Time: 4am to 6am

Please phone Balraj Singh on 07878471453 if you need to be picked up or if your waiting outside and need to be let in.

MEDITATION CLASSES

Meditation class will be held this week at the same time but different location to last year. Remember this is the perfect opportunity to relieve some stress and do something productive at the same time. Anyone who has not had the chance to come to one of the classes, Thursday is a good a time as any to make it to your first class. Everyone is welcome. See you there!

THURSDAY
Location: Cadbury Room, St Francis Hall (Behind Guild)
Time: 6pm

For more info contact 07878471453

Weekly Events

2007-01-14T20:05:00.000Z

AMRIT VELA (Morning Prayers)

Sikhs are encouraged to get up early and pray as often as we can so for one day in the week the Sikh Soc organises a comunial worship which will start at 4am with "Waheguru" meditation followed by morning prayers. We encourage all people to come as it has to be experienced to really understand its benefits.

New Day!!! FRIDAY
Location: Victoria Halls P15 Room 3
Time: 4am to 6am

Please phone Balraj Singh on 07878471453 if you need to be picked up or if your waiting outside and need to be let in

MEDITATION CLASSES

Meditation class will be held this week at the same time but different location to last year. Remember this is the perfect opportunity to relieve some stress and do something productive at the same time. Anyone who has not had the chance to come to one of the classes, Thursday is a good a time as any to make it to your first class. Everyone is welcome. See you there!

Thursday
6pm
Cadbury Room
St Francis Hall (Behind Guild)

For more info contact 07878471453

Kirtan and Sikhi website links added

2006-12-05T19:58:00.000Z

Some kirtan and good website links have been put up on the sidebar of this blog.

If you want to download any of the kirtan, firstly click on the hyperlink. Then right click on the the kirtan you wish to download and click "Save target as" if using Microsoft Internet Explorer, or "Save link as" if using Mozilla Firefox.

If you want to search for a bani or its english translation then the sikhitothemax bani search engine in the link for you. Just click on the link, then click on gurbani search. If you can't see the panjabi button then click on the "Download Font" at the top of the page and follow the instructions. Also, if you know the first letters of a line in the shabad then click on "first letters (from anywhere)" and press the letters. Also, if you know a word or two from the shabad then type them in and click "match any words". The website will then search though to find the shabad you are looking for.

Also, sikh soc events around the UK will be put up on the BOSS site as well as photos from some of the events.

I also recommend the Raj Karega Khalsa website as it has a lot of good videos, bani and other downloads on this site.

Event: West Midlands Sikh Societies Goes Skating

2006-12-01T13:20:00.000Z

The West Midlands Universities are getting together to organise an ice-skating trip.

Wednesday 6th December - 2:45pm - 5pm
£7 only (Limited spaces)

For transport there will be a transport taking you there, it will be outside the guild of students at 2.15 sharp

Phone: 07878 471453 for more info and tickets

You can also purchase the tickets this tuesday by the Clock Tower, between 1pm and 3pm.

Greetings to the world wide web

2006-11-30T14:16:00.000Z

To the cyber sangat out there, Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh,

This in the new website from the University Of Birmingham Sikh Society. On this blog, we will update you on the weekly events. If there are any room changes or change in time of an event it will be put up here.

Also, photos of some of the events will be put up on this blog.

If you want to leave comments or suggestions on events or sikh society in general then you can leave it in the comments section of each post.