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Topic: Harimandir Sahib


In the News (Mon 21 Dec 09)

  
  Sikh Missionary Society(U.K.) - Articles - Ensign of Dignity
Nishan Sahib is an expression of authority, has spiritual tones, and it commands a high level of respect.
Nishan Sahib is the ensign of harmony between the God factor and Shakti - Maya; the world-factor.
Nishan Sahib is of the saffron color - pleasant, bright, and glowing reddish-yellow, representing purity (spirituality), courage and bravery.
www.gurmat.info /sms/smsarticles/essaysonsikhvalues/ensignofdignity   (5254 words)

  
 Indira Gandhi
Alarmed at the rise in popularity of the highly political Sikh missionary and leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, India's leaders were disturbed by his proclamation that Sikhs were a sovereign and self-ruling community.
Fearing Pakistan i support for the movement, in June 1984 Gandhi ordered Operation Blue Star, a military assault on Amritsar 's holy Harimandir Sahib or Golden Temple, the central Sikh place of prayer, which had been occupied by Jarnail Singh and his militant supporters with a heavy cache of arms.
The occupiers refused to depart peacefully and a firefight ensued - with 83 soldiers and 493 occupiers killed, and many more injured.
www.nebulasearch.com /encyclopedia/article/Indira_Gandhi.html   (913 words)

  
 Discussion Topics
These are some of the questions which have been debated from time to time, while the usage of the term continues.
Bhai Sahib Singh in his famous Darpan says that the word should be separated and read as Wahe Guru, and it in no way signifies Akal Purakh.
I think this is a prime example of our falling prey to nitpicking and incursion of versted interests who would do things their way to follow their agendas.
www.singhsabha.com /discussion_topics.htm   (5700 words)

  
 Sikhism Sites
Japji Sahib Ji - in audio, text and translation ('SikhiWiki')
Jaswant Singh Khosa - scribes the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikhnet 12/11/03 and 16/2/04)
Harimandar Sahib (03-03-05) instead of 'Golden Temple' from now on more
www.ramgarhia-association.freeserve.co.uk /docs/sikhism.htm   (432 words)

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