Question from audience was "How can I control my lust/ sexual desires?" This Q&A followed the UC Davis SSA talk "Challenging our pre-conceptions of Sikhi http://youtu.be/ZCsHNCqZoW0 Basics of Sikhi is a project by Everythings 13, an educational charity dedicated to spreading the wisdom of the Sikh Gurus. Please support our work - http://bit.ly/1cRKGdz - Whether its £5 a month or £50, all will go towards parchar and NOT building funds. Vaheguru Simran in the Intro and Outro is how Sikhs chant Gods name. You can download it for free from www.thekdp.com (Jam 2, track 6). Follow us online fb page @ www.facebook.com/everythings13­.basicsofsikhi twitter @everythings_13 Instagram @basicsofsikhi MP3s www.soundcloud.com/basicsofsik­hi ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLXxbyg4Dpw

Jagraj Singh explains how we can use Gurbani (Guru's words) to protect us in this world. When we are armed with Gurbani, we have nothing to fear - Arm yourself with knowledge! This clip is an excerpt from 'Guru, My Umbrella'. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/mrYP0gocqDY An amazing MUST WATCH talk on how Guru Ji is like an umbrella, shielding us from that which stops us from connecting to Vaheguru (God). From anger to lust, Jagraj Singh explains how Gurbani (Guru’s words) is there to help us through our daily battles --- Basics of Sikhi is a project by Everythings 13, an educational charity dedicated to spreading the wisdom of the Sikh Gurus. Please SUPPORT our work www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate 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. Follow us online: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Everythings13.BasicsofS­­ikhi Twitter: @everythings_13 Instagram: @basicsofsikhi Soundcloud: /basicsofsikhi Web: www.basicsofsikhi.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu0gsq3iNhg

Sangat ji, there will be many Amrit Sanchars in the lead up to Vaisakhi. If you're unsure for preparing for it, or even just curious, check out Sukhdeep Singh explaining it. Rehit Maryada: http://sgpc.net/sikh-rehat-maryada-in-english/ Learn Gurmukhi: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UNLfJ1TsJm0OHEOslS3NOqGduHwggGg Hukam #7 of 52 - 5K’s: https://youtu.be/rJs81-YWdUk Please like, share and comment below. --- Basics of Sikhi is a project by Everythings 13, an educational charity dedicated to spreading the wisdom of the Sikh Gurus. Please SUPPORT our work www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate 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. Follow us online: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Everythings13.BasicsofS­­ikhi Twitter: @everythings_13 Instagram: @basicsofsikhi Soundcloud: /basicsofsikhi Web: www.basicsofsikhi.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlqZjd5OjAY

Guru Arjun Dev Ji tells us that Vaheguru Ji (God) has staged this play of life. In this play all come & go, meaning whoever is born will inevitably experience death. Guru Ji says I have seen the miracle of how Vaheguru Ji has staged this play of life within a righteous & just system. ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ਛੰਤ ਘਰੁ ੧ bihaagarraa mahalaa panjvaa chhant ghar pehilaa Raag Bihagra, Fifth Mehal, Chhant, First House: ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥ ikOankaar satgur prasaad || One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru: ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਏਕੁ ਅਚੰਭਉ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਮੇਰੇ ਲਾਲ ਜੀਉ ਜੋ ਕਰੇ ਸੁ ਧਰਮ ਨਿਆਏ ਰਾਮ ॥ har kaa ek achambhau dekhiaa mere laal jeeo jo kare su dharam niaae raam | I have seen one miracle of Vaheguru, O my Dear Beloved - whatever He does is righteous and just. ਹਰਿ ਰੰਗੁ ਅਖਾੜਾ ਪਾਇਓਨੁ ਮੇਰੇ ਲਾਲ ਜੀਉ ਆਵਣੁ ਜਾਣੁ ਸਬਾਏ ਰਾਮ ॥ har rang akhaarraa paaeon mere laal jeeo aavan jaan sabaae raam | Vaheguru has fashioned this beautiful arena, O my Dear Beloved, where all come and go. ਆਵਣੁ ਤ ਜਾਣਾ ਤਿਨਹਿ ਕੀਆ ਜਿਨਿ ਮੇਦਨਿ ਸਿਰਜੀਆ ॥ aavan ta jaanaa tineh keeaa jin medan sirjeeaa | The One who fashioned the world causes them to come and go. ਇਕਨਾ ਮੇਲਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮਹਲਿ ਬੁਲਾਏ ਇਕਿ ਭਰਮਿ ਭੂਲੇ ਫਿਰਦਿਆ ॥ iknaa mel satgur mahal bulaae ik bharam bhoole firdhiaa | Some meet the True Guru - Vaheguru invites them into the Mansion of His Presence; others wander around, deluded by doubt. ਅੰਤੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਤੂੰਹੈ ਜਾਣਹਿ ਤੂੰ ਸਭ ਮਹਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਏ ॥ ant teraa toohai jaaneh tu sabh meh rehiaa samaae | You alone know Your limits; You are contained in all. ਸਚੁ ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਸੁਣਹੁ ਸੰਤਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਵਰਤੈ ਧਰਮ ਨਿਆਏ ॥੧॥ sach kahai naanak sunahu santahu har vartai dharam niaae |1| Nanak speaks the Truth: listen, Saints - Vaheguru dispenses even-handed justice. #hukamnaama #darbarsahib #englishkatha Support us: www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate Contact us: www.basicsofsikhi.com/contact-us Live Gurbani Translations by http://www.shabados.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_lDH3Jib4M