Highlights

The Bi-monthly Newsletter of the Central Sikh Gurdwara Board

This is the 17th article in the series „Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khaas’ Issue No : 45
(Who is a Khalsa?)‟which started in Apr 2008. In our previous articles, we
discussed some of the virtues of the Khalsa. In this article we will focus on
Oct/Nov 2010
“He fears none and frightens none”. Inside
Inside this
this issue
issue
A Sikh fears none and frightens none 1. CST–
2. Renovation
CST Hukumnama
by Jaswant Singh updates
for New year Day
Jan 10
3. SRST-Programme
Man lives in fear of failure, uncertainty, pain, death, evil spirits and ghosts, 2. Amrit Sanchar
Updates
among others. “Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is.” Some individuals ceremony/Vesakhi
- Bandi Chorre
exploit and manipulate these fears and create terror in people for their selfish Prgramme/
- Gurgaddi Day
ends. Sikhisim 101
courses and other
4. Sikhism 101
new courses
Our Guru Ji (SGGS) wants us not to be scared or frightened of anyone or Certificate
anything. Guru Ji also prohibits us from scaring others. The ninth Guru, Guru Ground Presentation
Breaking
Teg Bahadur Sahib gave the world the philosophy that those who have fears, ceremony -Banda Singh
are spiritually cowards and those who frighten others are fools. He alone is a Bahadur
CST
divinely enlightened person who fears not and frightens no one1. SRST
5. Bhai Esher Singh
A Guru-oriented person is enlightened through the Guru‟s word. He Renovation Programs Report
updates
understands that there is none higher than God. Why should he be afraid, then?
What should he ever fear? He frees himself from worldly cravings and Photos 6. NewofMembers
CertificateList
attachments. He leads his life by putting his honest efforts and accepts the fact presentation for Sikh-
ism 101 courses
that whatever comes is in God‟s will. 7. O-Level and
Primary
Gurmat 6– English
Sangeet Per-
The Gurbani says that, for one who obtains God-consciousness, his desires and formance/and Maths Tuitions
Theatre per-
fears depart2. When desire and selfishness vanish, fears and doubts run away3. formance
If you desire to liberate yourself from the fear of death then do good deeds and 8. -Down Memory
always keep God in your mind4. Fearful people are called Manmukhs in the NewLane Courses
Gurbani. Indulging themselves in wrong doings, they are always filled with fear 5. Programmes
- Book of the month
If one remembers the Lord, why should he be afraid of anything6? Book of the Month
- Notification of
Movie of the Month
Changes
The coward dies a thousand deaths, the brave man only once. A Sikh is a
brave man; he subdues his fear and bravely faces danger. Fearlessness is a
virtue of a Sikh. He sheds worldly desires - a Sikh doesn‟t even entertain the
Objectives:
desire of heaven or salvation (i.e., celestial desires) and is always fearless. He To promote Sikh
heritage.
enshrines the Guru‟s Shabad in his heart and leads his life in God‟s will.
To meet the needs of
the Sikh Community.
To organise and
References: promote the learning of
1. BY kwhU kau dyq nih nih BY mwnq Awn ] khu nwnk suin ry mnw igAwnI qwih bKwin ]16] (1427) Gurbani and Kirtan.
2. AMimRq rsu pwey iqRsnw Bau jwey ] (1041) To lead the Sangat to
become and remain
3. iqRsn buJI mmqw geI nwTy BY Brmw ] (814)
Amrit Dhari Sikhs.
4. ieCis jmwid prwBXM jsu sÍsiq suik®q ik®qM ](526)
To propagate Sikhism
5. iqs qy aUpir nwhI koie ] kauxu frY fru iks kw hoie ]4] (842) by providing quality
6. so kq frY ij Ksmu sm@wrY ] fir fir pcy mnmuK vycwry ]1] rhwau ] (677) religious services.
To inculcate the practice
of the Sikh way of life.
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Update on renovation
Central Sikh Temple
The upgrading of Central Sikh Temple (CST) is now going "full
steam ahead" and the completion of the Darbar Hall is expected by Entrance
November 2010. With the extension of the Darbar Hall, an
additional 150 devotees can be accommodated. The extension is
made possible with the reconfiguration of the entrance. The former
two staircases have been removed to create space for a spacious
lobby which is designed in such a manner that it can hold the
Milne Ceremony indoors.

The space area of the two previous staircases has been

developed to create additional space. For the Aged and Physically
Handicapped a ramp at the main entrance has been constructed.

The main staircase is currently under construction. There will be a

shoe rack on either side of the staircase and a washing point, both
of which will be covered by a canopy. The Sangat can wash their
feet before proceeding to the main lobby.

The new lift can accommodate 20 devotees and will be fully opera-
tional by the end of October 10 and the announcements at Pool
each level will be both in English and Punjabi.
Darbar hall entrance
Finally, the Pool has a new design with the five sprinklers arranged
in a circle. Unlike the former pool which had to be filled with water
each time, when needed. The new Pool has a fixture with
permanent water. This design of the pool will truly enhance the
ambience of the Darbar Sahib.

The Renovation Committee holds weekly meetings with the

contractor to ensure that he keeps up with the work schedule. The
renovation progress is going on smoothly.

Donation to Guru Ji is like planting the seed for Guru Ji to give you
much more blessings in life.
We appeal to all those
who have not
participated in this Darbar hall ceiling
opportunity to make
generous donation.

Cheques are to be made

payable to "Central
Sikh Gurdwara
Board" and mailed to
Former staircase
2 Towner Road,
Singapore
327804. Alternately you can make the donation at the office of Central Sikh Temple, Gurdwara Silat Road
or Sikh Centre
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End of Course for Sikhism101-3rd batch

Certificate Presentation Ceremony

was held on 21 Aug 10 at Level 7 - Sikh Centre
The third batch
students including
guest Mr Karpal
Singh Melhi
Mr Darbara Singh
(Guest-of-Honour)
and the lecturer
Mr Jaswant Singh.
The MC for the day
was Mr Jaspreet
Singh.

Seminar on Banda Singh

Bahadur‟s achievements was
presented by Harminder Kaur
and Satwant Kaur, Sikhism 101
students. The presentation
was well received by all.

New Seminar Coming up– Maharaja Ranjit Singh

Date: 13th Nov, Saturday Time: 2.30pm– 4.00pm Venue: Level 7, Sikh Centre

New Sikhism 101 Course in January 2011

A comprehensive Course on Sikhism
covering History, Religion, Philosophy & Scripture

1. The Lives and Teachings of Our Ten Gurus

2. Biographies of the Sikh Martyrs
3. Main Composition of Guru Granth Sahib
4. Basic Concepts of Sikhism

Seats are limited.. To avoid disappointment, Please register now!!!!! call

63272007/04 or email to melvinder@sikhs.org.sg
Starting in mid of January,
(Every Sun,1.30pm-3.00pm)
Level 4, Sikh Centre Fee—$50 Per Year (inclusive of course materials & books)
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Activities by Bhai Esher Singh

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New Members
Central Sikh Gurdwara Board welcomes the following new members.
1 AMARJIT KAUR SIDHU
2 AMANJEEV KAUR
3 AMARJIT SINGH WASAN
4 AMEEKA KAUR
5 ANMOL KAUR GILL
6 ASHMEET SINGH BADANPUR
7 BALVINDER SINGH
8 BALVINDER SINGH DADAHOOR
9 CHARANJIT SINGH SIDHU
10 DALJIT SINGH
11 DILSHAAN SINGH GILL
12 DR. HARVINDER SINGH SIDHU
13 GULSHAN SINGH GILL
14 GURBIR KAUR D/O GURCHARAN S.
15 GURCHARAN KAUR
16 GURDEEP SINGH S/O JAGJIT SINGH
17 GURKIRAN KAUR
18 GURMIT SINGH S/O BAHADAR SINGH
19 GURMUKH SINGH KHAIRA
20 HARAPAJAN SINGH
21 HARDIAL SINGH DHALIWAL
22 HARJINDER SINGH BADANPUR
23 HARJINDER SINGH USMA
24 HARKRISHAN KAUR
25 HARMIT KAUR WASAN
26 HARPREET KAUR
27 HERNAIKH SINGH
28 INDARJEET KAUR
29 INDERJIT KAUR W/O JAGJIT SINGH
30 JAGDEV SINGH GREWAL
31 JAGRAJ SINGH
32 JAIPAL SINGH KHAIRA
33 JASBINDAR KAUR
34 JASBIR KAUR W/O MANMOHAN SINGH
35 JASPAL SINGH SIDHU
36 JASPREET KAUR
37 JASPREET KAUR SEKHON
38 JASTARA KAUR GILL
We request all members of the Sikh Community to join us, and we
look forward to their active involvement, participation and
contributions.
Central Sikh Gurdwara Board Highlights
39 KIRANJEET SINGH BRAR
40 KIRANJIT KAUR SEKHON
41 KIRENJEET KAUR
42 KULDIP SINGH
43 KULWANT SINGH DHILLON
44 KULWANT SINGH PADDA
45 MALKIT SINGH USMA
46 MANJIT KOUR
47 MANJIT SINGH BADANPUR
48 MANMINDER SINGH BHULLAR
49 NANAKDEEP SINGH GILL
50 NARINDAR SINGH USMA
51 PALVIN SINGH BANDAL
52 PALVINDERJIT SINGH GILL
53 PRIJAM KAUR
54 RABINDER KAUR
55 RAJINDER SINGH S/O JAGJIT S. DALA
56 RANDEEP SINGH MEHLI
57 RANJIT KAUR
58 RANJIT SINGH S/O GULZAR SINGH
59 RASLEEN KAUR SEKHON
60 RAVLEEN KAUR KHAIRA
61 SARABJIT SINGH CHOPRA
62 SARANPAL SINGH BADANPUR
63 SARJIT SINGH
64 SHAWNPREET SINGH BADANPUR
65 SIMRAN KAUR SEKHON
66 SIMRANJIT SINGH
67 SIMRANPAL KAUR BADANPUR
68 SUKHBIR KAUR
69 SUKHBIR SINGH RODE
70 SUKHDAVE SINGH DHILLON
71 SUKHDEEP SINGH S/O SARJIT SINGH
72 SURESHPAL SINGH PUARR
73 TAJ REHYAN SANDHU
74 TALWINDER SINGH THAROO
75 TANDIP SINGH WASAN
76 TANTARPAL SINGH GILL
77 THANJIT KAUR SEKHON
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A Walk
Down Memory
Lane
A tribute to an extraordinary Sikh woman - the first woman cabby
in Singapore

Manjit Kaur w/o of Late Hazura Singh

Her life embodies the Singapore spirit - (Yellow Top taxi No SH 1209)

Sikh spirit of diligence and resilience.

“When my husband had an accident and could not drive again, I had to take over as
breadwinner. I did not cry or feel sorry for myself. I turned to taxi driving to support the family.
I will continue to drive a taxi until my daughter and son are married and have set up their homes.
I must succeed in everything I do. Then I have done my duty as a mother”

She saw to it that her son Parvinder Singh, had university education in New Zealand and her
daughter Sarbinder Kaur, completed her Secretarial course.
Manjit Kaur passed away on 20 Aug 2003.

Be inspired by her noble values and ideals

Notification of Changes Book of the month

Guru Granth Sahib
Members of CSGB, and Its Context
by
Please provide us details of Jaswant Singh Neki
any changes in This volume contains
Address essays on different aspects
of Guru Granth Sahib and
Contact numbers its context by eminent
Emails scholars from India and
abroad, presented at an
International Seminar
All submissions to be sent to inaugurated by
Dr Manmohan Singh, the
melvinder@sikhs.org.sg Prime Minister of India.
or call 63272004/07.
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