Browsing Tag: Service

One day in a village in the Punjab a boy named Kanhaiya was born to a wealthy family. As he grew up, Kanhaiya was always searching and learning about new things. He learnt about life and God from many different holy men. He loved the spiritual path, and so in his life he chose a different path from the wealth of his family. He became a deeply spiritual young man who loved listening to divine poetry. He grew up to be known as Bhai Kanhaiya.

One day a Sikh who was a family man came to see Guru Har Rai Ji, the seventh Guru. This man worked hard to take care of his family but when he came to see the Guru he was very troubled. He told the Guru that for many years he had wanted to leave everything and come stay in the Guru's service. He said, " I want only to serve you and earn salvation in the next world". Then he told the Guru how he had a son who would have taken over the family responsibilities but, sadly, the boy had died. "All my hopes are shattered, what can I do?!" he asked the Guru.

One day a Sikh who was a family man came to see Guru Har Rai Ji, the seventh Guru. This man worked hard to take care of his family but when he came to see the Guru he was very troubled. He told the Guru that for many years he had wanted to leave everything and come stay in the Guru's service. He said, " I want only to serve you and earn salvation in the next world". Then he told the Guru how he had a son who would have taken over the family responsibilities but, sadly, the boy had died. "All my hopes are shattered, what can I do?!" he asked the Guru.

Once Guru Gobind Rai disguised himself, while playing a trick to help his Sikhs learn about what selfless service truly means. He disguises himself as an regular traveler. It was very early in the morning before the sunrise and he would knock on everybody's door and ask, "excuse me, I don't want to bother you, but do you have any food to share?" Listen to find out if anyone is ready to serve at all times.

GENEROUS members of Hampshire's Sikh community took to Southampton streets to feed nearly 1,000 people. Volunteers set up a makeshift restaurant in the city centre to hand passers-by traditional Indian food.

On Tuesday, April 29, 2014, staff and learners from all backgrounds at Leicester College came together to take part in a very special Sikh lunch. Staff and volunteers at the college served 500 hungry people – for free.

A local community group is launching a free hot curry service for vulnerable people in Bedford. The service is run by volunteers from the Akaal Seva group which aims to improve the quality of life for Bedford people.

He is the real-life hero who has fought many battles in life— ranging from World War II to the one with cancer and is still ready to wage a war against adversities of life at 93 with a smile.

In a country often threatened by strife and conflict, the Times of India on Wednesday reported a heart-warming story about how in a place called Joshimath in Uttarakhand, Sikhs invited the Muslims to pray in the hall of their Gurudwara on Eid-ul-Fitr.

the importance of reaching out across boundaries to help others is more critical than ever. In this digital age, where people can connect with a click, everyone has the potential to make a difference. Individual acts of service may seem small, but each reverberates far beyond the people who are directly affected, generating a momentum that builds to protect our world.

Seva Search, Inc. based in Potomac, Maryland just released a virtual concierge service that seamlessly connects consumers with local businesses in near real-time via the Seva Call proprietary platform.

Drawing on Maya Angelou for inspiration, Singh explained, “She said if she could pray for one thing it would be courage, because if you have courage you can do anything.”

CROQUIS FIGURE AND A PEN IN MY MASTER'S HAND BY THE POWER OF THE WORD HE SHAPES ME AS 'AKAL'

Sikhs don't get applauded by keeping their heads down and being victims. They excel by being the champions of freedoms and rights of everyone. Even putting their lives on the line being heroes and that which gets the job done for everyone.

Badal has announced to bestow 'PUNJAB RATTAN AWARD' on these two dynamic and vibrant Punjabis. The Chief Minister while approving the proposal of awarding this honor mentioned that their contribution to the national scene will be ever remembered and the future generations will continue to get inspiration from the life, sincerity and commitment of these national heroes.

"This is part of our efforts to increase the participation of Sikhs in NS program. Prior to this, we only have trainers from the three major races in Malaysia, so when other races join in the program, it will further promote the true spirit of One Malaysia."

In the village of Poola lived a young man named Taru. He worked very hard every day on his farm with his family. He was also a very devoted Sikh of Guru Gobind Singh and he always loved serving people. Everyone knew he loved to serve and everyone loved Bhai Taru. Bhai Taru believed all people are children of God. He also learned from Guru Gobind Singh Ji to treat all people with equality and love. He didn't care if someone was Hindu or Muslim, he just wanted to serve the God in them.

Guru Amar Das, the third Guru, was becoming old and it was time to decide who had the selflessness to carry on the light of Guru Nanak. He tested both of his son-in-laws, Bhai Rama and Bhai Ram Das. He made them build platforms for him to meditate on. When the son-in-laws made the platforms, the Guru rejected their work. He continued to have them build and tested their devotion to see who would truly be selfless.......

The United Sikh Association of New York University (NYU) served langar to university students on October 29th, 2008.

Mata Ganga who was the wife of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, could not have a baby, so she went to ask Bhai Budha for this blessing. After rejecting her once, Bhai Budha accepted her offering. As he ate he crushed an onion with his fist, he said, "Your son will be a master of heaven and earth. He will crush enemies like I crushed this onion."