IN HIGH SPIRITS, REGARDLESS
This marked the start of the 8th Sikh Chardi-Kala moral development course for Sikhs in the British Armed Forces...
The spiritual 'cry' at the end of the standing prayer called the Ardaas is also used by Sikhs as a jubilation cry and was also used as a war cry when Sikhs went into battle.
The annual three day Sikh spiritual awareness course was organized by Mandeep Kaur, the Sikh Chaplain to the Armed Forces, at Amport House, home of the Armed Force Chaplaincy Centre. Sikhs from all three services congregated at Amport House for spiritual guidance, lectures on history and current affairs within the military environment.
"We have named this event Chardi-Kala, in Panjabi this translates to 'in high spirits, regardless,' so no matter what happens in one's life, despite their emotional state Sikhs will always place their trust in God's hands. They accept the fate that has been bestowed upon them and they endeavor to carry on in high spirits." Said Mrs Mandeep Kaur, the Sikh Chaplain to the Armed Forces.
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This event is a rare opportunity for Sikhs from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force to pray, learn and eat together.
The feedback of the attendees echoed and said that this course raised our morale by having a good laugh, spending time with others from the same background and connecting more deeply with our faith by learning about Gurbani and Guru's teachings.