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Assembly Agenda

Mool Muner SimrunAavoh Sikh Satguru Kay PayarayohWhat Diwali means to Sikhs? Announcements

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Mool Munter Simrun

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rwmklI mhlw 3 AMndu <> siqgur pRswid ]

Raag Ramkali Composed by the third Guru Anand –Bani of BlissOne Universal Creator

God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:

Ramkali Mahla 3 Anand(u) Ik Ounkaar Satigur Prasad(i)

Awvhu isK siqgurU ky ipAwirho gwvhu scI bwxI ]

Come, O beloved Sikhs of the True Guru,and Sing the True word of his Bani

Aavoh Sikh Satiguru Ke Pyareho Gaavoh Sachi Baani

bwxI q gwvhu gurU kyrI bwxIAw isir bwxI ]

Sing the Bani of the Guru, the supreme Word of Words.

Baani Ta Gaavoh Guru Keri Baaniya Sir(i) Baani

ijn kau ndir krmu hovY ihrdY iqnw smwxI ]

Those who are blessed by the Creator’s Glance of Grace,

their hearts are filled with this Bani.

Jin Ko Nadar(i) Karam(u) Hove Hirday Tina Samaani

Awvhu isK siqgurU ky ipAwirho gwvhu scI bwxI ]

Come, O beloved Sikhs of the True Guru,and Sing the True word of his Bani

Aavoh Sikh Satiguru Ke Pyareho Gaavoh Sachi Baani

pIvhu AMimRqu sdw rhhu hir rMig jiphu swirgpwxI ]

Drink the Amrit, forever remain [in the] Creator’s Love; meditate on the Creator, the

Sustainer.

Peevoh Amrit(u) Sada Rahaho Har(i) Rang(i) Japiho Sarigpaani

Awvhu isK siqgurU ky ipAwirho gwvhu scI bwxI ]

Come, O beloved Sikhs of the True Guru,and Sing the True word of his Bani

Aavoh Sikh Satiguru Ke Pyareho Gaavoh Sachi Baani

khY nwnku sdw gwvhu eyh scI bwxI ]23]

Says Nanak, forever sing this True Bani.23.

Kehai Nanak(u) Sada Gaavoh Eh Sachi Baani

Awvhu isK siqgurU ky ipAwirho gwvhu scI bwxI ]

Come, O beloved Sikhs of the True Guru,and Sing the True word of his Bani

Aavoh Sikh Satiguru Ke Pyareho Gaavoh Sachi Baani

What is Diwali important to Sikhs?Week 7

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Bundhi Chorh Divus

Baba Buddha Ji

• Served six Gurus, ending with Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji (over 125 years old)

• Another helper was Bhai Gurdas Ji, who compiled the Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

• Together they assisted Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji • Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji unexpectedly became the

guru at a very young age • Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji became known as the

Guru of Courage and built the Philosophy of social justice

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Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji“Saint Soldier”

• Meeri & Peeri Meeri: stay on path to Sikhi

Physical fighting as last resort Peeri: power of prayer

• As Guru Ji’s fame grew, the muslim emperors started to get worried

• 52 others that were already jailed – 52 cornered robe

• Guru Hargobind Sahib returned to Harmandar Sahib on Diwali and was welcomed by the sangat led by Baba Buddha Ji and Bhai Gurdas Ji.

• So, now, why Diwali is important to Sikhs – more importantly , we say, Happy Bundhi Chor Divus.

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Happy Bundhi Chor Divus!

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Today’s Announcements

• All volunteers, must sign-in at the office.• MLK Essay Contest

Topic: ‘What are you doing for others?’ The essay must be between 750 and 1,000 words Contest open to all eighth grade students attending public

and private schools in King County. Purpose of the essay contest is to encourage middle and

junior high school students to think critically about Dr. King’s legacy of peace and justice.

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Keertan Announcements

• Students who would like to play keertan on stage must sign up with me to volunteer AFTER you have spoken with your keertan teachers. BOTH the parent and student must come together to hear the guidelines and sign on the line.

• Keertan stage uniform: white salwar/kameez, kurta/pajama, chola with saffron or navy blue turban.

• To tie turbans, Dr. Kulwant Singh veerji will be tying at 1:30 in the school office area downstairs in the langar hall. Khalsa Gurmat School

What time do we meet next week?You’ll sit in your classes – CONES!

1:50pmKhalsa Gurmat School