New SPN'er Introductions

[truantmuse]

Sat Sri Akal Ji

I found SPN quite by accident as I was surfing looking for some shabads. I started reading a couple of threads and before I knew it, I was completely drawn in by the intense and illuminating discussions here.

I was brought up to live life according to Sikhi, but somewhere along the way, in my quest for other (worldly) things, I seem to have lost a lot of what I valued most in life - spirituality. To be honest I am sorely disappointed with myself, and I would like to find my way to a more spiritual way of living, in keeping with these lines from one of my favourite shabads:

Meeraa dhaanaa dhil soch ||
Muhabathae man than basai, sach saah bandhee moch ||1||

Think of the Lord in your mind O wise one;
Enshrine love for the True Lord in your mind and body; He is the liberator from bondage

 

[spnadmin]

truantmuse ji

:welcomekaur:

Thank you for joining us. I am fascinated by your name and it is lovely. Your reply to Sikhi in Tough Times was so heartfelt. Sukhmani Sahib is the hymn that creates in us the effect that you described. It is wonderful to read and awesome to hear. Thank you for bringing our attention to the Sukhmani.

Well, we look forward to more comments from you and do not forget to start your own personal discussions. You may also want to start a blog in our Member Blogs section. It is a great way to meet members in a very personal way.

 

[truantmuse]

Thank you for the warm welcome and kind words adminji. I too look forward to being an active member of SPN, and to learn from everyone here.

My username is actually from one of Shakespeare's sonnets:

O truant Muse what shall be thy amends
For thy neglect of truth in beauty dyed?

It seemed somehow apt as spirituality seems to be playing truant in my life since I have been neglecting truth in favour of attachment to false, transient things.

 

[aristotle]

Welcome to SPN truantmuse Ji....
Hope you find here what you are seeking.....

 

[karingsingh]

sat nam whehey guru

 

[spnadmin]

welcome karinghsingh ji

This is a great place to find great conversation - maddening at times, uplifting at time, funny at times, informative and fresh. Hope you enjoy your time spent with us.

:cheerleaders::cheerleaders::cheerleaders:

 

[aristotle]

Welcome karingsingh Ji,
Hope you have a nice time here at SPN.

 

[Jasdeep Singh Dhaliwal]

Waheguru ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ki Fateh


Myself Jasdeep Singh I am proud to be a sikh,I just try to live my life according to the teaching of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji .I am 100% agree that we have failed in giving the true massage of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji to the world.So My main motive to join this platform is to discuss my thoughts, My point of veiw about sikh rituals and traditions and try to make others peoples aware about sikhism.

 

[spnadmin]

Welcome Jasdeep ji to SPN!

The energy in your introduction brims over and makes me feel energetic myself -- even over the Internet. I look forward to hearing from you in the thread discussions. Many members here have a strong taste for discussion on topics like the one's you have mentioned.

Thank you for joining SPN. Enjoy every minte. :welcomekaur:

 

[findingmyway]

Jasdeep Singh ji,
A very warm welcome :welcomekaur::welcomekaur:
Discussion and motivation are a wonderful way to learn and I look forward to interacting with you on different threads

 

[AngloSikhPeace]

Sorry, didn't see this thread.:whisling:


Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!



I am a long-time lurker on this site, and have just registered. I'm looking for friendly, reasonable discussion about Sikhi and other topics, and this is the forum to go to for that.


I am, I think, the only gora Sikh convert in Nottingham. I stayed in Derby for a while though, apparently there are a couple more there and in other nearby localities.

I was born in a non-religious family, but I spent a short period with the Sufis (of the orthodox Qadri type), during which Waheguru ignited the divine love for God, and brought me to Sikhi. I have been attending the Gurdwaras and joining the Sangat for 4-5 years now, learning about what it means to be a Sikh, and now I have decided that I want to make the best of my young age and take Amrit to become a proper, practising gursikh, hopefully within a year.


PS: you have an interesting range of emoticons here, eg:

 

[aristotle]

@AngloSikhPeace Ji,
The way you came to Sikhi is very interesting indeed.
Hope you'll find time to contribute to the discussions here at SPN.
:welcome: :welcome: :welcome:

 

[spnadmin]

AngloSikhPeace ji

Welcome to SPN I have read with interest your recent threads and posts. Continue with your enthusiasm. There are many SPN members who will enjoy interacting with you. I do hope you find this an encouraging experience. Your comments about this forum are much appreciated too.

 

[findingmyway]

AngloSikh Peace ji,
:welcomemunda::welcomemunda::welcomekaur::welcomekaur:
It's great to have you around. Thanks for joining in. The forum only works when members interact. Hope you stick around

 

[AngloSikhPeace]

Thankyou for all the replies and support!

Time for some more of the excellent and unusual emoticons:
:interestedsingh:

 

[jaggi7921]

waheguru g ka khalsa waheguru g ki fateh
i juast want to know the history about all guru's so thats why i join this site,so can anyone help me for this.:kaurkhalsaflagred:

 

[aristotle]

Welcome to Sikh Philosophy Network jaggi7921 Ji,
:welcome: :welcome: :welcome:

For Sikh History, you can visit the website www.sikh-history.com/ ,
Alternatively, for some good discussions on Sikh History, please visit www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/ .

In case of any doubt, you can start a thread so that we all can discuss the topic.

Hope that helps.
Please keep on visiting SPN regularly and contributing in the discussions here.

 

[palaingtha]

waheguru g ka khalsa waheguru g ki fateh
i juast want to know the history about all guru's so thats why i join this site,so can anyone help me for this.:kaurkhalsaflagred:

Gur Fateh,
You may download, for free, "A Glimpse into the History of the Sikhs" (246 pp) on the following web site:
pothi.com

If you feel like owning a print book, it is also available with the said pothi.com and you can order from the said publishers.

 

[spnadmin]

waheguru g ka khalsa waheguru g ki fateh
i juast want to know the history about all guru's so thats why i join this site,so can anyone help me for this.:kaurkhalsaflagred:

jaggi ji This is our section on Sikh gurus

http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-gurus/

 

[gjsingh]

Hello,

I consider myself to be not very religious but I have an abiding respect for Sikh philosophy. Someday I'd like to learn Gurmukhi so I can read the Granth Sahib in the original.