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This video was recorded at Gurdwara Basant Avenue, Ludhiana on 20th of S...
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This video was recorded at Gurdwara Basant Avenue, Ludhiana on 20th of September 2008. This is a live recording of Shabad Kirtan by Bibi Gurdev Kaur OBE and Sikh Nari Manch Jatha at a Kirtan Darbaar organised by Management Committee of Gurdwara to commemorate the third century of the Gur Gaddi Divas of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
The group had gone to India at the invitation of Sharomani Gurdawara Parbandhak Committee, Amritsar, to perform at the "Raag Darbaar" held annually at Manji Sahib on the occasion of boirthday celebrations pf Guru Ramdas Ji.
The group performs thr Shabdas; "Gur Bin Ghor Andhaar" in Raag Marva, "Sabh Sikhan Ko Hukam Hai Guru Maniyon Granth", "Dhur Ki Bani Aaee", "Haazra hazoor Siree Guru Granth Sahib Ji", "Gobinday Mukanday Udaaray apaaray" and "Ik Daata". Bibiji gives explainations in English and Punjabi throughout the Kirtan.
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Chandi Di Vaar is composition of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This is known as ...
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Chandi Di Vaar is composition of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This is known as Durga Path in Hinduism. Bibi Gurdev Kaur OBE recites Var Sri Bhagauti JI Ki, mostly known by Sikhs as Chandi Di Var in Raag Maarva. Bhagauti stands for God and sometimes for sword which is identified with God. Written in fifty-five stanzas. The first stanza of Chandi di Var forms the introductory part of the ardaas, the Sikh prayer; "Pritham bhagauti simar kai Guru Nanak layeen dhiaaye".
Following the invocation, this composition is a description of war betwwen Chandi (Durga) and demons as mentioned in the ancient writings. It is written in a clear style and deals with matters related to war so it appeals strongly to soldiers and warriors. In the ancient times literature of this kind was read during the wars to enthuse the warriors to heights of glory and heroism and even today the same tradition prevails.
The ballads are extremely metaphorical and deeply narrative in nature, and describe the battles of Durga (also known as Chandi, Bhawani, Kalika) against many demon warlords (such as Mehkhaasur, Chandh, Mundh, Sronat Bej, Sumbh, Nisumbh and Domar Lochan). Based on the tales of Durga in Markanday Puraan, these ballads also weave in the intricacies of the higher power God (Akaal) that controls creation, yet is also within it.
The main reason for writing about war and Chandi so many times was that Guru Gobind Singh Ji wanted to affect a sea change in the mental make up of the society, to enthuse and encourage them for the war of Righteousness that he planned to undertake. The aim of this ballad (55 verses) is to inspire warriors to stand up for truth and righteousness in the face of tyranny and oppression.
On a deeper level they deal with the internal struggle to control basic animal instincts. Thus Chandi became the embodiment of strength and might in female form and was described in all her majesty and glory. Guru Gobind Singh taught that Chandi is none other than the primordial power of the Almighty which fights evil, and, as such, Chandi is actually not to be worshipped as an idol but instead revered by using the 'Tegh' (sword). Hence he taught all that the true worship of Chandi was actually knowing how to wield the sword in battle to destroy evil.
Dharam Pal Ashta considers Chandi di Var as one of the finest Punjabi poetry written. It abounds in imagery: arrows fall like a heavy showers, lightning comes down hissing like snakes, soldiers are locked in mortal combat like wild beasts. This song was popularly sung by the Sikh soldiers on their way to battlefield.
For more info, please visit; sikhnarimanch.com, hdsikhpublishers.com, youtube.com/sikhnarimanch & vimeo.com/user3846951/videos
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SikhNariManch uploaded a new video
(3 months ago)
This video was recorded at Gurdwara Sacha Dhan, Mohali, Chandigarh on 9t...
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This video was recorded at Gurdwara Sacha Dhan, Mohali, Chandigarh on 9th of October 2008. This is a live recording of Bibi Gurdev Kaur OBE, Founder President of Sikh Nari Manch UK. jatha at a Kirtan Darbaar organised by the Management Committee of the Gurdwara to celebrate Guru Ramdas Ji's Janm Utsav (Birthday Celebrations)
Bibiji talks to the Sangat about the universalism of Sikhism and Guru Nanak Dev Ji's three golden principles of Kirat Karni (earn your living with honest means), Vand Shhakna (share it with the needy) tay Naam japna (living in the poresence of God).
For more info, please visit; sikhnarimanch.com, hdsikhpublishers.com, youtube.com/​sikhnarimanch & vimeo.com/user3846951/videos
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SikhNariManch uploaded a new video
(3 months ago)
This video was recorded at a live concert in Birmingham and we apologise...
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This video was recorded at a live concert in Birmingham and we apologise for the quality of the sound which is not brilliant. Sikh Nari Manch Choir participated in an Interfaith Concert "Rejoice" organised by National Trust in June 2009 at Back to Back Houses in Birmingham. Three Groups participated performing their own styles of music to a multi-cultural audience.
Bibi Gurdev Kaur OBE leading the Sikh Nari Manch Choir; performrd three Shabads in its original language first and then sang the translations in English on the same tunes. First Shabad - Mool Mantra including the Salok; second one - "Nanak Naam Charrdi Kalla" and third one - Gobinday Mukanday from Jaap Sahib.
"Nanak Naam Charrdi Kalla. Tayray Bhaanay Sarbatt Da Bhalla" These two lines are dedicated to the universal Sikh philosophy of "Sarbatt Da Bhalla" ( welfare of all). The Sikhs, whenever they pray to God, whether individually at home or collectively at the Gurdwara in the Sangat; their prayer ends with the words "Nanak Naam Charrde Kalaa;.Tayray Bhaanay Sarbatt Da Bhalla. These two lines as the chorus lines and the Shabad "Jagat Jlanda Rakh Lai Apnee Kirpa Dhaar" written by the third Guru, Guru Amardas Ji is sung by the Sikh Nari Manch Choir for world peace in this concert.
The Sikh Nari Manch group performs many bilingual Shabads lik at interfaith events and and has performed in the past at many prestigious venues and events such as Royal Albert Hall, Symphony Hall, Guild Hall, Sacred Voices Festival, Rejoice Concert, and many more. Non-Sikhs enjoy listening to her compositions very much and join in singing with the group as leaflets with words are generally provided.
In 2006 Sikh Nari Manch was awarded the Queen's Jubilee Award for Voluntary Service for its work with the community at large. Sikh Nari Manch is a Registered Charity and runs "Northside Welcome Centre" in Erdington, in the north of Birmingham where everyone is welcomed in the spirit of Sikhism; Sarbatt da Bhalla.
For mor info, please visit; sikhnarimanch.com and hdsikhpublishers.com & vimeo.com/user3846951/video & youtube.com/sikhnarimanch
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SikhNariManch uploaded a new video
(3 months ago)
In 1992 Bibi Gurdev Kaur OBE was requested by the Council of Sikh Gurdwa...
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In 1992 Bibi Gurdev Kaur OBE was requested by the Council of Sikh Gurdwaras in Birmingham to help them to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurb in the Council House. She was asked to prepare a group of children for Kirtan performance. She trained these children along with their families, who had never sung a note before and could not read Punjabi or speak it fluently. The Family Choir worked hard and performed for Gurpurb Celebrations at their local Gurdwara. They sing "Ooch Appar beyant Suaamee", "Haazra Hazoor Siree Guru Granth Sahib JI", "Dhann Guru Nanak Dev", "Raaj Karayga Khalsa", "Names of Ten Gurus" and "Naam Simran".
For more info, please visit; sikhnarimanch.com, hdsikhpublishers.com, youtube.com/bibigurdevkauri & vimeo.com/user3846951/videos
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