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- 09 May 2009 01:40
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Formation and Evolution of Pakistan : The Real Story
- Replies: 452
- Views: 77728
Re: Formation of Pakistan : The Real Story
formation of pakistan was started with the Jahangir becoming emperor of India and choosing Shaikh Ahmad Sarhindi over other Sufi and Shias., thus derailing the policies of Akbar. Till Babar coming to India, muslims only lived in cities, then they ruled in cities and then with Jahangir and later Auru...
- 08 May 2009 01:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Formation and Evolution of Pakistan : The Real Story
- Replies: 452
- Views: 77728
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - Apr. 16 2009
The bulk of Muslim Punjabis are descended from herding (and raiding) nomadic tribes like the Jats, etc until Punjbi Sufi Pirs like Baba Farid drew them in to both agriculture and Islam. Isnt Baba Farid also one of the figures mentioned in the Guru Granth Sahib? True!! There are five sufi saints in ...
- 26 Apr 2009 10:47
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Oppression of minorities in Pakistan and Bangla Desh
- Replies: 119
- Views: 51175
Re: Oppression of minorities in Pakistan and Bangla Desh
Thanks Shivji!! that was an excellent explanation.
I do get very emotinal sometimes.. and go out of senses.. pardon me.
I do get very emotinal sometimes.. and go out of senses.. pardon me.
- 26 Apr 2009 10:00
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Oppression of minorities in Pakistan and Bangla Desh
- Replies: 119
- Views: 51175
Re: Oppression of minorities in Pakistan and Bangla Desh
Samuel, We (through our dead ancestors) have been very careful for last 1400+ years. Only thing that will work is for every tit there is a tit*2 that equals a TAT. and nothing else. Since moderate muslims (if exist) cannot stop this tide only non-muslims will have to step up and stop this menace onc...
- 26 Apr 2009 08:36
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Oppression of minorities in Pakistan and Bangla Desh
- Replies: 119
- Views: 51175
Re: Oppression of minorities in Pakistan and Bangla Desh
The world will always remain silent for the meek. Only way to fix this anomoly of jazia tax from all of the Arabian islamic landis to create a law that requires all muslims who are living in India to pay "Dharmic Tax" otherwise they do not have privilege to practice their religion. and gov...
- 31 Jan 2009 02:32
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
- Replies: 6368
- Views: 1437192
Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Is there anyway to watch doordarshan online?
- 27 Jan 2009 20:30
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
Here is the lineage of sikh Gurus Guru Nanak Dev Bedi (Bedi from Vedas)., People who recite one veda are bedi, who recite two vedas are Dewadi, three are Trivedi and Four are Chaturvedi. Now the last three (dewadi, trivedi and chaturvedi) are brahmins while Bedi are Kshtriyas. Guru Angad dev ji Treh...
- 27 Jan 2009 03:24
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
Thanks Munna ji!! :) Everything about the creator, god, bhagwan, allah, yahweh, pareswar, etc is in Guru Nanak Dev ji's Japuji Sahib. All the devta's originated from Brahmna, vishnu or Mahesh right? Vishnu has many avtars... so many avtars that now our people in India even think of Amir Khan and Sal...
- 26 Jan 2009 05:00
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
I didn't know that so much of Gurubani is in Braj Bhasha There are two books Adi Granth and Dasam Granth Adi Granth was compiled by first five gurus and the ninth Guru. Dasam Granth was compiled by Guru Gobind Singh himself. Guru Gobind Singh made Adi Granth as "11 th and last Guru" . So ...
- 24 Jan 2009 23:53
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
The correct translation will be that God Created Mohammad which started a new panth i.e. "Islam" Guru Gobind Himself says in the same poem as above Jo hamko parmeswar kahe he, naraq kund mein vo parhe i.e. whomever calls me parmeseswar (God) will suffer in pain and agony. so Guru Gobind Si...
- 24 Jan 2009 00:45
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
From my understanding of Sri Guru Nanak dev ji's composition. I can make him out to be 1. Very naturalist who loved nature. 2. Inquisitive who loved to travel to know/learn. 3. Compassionate, full of passion. The biggest event that happened during the times of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji was the attack by...
- 23 Jan 2009 20:25
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
Guru Gobind Singh himself in one of his poems (Braj Bhasha) says
"Hum eih Kaaj Jagat mein aaye"
The reason that I came into this world is Dharama"
"Dharam Haet Gurdev Pathayae"
I became Guru for the sake of Dharama
"Hum eih Kaaj Jagat mein aaye"
The reason that I came into this world is Dharama"
"Dharam Haet Gurdev Pathayae"
I became Guru for the sake of Dharama
- 20 Jan 2009 20:35
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
- Replies: 6368
- Views: 1437192
Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
India Beat Argentina again (3-2) leads Series 2-0 India registered their second successive win, defeating Argentina 3-2 in the keenly-contested second hockey Test at the Estadio Panamericano in Mar del Plata (Argentina) on Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in the four-match series. India, who made a comeba...
- 20 Jan 2009 20:31
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
Sure Ramana!! In an ancient indian tradition When you take some knowledgeable to be your guru you drink the "Charan Amrit" or "Charanamat" or "Charan Pahul" Guru Gobind Singh reflected on this tradition., many non-sikhs who would take Guru Nanak as their Guru tend to dr...
- 20 Jan 2009 04:27
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
Here is the whole story about Bhai Kirpa Singh (Dutt) and Guru Tegh Bahadur ji. This is from "Encyclopedia of Sikhism" compiled by S. Harbans Singh of Punjabi University. --- Pandit Kirpa Singh Dutt (d. 1705) was the son of Bhai Aru Ram, a Sarasvat Brahman of Matan, 65 KM east of Srinagar,...
- 17 Jan 2009 02:50
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
- Replies: 1066
- Views: 235329
Re: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
India is the biggest force in the Indian subcontinent and we must start acting that way. 120,000 troops in Afghanistan is good why? 1. Troops get extensive training and exposure to Paki tactics. 2. Troops get experience of working in a foreign terrain and among enemy. Troops are suppose to be "...
- 14 Jan 2009 03:19
- Forum: Terrorism Archive
- Topic: Indian Response to Terrorism after Mumbai
- Replies: 714
- Views: 161570
Re: Indian Response to Terrorism after Mumbai
Here is my theory! All the imbeciles WKK (Wagah (K)candle kissers) Lawhore Club members also suffer from Stockholm Syndrome. They got exactly infected with this syndrome during the times of March 1947 - September 1947. Most of these guys were saved by so called their "villagers" or "i...
- 14 Jan 2009 01:14
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
- Replies: 1066
- Views: 235329
Re: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
Bio Warfare anyone? Anthrax is perfect for terrorists. anthrax (TR), ebola, Marburg virus, plague (LE), cholera (HO), tularemia (SR & JT), brucellosis (US, AB, & AM), Q fever (OU), machupo, Coccidioides mycosis (OC), Glanders (LA), Melioidosis (HI), Shigella (Y), Rocky Mountain spotted fever...
- 12 Jan 2009 22:17
- Forum: Terrorism Archive
- Topic: Indian Response to Terrorism after Mumbai
- Replies: 714
- Views: 161570
Re: Indian Response to Terrorism after Mumbai
India's response to Pakistan is zero, nada, zilch. We are a nation of Gandhi, Nanak and Buddha. We should be ready to offer another cheek as a response to this Jhapad.
- 08 Jan 2009 20:17
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
"Bina Dharam, nahi Raj Chale Hai" i.e. without Dharama you cannot rule "Bina Raj sab Dalle Malle hai" "Without Rule everything is in flux" and Dharama in Indian context does not mean "Sikhism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, buddhism" but it means "What is...
- 08 Jan 2009 02:58
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
Thanks everybody... The first sikhs to become Khalsa under the call of Sri Guru Gobind singh in 1699 (to protect the country from tyrants) were 1. Daya Ram became Bhai Daya Singh who was a Sobti Khatri of Lahore(Punjab) son of Bhai Suddha and Mai Diali. died in 1708 at Nanded (Maharashtra) 2. Dharam...
- 07 Jan 2009 20:09
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
One more quote by Sri Guru Gobind Singh. When asked about Separation of Religion and State. He replied this, which is more than appropriate at this juncture "Bina Dharam, nahi Raj Chale Hai" i.e. without Dharama you cannot rule "Bina Raj sab Dalle Malle hai" "Without Rule ev...
- 07 Jan 2009 07:50
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
Here is what sikhquotes.com says about Swami Vivekanand Swami Vivekanand Swami Vivekanand has also expressed his views about Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He writes, “Guru Nanak was born in the sacred land of India. He gave a message of love and peace of the whole world and preached the same through his te...
- 07 Jan 2009 07:48
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
I know of another connection. Do you know that there is a village in Punjab called "Rae Bhoe di Talwandi" ? After the attack on punjab by Ghauri, one of the Prithviraj Chauhan's Bhatti's (Kshtriya) General agreed to the terms of Ghauri and converted to Islam. He was so ashamed of his behav...
- 07 Jan 2009 03:14
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
- Replies: 1066
- Views: 235329
Re: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
Maharaja Ranjit Singh's strategy in the area beyond Indus river was pretty simple. After initial conquest Hari Singh Nalwa was made the governor of Peshawar. Tactically he had implemented following Marching Artillery flanked by foot soldiers on all four sides. This was flanked by Ghorcharas Fauj i.e...
- 07 Jan 2009 02:54
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
Let me make it clear again Guru Arjan Dev was fifth Guru who was martyred at Lahore, created golden temple and compiled Guru Granth Sahib - lived from 1563 - 1606 . He was martyred at Lahore. Guru Hargobind was not a khalsa but Sixth Guru who started the militant tradition. and lived from 1595 - 164...
- 07 Jan 2009 02:49
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
Shiva ji live from 1630 - 1680 A.D
Guru Gobind Singh lived from 1666 - 1708 A.D.
Guru Gobind Singh travelled to Maharashtra in 1707 A.D. and was martyred at Nanded in 1708.
Guru Gobind Singh lived from 1666 - 1708 A.D.
Guru Gobind Singh travelled to Maharashtra in 1707 A.D. and was martyred at Nanded in 1708.
- 07 Jan 2009 02:32
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
Guru Hargobind had several son. His youngest son was a very brave and good fighter. In one of the skirmishes with Mughals close to Amritsar., This son showed so much valour that Guru Hargobind named him "TEGH BAHADUR" i.e "Brave of the Sword" Tegh = Sword. Guru Tegh Bahadur was l...
- 07 Jan 2009 02:28
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
Keshav, I think you are talking about Sri Guru Hargobind the Sixth Guru. Remember first Five gurus From Guru Nanak Dev - Guru Arjan dev were totally peaceful. The next five gurus believed in keeping Army and fighting for the rights. The Fifth Guru Sri Guru Arjan dev ji created Golden Temple as well ...
- 06 Jan 2009 22:26
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congratulations to All
Sehajdhari Sikhs = Who take Sri Guru Granth Sahib as their Guru. Keshdhari Sikhs = who take Sri Guru Granth Sahib as their Guru and keep hair and turbans. Amritdhari Sikhs = who take Sri Guru Granth Sahib as their Guru and take a vow of Khalsa and keep all five symbols. The five symbols are Kachaheh...
- 06 Jan 2009 01:32
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Understanding Sikh History-1
- Replies: 667
- Views: 93034
Re: Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday---Congragulations to All
This is the poem that Guru Gobind Singh wrote just after the martyrdom of his father. Tilak Janju raakha prabh Taaka "God watched the protector of Tilak and Janeu" Kino bado Kalu main saaka "one of the biggest sacrifice in the age of Kaliyug" This is the very famous poem by Guru ...
- 06 Jan 2009 01:13
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
- Replies: 2861
- Views: 451439
Re: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
It cannot get any simpler than Under UNO's directive heads of all religions (pope, mufti, shankaracharaya, rabbi's, jathedar's) coming together and creating a common international protocol for people which gets all of them onto the same page. modifying the quotes of brihaspati below 1. you cannot ju...
- 05 Jan 2009 22:30
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
- Replies: 2861
- Views: 451439
Re: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
AKalam sahib, In my humble opinion. Only way to assuage the grief of non-muslims people vis-a-vis islamic terrorism is for muslims to start leaving the islam out and be vocal that because of Islamic terrorism where these muslims are murdering innocent children, women and men at shopping malls, night...
- 31 Dec 2008 21:44
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
- Replies: 2861
- Views: 451439
Re: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
I absolute agree with Shiv that children need to be shown/taught the perceived strategic vision of India and Indians. Kids must know that the fourth battle of Panipat will not be fought at Panipat but at far places as India has become a global player. It is the responsibility of the kids to look out...
- 31 Dec 2008 18:29
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
- Replies: 1066
- Views: 235329
Re: India to send 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
Just a crazy question. Why not land troopers in KSA and threaten to blow off Saud family in case they don't stop funding the TSPA and madarsa money or why not land the troops in Qatar ? A division on the periphery of KSA, we have some sort of agreement. Some day declare the Emir of Qatar as the cus...
- 31 Dec 2008 08:26
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
- Replies: 1066
- Views: 235329
Re: India to send 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
Uncle (aka USA) has few people in State and CIA department who still fantasize about GUBO by Zia, Gul and Bhutto. These people are going to retire sooner or later. Remember this history 1962 - Democrat Kennedy sends Help to Nehru against China., and opens up a front against China in Vietnam. 1970- R...
- 31 Dec 2008 07:17
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
- Replies: 1066
- Views: 235329
Re: India to send 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
Dont think the TSP is going to be scared into submission That is their biggest tactical win. The sooner you, politicians and others realize that TSP is simply a toothless dog who cannot bite the better it will be for common indian people. Their toothelss bite(couple of donated china teeth) can take...
- 31 Dec 2008 06:13
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
- Replies: 1066
- Views: 235329
Re: India to send 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
It is actually a very simple idea with a Win-Win for India and indian people. Did anybody saw Brinda Karat and commies on the roads asking Israel to stop invading Gaza? They will do the same if India moves troops into Afghainstan. 1. Since Pakistan is scared of India and cannot support NATO on her w...
- 31 Dec 2008 02:03
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
- Replies: 1066
- Views: 235329
Re: India to send 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
Since India supported the Chahbahar port as well as BRO (Army's border roads organization ) has build up road from Iranian border all the way to Kabul (Part of Afghan Garland highway). Why can't this port be used to supply and sustain Indian troops in Afghanistan?
Is it too much to ask from Iran?
Is it too much to ask from Iran?
- 30 Dec 2008 20:49
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
- Replies: 1066
- Views: 235329
Re: India to send 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
Here is my theory!! All those people who think that this idea is ludicrous have the genes that were responsible for all the battles in Panipat getting us into this juncture. i.e. they can't think beyond their own nose. So back off. All the people who are skepetical that by moving troops into Afghani...