BE BRAVE but NOT STUPID

All of you must have come across some real life hero, who was extraordinarily brave, however did not wear his underwear over his pants like Superman. You might call him the true blue Himmatwalla, who must have grown up drinking the ‘apni maa ka doodh’ brand milk. But, these are ordinary people with extraordinary determination, who save lives in danger without any selfish intent like the local heroes who helped people during the Uttarakhand floods, Nepal Earthquakes.

However, there are some other set of people who attempt something very dangerous in the name of bravery and in the process risk their own lives as well as the lives of others. People let’s admit the fact that there is no bravery in driving your bike with both your hands off the handle. It’s not a hands-free device folks; you will have to use your hands till your bike gets possessed by some ghost like in the movie “Tarzan, the wonder car”. It might give you momentary thrill, but putting your life at risk for fun is like gorging on jalebis when you are dying of diabetes. This surely does not count as being brave.

We all might want to be a Spiderman and save the world from evil, but let’s get down to reality, you can’t fly dude. Also, you are not dating Kristen Dunst!!! If you feel you are fast enough to cross the signal before the red light turns on, you might be setting a bad example in front of your kids. Such stupidity can cost you a lot more in exchange of two seconds of adrenaline rush.

So the key to not being stupid is to remember that you should not try to act like Perseus – the son of Zeus. He could live through the ‘Clash of the Titans’ because he was the son of the God. Okay, according to the religious books we are all divine but the reality is that we can’t even pull off an ‘Argument of the Titans’. Because believe it or not, the Gods are much busier handling the affairs of heaven than helping you jump skyscrapers. Bravery is far more profound than performing some stupid stunts. It requires a commitment to save lives and help others responsibly. If you still don’t get this fact right, then you should try pissing on an open circuit wire. That will make you understand the difference between courage and idiocy.

How an Abused Muslim Boy Became the President of Pakistan

Autobiography

Muhammad Ayub Khan

 One time Sardar Meherban Singh Ji went to see Muhammad Ayub Khan (the president of Pakistan) at his house. After talking for a while Bhai Sahib noticed a plaque on the wall in which he saw Sri Mool Mantar Sahib Ji written in Gurumukhi and Urdu. Bhai Sahib looked at Ayub Khan and said, “Why have you got the Sri Mool Mantar Sahib Ji of Guru Nanak Dev Ji on your wall?”

Ayub Khan smiled and said, “Sardarji this Kalaam of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj has made me what I am today.” Ayub Khan said, “I was beaten everyday by the Mullah in charge of the Madrasa. One day I had had enough and after being beaten very badly decided to run away from the Madrasa. I ran as far as I could. I finally stopped (at the only place in this world that is open to every single creature) the house of Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhan Satguru Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj.

I sat outside on the steps of the Gurudwara Sahib and began to sob. As I was doing this I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked up and saw the beautiful face of a Naam Abiyhaasi Gursikh. The Gursikh looked at me and said, “Yuba why are you crying today?”

I wiped the tears from my face and said, “Babaji I can’t take this anymore! Every day I go to the Madrasa just to be beaten by the Mullah. My heart, mind and body are broken. I don’t know what to do!”

The Gursikh smiled at me and said, “Yuba I will give you the Mool Mantar of Satguru Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj. Whenever you have any difficulties in life repeat this Mool Manatar of Guruji.” I looked at the Gursikh as he wrote the Mool Manatar in Urdu and proceeded to teach it to me.

After repeating the Mool Mantar together for a few minutes the Gursikh told me to go back to the Madrasa. With hope in my heart I went back to the Madrasa. As I was doing this I realized that I was late and that the Mullah would be very annoyed but I still repeated this kalaam of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

When the Mullah saw me he looked at me and said, “Oh, so you’ve come. Quickly sit down we have a lot to get through.”

I was so surprised that he didn’t tell me to stand in one spot, or grab me by my ears, slap me or use the long stick he used to keep to beat me with! This was the first time in my life that I had not been beaten by the Mullah. From this moment I realized the power of this kalaam of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and quickly committed it to memory. Anytime I had any difficulties in life I repeat it.

In this way I came to be the President of Pakistan. Having felt its power I tell my children to keep hold of this "kalaam.”

May Guru Sahib bless us with the ability to repeat his Sri Mool Mantar Sahib.

MY DAYS IN COLLEGE (SGGS 26 CHD)

I still remember 11 August 2011, when I came to SGGS college post graduate degree in Economics. I want to admit in this college, because I listen from my friend that college equally supportive in academics and cultural activities (Bhangra), so that was the only reason behind my preference. I was late for admissions, so I approached the economics professor & Bhangra in charge Late Mr. K.S Virk for admission, and Principal H.S Sohi hesitantly said that I could be granted admission because of my 80% in economics and national achievements in Bhangra. Next day, I didn’t know what to expect. Teachers and non-teaching staff not only fulfilled my academic queries but also boost my confidence and encourage me to participate in youth festivals, Gurmat Vichar Sabha, NSS and other competitions, events. I was adjudged four times “Best Dancer” in youth Festivals zonal and Inter zonal level. I was also awarded Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh State Youth Award by Punjab Govt. and Swami Vivekananda Youth Award Gold Medal. I feel extremely proud and responsible on being the DR by fair student council elections.My efforts were rewarded and acknowledged by my college with the most coveted title “All Round Best Student of the year 2013” (col. Mehboob Singh running trophy).

I am grateful to our college which gave me such a wide and disciplined exposure for cultural activities also. This college taught me self confidence and made me star out of an ordinary student. I had the honor and privilege of studying from the teachers of Economics Department of the college. Whenever I look back at this journey my mind is filled up with the grueling struggle of this period and achievements behind it. This two years innings will alive fresh forever. I bow before the institute which has given me respect in the society and I pray to god for its prosperity and success.

SEWA

SEWA is such an inexpressible virtue which can’t be stated in words. So, instead of trying to define what sewa is, let us see some cases which are the real motive behind sewa. Such sewa turns out to be a fruitless deed, far from true sewa.

·        It isn’t sewa if it is for the purpose of getting a tax-deductible receipt.
·        It isn’t sewa if your heart and soul aren’t in it.
·        It isn’t sewa if it isn’t done with honesty and integrity.
·        It isn’t sewa if it’s for building your resume.
·    It isn’t sewa if it is meant to be a stepping stone to bigger and better things.
·        It isn’t sewa if you need to tell others, now or later, that you did it.
·        It isn’t sewa if lack of appreciation by others, or their criticism, drives you away.
·        It isn’t sewa if you believe that it is your right to do it.
·        It isn’t sewa if you have to fight against others to do it.
·        It isn’t sewa if you snatch it away from another, to do it.
·        It isn’t sewa if you begin to believe you’re the best one to do it.
·        And, it isn’t sewa if it distresses you that others take credit for what you’ve done.

IT’S NOT EASY TO SERVE THE TRUE GURU.

YOU HAVE TO BE HUMBLE AND SELFLESS.