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Old Warhorse ~ Baba Amrik Singh Poonia lives up to the expression...possessing elan and poise of a veteran warrior; his demeanour conveys wisdom, dependability and survivability.

© 2012 Gurbir Singh Brar, all rights reserved.
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© 2011 Gurbir Singh Brar, all rights reserved.
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I shall be presenting History of Nihangs - True Sikhs, Saint Soldiers at the annual meeting of NASMDA (North American Sikh Medical and Dental Association, www.nasmda.org) at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on Saturday, 8 October 2011 at 1400 hrs.

Copies of “The Valiant Ones – a journey into the mesmerizing world of the Sikhs” shall be available for sale at the convention.

© 2011 Gurbir Singh Brar, all rights reserved.
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ਸਦਾ ਬਹਾਰ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਤੇ
ਜੋ ਹੋ ਦਿਲਗੀਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਬਹਿੰਦੇ

Baba Swaranjit Singh's family inspired us to publish our coffee table book "The Valiant Ones - a journey into the mesmerizing world of the Sikhs."

© 2011 Gurbir Singh Brar, all rights reserved.
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Most Punjabis blame the government, complain about the sorry state of affairs and assume they have done their duty. At Sava Lakh Foundation (www.savalakh.org) we believe we are vehicles of change as the Guru ordained. Sava Lakh as a concept was devised by the Tenth Master to empower us. Every person can make a difference. Arm-chair rhetoric never helped anybody. Volunteer your time, money, efforts ਤੰਨ ਮੰਨ ਧੰਨ to affect change. The Western world has excelled because of proud volunteer actions by the populace.

As head of religious affairs of Ek Noor Svai Sevi Sanstha, Baba Swarnjit Singh set up Gurmat Sangeet Academy in village Pathlawa (near Banga, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar) on 12 September 2011 with the active support of Sava Lakh Foundation. The response has been terrific. 101 students joined the first batch. Training in gurbani santhya, keertan, Sikh history, harmonium, tabla will be imparted. The foundation will bring experts of Shastar Vidya (Sikh martial arts) and horsemanship. 'Catch them young and train them hard' is the mantra. Career counseling would be provided to these girls and boys as they pursue regular studies at various schools. Sikh National College, Banga is offering sports and academic scholarships to promising students so they may compete with their peers from cities.