Cambridge University Sikh Society

13/04/2024

WJKK WJKF 🙏 Wishing you all a Happy Vaisakhi from the Cambridge University Sikh Society!

10/09/2023

On the 10th of September of every year, the World Su***de Prevention Day is observed. This annual, international campaign aims to raise awareness, reduce su***de rates, and share effective ways to take action both as individuals and members of the community.

This year’s theme is ‘creating hope through action’, which emphasises the role of working together to show people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts that there is hope that we care and support them. It also illustrates that no matter how big or small the action, it may provide hope to someone who is struggling.

As members of the community, we can all participate in this by educating ourselves on how we can support those around us. There is no single solution or response, so the literature on this is vast. This is something that, as a society, we hope to promote by instigating more discussion around mental health at our own events and creating an environment in which people are comfortable discussing their thoughts and feelings.

As always, it is helpful to reflect on our values by using examples from Sikhi. Today's theme focuses on hope, so we would like to use a lesson from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji that whilst we are taught to place our hope in Vaheguru, we also believe that every being has the essence of Vaheguru within them. As Sikhs, we should aim to help every person as though they are our own brother or sister 🩵

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11/04/2023

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24/10/2022

Happy Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone!

Please find today's programme at the Cambridge Gurdwara below.

It will be starting at 5pm, and we will end with fireworks at 7:30pm.

Hope to see you all there!

17/08/2022

Please sign up as soon as possible!!

We’re excited to announce that this year Oxford Sikh society will be holding an oxbridge access conference in collaboration with Cambridge Sikh society.

This is an amazing opportunity for Sikh students to get an in depth look at Oxbridge’s unique application process by current Sikh students studying your course.

We hope to increase the number of fellow Sikh applicants to higher ranking universities by providing them with support through the application process.

The day will consist of large group talks along with subject specific smaller group discussions. Including advice on admission tests, interviews and the personal statement. It will include a tour of Oxford and Christ Church and give you the chance to talk to current Oxford students.

Application forms will be open from Friday 26th August 2022. However by scanning the QR code you can fill out an interest form and we will email you when forms open up. Feel free to DM us or email us at [email protected] with any questions !

05/06/2022

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂਜੀਕਾਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ।। ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂਜੀਕੀਫ਼ਤਹਿ।।
The alumni and current students of Cambridge University Sikh Society invite you and your families to join us in celebrating the end of another academic year, with Gurbani, Kirtan and Sangat.
With the blessings of Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the Kirtan Darbar will be hosted at Cambridge Gurdwara, and is organised and run by students and recent alumni from the Sikh Society.
Please bring your families, as it will be a nice opportunity for the relatives of students and alumni to meet each other.

Date: Saturday 18th June
Time: 10am-2:30pm

Please let us know if you can help with any form of Seva, especially:
- Kirtan
- Langar
- Reading Gurbani

13/04/2022

The Cambridge Gurudwara will be open all day tomorrow for Vaisakhi!

If you’re currently in Cambridge, definitely worth heading over.

06/04/2022

Today marks the Joti Jot (the soul immersing with the Eternal Light) of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji (the sixth Guru). Guru Ji continued the Guruship for 38 years.

After the Shaheedi (martyrdom) of Guru Arjun Dev Ji, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji was the first Guru to engage in warfare; Guru Ji established the concept of 'Miri Piri', spiritual and temporal power, highlighting that all Sikhs should be spiritual whilst also standing up against injustice and tyranny.

The term 'Sant Sapahi' was created, meaning Saint Soldier.

Let us remember Guru Ji by continuing to stand up against oppressive regimes whilst also immersing ourselves in Gurbani (Guru's teachings).

Dhan Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji Maharaj!

Learn more about Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji by watching 'The Travelling Light of Guru Nanak' playlist: https://youtu.be/t7zLDAylJvU



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05/04/2022

Today marks the Joti Jot (the soul immersing with the Eternal Light) of the 2nd Guru, Guru Angad Dev Ji.

Today marks the Joti Jot (the soul immersing with the Eternal Light) of the 2nd Guru, Guru Angad Dev Ji.
The word 'Angad' means limb. Guru Angad Dev Ji's name was initially Bhai Lehna Ji. Guru Nanak Dev Ji considered Bhai Lehna Ji as one of Their limbs, in that there was no difference between them. That's why Guru Nanak Dev Ji gave Bhai Lehna Ji the name Guru Angad Dev Ji.

By the command of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Angad Dev Ji compiled the first Sikh prayer Sri J*p Ji Sahib. Guru Ji also formalised the sacred script of Gurmukhi. Guru Ji continued the Guruship for 13 years and contributed a total of 62 Saloks (hymns) to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Learn more about Guru Angad Dev Ji by watching 'The Travelling Light of Guru Nanak' playlist:
https://bit.ly/3ti3ArN

Dhan Guru Angad Dev Ji Maharaj

02/04/2022

Today marks the Gurgaddi Divas (Guruship) of Guru Amar Das Ji Maharaj.

Today we celebrate the Gurgaddi Divas (Guruship) of Guru Amar Das Ji Maharaj, Guru Ji was bestowed with the Guruship after devoutly serving Guru Angad Dev Sahib Ji Maharaj for many years.

Upon seeing Guru Ji on the throne, the son Guru Angad Dev Ji, Datu, became so jealous and kicked Guru Ji. Guru Ji’s utter humility meant that They were worried They caused pain to Datu’s foot. After this incident, Guru Ji left for Their native village, Basarke and locked Themselves in a room engrossed in deep meditation.

The Sangat requested help from Baba Buddha Ji on the whereabouts of Guru Ji. Using their antardhian, Baba Ji came to know that Guru Ji was meditating in Basarke. The Sangat saw that the horse belonging to Guru was still in Goindwal. By untying the horse, it led the Sangat all the way to their Master.

When they arrived, Guru ji placed a sign outside Their door warning anyone who entered would not be regarded as a Sikh of the Guru. So, lovingly, Baba Buddha Ji cut a hole through the wall on the other side and requested Guru Ji to give Darshan and show them the right path. Due to the Sangat’s tearful plea and devotion, Guru Ji returned to Goindwal.

The place where Baba Buddha Ji created an opening is now known as Gurdwara San Sahib.

Gurbani Says:
ਭਲੇ ਅਮਰਦਾਸ ਗੁਣ ਤੇਰੇ ਤੇਰੀ ਉਪਮਾ ਤੋਿਹ ਬਿਨ ਅਾਵੈ ॥੧॥੨੨॥
O Guru Amar Daas, Your Glorious Virtues are so sublime; Your Praises belong only to You. ||1||22||

#3 Guru Amar Das Ji - The travelling Light of Guru Nanak by Baljit Singh:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m-6bWwGHxag

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14/03/2022

The Sikh Society would like to extend everyone our best wishes today, marking the 'Sikh New Year'. Contrary to popular belief, this does not fall on Vaisakhi (April 13/14), but rather on the first day of Chet.

The 14th March coincides with the 1st day of the month of Chet in accordance with the Bikrami Calender. Marked also by the festival of Holla Mohalla, and the ascension of Guru Har Rai, let us come together as a reminder to reflect on our SIkhi, and instilling the values and principles of our Gurus.

To learn more about Chet, and the Sikh calendaring system more generally, check out the Everythings 13 - Basics of Sikhi of video linked below:

In this video, Bibi Gurprit Kaur guides us through the Bani of Barah Maha, introducing the first month, Chet. With Chet being the first month of the Sikh cal...