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The ideal time to recite this raag is in the mid day.
Guru Arjan Dev ji

Ang 1220:
We shall merge again into the one from whom we came….He is the Essence of being.

So for this painting I tried to depict a small part merging into the the whole.
That is the finite droplets of water merging with the infinite ocean..

~ Dr Navjeet Kaur

Both the partridge and the full moon are associated with this raag.

It is considered auspicious to recite the raag during the full moon.

Guru Arjan says:
Ang 1122
When will the night pass? Asks the Chikvi bird. I will find peace only when the rays of the sun shine on me.

So in composing this painting, I wanted to incorporate those things that are associated with this raag….the Partridge and the full moon….you will notice at the bottom of the painting is the silhouette of the Chikvi as if it is looking at the moon….asking when will the night pass?

When will the Sun shine again?

In the sky birds in flight are returning to their nests…the full moon is framed by the branches….and holds its place in the center of the painting.

~ Dr Navjeet Kaur

Harpreet Singh is the co-CEO of Experfy, a big data consulting marketplace in the Harvard Innovation Lab. He works at the intersection of big data and analytics, developing advanced algorithms and high-performance big data systems. Harpreet earned Master’s and PhD degrees from Harvard University, where he was also a faculty member from 2012 to 2014. With an exceptional emphasis on structured governance, he managed the program management initiatives for sixty technology startups from Citigroup’s e-Citi Venture Portfolio Office.

In a later role as Director of Technology, also at Citigroup, he architected the infrastructure of global multi-tiered, web-based electronic exchanges. Harpreet subsequently established the Project Management Office (PMO) for FX Alliance, a global foreign exchange platform, where he was responsible for enabling project and risk management functions for New York, London and Tokyo locations.

Adding a new flavor to the business of transforming heaps of data into actionable insights, a Harvard-based startup is offering custom algorithms on demand. Founded last year, Experfy Inc. has built a marketplace for data scientists who, like designers using 99Designs Inc. or business consultants using HourlyNerd Inc., respond to requests from individuals and businesses for help with specific projects.

Experfy co-founders and co-CEOs Sarabjot Kaur and Harpreet Singh said they are initially targeting small and midsize businesses that have yet to harness value from data they have stored but not analyzed. Ms. Kaur said she has seen a number of companies in manufacturing, agriculture and other sectors that are doing between $50 million and $100 million in revenue, but have no dashboard and are still manually inputting many items.

“They think big data is not for them. They think it’s brain surgery,” she said. “It’s not.”

~ Source: blogs.wsj.com

A commemorative coin has been released in honour of Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji’s achievements at Soho House Museum in Birmingham. A Handsworth currency project was launched to find 3 inspirational visionary personalities of Handsworth who have contributed to society and made a difference to the local community.

One of the chosen personalities was Sikh leader Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji Chairperson of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha under whose leadership the Nishkam Centre, Nishkam Schools and the Nishkam Health Centre came into fruition.

Thousands of coins featuring Bhai Sahib Ji were distributed to local schools and the local community to celebrate their achievements.

~ Source – DailySikhUpdate

#MarkYourDates for the Largest Annual Educational Fairs – Career Guidance Fair

Date: 18-20th June
Venue- Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanjara Hall, Gurdwara Rakab Ganj

The CGF – 2015 brings together major Universities and educational institutions to share educational information and provide career counseling to students. The event has been carved to provide timely direction to steer the youth towards fruitful careers. The CGF-2015 is the need of the hour and will attract hundreds of career-conscious students and their mentors over three days.

DSGMC has been doing the philanthropic work of providing quality education to the students of Delhi.

One to One counseling & Psychometric test for the students will be an important highlight of the event!

SHARE and let know others!

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 5th June ’15

Gurdwara Khadur Sahib is a historical town, sanctified by the visit of eight Sikh Gurus. The second Sikh Guru Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji preached Gurbani, developed the Gurmukhi script, established Mal Akhara, got the Janam Sakhi written from Bhai Perra Mokha ji, broke arrogance of Hamayun and influenced him with spiritual ideas, prepared Gurumukhi Primers and served mankind for nearly 13 years during his Guruship period. His devoted wife Mata Khiwi, contributed to the practice of “Langar” (free community kitchen) over at Khadur Sahib.

Description of sacred town can also be found in Bani of Sri Guru Granth Sahib and Bhai Gurdas Ji.

The historical town has many heritage buildings but these could not get formal recognition of having heritage status. Old ‘Baran-dari’ (the building having 12 doors) and ‘Khoohi’ (well) situated in the complex of Gurdwara Tapiana Sahib fall in that category.

On the bank of the Gurdwara’s sacred Sarovar (pond), the old ‘Baran-dari’ was constructed. The arcs, design of ceilings and small ‘Lakhauri’ bricks suggested that such buildings were constructed in the beginning of 16th century, the same time period as Guru Angad Dev ji.

This assessment suggests that Guru Angad Dev ji used to address his followers and preach them in this building.

In addition, there is an old ‘Khoohi’ (well) in basement of modern Mata Khivi Langar Hall situated in complex of Gurdwara Tapiana Sahib. This ‘Khoohi’ was also constructed with the same bricks and material as that of ‘Baran-dari’.

It suggests that the ‘Khoohi’ was also built in the same period thereby belonging to Guru Angad Dev ji. It is a well known historical fact that Mata Khivi Ji used to prepare food for Sangat. This fact can also be found in Guru Granth Sahib. As the latest research suggests, the water of this ‘Khoohi’ was used by Mata Khivi ji for ‘Langar’.

~ Source- Sikh24