Khalsa Five Kakkars
Keski: Turban
Kachera: Sikh undergarment
Kirpan: Sikh sword
Kara: Sarbloh iron bracelet
Kanga: Wooden hair comb
Akhand Kirtani Jatha Sikh Society
The Akhand Kirtani Jatha Sikh Society was formed to bring Sangat together to enjoy and profit spiritually, mentally and physically in Kirtan and Naam Simran.
Community service is very important and the Akhand Kirtani Jatha Sikh Society strives to serve the community in positive ways.
Kirtan
Kirtanis who follow the Rehit Maryada will lead the Sangat in singing Shabads that are from Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Dasam Granth, and Bhai Gurdas Ji’s Vaaran.
ਕਲਜੁਗ ਮਹਿ ਕੀਰਤਨੁ ਪਰਧਾਨਾ ॥ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਪੀਐ ਲਾਇ ਧਿਆਨਾ ॥
In this Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Kirtan of the Lord’s Praises are most sublime and exalted.
Become Gurmukh, chant and focus your meditation.
(Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Ang 1075)ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕਾ ਸਿਮਰਨੁ ਸਭ ਤੇ ਊਚਾ ॥
The remembrance of God is the highest and most exalted of all.
ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੈ ਸਿਮਰਨਿ ਉਧਰੇ ਮੂਚਾ ॥
In the remembrance of God, many are saved.
ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੈ ਸਿਮਰਨਿ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਬੁਝੈ ॥
In the remembrance of God, thirst is quenched.
ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੈ ਸਿਮਰਨਿ ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਸੁਝੈ ॥
In the remembrance of God, all things are known.
ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੈ ਸਿਮਰਨਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਜਮ ਤ੍ਰਾਸਾ ॥
In the remembrance of God, there is no fear of death.
ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੈ ਸਿਮਰਨਿ ਪੂਰਨ ਆਸਾ ॥
In the remembrance of God, hopes are fulfilled.
ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੈ ਸਿਮਰਨਿ ਮਨ ਕੀ ਮਲੁ ਜਾਇ ॥
In the remembrance of God, the filth of the mind is removed.
ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਿਦ ਮਾਹਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥
The Ambrosial Naam, the Name of the Lord, is absorbed into the heart.
ਪ੍ਰਭ ਜੀ ਬਸਹਿ ਸਾਧ ਕੀ ਰਸਨਾ ॥
God abides upon the tongues of His Saints.
(Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Ang 263)
Guru Ka Langar
After Kirtan, Sevadaars will make and serve Langar to the Sangat. The Sangat will sit as equals on the floor practicing humility and eat Langar together.
Seva
Seva is a form of selfless service that is done without having any expectation of reward for performing it. Seva can be done to benefit other people or society.
Community
We are in the community volunteering our time so that everyone may share in the love of community.
Kirtan, community giving, Sikh education, and so many other engagements keep us busy.