Manhattan Sikh Association

Next MSA Divan will be on

Thurs, June 27, 2013 from 6:45 PM to 9:15 PM.

Hosted at:
Art of Living NYC Center,
286 Fifth Avenue (at 30th Street), 5th Floor (Buzz #5)
New York, NY 10001

Following is the schedule for Divan:

We need contributions toward Langar seva, supplies & miscellaneous expenses account.
All donations are welcome.
If you wish to donate, please click here

June 12 (today), marks the Shaheedi Divas (Martyrdom) of Fifth Guru of Sikhs, GuruArjan Dev Ji . Guru Arjan Dev Ji was born at Goindwal Sahib in 1563 and was the youngest son of Guru Ram Das Ji. He ascended the sacred throne of Guru Nanak Sahib at the age of eighteen and adorned it from 1581 to 1606. Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s contributions can be remembered by the words Gurbani and Kurbani.
Guru Ji gave a most valuable gift to his followers, the Adi Granth, originally called Pothi Sahib. It was compiled during 1601-1604 at Ramsar, Amritsar. He incorporated the hymns of the first five Gurus, 15 Bhagats, 17 Bhatts and 4 others. The Guru contributed 40% of the total hymns, approximately 2218; recorded in the Adi Granth in 30 Ragas. Sukhmani Sahib is the most popular composition.
Guru Arjan Dev constructed a number of gurudwaras in and around Punjab, such as Santokhsar, Tarn-Taran, Kartarpur, Ramsar, Chheharta and Boali in Lahore.Guru ArjanDev ji conceived the idea of creating a central place of worship for the Sikhs and he himself designed the architecture of Sri Harmandir Sahib (The Epicenter of the Sikh Faith).
He converted the voluntary offering of Daswandh (10% of earnings) into compulsory contributions to meet the expenses of the construction of shrines.
When Mughal ruler Jehangir came to power, his close ministers both fundamentalist Hindus and Muslims started complaining about Guru Arjan Dev ji and complained that all were falling in Sikhi’s fold. Eventually on the basis of various false allegations, the Guru was jailed, and ordered to be tortured to death. Enduring five days of unrelenting torture, he achieved martyrdom and became the first Sikh martyr.

Guru Arjun Dev Ji’s martyrdom set an inspiring example of selflessness and steadfast courage in the face of overwhelming oppression. Guru Arjan Dev was the first martyr in Sikh history who, abiding by the will of God, sacrificed himself for the sake of humanity. He fought to the very end in order to defend the faiths, beliefs, and tenets of people leading to the way to Godliness.

We must remember the underlying spirit and message associated with the guru’s unprecedented sacrifice.

Next Divan June 13, 2013

Next MSA Divan will be on

Thurs, May 30, 2013 from 6:45 PM to 9:15 PM.

Hosted at:
Art of Living NYC Center,
286 Fifth Avenue (at 30th Street), 5th Floor (Buzz #5)
New York, NY 10001

Following is the schedule for Divan:

We need contributions toward Langar seva, supplies & miscellaneous expenses account.
All donations are welcome.
If you wish to donate, please click here

Next MSA Divan will be on

Thurs, May 16, 2013 from 6:45 PM to 9:15 PM.

Hosted at:
Art of Living NYC Center,
286 Fifth Avenue (at 30th Street), 5th Floor (Buzz #5)
New York, NY 10001

Following is the schedule for Divan:

We need contributions toward Langar seva, supplies & miscellaneous expenses account.
All donations are welcome.
If you wish to donate, please click here

MSA Divan will be on

Thurs, Apr 11, 2013 from 6:45 PM to 9:15 PM.

Hosted at:
Art of Living NYC Center,
286 Fifth Avenue (at 30th Street), 5th Floor (Buzz #5)
New York, NY 10001

Following is the schedule for Divan:

Please Donate !!
We need contributions toward Langar seva, supplies & miscellaneous expenses account.
All donations are welcome.
If you wish to donate, please click here

MSA Divan will be on

Thurs, Feb 21, 2013 from 6:45 PM to 9:15 PM.

Hosted at:
Art of Living NYC Center,
286 Fifth Avenue (at 30th Street), 5th Floor (Buzz #5)
New York, NY 10001

Following is the schedule for Divan:

Please Donate !!
We need contributions toward Langar seva, supplies & miscellaneous expenses account.
All donations are welcome.
If you wish to donate, please click here

MSA Divan will be on

Thurs, Jan 31, 2013 from 6:45 PM to 9:15 PM.

Hosted at:
Art of Living NYC Center,
286 Fifth Avenue (at 30th Street), 5th Floor (Buzz #5)
New York, NY 10001

Following is the schedule for Divan:

Please Donate !!
We need contributions toward Langar seva, supplies & miscellaneous expenses account.
All donations are welcome.
If you wish to donate, please click here

MSA Divan will be on

Thurs, Jan 17, 2012 from 6:45 PM to 9:15 PM.

Hosted at:
Art of Living NYC Center,
286 Fifth Avenue (at 30th Street), 5th Floor (Buzz #5)
New York, NY 10001

Following is the schedule for Divan:

Please Donate !!
We need contributions toward Langar seva, supplies & miscellaneous expenses account.
All donations are welcome.
If you wish to donate, please click here

Time is running out.  Please make your tax-deductible, year-end donation now and renew your support for Manhattan Sikh Association.
Go to www.manhattanSIKHassociation.org/DONATE and support us.

As a nonprofit organization, MSA depends on the generosity of committed individuals like you to accomplish our goals. We hope that we can count on you to make a year-end contribution and share our commitment to strengthen our Sikh Values.

MSA needs your support to continue having biweekly Divans in 2013. Our goal is $1,600 in donations per month, which includes $1000 for space rental and $600 for langar/supplies approximately. Currently, we have pledges of $1000 on an average every month which includes recurring monthly PayPal donations, checks and matha tek from ongoing Divans.

Your support is needed to make up for gap of over $600 on monthly basis.

·      Monthly Cost                  $1,600
·      Donations                          $1,000
·      SHORT FALL                       $600    (only 30 donors at $20/month needed)

You may pledge a recurring online donation, one-time pledge, provide langar seva or mail us a check.
www.manhattanSIKHassociation.org/DONATE

As always, MSA is deeply appreciative of your support, big and small. Have a blessed new year, and we look forward seeing you at our upcoming events in 2013!

Sincerely,
Deep Kamal Singh
on behalf of
Manhattan Sikh Association