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CAMP GURMAT, DALLAS, TEXAS

(December 20-25th

, 2014)

Camp Location

YMCA Collin County Adventure Camp

1180 Houston Street, Anna, Texas 75409

www.campgurmat.org | 469.795.1714 | [email protected]

Camp Theme

Baba Banda Singh Bahadar (1670-1716)

http://www.campgurmat.org/

Mission Statement Provide experiences that shape and expand the Sikh commitment of our next generation. Free from all distractions, kids live, learn, play, and work together, and are creatively challenged to make decisions resulting in changed lives.

Vision Statement Camp Gurmat envisions a world in which each and every Sikh acts to make the most of life for themselves and becomes role model for everyone around them by following path illustrated by our Gurus.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Mission and Vision

CAMP GURMAT, DALLAS, TX www.campgurmat.org

Camper Assignments

Camper Name : ________________________________________________

Camper Bunga/Cabin : _______________________________________________

Camper Class : _______________________________________________

Camper Sewa Jatha : _______________________________________________

Dear Campers, Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh, Welcome to Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas at Collin County Adventure Camp! We are glad you have chosen to be part of second Camp Gurmat at Dallas! The Camp theme this year is Baba Banda Singh Bahadar. This 18th century Sikh hero is a true inspiration! Our objective for next five days is to learn as much as about him and his accompany, and be very proud of our history, what we are, and where we come from! The volunteers have worked hard to make Camp as organized as possible. We hope you all will find the arrangements satisfactory and continue to be part of Camp Gurmat for years to come! The Camp Gurmat is both educational and recreational. In addition to Gurmat, History, Gatka, and Kirtan sessions, you will also be doing fun activities such as ziplining, boating, canoeing, wall climbing, golfing, bb guns, archery, challenge courses, etc. Please be sure to take some time to go over the folder contents to acquaint yourself with camp plans and other details provided. Let’s learn from Baba Banda Singh Bahadar who gave all but not his beliefs! Gurfateh, Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Sewadars

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Welcome


Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Rules


Please read the following camp rules and abide by them during the camp:

1. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL to all, be ON TIME, LISTEN TO ASSIGNED COUNSELORS/VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER ORGANIZERS.

2. No child may roam around ALONE. His/her group counselor/volunteer must accompany all children at all times.

3. No child is allowed out of Camp Limits without proper permission. 4. Boys shall not be allowed in the girls’ bungas and vice versa. 5. Attendance in classes and Divans is mandatory for all campers/counselors. 6. No talking or disturbance during Divans/classes. 7. All campers are expected to follow instructions given by the counselors/volunteers. 8. No shorts are allowed except during sports times. 9. Be respectful of other campers and counselors. 10. No fighting shall be allowed. Any concerns shall be brought to the attention of the

Counselor/Volunteer immediately. The assigned volunteer should communicate with Camp security Volunteer to take further action.

11. Any concerns or questions during the Camp should be addressed to the assigned counselors/volunteers. Camper should not communicate with the organizing volunteers even if s/he may know them personally.

12. ANY CAMPER FOUND OUTSIDE THE BUNGA AFTER 09:15 P.M. AND BEFORE 6:00 A.M. WITHOUT PROPER WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION SLIP SHALL RESULT INTO EXPULSION AUTOMATICALLY.

13. Parents are requested to visit their children on last day of the Camp (Saturday, Dec 25th, 2014 after 9:00 A.M.). Diwan is scheduled for performance of children and everyone is invited.

14. Cell Phones or any kind of smart phones, and ipods will be submitted to cabin volunteer at your bunga while leaving for morning diwan. It will given back by the volunteer when campers come back to cabin/bunga at 8:30 P.M. to sleep. Campers can call parents from 8:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Objectives and Goals


Objectives and goals of Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas:

1) Inspiration – Explore the transformation of Bhai Madho Das from 'Banda' (1708) to 'Shaheed' Baba Banda Singh Bahadar (1716).

Introduce campers to the exploits of Banda Singh Bahadar and use his life as a source of inspiration to all Sikhs. Discuss the following:

Conversation between Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Madho Das - What were the implications of this meeting?

Strategies and war tactics employed on his journey to Sirhind from Nanded - Examine the battles at Narnaul, Hissar, Tohana, Sonepat, Kaithal, Samana, and Sadhaura.

Importance of Sikh Sovereignty to his movement - Abolition of the zamindari system, the minting of Khalsa Raj coins and seal, and the rule of law in conquered territories will be covered.

Battle of Gurdas Nangal - Importance of the battle in Sikh history, explain eight months gruesome siege by 100,000 Mughal troops and finally capture of Sikhs.

Sacrifice of 700 Sikhs in Delhi - Highlight the conviction and demeanor of these Gursikhs in the face of death.

2) Leadership – Analyze the leadership qualities of Banda Singh Bahadar.

Administrative qualities - Civil administration under the Sikhs

Military Leadership - Formation of the Khalsa army and the unity within

Religious secularism - Hindus and Muslims under Sikh rule

3) Analyze historical fallacies

Misconception of Banda disobeying Guruji’s orders

Misinformation regarding his treatment of Muslims

4) Relate the learning to today's challenges

Discuss bullying in school and how to address it

Share stories of Sikh-Americans who stood above hate and discrimination to affect change at local and national level.

Jasvir Kaur, Chicago, IL - Group I & II Gurmat Teacher Profile Jasvir Kaur is a pharmacist from Chicago and works as a clinical consultant and performs clinical oversight of clinical programs. She participates in disaster relief efforts including leading medical teams. She regularly volunteers on medical and environmental missions with various organizations around the world, including Peru, Vietnam, Ghana and India. Jasvir Kaur coordinates efforts to feed the homeless with various organizations in Chicago area. She spends her time as a counselor for

various Sikh camps around the country. She serves on the board of Sikh Outreach, an organization that engages the youth and senior citizens of the community.

Jasbir Kaur, Cleveland, OH - Group III & IV Gurmat Teacher Profile Jasbir Kaur is a high school and middle school English teacher for the last 20 years. She has been in the gurmat training classes for almost 10 years and conducted classes for multiple age levels in Sikh community. She is a free lancer kathaa vaachak and a student of gurmat for the last 25 years. She has a degree in gurmat training from Sikh missionary college Ludhiana, Punjab. She has masters in English literature and honors in Punjabi at graduate level.

Dr. Pritpal Singh, Dallas, TX - Group III & IV History Teacher Profile Pritpal Singh is a product of Sikh camps and retreats and has 20 years of experience in facilitating Workshops which aim to inspire Sikhi Spirit in children and adults. He serves on the board of Sikh Research Institute and South Asia Democracy Watch. He is a physician executive with Cigna and is father of 2 kids.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Teachers Profile


Mansimran Singh, Washington, DC - Group I & II History Teacher Profile He is a student of Political Science and Social Psychology at Rutgers University, New Jersey. During the past three years of college he has written a number of Opinion Editorials for various Sikh and non-Sikh institutions. While working on Capitol Hill for Sikh interests, he was featured in a documentary on bullying, identity, and values by Breakthrough TV. In day to day life, he is an advocate of civil liberties and human rights

through organizations like the SALDEF, United Sikhs, ACLU, and Sikh Coalition. He is also a Legislative Aid for Congressman Mike Honda of California. Furthermore, he is part of the management committee of the Friends of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus. He is also a Regional Coordinator of Khalsa Aid, Washington, DC. Through Khalsa Aid, he performed sewa in Haiti in the past 2 years. He has taught at camps throughout the past years such as Windsor Gurmat Camp (Canada), United Sikhs Camp (Michigan), and Camp Nadar (Fairfax, VA). Bhai Manmohan Singh, San Jose, CA - Gurmat Kirtan Teacher Profile

Bhai Manmohan Singh lives in San Jose, California with his wife Amrit Kaur and 3 children. With Akaal Purakh blessings, he has been Sikhi Prachar Sewa in various Gurdwara Sahibs in USA, Canada and UK from last 27 years. He, along with his family members, has been performing Gurbani Kirtan sewa Akhand Kirtan Samagams at several places. He has attended Gurmat Camps as an educator and taught Kirtan to a number of students. With Guru's grace, he developed a series of 7 Kirtan Books

plus Audio CD and DVD for the purpose of teaching Kirtan.

Jathedar Didar Singh, EL Sobrante, TX - Gatka Teacher Profile

Didar Singh is a Gatka practitioner and serves a Granthi Pracharak in El Sobrante Gurdwara Sahib California. He was lead Gatka teacher of Dallas Gurmat Camp 2011. He won Gatka Championship in year 2013 hosted by Yudh International Gatka Tournament.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Teachers Profile


Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Lesson Plan


Dr. Pritpal Singh, Gurmat Groups III & IV

Sun

day

Background From Lachman Das/Madho Das to Banda Singh Bahadur/Gurbaksh Singh); Meeting with Guru and its significance; Directive of Guru to Banda to deliver justice in Panjab

Mo

nd

ay Campaign and War Strategies

Administrative & military secularism; Providing leadership to solve regional issues; Appeal and inspiration to masses

Tue

sday

Achievements Abolishment of Zamindari system, Issuance of coins under Guru Sahib's name, Resisted Tyranny by turning ordinary folks into martial warriors Establishment of a Political State

We

dn

esd

ay Shahadi and Legacy

Address misconceptions and character assassination; relevancy today; Q & A session

Jasvir Kaur, Gurmat Groups I & II

Sun

day

Finding yourself and importance of Sangat Relate to how Baba Banda Singh went from Lachman Dev to Bairagi at age 15 (renamed

Madho Das) to having own dera to finally Guru Gobind Singh’s Banda Self-image- define self-image

Mo

nd

ay Finding yourself and importance of Sangat (Contd.)

Brainstorm and work on activity about self-image

Tue

sday

Saint Soldier How did Lachman Das become a Saint Soldier? What are some qualities you need to become

this? Activity: Brainstorming - things you need to do to become Saint Soldier

We

dn

esd

ay

Chardi Kala How did the Sikhs during times of heavy persecution and being outnumbered remain strong

and in Chardi Kala? None of the 700+ converted into Muslims and all gave up their lives. Qualities you need to remain in Chardi kala Activity: Turn your attitude around



Jasbir Kaur, Gurmat Groups III & IV

Sun

day

Introduction and ice breaker One way you can relate yourself to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Why are we trying to learn the character traits? Will it help you, your family, society and your country? If Yes how?

Mo

nd

ay

The qualities of a leader according to Gurmat. Some great Sikh leaders. What qualities do you have? Do you want to be a great leader, a general, like Babaji? Why a nation needs great leaders?

Tue

sday

Sewa, Simran, Fearlessness, Integrity, Dignity, Truthfulness, Warrior, Saint. Examples of these qualities from Gurbani Unique characteristics that makes a Sikh stand out. Being proud of who we are and what is our heritage?

We

dn

esd

ay

A true Sikh as per Gurbani: gur siqgur kw jo isKu AKwey su Blky auiT hir nwmu iDAwvY ]

Do you like what Guru wants to see in His Sikhs or it is abstract. Do you pay attention to Gurbani while reciting, what are you learning? Do you like it? Or you get scared, afraid or get bullied? Do you know how to handle bullying? How Gurbani will help you become a great human being and a leader and an asset for the

world?



Mansimran Singh, History Groups I & II

Sun

day

Introduction of Baba Banda Singh Bahadar From warrior to hermit. Then transformation under command of Guru Sahib (Nanded Sahib

interaction)Meeting with Guru and its significance; Ice breaking activity (Draw your perception of Baba ji)

Materials: Colored pencils, paper, etc

Mo

nd

ay

Handing off of Nishaan sahib, Nagaara, Khanda, and Jatha. Departing for Sarhand. (Concept behind the initiative of Khalsa Raaj)

Discuss the intention of Guru Sahib, the valor and courage of Baba ji, and the leadership role he had.

Activity: What would you have done? Materials: regular pencils, paper, etc

Tue

sday

Journey and arrival in Punjab Discuss the implementation of Sikh values slowly and steadily in Punjab after the conquoring

of Sirhand. Activity: What would you want there to be in Khalsa Raaj of you were to be a part of a team

to build it?, Materials: regular pencils, paper, etc.

We

dn

esd

ay Establishment of Khalsa Raaj. Design of social, political, and economical system in Khalsa Raaj.

Jamindaari system, Civil services, Foreign Policy, etc Activity: "The BoX activity(yes the X is capitalized) Decision making skills; How you would have

done it vs what they did. Materials: Cardboard box with paper on all sides

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Theme Shabad


This Shabad is by Guru Amar Daas Ji in Siree Raag on Ang 89

pauVI ] pourree ||

hir jil Qil mhIAil BrpUir dUjw nwih koie ] har jal thhal meheeal bharapoor dhoojaa naahi koe ||

hir Awip bih kry inAwau kUiVAwr sB mwir kFoie ] har aap behi karae niaao koorriaar sabh maar kadtoe ||

sicAwrw dyie vifAweI hir Drm inAwau kIEie ] sachiaaraa dhaee vaddiaaee har dhharam niaao keeoue ||

sB hir kI krhu ausqiq ijin grIb AnwQ rwiK lIEie ] sabh har kee karahu ousathath jin gareeb anaathh raakh leeoue ||

jYkwru kIE DrmIAw kw pwpI kau fMfu dIEie ]16] jaikaar keeou dhharameeaa kaa paapee ko dda(n)dd dheeoue ||16||

This Shabad is by Guru Gobind Singh in Amrit Keertan on Pannaa 299

iqRBgI CMd ] thribhagee shha(n)dh ||

Kg KMf ibhMfM Kl dl KMfM Aiq rx mMfM brbfM ] khag kha(n)dd biha(n)dda(n) khal dhal kha(n)dda(n) ath ran ma(n)dda(n) barabadda(n) ||

BujdMf AKMfM qyj pRcMfM joiq AmMfM Bwn pRBM ]

bhujadha(n)dd akha(n)dda(n) thaej pracha(n)dda(n) joth ama(n)dda(n) bhaan prabha(n) ||

suK sMqw krxM durmiq drxM iklibK hrxM As srxM ]

sukh sa(n)thaa karana(n) dhuramath dharana(n) kilabikh harana(n) as sarana(n) ||

jY jY jg kwrx isRst abwrx mm pRiqpwrx jY qygM ]

jai jai jag kaaran srisatt ouabaaran mam prathipaaran jai thaega(n) ||

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Shabad Notes Prepared By Bhai Manmohan Singh Ji

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Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Daily Schedule - Baba Fateh Singh Group (6 - 9 years)


1:00 to

3:00 PM 3:00 to 3:50 PM 4:00 to 5:30 PM 5:40 to 6:30 PM 6:40 to 7:30 PM

7:40 to 8:00

PM

8:00

PM

Saturday

12/20/2014 Check-in

Introduction/Welcome

Chappar Chiri Langar

Hall

Diwan

Gurdas Nangal

Hall

Dinner

Chappar Chiri

Langar Hall

Icebreakers

Chappar Chiri

Langar Hall

Ready for

Bed/Sohila

Lights

Out

SUNDAY

12/21/2014

MONDAY

12/22/2014

TUESDAY

12/23/2014

WEDNESDAY

12/24/2014

6:15 to 7:05 AM Younger Kids Wake up and shower

6:30 to 7:15 AM NITNEM (Optional)

Location: Gurdas Nangal Hall

7:15 to 8:00 AM DIWAN

Location: Baba Ajit Singh Hall

8:10 to 8:50 AM BREAKFAST

Location: Chappar Chiri Langar Hall

9:00 to 9:45 AM

GATKA

Bhai Didar Singh

Location: Lohghar Akhada

HISTORY

Teacher: Bhai Mansimran S.

Baba Fateh Singh Hall

GURMAT

Teacher: Bibi Jasvir Kaur


KIRTAN

Teacher: Bhai Manmohan

Gurdas Nangal Hall

9:45 to 10:30 AM

GATKA

Teacher: Bhai Didar Singh


KIRTAN

Teacher: Bhai Manmohan S.

Gurdas Nangal Hall

HISTORY



GURMAT



10:30 to 11:15 AM Zipline

KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall BB/Archery

GATKA



11:15 to Noon Challenge Course

GURMAT


Baba Fateh Singh Hall Scavenger Hunt

GATKA



Noon to 1:00 PM LUNCH Location: Chappar Chiri Langar Hall

1:00 to 1:45 PM

GURMAT


Baba Fateh Singh Hall Wall Climbing

KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall

HISTORY

Teacher: Bhai Mansimran


1:45 to 2:30 PM

HISTORY


Baba Fateh Singh Hall Golfing

KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall Boating/Canoe

2:30 to 3:15 PM

KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall

GATKA



GATKA



Bosting/Canoe

3:15 to 4:00 PM

THEME ART WORK



GATKA



GATKA



STORY WALK


Outside

4:00 to 4:50 PM Free Time For ALL

5:00 to 6:30 PM DIWAN


6:40 to 7:30 PM DINNER


7:40 to 8:30 PM Fun Quiz

Darshan Singh Session on Bullying

Jasbir Kaur Movie

Camp Fire

8:40 to 9:00 PM Ready for Bed/Sohila

9:00 PM Lights Out

7:00 to 7:50 AM 7:00 to 7:50 AM 8:00 to 8:50 AM 9:00 to 10:50 AM 11:00 to 11:50 AM 12:00 to 12:50

PM

Thursday

12/25/2014

Younger Kids Wake

up and shower

NITNEM

(Optional)

Location: Gurdas

Nangal Hall

BREAKFAST

Location:

Chappar Chiri

Langar Hall

DIWAN/Final

Thoughts

Location: Gurdas

Nangal Hall

GATKA

Presentation

Location: Lohghar

Akhada

LUNCH

Location: Chappar

Chiri Langar Hall

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Daily Schedule - Baba Jhujhar Singh Group (9 - 11 years)


1:00 to


7:40 to 8:00

PM

8:00

PM

Saturday

12/20/2014 Check-in



Hall

Diwan

Gurdas Nangal

Hall

Dinner

Chappar Chiri

Langar Hall

Icebreakers


Hall

Ready for

Bed/Sohila

Lights

Out

SUNDAY

12/21/2014

MONDAY

12/22/2014

TUESDAY

12/23/2014

WEDNESDAY

12/24/2014

5:30 to 6:15 AM Kids Wake up and shower

6:15 to 7:15 AM NITNEM






9:00 to 9:45 AM Challenge Course

GATKA



HISTORY


Baba Jhujhar Singh Hall

HISTORY

Teacher: Bhai Mansimran



GATKA



KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall

KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall

10:30 to 11:15 AM

GATKA



HISTORY



KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall

KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall

11:15 to Noon

GATKA



KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall

GURMAT



GURMAT



Noon to 1:00 PM LUNCH


1:00 to 1:45 PM

HISTORY



GURMAT



GATKA



GATKA



1:45 to 2:30 PM

KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall BB/Archery

GATKA



GATKA



2:30 to 3:15 PM

GURMAT


Baba Jhujhar Singh Hall BB/Archery Boating/Canoe Wall Climbing

3:15 to 4:00 PM

THEME ART WORK

Teacher: Bibi Jasbir Kaur

Baba Jhujhar Singh Hall Golfing Boating/Canoe Wall Climbing






7:40 to 8:30 PM Fun Game

Dr. Pritpal Singh Session on Bullying

Jasbir Kaur Movie

Camp Fire


9:00 PM Lights Out

6:15 to 7:00 AM 7:00 to 7:50 AM 8:00 to 8:50 AM 9:00 to 10:50 AM 11:00 to 11:50 AM 12:00 to 12:50 PM

Thursday

12/25/2014

Kids Wake up and

shower

NITNEM

Location: Gurdas

Nangal Hall

BREAKFAST

Location:

Chappar Chiri

Langar Hall

DIWAN/Final

Thoughts

Location: Gurdas

Nangal Hall

GATKA

Presentation

Location: Lohghar

Akhada

LUNCH

Location: Chappar

Chiri Langar Hall

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Daily Schedule - Baba Zorawar Singh Group (11 - 13 years)


1:00 to


7:40 to 8:00

PM

8:00

PM

Saturday

12/20/2014 Check-in



Hall

Diwan

Gurdas Nangal

Hall

Dinner

Chappar Chiri

Langar Hall

Icebreakers


Hall

Ready for

Bed/Sohila

Lights

Out

SUNDAY

12/21/2014

MONDAY

12/22/2014

TUESDAY

12/23/2014

WEDNESDAY

12/24/2014









KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall

GATKA



GURMAT


Baba Zorawar Singh Hall

9:45 to 10:30 AM

KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall

GURMAT



GATKA



HISTORY

Teacher: Dr. Pritpal Singh


10:30 to 11:15 AM

KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall

GATKA



HISTORY


Baba Zorawar Singh Hall Wall Climbing

11:15 to Noon Challenge Course

GATKA



KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall Wall Climbing



1:00 to 1:45 PM

GATKA



HISTORY



GURMAT



KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall

1:45 to 2:30 PM

GATKA



Archery/BB Boating/Canoe

KIRTAN


Gurdas Nangal Hall

2:30 to 3:15 PM

HISTORY


Baba Zorawar Singh Hall Archery/BB Boating/Canoe

GATKA



3:15 to 4:00 PM

GURMAT



GATKA









Dr. Pritpal Singh Session on Bullying

Mansimran Singh Movie

Camp Fire


9:00 PM Lights Out


Thursday

12/25/2014

Kids Wake up and

shower

NITNEM

Location: Gurdas

Nangal Hall

BREAKFAST

Location:

Chappar Chiri

Langar Hall

DIWAN/Final

Thoughts

Location: Gurdas

Nangal Hall

GATKA

Presentation

Location: Lohghar

Akhada

LUNCH

Location: Chappar

Chiri Langar Hall

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Daily Schedule - Baba Ajit Singh Group (14 and above)


1:00 to


7:40 to 8:00

PM

8:00

PM

Saturday

12/20/2014 Check-in



Hall

Diwan

Gurdas Nangal

Hall

Dinner

Chappar Chiri

Langar Hall

Icebreakers


Hall

Ready for

Bed/Sohila

Lights

Out

SUNDAY

12/21/2014

MONDAY

12/22/2014

TUESDAY

12/23/2014

WEDNESDAY

12/24/2014








9:00 to 9:45 AM

HISTORY


Baba Ajit Singh Hall

GURMAT



HISTORY



GATKA



9:45 to 10:30 AM Open Session

HISTORY



GURMAT


Baba Ajitr Singh Hall

GATKA



10:30 to 11:15 AM Open Session Wall Climbing

GATKA



HISTORY



11:15 to Noon Zipline Wall Climbing

GATKA



Open Session



1:00 to 1:45 PM

GURMAT



GATKA



Open Session

GURMAT



1:45 to 2:30 PM Challenge Course

GATKA



BB/Archery Boating/Canoe

2:30 to 3:15 PM

GATKA



Open Session BB/Archery Boating/Canoe

3:15 to 4:00 PM

GATKA



Open Session Open Session Open Session







Dr. Pritpal Singh Session on Identity

Jasvir Kaur Session on Dating

Jasvir Kaur Camp Fire


9:00 PM Lights Out


Thursday

12/25/2014

Kids Wake up and

shower

NITNEM

Location: Gurdas

Nangal Hall

BREAKFAST

Location:

Chappar Chiri

Langar Hall

DIWAN/Final

Thoughts

Location: Gurdas

Nangal Hall

GATKA

Presentation

Location: Lohghar

Akhada

LUNCH

Location: Chappar

Chiri Langar Hall

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Meal Menu


Meal Menu

Saturday

12/20 Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wed. 12/24

Thursday 12/25

BR

EAK

FAST

Cereals, Milk, Fruits, Yogurt, Oatmeal, Bagel and Bread

LUN

CH

Cheese Pizza, Veggie Pizza,

Cheesy Bread, Marinara

sauce, Corn Nuggets

Garden burgers,

buns, French Fries, Baked

apple

Nachos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Sauce,

Vegetarian chili, Pico,

Salsa, Jalapenos,

Onions

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches,

Tomato soup, Sweet Potato Fries (or Tater

Tots)

Lungar

All Days: Salad Bar, Drinks and Desserts

DIN

NER

Baked ziti, Broccoli,

Breadsticks, Marinara

sauce

Stir Fry Vegetables, Rice, Spring

Rolls

Macaroni-Cheese,

Veggie Sticks (or Fried

Okra), Green Beans, Sweat Yeasty Rolls

Pasta Prima Vera,

Fettuccine Alfredo, Corn on the cob, Breadsticks

Cheese Enchiladas,

refried beans, Spanish rice, chip & salsa

All Days: Salad Bar, Drinks and Desserts

Bibi Jee was born as a princess of Raja

Udai Singh of Chamba Desh and died as a princess of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. She led an exemplary life that is a role model for Sikh women today. She was brought up in a royal family like a princess but after getting married to Baba Banda Singh Bahadar, she faced all the hardships that befell on her, with the same Khalsa spirit as her husband. In all the accomplishments of Baba Banda Singh Bahadar, she played a crucial role.

Bibi Jee learned the martial art of Khalsa and soon became a skilled fighter. She participated in many battles, along with her husband. She

used to lead in doing sewa in langar.

All the Singhs were paraded to Delhi. Bibi Ji and her son were taken to Farukhsiyaar, the Mughal emperor. Bibi Jee was tortured using new methods every day. After torturing and hurting her, they would try to cajole and coax her into becoming a Muslim and getting married to Farukhsiyaar, but great was noble Bibi Shusheel Kaur Ji who preferred death over becoming a Muslim.

When Bibi Jee refused to bow to their demands to adopt Islam and marry Farukhsiyaar (the Mughal Emperor), they snatched away her innocent 4 years old child – Ajay Singh. They took him to his father and right in front of him; they cut open his chest and took out his heart.

Bibi Shusheel Kaur Jee with great patience listened to the news of her husband’s and son’s martyrdom.

She stayed calm and still refused to bow before the Mughals but she knew that sooner or later, she would fall victim to the dirty eyes of the Mughals. She grabbed opportunity and took her life with a table knife. The Mughal dream of humiliating the Singhs by converting the wife of their leader Baba Banda Singh Bahadar into Islam got crushed. Bibi Jee defeated their intentions by sacrificing herself.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Bunga Bibi Shusheel Kaur (HUT 01 Side A)


Bunga Bibi Shusheel Kaur (HUT 01 SIDE A) ID Camper Name Age Parent's Name

1 Mehar Kaur 6 Simmerpreet Kaur/Rupinderjit Singh

2 Simarleen Kaur 7 Jaspreet Kaur/Mandeep Singh

75 Nehmat Kaur 7 Rupinder Kaur/Nirmaljeet Singh

24 Noorpreet Kaur 8 Rajandeep Kaur/Daljinder Singh

48 Manjot Kaur 8 Rajwant Kaur/Maninder Singh

74 Khush Kaur 8 Simran Seema Singh/Surinder Singh

7 Tanveer Kaur 9 Shaminder Kaur/Narinder singh

8 Manveer Kaur 9 Shaminder Kaur/Narinder singh

78 Nanaki Kaur 9 Simrat Kaur

21 Sehaj Kaur 9 Manjeet Kaur/Rajinder Singh

72 Pawanjit Kaur 9 Maninder Kaur/Arvinder Singh

Total # of Kaurs: 11

Volunteers Assigned 1) Vimla 2) Harpreet Kaur

Bibi Sharan Kaur was a Sikh martyr

who was slain in 1705 by Mughal soldiers while cremating the bodies two older sons of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, the 10th Sikh Guru, after the battle of Chamkaur Sahib. She was from the village Raipur Rani which is 1 KM from the famous town of Chamkaur Sahib in Punjab, India.

Moghul and Rajput Hilly soldiers

wanted the bodies of the soldiers - martyrs according to Sikh tradition- to rot in open air in order to terrorize Sikh population who refused to apostasize or give out the whereabouts of Guru Gobind

Singh.

Telling her children of her mission to cremate Sikh bodies, she left in the middle of the night towards Chamkaur Sahib. The battlefield was heavily guarded by Mughal forces; they knew that the Guru’s Sikhs would always come to do Sanskaar of their Shaheeds. Despite this heavy security, Bibi Sharan Kaur and her other accomplices slipped through the Mughal forces.

She began to collect the bodies of the brave Shaheeds one by one. She created a funeral pyre close by. There were thirty-two Sikh bodies in total, including those of Sahibzadas Ajit Singh, Jujhar Singh and her husband Bhai Preetam Singh.

Once all 32 bodies had been collected, Bibi Sharan Kaur and her other accomplices lit the funeral pyre. The Mughal forces, seeing the fire, were amazed as to how a Sikh could slip through. Embarrassed because of their own failures, they threatened the dignity of the lady to take revenge. Bibi Sharan Kaur and her other accomplices now completely encircled by the Mughal forces and finally become martyrs fighting against Mughals.

Bibi Jee showed the bravery of a Sikh woman, and without fear, she fought against Mughals. She showed no attachment to her two small children. Like her husband, she laid her life for her Guru as well.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Bunga Bibi Sharan Kaur (HUT 01 Side B)


Bunga Bibi Sharan Kaur (HUT 01 SIDE B) ID Camper Name Age Parent's Name

13 Gurinder Kaur 9 Kamaljit Kaur/Amarjit Singh

84 Brahmjot Kaur 9 Baljinder Kaur/Devinder Singh

5 Reetinder Kaur 10 Damanjit Kaur/Parminder Singh

34 Jaspreet Kaur 10 Simi/Raminder

70 Sukhmit Kaur 10 Ravinder Kaur/Harjeet Singh

73 Sahib Kaur 10 Simran Seema Singh/Surinder Singh

12 Jeevan Kaur 11 Harpreet Kaur/Avtar Singh

16 Simran Kaur 11 Arwinder Kaur/Mandeep Singh

20 Amrit Kaur 11 Tejinder Kaur/Davinder Singh

22 Jaspreet Kaur 11 Davinder Kaur/Pavitar Singh

28 Jasandeep Kaur 11 Harpreet Kaur/Kuljit Singh


Volunteers Assigned

1) Maninder Kaur 2) Sumeet Kaur 3) Amarjit Kaur

Bibi Kishan Kaur is known for her tearless role in the Jaito agitation.

She took active part in the Jaito agitation of 1922-24. The Government of India had forced Maharaja Ripudaman Singh, the ruler of Nabha state known for his independent attitude, to abdicate. The Sikhs of Jaito, which fell within his territory, planned to hold prayers for his well-being and restoration. By order of the British-controlled state administration, a posse of armed police entered Gurdwara Gangsar and stopped Akhand Path and brutally imprisoned the entire Sangat

gathered there denying them exit and permitting no provisions from outside to reach them. Jathedar Dulla Singh and Suchcha Singh of the village of Rode organized a land of volunteers, who collected the required rations and managed through fence and force to unload them inside the Gurdwara compound. Bibi Kishan Kaur was a member of this band which later arranged rations for the Shahidi Jathas.

The first Shahidi Jatha, lit band of martyrs, 500 strong and vowed to non-violence, was to reach Jaito on 21 February 1924 in a bid to enter Gurdwara Gangsar at any cost to recommence the Akhand Path. The state Government was equally determined not to let them do so and had deployed armed police and military contingents with orders to open fire, if necessary. Bibi Kishan Kaur and her companion, Bibi Tej Kaur, went to it disguised as ladies of the Hindu trading association, collected intelligence about government's plans and preparations, and joined the jatha to convey the information he jatha accordingly rescheduled their march and instead of going straight to Gurdwara Gangsar, changed course suddenly and headed for Gurdwara Tibbi Sahib, half a mile to the north. State troops, however, barred entry even to that shrine and opened fire on the jatha. Bibi Kishan Kaur, with her small band of volunteers, at once busied herself attending the wounded. She along with 21 others was arrested and prosecuted. The trial commenced at Nabha on 17 May 1924 Kishan Kaur was sentenced to four years rigorous imprisonment. Released on June 1928, she was accorded a warm welcome the following day at Amritsar, where a siropa or robe of honour was bestowed on her from the Akal Takht. The Sikhs everywhere acclaimed her courage and sacrifice.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Bunga Bibi Kishan Kaur (HUT 02 Side A)


Bunga Bibi Kishan Kaur (HUT 02 SIDE A) ID Camper Name Age Parent's Name

53 Harleen Kaur 11 Parminder Kaur/Harjit Singh

65 Gaganjit Kaur 11 Ranjit Kaur/Daljit Singh

79 Mehakpreet Kaur 11 Ranjit Kaur/Jaswinder S Deol

17 Gurisha Kaur 12 Jaspreeth Kaur/Swaran Singh

71 Ekjot Kaur 12 Maninder Kaur/Arvinder Singh

89 Gurleen Kaur 12 Jasdeep Kaur/Sandeep Singh

97 Ravkiran Kaur 12 Navneet Kaur/Bhupinder Singh

9 Simran Kaur 13 Vimala/Kuljit singh

19 Esha Kaur 13 Tejinder Kaur/Davinder Singh

46 Gurnoor Kaur 13 Kuljeet Kaur/Harjeet Singh

85 Danam Kaur 13 Harmeet Kaur/Ranmneek Singh


Volunteers Assigned

1) Charanjit Kaur 2) Baljinder Kaur

Mata Sundari Jee was wife of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib (1666-1708). She was married to Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib on 4 April 1684. The Anand Karaj was performed near the village of Basantgarh, 10 km north of Anandpur, and named Guru Ka Lahore on 21 June 1684.

On 30th March 1699, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib created Khalsa at Anandpur Sahib. He declared that this Khalsa will be both Saints as well as Soldiers. When Guru Gobind Singh Sahib was preparing amrit (nectar) for initiating the Khalsa, on

this occasion, stirring clean water in an iron bowl with a khanda or double-edged sword, Mata Sundari Iee, as the tradition goes, came with sugar crystals (Patasha) which were dropped into the vessel at the Guru's bidding. Sweetness was thus added to the alchemy of steel. Mata Sundari Jee was the first Khalsa Woman.

Mata Sundari Jee raised her four sons (Sahibzades) on the martyrdom tales of their grandfather Guru

Tegh Bahadur Sahib and great great grandfather Guru Arjan Sahib. She told them a Sikh never runs from a battle field. It was because of her teachings that all her sons attained Martyrdom. Consequent upon the evacuation of Anandpur on the night of 5-6 December 1705, Mata Sundari Jee was escorted by Bhai Mani Singh Jee to Delhi.

After the passing away of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib at Nanded in October 1708, the Sikhs looked up to her for guidance. She appointed Bhai Mani Singh Jee to manage the Gurdwara Sahibs at Amritsar Sahib and also commissioned him to collect the writings of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. She also issued her own seal and authority hukamnamas to sangats. The hukamnamas since discovered and published bear dates between 12 October 1717 and 10 August 1730.

A memorial in her honour stands in the compound of Gurdwara Bala Sahib, New Delhi.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Bunga Mata Sundari Jee (HUT 02 Side B)


Bunga Mata Sundari Jee (HUT 02 SIDE B) ID Camper Name Age Parent's Name

90 Sahiba Kaur 13 Parvinder Kaur/Sahjit Singh

91 Kiranjot Kaur 13 Jaspal Kaur/Inderjeet Singh

10 Harneet Kaur 14 Neelam Kaur/Harbachan Singh

15 Navroop Kaur 14 Kamaljit Kaur/Amarjit Singh

87 Sukhleen Kaur 14 Amarjit Kaur/Satinder Singh

95 Ganeev Kaur 14 Rumpreet Kaur/Harpreet Singh

42 Nimrta Kaur 15 Sukhwinder Kaur/Kuldip Singh

45 Prabhpreet Kaur 15 Kuljeet Kaur/Harjeet Singh

51 Ganieve Kaur 16 Baljinder Kaur/Baldev Singh

82 Navjot Kaur 16 Baljit Kaur/Ranjit Singh


Volunteers Assigned

1) Ranjit Kaur 2) Jasmine Kaur 3) Jasvir Kaur (Chicago)

Sardar Fateh Singh (d. 1716) was an army commander under Baba Banda Singh Bahadar and participated in several of Baba Banda Singh's battles against the Mughal rulers. Samana, about 200 kms north was the native place of Jalal-ud-did Jallad, the professional executioner, who had beheaded Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib, while his son had beheaded two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. Ali Hussain who by false promises had lured Guru Gobind singh Sahib to evacuate Anandpur Sahib also belonged to Samana. It was an accursed place in the eyes of Sikhs. The entire peasantry of the neighborhood was now up in

arms, and Baba Banda Singh's following had risen to several thousands. Baba Banda Singh fell upon the town on November 26, 1709. The inhabitants were massacred in cold blood and town thoroughly squeezed. Samana was the district town and had nine Parganahs attached to it. Samana was the first territorial conquest and the first administrative unit of Baba Banda Singh and Sardar Fateh Singh was appointed Governor of Samana. In the battle of Sirhind, fought at the nearby village of Chappar Chiri, after fierce fighting, at last the whole of the Muhammadan army was destroyed. Wazir Khan (Nawab of Sirhind responsible for cold-blooded murder of the tenth Guru’s younger sons) then came face to face with Sardar Baaj Singh and rushed upon him with a lance. Sardar Baaj Singh snatched the lance from Wazir Khan and struck it upon the head of his horse and wounded it. After a while Wazir Khan pulled out an arrow from his quiver and flung it upon the arm of Sardar Baaj Singh. Then drawing his sword he rushed forward to make an end of him. Sardar Fateh Singh, who was standing nearby, drew his sword and so bravely and strongly hit Wazir Khan at his sword-belt that his sword passed through from his shoulder to his waist and the Nawab’s head fell on the ground. Sardar Fateh Singh was taken prisoner at Lohgarh in December 1710 and after several years in jail, was executed in Delhi in June 1716 along with Baba Banda Singh Bahadar and his other companions.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Bunga Sardar Fateh Singh (HUT 03 Side A)


Bunga Sardar Fateh Singh (HUT 03 SIDE A) ID Camper Name Age Parent's Name

61 Harben Singh 6 Harman Kaur/Sandeep Singh

81 Pukhraj Singh 6 Jaspal Kaur/Angrej Singh

32 Harjas Singh 7 Harpreet Kaur/Gurvinder Singh

36 Harkeeth Singh 7 Neelam Kaur/Harbachan Singh

50 Yuvraj Singh 7 Ruby Bhandari/Rajinder Pal singh

52 Guneet Singh 7 Satwant Kaur/Navdeep Singh

62 Joban Singh 7 Harman Kaur/Sandeep Singh

4 Ishmeet Singh 8 Satwant Kaur/Darshan Singh

33 Insaf Singh 8 Arpinder Kaur/Pritpal Singh

59 Amarbir Singh 8 Amandeep Kaur/Mukhtiar Singh

92 Aadarsh Singh 8 Jaspal Kaur/Inderjeet Singh

96 Arjan Singh 8 Rumpreet Kaur/Harpreet Singh

Total # of Singhs: 12

Volunteers Assigned

1) Amarjit Singh 2) Dr. Sandeep Singh

Bhai Binod Singh, a direct descent from Guru Angad Sahib (Second Nanak), was a devoted disciple of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and was among the few Sikhs who accompanied Guru Ji to the South in 1708. He was chosen to be one of the five companions of Baba Banda Singh Bahadar (1670-1716) sent by the Guru Gobind Singh Sahib in 1708 from Nanded to the Punjab to chastise the persecutors of the Sikhs.

Bhai Binod Singh was Baba Banda Singh's ally in the campaign he launched upon arrival in the Punjab. In the Battle of Sirhind fought in May 1710, Binod Singh commanded the left wing of Banda Singh's army. He was

pitched against Sher Muhammad Khan of Malerkotla who was commander of Subhehdar Wazir Khan's right wing.

After Banda Singh's conquest of the province of Sirhind, the frontier district of Karnal, bordering on

Delhi territory, was entrusted to Bhai Binod Singh. Soon thereafter, in October 1710, Bhai Binod Singh fought four battles:

1. At Taraori, 12 km north of Karnal, 2. At Amin, 25 km north of Karnal, 3. At Thanesar, 8 km farther north 4. At Shahabad, 22 km north of Thanesar.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Bunga Bhai Binod Singh (HUT 03 Side B)


Bunga Bhai Binod Singh (HUT 03 SIDE B) ID Camper Name Age Parent's Name

11 Anmol Singh 9 Harpreet Kaur/Avtar Singh

39 Parmjot Singh 9 Kulwinder Kaur/Kuldip Singh

54 Harman Singh 9 Parminder Kaur/Harjit Singh

58 Jashanpreet Singh 9 Amandeep Kaur/Mukhtiar Singh

66 Jagmeet Singh 9 Sukhvir Kaur/Ravinder Singh

80 Paramvir Singh 9 Sarbjeet Kaur/Amarjit Singh

93 Jasraj Singh 9 Surinder Kaur/Amarjit Singh

6 Karanveer Singh 10 Shaminder Kaur/Narinder singh

25 Rajveer Singh 10 Gurmeet Kaur/Daljit Singh

43 Manan Singh 10 Pooja Dewan/Ripu Daman Singh

67 Karan Singh 10 Balwinder Kaur/Jita Singh


Volunteers Assigned

1) Darshan Singh 2) Ekam Singh 3) Hardev Singh

Pir Buddhu Shah (13 June 1647 - 21 March 1704), was a Muslim divine whose real name was Badr ud Din, who was an admirer and ally of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. He was born in a prosperous Sayyid family of Sadhaura, in the present-day Ambala district of Haryana. Because of his simplicity and silent nature during his early childhood he was given the nickname of Buddhu (literally meaning "simpleton") which stuck to him permanently.

He visited the Guru regularly and at one point introduced 500 Shias Muslims Pathan soldiers who had been expelled by Aurangzeb to the

Guru who employed them.

In 1688, during the Battle of Bhangani, when Guru Gobind Singh was attacked by a combined force of the hill chiefs led by Raja Fateh Shah of Srinagar (Garhwal), all the Pathans with the exception of Kale Khan deserted him and joined forces of the attacking hill chieftains.

Pir Buddhu Shah came to know about disloyalty of the Pathans, he rushed to the Bhangani, and joined the Guru forces on the battlefield with his seven hundred of his own followers, four sons, and two brothers. Many of the Pir's disciples as well as two of his sons, Ashraf and Muhammad Shah, and his brother, Bhure Shah fell in the action. He came to realize that the Guru's fight was not for any kingdom but against the tyranny which was being perpetrated against the poor people.

When Baba Banda Singh Bahadur came to know that the Pir had been executed because he helped Guru Gobind Singh Sahib in the battle of Bhangani, he avenged the Pir's death by storming Sadhaura and killing Usman Khan, who had been responsible of the Pir's death. Pir Buddhu Shah's descendants migrated to Pakistan in 1947. Their ancestral house in Sadhaura has since been converted into a Gurdwara named after Pir Buddhu Shah.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Bunga Pir Bhudhu Shah (HUT 04 Side A)


Bunga Pir Bhudhu Shah (HUT 04 SIDE A) ID Camper Name Age Parent's Name

68 Sahib Singh 10 Gurdeep Kaur/Harjit Singh

86 Aryan Singh 10 Preeti Kaur/Harpreet Singh

100 Sumrith Singh 10 Parvinder Kaur/Subir Singh

3 Gurjot Singh 11 Satwant Kaur/Darshan Singh

27 Harkanwarveer Singh 11 Jasvinder Kaur/Balkar Singh

38 Karman Singh 11 Kalwinder Kaur/Kuldip Singh

69 Hasmit Singh 11 Ravinder Kaur/Harjeet Singh

101 Kerman Singh 11 Gursimran Kaur/Jagdeep Singh

14 Gurjant Singh 12 Kamaljit Kaur/Amarjit Singh

23 Karmvir Singh 12 Davinder Kaur/Pavitar Singh

29 Tajvir Singh 12 Ranbir Kaur/Gurmail Singh

35 Anoop Singh 12 Simi/Raminder


Volunteers Assigned

1) Balkar Singh 2) Pavitar Singh

Baba Banda Singh Bahadar, on his way towards Punjab, dispatched Guru Gobind Singh Sahib’s letters to the Sikhs of the Malwa, the Doaba, and the Majha districts, calling upon them to join with him in the laudable object of uprooting the tyrannous rule of the intolerant Mughals. The preparations of the Sikhs all over the country to join their new leader alarmed the Mughal officials, particularly the Faujdar of Sirhind, Wazir Khan, who feared them the most. Aalhi Singh, Malhi Singh and a few other Sikhs of Salaudi were in the

service of Wazir Khan of Sirhind. One day the Nawab called Aalhi Singh to his presence and jocularly remarked that “Another Guru of theirs had now appeared (referring to Banda Singh Bahadar); that he (Aalhi Singh) should join him and bring him to Sirhind to be dispatched after the previous Guru’s sons. Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, he said, had been driven away to die in the Deccan, but Banda Singh’s bones would be scattered in Sirhind itself”

This cutting remark of the proud Wazir Khan was too insulting to be tolerated by the self-respecting Sikh. Wazir Khan ordered Aalhi Singh and the other Sikhs to be chained and thrown into prison. They managed to escape through the instrumentality of their jailor and were out of Faujdar’s reach by the time he was informed that they had forced open the prison and fled. Bhai Aalhi Singh and Malhi Singh soon joined Banda Singh’s ranks. Aalhi Singh and Malhi Singh took part in battles fought at Samana and Sadhaura. In the battle of Sirhind, at the nearby village of Chappar Chiri, Aalhi Singh and Malhi Singh were one of the commanders of the Malwa Sikhs (right wing). After the sack of Sirhind, Aalhi Singh was appointed deputy governor of the town under Sardar Baaj Singh. Aalhi Singh was captured in Lohgarh in 1710, while defending the fortress against the Mughal onslaught and after several years of imprisonment, was put to death in Delhi in June 1716 along with Malhi Singh, Baba Banda Singh Bahadar and his men seized in Gurdas Nangal.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Bunga Bhai Aalhi Singh (HUT 04 Side B)


Bunga Bhai Aalhi Singh (HUT 04 SIDE B) ID Camper Name Age Parent's Name

41 Talwinder Singh 13 Sukhwinder Kaur/Kuldip Singh

44 Sahaj Singh 13 Pooja Dewan/Ripu Daman Singh

47 SehajPratap Singh 13 Paramjit Kaur/Rajinder Singh

49 Ishraj Singh 13 Ruby Bhandari/Rajinder Pal Singh

57 Jasdeep Singh 13 Kamaljit Kaur/Palwinder Singh

64 Gurshant Singh 13 Rubinder Kaur/Jaspal Singh

83 Ravinder Singh 13 Sarabjit Kaur/Bahadur Singh

99 Sahejbir Singh 13 Parvinder Kaur/Subir Singh

30 Paramvir Singh 14 Balraj Kaur/Charnjit Singh

31 Jashanpaul Singh 14 Daljit Sandhu/Janpaul Sandhu

98 Jaskaran Singh 14 Navneet Kaur/Bhupinder Singh

Total Number of Singhs: 11

Volunteers Assigned

1) Ramneek Singh 2) Tejpratap Singh

Sardar Baaj Singh had received the rites of initiation (Khande-Baate-di-Pahul) at the hands of Guru Gobind Singh himself. He accompanied the Guru to the Deccan in 1708 and was one of the five Sikhs sent by him to the Punjab with Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. He took part in all of Banda Singh's major campaigns. For his fearlessness in battle, he came to be known as Baaj Bahadur (bahadur, lit. brave).

Sardar Baaj Singh was second out of eight sons of Rao Nathiaji Puar. His elder brother was the legendary Sardar Bhagwant Singh Bangeshwar. Very famous Sikh warrior, scholar & martyr

Bhai Mani Singh was his cousin brother. He was very strong and brave Sikh. His bravery and fighting skills were famous far and wide. He defeated the most strong and skilled Pathaans and Mughals in one-on-one fights in the battlefields.

In the battle of Sirhind fought at Chappar Chiri in May 1710, Sardar Baaj Singh was in command of the right wing of Banda Singh’s army. He faced Nawab Wazir Khan in the battle striking his horse down with a lance. As the battle was won, Baaj Singh was named Governor of the Sirhind. Baaj Singh was captured at Gurdas Nangal in December 1715 and taken to Delhi. Farrukhsiyar, the Mughal emperor then, asked tauntingly “where is the brave Baaj Singh aka Baaj Bahadur whom whole Mughal army feared, where is his bravery now?” Baaj Singh tied in iron chains roared in his voice “I am Baaj Singh! You have tied my feet and hands in iron chains, open one of them I will let you know of my bravery!” Then his feet were made free of chains on emperor's orders but hands still tied. It said by the writers of the Mughal court in their memoirs that Baaj Singh with a blink of eye snatched sword of the nearby Mughal soldier and with a lightning speed killed 16 Mughal armed men on the spot. And the emperor had to run leaving his throne. Sardar Baaj Singh was executed in June 1716 along with Banda Singh and his other companions. .

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Bunga Sardar Baaj Singh (HUT 05 Side A)


Bunga Sardar Baaj Singh (HUT 05 SIDE A) ID Camper Name Age Parent's Name

26 Jaspal Singh 15 Gurmeet Kaur/Daljit Singh 55 Harkirt Singh 15 Harjinder Kaur/Satwinder Singh

60 Arashdeep Singh 15 Baldev Kaur/Jarnail Singh 18 Bikramjeet Singh 16 Jaspreeth Kaur/Swaran Singh 40 Joravar Singh 16 Harmish Kaur/Baldev Singh 76 Gagan Singh 16 Amarjit Kaur/Piara Singh 88 Joravar Singh 16 Veena Kaur/Jagbir Singhu 94 Gurjap Singh 16 Ranjit Kaur/Harjit Singh 102 Pardeep Singh 16 Ranbir Kaur/Gurmail Singh/ 56 Prabhjot Singh 17 Kulwinder Kaur/Jasvir Singh 63 Milan Singh 18 Satinder Kaur/Narinder Paul


Volunteers Assigned

1) Dr. Pritpal Singh 2) Mansimran Singh

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Kaur Sewa Jathas


Sewa Jatha – Mata Sahib Kaur Ji Counselor Assigned : Prabhpreet Kaur

ID Camper Age Parent's Name

75 Nehmat Kaur 7 Rupinder Kaur/Nirmaljeet Singh

48 Manjot Kaur 8 Rajwant Kaur/Maninder Singh

21 Sehaj Kaur 9 Manjeet Kaur/Rajinder Singh

70 Sukhmit Kaur 10 Ravinder Kaur/Harjeet Singh

22 Jaspreet Kaur 11 Davinder Kaur/Pavitar Singh

65 Gaganjit Kaur 11 Ranjit Kaur/Daljit Singh

97 Ravkiran Kaur 12 Navneet Kaur/Bhupinder Singh

91 Kiranjot Kaur 13 Jaspal Kaur/Inderjeet Singh

9 Simran Kaur 13 Vimala/Kuljit singh

10 Harneet Kaur 14 Neelam Kaur/Harbachan Singh

Sewa Jatha – Mai bhago Ji Counselor Assigned : Nimrata Kaur


1 Mehar Kaur 6 Simmerpreet Kaur/Rupinderjit S.

24 Noorpreet Kaur 8 Rajandeep Kaur/Daljinder Singh

8 Manveer Kaur 9 Shaminder Kaur/Narinder singh

13 Gurinder Kaur 9 Kamaljit Kaur/Amarjit Singh

5 Reetinder Kaur 10 Damanjit Kaur/Parminder Singh

79 Mehakpreet Kaur 11 Ranjit Kaur/Jaswinder S Deol

20 Amrit Kaur 11 Tejinder Kaur/Davinder Singh

89 Gurleen Kaur 12 Jasdeep Kaur/Sandeep Singh

19 Esha Kaur 13 Tejinder Kaur/Davinder Singh

87 Sukhleen Kaur 14 Amarjit Kaur/Satinder Singh

Sewa Jatha – Mata Khivi Ji Counselor Assigned : Navjot Kaur


2 Simarleen Kaur 7 Jaspreet Kaur/Mandeep Singh

78 Nanaki Kaur 9 Simrat Kaur

72 Pawanjit Kaur 9 Maninder Kaur/Arvinder Singh

34 Jaspreet Kaur 10 Simi/Raminder

12 Jeevan Kaur 11 Harpreet Kaur/Avtar Singh

53 Harleen Kaur 11 Parminder Kaur/Harjit Singh

17 Gurisha Kaur 12 Jaspreeth Kaur/Swaran Singh

46 Gurnoor Kaur 13 Kuljeet Kaur/Harjeet Singh

90 Sahiba Kaur 13 Parvinder Kaur/Sahjit Singh

15 Navroop Kaur

14 Kamaljit Kaur/Amarjit Singh

Sewa Jatha – Bibi Bhani Ji Counselor Assigned : Ganieve Kaur


74 Khush Kaur 8 Simran Seema Singh/Surinder Singh

7 Tanveer Kaur 9 Shaminder Kaur/Narinder singh

84 Brahmjot Kaur 9 Baljinder Kaur/Devinder Singh

73 Sahib Kaur 10 Simran Seema Singh/Surinder Singh

16 Simran Kaur 11 Arwinder Kaur/Mandeep Singh

28 Jasandeep Kaur 11 Harpreet Kaur/Kuljit Singh

71 Ekjot Kaur 12 Maninder Kaur/Arvinder Singh

85 Danam Kaur 13 Harmeet Kaur/Ranmneek Singh

77 Rajdeep Kaur 14 Amarjit Kaur/Piara Singh

95 Ganeev Kaur

14 Rumpreet Kaur/Harpreet Singh

Counselor Responsibilities:

1) Fairly assign daily assigned sewa to campers within his/her group

2) Motivate the campers to get prepared to do the sewa and understand the sewa.

3) Explain the campers what they need to do and where to get help from, if needed.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Singh Sewa Jathas


Sewa Jatha – Bhagat Puran Singh Ji Counselor Assigned : Hardev Singh


36 Harkeeth Singh 7 Neelam Kaur/Harbachan S.

33 Insaf Singh 8 Arpinder Kaur/Pritpal Singh

93 Jasraj Singh 9 Surinder Kaur/Amarjit Singh

39 Parmjot Singh 9 Kulwinder Kaur/Kuldip Singh

100 Sumrith Singh 10 Parvinder Kaur/Subir Singh

38 Karman Singh 11 Kalwinder Kaur/Kuldip Singh

35 Anoop Singh 12 Simi/Raminder

57 Jasdeep Singh 13 Kamaljit Kaur/Palwinder S.

30 Paramvir Singh 14 Balraj Kaur/Charnjit Singh

60 Arashdeep Singh 15 Baldev Kaur/Jarnail Singh

Sewa Jatha – Baba Bhudha Ji Counselor Assigned : Pardeep Singh


32 Harjas Singh 7 Harpreet Kaur/Gurvinder Singh

59 Amarbir Singh 8 Amandeep Kaur/Mukhtiar Singh

66 Jagmeet Singh 9 Sukhvir Kaur/Ravinder Singh

43 Manan Singh 10 Pooja Dewan/Ripu Daman Singh

6 Karanveer Singh 10 Shaminder Kaur/Narinder singh

3 Gurjot Singh 11 Satwant Kaur/Darshan Singh

23 Karmvir Singh 12 Davinder Kaur/Pavitar Singh

49 Ishraj Singh 13 Ruby Bhandari/Rajinder Pal Singh

98 Jaskaran Singh 14 Navneet Kaur/Bhupinder Singh

76 Gagan Singh 16 Amarjit Kaur/Piara Singh

Sewa Jatha – Bhai Mardana Ji Counselor Assigned: Prabhjot Singh


61 Harben Singh 6 Harman Kaur/Sandeep Singh

50 Yuvraj Singh 7 Ruby Bhandari/Rajinder Pal S.

4 Ishmeet Singh 8 Satwant Kaur/Darshan Singh

54 Harman Singh 9 Parminder Kaur/Harjit Singh

86 Aryan Singh 10 Preeti Kaur/Harpreet Singh

25 Rajveer Singh 10 Gurmeet Kaur/Daljit Singh

69 Hasmit Singh 11 Ravinder Kaur/Harjeet Singh

64 Gurshant Singh 13 Rubinder Kaur/Jaspal Singh

99 Sahejbir Singh 13 Parvinder Kaur/Subir Singh

31 Jashanpaul S.

14 Daljit Sandhu/Janpaul Sandhu

94 Gurjap Singh 16 Ranjit Kaur/Harjit Singh

Sewa Jatha - Bhai Mani Singh Ji Counselor Assigned : Bikramjeet Singh


62 Joban Singh 7 Harman Kaur/Sandeep Singh

96 Arjan Singh 8 Rumpreet Kaur/Harpreet Singh

58 Jashanpreet Singh 9 Amandeep Kaur/Mukhtiar Singh

80 Paramvir Singh 9 Sarbjeet Kaur/Amarjit Singh

67 Karan Singh 10 Balwinder Kaur/Jita Singh

27 Harkanwarveer S. 11 Jasvinder Kaur/Balkar Singh

14 Gurjant Singh 12 Kamaljit Kaur/Amarjit Singh

47 SehajPratap Singh 13 Paramjit Kaur/Rajinder Singh

44 Sahaj Singh 13 Pooja Dewan/Ripu Daman Singh

55 Harkirt Singh 15 Harjinder Kaur/Satwinder Singh

63 Milan Singh 18 Satinder Kaur/Narinder Paul

Counselor Responsibilities:

1) Fairly assign daily assigned sewa to campers within his/her group

2) Motivate the campers to get prepared to do the sewa and understand the sewa.

3) Explain the campers what they need to do and where to get help from, if needed.

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Singh Sewa Jatha / Sewa Jathas Schedule / Sewas


Sewa Jatha - Bhai Gurdas Ji Counselor Assigned : Ekam Singh


81 Pukhraj Singh 6 Jaspal Kaur/Angrej Singh

52 Guneet Singh 7 Satwant Kaur/Navdeep Singh

92 Aadarsh Singh 8 Jaspal Kaur/Inderjeet Singh

11 Anmol Singh 9 Harpreet Kaur/Avtar Singh

68 Sahib Singh 10 Gurdeep Kaur/Harjit Singh

101 Kerman Singh 11 Gursimran Kaur/Jagdeep Singh

29 Tajvir Singh 12 Ranbir Kaur/Gurmail Singh

83 Ravinder Singh 13 Sarabjit Kaur/Bahadur Singh

41 Talwinder Singh 13 Sukhwinder Kaur/Kuldip Singh

26 Jaspal Singh 15 Gurmeet Kaur/Daljit Singh

40 Joravar Singh 16 Harmish Kaur/Baldev Singh

Sewa Jathas Volunteers

Sewa Volunteer – Instruct/Help 1 Morn. – Deg Sewa Balkar Singh - prepare and distribute

2 Morn. – Parkash Jasbir Kaur - Includes Hukamnama

3 Ardas Jasbir Kaur/Jasvir Kaur

4 M. Hukamnama Jasbir Kaur/Bhai Manmohan

5 Breakfast Sewa Baljinder Kaur - Serving, cleaning

6 Lunch Sewa Baljinder Kaur - Serving, cleaning

7 Eve. – Deg Sewa Balkar Singh - prepare and distribute

8 Eve. – Ardas Jasbir Kaur/Jasvir Kaur

9 Eve- Hukamnaama Bhai Manmohan Singh

10 Sukhasan Sewa Bhai Manmohan Singh

11 Dinner Sewa Baljinder Kaur- Serving, cleaning

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In 1711, the Khalsa Panth, under the leadership of Baba Banda Singh Bahadar, issued the first known 1 rupee

silver coins bearing the Year 2 at Mukhlispore (renamed Lohgarh) near Sadhaura. A second issue of 1 rupee silver coins bearing the Year 3 were issued in 1712. However, the couplet of these coins is different from the couplet used on the seal of Baba Banda Singh Bahadar.

The aforesaid letter bears the seal of Baba Banda

Singh Bahadar , in Persian, Deg-o-tegh-o-

fateh-o-nusrat-bedrang yaft az

Nanak Guru Gobind Singh (Abundance, power, victory and assistance without delay are the gifts of Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh). Below the seal is the Hukamnama (edict or order) to the Sikhs of Jaunpur by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur on 12th December 1710.

Romanized English version of the Hukamnama:

Ek Ongkar Fateh Darshan. Sri sache sahib ji ka hokum hai sarbat Khalsa Jaunpur ka Guru rekhega, guru japna janam savraega, tusi sri akal purakh ji ka khalsa ho, panj hathear banh ke hukam dekhdiya darshan awna. Khalsae di rahet rahena, bhang, tumakoo, hafeem, posthe, dharoo, amal koyee na hi khana, mas masheli paeaj na hi khana, chori jari nahi karni, asa satjug vertaeya hae aap vech pyar karna, mera hukam hae jo khalsae di rahet rahega tesdi Guru bahori kareaga. Methi Poh 12 samvat pahela

. satrathes

Translation of the Hukamnama Ek Ongkar Fateh Darshan. By the order of the true king, all the Khalsa of Jaunpur will be protected by Guru ji, Pray to the Guru for he will improve your life. You are God’s Khalsa, wear the five weapons and on being ordered, present yourself. You must obey the principals of the Khalsa. You are not to consume hemp, tobacco, opium, poppy seeds or alcoholic drinks. You are not to eat meat, fish and onions. You must not steal. We usher in a new era, Satjug – the Age of Truth. Love one another. This is my order, those who should live according to the

) principals of the Khalsa will be protected by God. Dated 12 Poh samvat pahela 1 (= 12 December 1710

Significance of the Hukamnama The interesting thing about this letter is that it has the date in Gurmukhi Poh 12 Samvat Pahela 1 (= 12 December Samvat Year 1, i.e. 1710) on the last line. The new Samvat era date on this letter further confirms that a new era (Samvat Year 1) was declared by Baba Banda Singh Bahadar after his capture of the city of Sirhind on 14th May, 1710 )

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Hukumnama and Coins By Baba Banda Singh Bahadar


It is possible that Baba Banda Singh Bahadar could have issued the 1 Rupee coin bearing the Year 1.

Should such a coin be traced in time to come, the two listed coins below would become the 2nd and 3rd issues of his short lived coinage.

1 Rupee silver, Year 2 (1711) Diameter: 28 mm, Weight: 11.96 grammes.

1 Rupee silver,Year 3 (1712) Diameter: 23 mm, Weight: 11.84 grammes.

Obverse: In Persian “Sikka zad bar Har do alam , fazl Saccha Sahib ast , fateh

tegh-e Gur(u) Gobind (Singh) shah shahan, Nanak waheb ast” (Coin struck for the two worlds by the grace of the True Lord, Victory of the sword of the King of Kings , Guru Gobind (Singh) , Nanak submits (says) that Almighty is the provider)

Reverse: In Persian “Zarb Khalsa Mubarak bakht ba-aman ad-dhar zinat al takht

mashwarat shahr, sanah 2” (struck by the Khalsa of auspicious fortune at the refuge of the fate, the ornament of the throne (of Akal) the city of the council, year 2)

Source : http://sikhcoin.blogspot.com/2013/05/baba-banda-singh-bahadur-1670-1716-and.html

Camp Gurmat 2014 Dallas Hukumnama and Coins By Baba Banda Singh Bahadar


No Camper Name No Camper Name 1 Mehar Kaur 52 Arjan Singh

2 Nehmat Kaur 53 Insaf Singh

3 Simarleen Kaur 54 Amarbir Singh

4 Khush Kaur 55 Ishmeet Singh

5 Noorpreet Kaur 56 Aadarsh Singh

6 Manjot Kaur 57 Jashanpreet Singh

7 Nanaki Kaur 58 Jasraj Singh

8 Tanveer Kaur 59 Jagmeet Singh

9 Manveer Kaur 60 Harman Singh

10 Sehaj Kaur 61 Anmol Singh

11 Pawanjit Kaur 62 Paramvir Singh

12 Brahmjot Kaur 63 Parmjot Singh

13 Gurinder Kaur 64 Manan Singh

14 Sukhmit Kaur 65 Aryan Singh

15 Jaspreet Kaur 66 Sahib Singh

16 Sahib Kaur 67 Karan Singh

17 Reetinder Kaur 68 Sumrith Singh

18 Jaspreet Kaur 69 Karanveer Singh

19 Jeevan Kaur 70 Rajveer Singh

20 Simran Kaur 71 Kerman Singh

21 Mehakpreet Kaur 72 Harkanwarveer Singh

22 Gaganjit Kaur 73 Karman Singh

23 Harleen Kaur 74 Gurjot Singh

24 Jasandeep Kaur 75 Hasmit Singh

25 Amrit Kaur 76 Tajvir Singh

26 Ravkiran Kaur 77 Gurjant Singh

27 Gurisha Kaur 78 Anoop Singh

28 Ekjot Kaur 79 Karmvir Singh

29 Gurleen Kaur 80 Gurshant Singh

30 Kiranjot Kaur 81 Ravinder Singh

31 Gurnoor Kaur 82 SehajPratap Singh

32 Danam Kaur 83 Jasdeep Singh

33 Esha Kaur 84 Ishraj Singh

34 Simran Kaur 85 Sahejbir Singh

35 Sahiba Singh 86 Talwinder Singh

36 Rajdeep Kaur 87 Sahaj Singh

37 Sukhleen Kaur 88 Paramvir Singh

38 Harneet Kaur 89 Jaskaran Singh

39 Navroop Kaur 90 Jashanpaul Singh

40 Ganeev Kaur 91 Jaspal Singh

41 Nimrta Kaur 92 Harkirt Singh

42 Prabhpreet Kaur 93 Arashdeep Singh

43 Navjot Kaur 94 Gagan Singh

44 Ganieve Kaur 95 Gurjap Singh

45 Harben Singh 96 Joravar Singh

46 Pukhraj Singh 97 Joravar Singh

47 Joban Singh 98 Bikramjeet Singh

48 Harkeeth Singh 99 Pardeep Singh

49 Harjas Singh 100 Prabhjot Singh

50 Yuvraj Singh 101 Milan Singh

51 Guneet Singh

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Baba Banda Singh Bahadar (1670-1716)

Banda Singh Bahadar, the first Sikh General to wage an offensive war against the cruel Mughal rulers of India, thereby establishing the first Sikh State. He was born in 1670 at Rajori (western Kashmir) and known as Lachhman Dev and Lachhman Das in his childhood.

As a youth, he decided to be an ascetic and adopted the name Madho Das. In 1707, he became a Sikh of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and after his initiation into the Khalsa, he was given the name Banda Singh.

In 1708, at Nanded, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib sent Banda Singh to Punjab and advised him to put a stop to the cruelty of Punjab rulers, punish the guilty and to fight for human rights, uplift and strengthen the poor, the low and slave like people who could not even imagine freedom.

During 1709-1710, Sikh army under leadership of Banda Singh Bahadar captured all the major cities of Punjab. The Sikh army captured city of Sirhind and killed the Governor of Sirhind, Wazir Khan who was responsible for the martyrdom of the two youngest sons of Guru Gobind Singh at Sirhind. Among other reforms, Banda Singh Bahadar is known to have abolished the Zamindari system and gave the farmers proprietorship of their own land.

In March 1715, Banda Singh Bahadar was in the village of Gurdas Nangal, Gurdaspur, Punjab, when the army under the rule of Samad Khan, the Mughal king of Delhi laid siege to the Sikh forces. The Sikhs fought and defended the small fort for eight months. On December 7, 1715 Banda Singh Bahadar along with starving Sikh soldiers was captured.

The Banda Singh Bahadar was put in an iron cage and the captured Sikhs were chained. To terrorize the population and create immense fear, Mughals lead a procession towards Delhi with 780 Sikh prisoners, 2,000 Sikh heads hung on spears, and 700 cartloads of heads of slaughtered Sikhs. After 3 months of confinement, on June 9th, 1716, Banda Singh was martyred.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirhind

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wazir_Khan_%28Sirhind%29

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martyrdom

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurdaspur

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjab,_India

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