Firsthand account of the early days "Sat Nam. Like many years ago, in Denver, Japji was how we started our morning practice. I loved the English version (Peace Lagoon). I really resonated with this prayer. Through the Denver ashram and a man named Geetee we learned to read Gurmukhi script and Sikh history for part of our morning practice. After a time I could see and feel the benefit of listening and reciting Guru's language. I profoundly believed that Hari Singh was an incarnation of Guru Gobind Singh. There was no one that had his presence and it was like a train passing when he was on his way to morning Sadhana. This time period was very important to my soul and to have found a master filled what the Bhagavad Gita instructs. I was always so happy to hear Shakti Kaur (Mary) laughing and squealing every morning. I had found my home and God was there. I loved seeing Ong Kar and Sat Kartar standing in their blankets while Hari Singh's read Anand Sahib. I was deluded to think that I had the same karma as this soldier saint. I didn't. I had lots of work to do for neophytes like myself. I was damaged from drugs and alcohol as well as horrible circumstances in my parent’s home. I was afraid that I would screw up one of the most important relationships of my life. I was again in fear that I would not be able to be connected to the Hari's and I would lose my family in disgrace. I did lose my family. I violated my own principles and walked away from the Guru. I wasn't about to try again because of all the damage and embarrassment I had caused other people (my kids and their mother) and surely embarrassing my spiritual teacher. I honestly think my heart problems are my attempt to end a vicious circle. It was too late to be excellent like Hari or Yogiji. I still think that Guru Nanak knows my heart is sincere. It is very important that I cause no harm from here. It is a spiritual delight for me to have that support and guidance. I may be damaged, but I am a happy man and a good husband." --
Firsthand account of the early days "Sat Nam. One of the highest spiritual practices I ever did was Close Order Drill at the 3HO Denver ashram. I learned so much about responding over reacting -- about authority over disrespect -- about the other over the self. Thank you, Hari Singh Bird, the greatest spiritual teacher I ever had." -- Firsthand account of the early days "Sat Nam. I did volunteer work in India years ago and remember overhearing a Hindu heart surgeon speaking to the Christian minister I served under. He said that if Christians would quit assuming a higher moral ground, that they would be much more tolerated in India. He said that Christians offered most of their services only if the Hindus would accept Jesus as the only way -- like hanging a carrot in front of a hungry horse. I open this up for all people to get that if they have something to offer in terms of medical -- food -- or other material goods -- do it in good faith and do not invalidate the spiritual culture of those you serve. Offer your services, goods, or religious beliefs "as an invitation" and NOT as a condition or mandate." -- See Proselytize.
Firsthand account of the early days
"Sat Nam. I too had a profound experience during a long KWTC march through Espanola one summer. It was hot and gruelling, not my kind of thing at all. I'm more the type to lounge at the beach. Yet, at the core of the marching I found a fountain of courage and strength far beyond my own. It was what enabled me to make it through the ordeal." -- See another woman's Drill Team experience at the Khalsa Women's Training Camp.
Firsthand account of the early days "Sat Nam. Reading these accounts caused me to reflect on my training and experiences with Close Order Drill in the Marine Corps, and when Yogi Bhajan requested that I go to the Phoenix, AZ and San Francisco, CA 3HO ashrams back in the late '70s to lead COD during morning sadhana. It also makes me wonder why this training is not a part of today's 3HO/Sikh Dharma experience as when Yogiji introduced it to the women at KWTC many years ago. I've often wondered too if people understand the technology and its role in teaching leadership skills." -- Firsthand account of the early days Siblings’ Relationship Is Focus of Film "Sat Nam. Growing
up in the Duke City, Martina Comstock recalls watching movies at the
Guild Cinema in Nob Hill. Those visits were always as a fan, and she
never felt any pressure.
Their life philosophies differ as much as their interests; whereas
Comstock values balance and grace, Alan prefers living dangerously
close to the edge. See the history of the song, May The Long Time Sun. Memories, Moments, and Missives See more at 3HOLegacyLinks.com. Memories to share? Register here. Pages And Points To Ponder This Is What Racism Looks Like Awtar Singh's Early 3HO History Kirpal Singh's Early 3HO History The Songs of Livtar Singh Khalsa The Solstice Sadhana Experience A Gallery of 3HO Legacy Teachers An African American Critiques 3HO Rise Up Rise Up Sweet Family Dear Hari Jiwan Singh's Early 3HO History The Yogi Bhajan Library of Teachings Guru Fatha Singh's Early 3HO History Sat Santokh Singh's Early 3HO History The Ubuntu Age - All for One, Won for All Guru Singh's History of Summer Solstice The Sikh Who Changed Modern-Day India The 1974 Transition of Bhai Sahib Dyal Singh Remembering Sat Nam The Grace Within You More Video Stories of The Master Yogi Bhajan Ending The Age of Me - Beginning The Age of We
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