Sikh Youth Australia

Inspiring the Sikh Youth of Australia

  • Home
  • About
    • Our Vision, Mission & Values
    • Our Organisation
    • Audited Accounts
    • Our Projects
    • Get Involved!
    • Donate to SYA
    • Contact Us
    • SYA Privacy Policy
  • Camps
    • Overview
    • SYA Summer Camp
      • First Time to Camp?
      • Testimonials & FAQ
      • What should I bring to summer camp
      • How to get to Summer Camp
    • Future Leaders Program
      • First Time to Camp?
      • Testimonials & FAQ
    • Leadership Camp - MELBOURNE
    • Previous Camps
  • News
  • Events
  • Media
    • Media Gallery
    • SYA in the Media
    • SYA Webinars
  • Sikhism
    • What is Sikhism?
    • Interesting Sikh Sites
    • Sikhs in Australia
  • Resources
    • SYA Publications
    • SYA Connect Newsletter
    • Affiliated Organisations
    • Learn Punjabi
      • Online Tools
      • Punjabi Schools In Australia
    • Gurdwaras in Australia
    • Sikh Scouts Australia

Bookmark and Share

You are here: Home \ News \ 'Tuhi Tuhi' vibe resonates across Melbourne & Sydney!

‘Tuhi Tuhi’ vibe resonates across Melbourne & Sydney!

Posted on 7/02/11 by Saranpaal Calais | Category: Events Press | 0 Comments»

The Melbourne Experience

'M A G I C!'

That was how members of the Sangat in Melbourne who attended Kirtan sessions held by Veer Manpreet Singh Ji in Melbourne described the experience.

Veer Ji was in Melbourne from Jan 13-16 with members of the SYA family to bring his brand of Kirtan to the Melbourne Sangat.

Kirtan sessions were held in the homes of Surinder Gurdial, Tim Singh Laurence, Jagtar Singh, Jagjit Singh Sidhu and Kishen Singh Gill. Veer Ji also did Kirtan at the Blackburn Gurdwara on Sunday in front of a full house. He was honoured with the gift of a Saropa by Master Darshan Singh Ji, the outgoing President of the Blackburn Gurdwara.

Those lucky enough to host the Kirtan sessions in their homes said they felt the joy that the Sangat experienced. This can be attributed to the very committed and involved efforts of Veer Ji in his sessions where he encouraged each and every member of the Sangat to join in the Kirtan. Melbourne rocked with Naam.

Veer Ji’s friendly demeanour also helped and he was an instant hit with all age groups. He has left a memorable impression with the Sangat in Melbourne and we are all genuinely looking forward to his next visit to Melbourne.

Thank you Veer Ji and may Waheguru’s blessing be always upon you.

 We wish to also kindly thank Dya Singh Ji for arranging the Vajas for the tour and Gurdip Ahluwalia for providing an excellent PA system.

 -- Kishan & Geeta Gill & Family

Sikh youth australia Veer manpreet melbourne

Blackburn Gurdwara, Melbourne

The Sydney Story

 On a personal level, Veer Ji’s sessions were a phenomenal learning experience. His gentle voice filled my ears with the divine teachings of our Guru Ji and each Satsang he conducted left me wanting more, or as Veer Ji would say “my hunger for more had not been satisfied”.

With each Satsang I learnt something new, like the meaning of Naam and Ardaas, or that Kirtan was all about listening, singing and believing.

Everyday I was moved by the response from the Sangat after the “Tuhi Tuhi” Simran and no matter how tired I felt I was drawn to recite each Shabad with all my energy. With this he gave me the confidence to grow spiritually and to encourage my peers to stay connected to our Guru Ji. But one of the most valuable lessons I learnt from Veer Manpreet Ji was that it was important to smile.

The last program was held at the residence of Dr Pavitar Sunner. About 300 people attended this blissful session which was about 2 hours long. Accompanying Veer Ji were Giani Rashpal Singh Ji, with his sitar, and SYA family member Harpreet Singh on the Tabla. The Kirtan was just awesome!

Veer Ji’s trip ended with an exciting outing to Dee Why beach which allowed us to see his adventurous side. I know that my SYA friends and I really enjoyed Veer Ji’s company there where he showed off a few of his yoga moves and taught us how to “jump” the waves.

All in all Veer Ji’s trip really enlightened me and spread positive vibes throughout my surroundings and I am definitely looking forward to his next trip in July.

-- Gurpreet Kaur Toor

sikh youth australia veer manpreet summer camp 2011

SYA Summer Camp, Narrabeen

 


0 Comments

There are no comments for this entry yet.


Post A Comment

Fill in your details below OR

Popular Articles

  • SYA Summer Camp - The Inside Scoop
  • Jaspreet’s Moment of Madness!
  • SYA lobbies for Sikh-friendly change to NSW bicycle…
  • The Daman Diaries: The Patient who Taught me Something…
  • SYA Canberra Fun Day - A Heartening Success!
View All

Recent Articles

  1. Launching ALLEGORY – “A Tapestry of Guru Nanak’s…
  2. Australian Sikhs Encouraged to Get VacSikhNated and…
  3. SYA / CanToo Take On Blackmores
  4. Update: SYA Summer Camp 2021
  5. SYA’s “COVID-Safe” Summer Camp 2021
View All

Recent Comments

  1. XcEWZIPFryshlfB
  2. UBPDRcGaKrLSxoqF
  3. orOSiJGPQ
  4. Since her father had a razor, let us amsuse that she…
  5. Jessie this picture is launhigg. I really like your…

Archives

  1. October 2021
  2. September 2021
  3. May 2021
  4. December 2020
  5. October 2020
  6. June 2020
  7. September 2016
View All

Categories

  • Announcements
  • Camps
  • Events
  • Press
  • Sewa
  • Youth Stories
  • Sikhism
View All

Facebook Login

About Us

Over the past 20 years, SYA has been a progressive, national organisation enriching the lives of Australian Sikh youth and families by empowering Sikh youth, young adults and parents to understand and enjoy their identity and positively contribute to the social and economic development of Australia.
Learn more »

RSS Twitter Facebook YouTube

Ebook

Guru Tegh Bahadur

SYA Connect

Keep up to date with the latest SYA News, Events & Opportunities

Fan Us On Facebook

Sikh Youth Australia on Facebook

Video Gallery

View More | Watch Video »

Photo Gallery

View More »


Copyright © 2010 SYA. All rights reserved.

Design by Just Creative Design

Development by kii Design

RSS Twitter Facebook YouTube

Contact Us
Have a Project Idea?
Contribute an Article
Promote your Event
Media Contact
Contact Us
We Recommend
sikhchic.com
SikhNet.com
LittleSikhs.com
SikhWiki.com
Current Projects
Summer Youth Camps
Leadership and Development Camps
Austral Blood Drive
Austral Youth Kirtan
Sikh Scouts Australia
Services
What is Sikhism?
Learn Punjabi
Locate a Gurdwara
Donate to SYA Online