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120th Day
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Friday evening, May 10, to help celebrate the 120th day
of pregnancy of Sita Kaur. Sita Kaur, Hari Singh and Har Savarti Kaur would like to invite you to welcome the arrival of a new soul into our family. Wahe Guru! |
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 Ashram Yoga Classes
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Kundalini Yoga classes in the upstairs Langar Hall:
Monday and Thurs, 6 pm
Suggested donation:$5-$10 |
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 The next Journey into the Heart of Sikh Dharma 7- month tele-course begins in the fall of 2013. Registration opens on May 6. Read More
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Buy local organic vegetables and fruits, dairy products, beans, grains, and other natural foods. Become a member: $25/yr. Shop twice a week: Saturdays, 10:00 am-1:00 pmWednesdays, 4:00pm -7:00pmClick here to learn more. |
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Gurmukhi Telecourse | |
Continuing Gurmukhi
taught by Siri Sevak Kaur
Begins May 14th
 Join this telecourse to grow your Gurmukhi skills.
Together we'll build pronunciation and alphabet recognition, reading sections of Gurbani of your choice.
Dates: Tuesday nights, May 14, 21, 28, & June 4
Time: 8:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. EST
Fee: $55 if pre-registerd by May 7; $65 thereafter; $30 if repeating.
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Camp Miri Piri in Malaysia June 5 -9, 2013 |
What do you get when you mix one-part meditation, one-part yoga, one-part sports, one-part exotic jungle camp and equal-parts love for Guru Hargobind Sahib? Camp Miri Piri 2013, held at the Sikh Naujawan Sabha Center in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Malaysia. On June 5th, the high vibrations begin! Read More
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 "Never be ungrateful in a relationship to any woman. For if you do not respect a symbol, then you do not respect your clarity of consciousness, and woman is a symbol of regeneration. We call it the symbol of Adi Shakti." ~Yogi Bhajan |
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How to Contribute towards a new Swamp Cooler for the Gurdwara
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Write your check to "HGRD Gurdwara," and put "cooler" on the memo line, or put cash in an envelope and mark it "HGRD Gurdwara Cooler," and place your contribution in the donation box near the Akand Path alcove. Or give it to Nirbhe Kaur, M.J. Amrit Singh or Dharmatma Kaur. To donate by credit card:
click here > then contact Rama Kaur (505-747-6742) to designate that the donation is for the cooler. Thank you!
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HGRD Community Growth Fund | |
Support our current infrastructure, and help build our future. |
 | | Bir Kaur and her grandson |
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Summer Solstice Registration | |
Online registration for Summer Solstice Sadhana, 2013, at Ram Das Puri, is now open! Read More
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| Cozy Home tip: | |
To make a natural pre-treatment spray for stained clothes, combine 4 ounces of white vinegar, ½ cup baking soda and 8 ounces of distilled water. Mix well and pour into a spray bottle. |
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Sevadars serving refreshments at the Good Friday Pilgrimage to the Sancturario. |
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Siri Amrita Kaur doing gatka, during the Espanola Baisakhi Day Nagar Kirtan. |
(Photos by Jivan Joti Kaur) |
Espanola Ashram Sangat Summer Solstice Pass
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Get an Espanola Ashram Sangat Pass for just $5!
This pass allows local Espanola Ashram sangat members to attend Summer Solstice Sadhana, at Ram Das Puri, during morning group sadhana, and during evening activities. It allows you to be at Ram Das Puri from 6 pm one day, until 8 am the following day, during Solstice. To purchase this pass, go to the Summer Solstice registration page, (click the Link in the "Summer Solstice Registration" notice, above), and select Sangat Pass. For more info, contact Harimandir Singh at: yogainfo@3ho.org
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Links to
What's Happening
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Ashram Classifieds | |
Submit your email ads, of 30 words or less to Darshan Kaur at hgrdads@gmail.com |
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Newsletter & Ashram Contact Information
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To submit notices, articles and/or photos for the Ashram Monthly Newsletter, please send by the 15th of the month to: kirpalk@3ho.org
Ashram Contact Information:
Hacienda de Guru Ram Das Ashram
1A Ram Das Guru Place
Espanola, NM 87532
Swaran Kaur Khalsa,
Ashram Secretary
Ashram Office & Akand Path information:
(505)753-6341
ASHRAM WEBSITE:
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May 6 - Akal Takhat Remembrance Gurdwara, followed by Wish & Dish Langar: bring a dish, make a wish. 6 pm.
May 11 - Sadhana leaders meeting with Kartar Kaur, right after the bhog ceremony Saturday morning, in the Gurdwara.
May 13, 20 - Yoga at the Ashram - Kundalini Yoga classes, upstairs Langar Hall, Mondays at 6 pm, taught by Tera Kaur
May 9, 16, 23, 30 - Yoga at the Ashram - Kundalini Yoga classes, upstairs Langar Hall, Thursdays at 6 pm, taught by Satsundri Kaur
May 10 - 120th Day Celebration for Sita Kaur, Hari Singh & Har Savarti Kaur, in the evening, at the Gurdwara.
May 12 - Mother's Day
May 13 - Hacienda de Guru Ram Das Board Meeting, 7 pm, at home of Kirpal Singh & Kaur, all welcome.
May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday |
 | | Ragis playing kirtan, during the Espanola Baisakhi Day Nagar Kirtan |
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Ashram Recycling Program
 | | Sat Guruprasad Kaur & Matamandir Singh with Iginia Boccalandro, founder of the Carbon Economy Series, |
Matamandir Singh and Sat Gurprasad Kaur have joined forces to revitalize recycling in the ashram. Please take note of the new signs in the langar hall, and dispose of your langar plates. napkins, utensils, etc., properly for recycling.
Iginia Boccalandro, the organizer of the Santa Fe Carbon Series, is inviting everyone to attend an event on Ecosystem Agriculture, May 30 - June 2, at Santa Fe Community College. More info
Note: We could use more help with the Ashram recycling program. Please contact Matamandir Singh or Sat Gurprasad Kaur if you can lend a hand. |
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Community Outreach
 On May 3rd, Harijot Singh, taught a captive audience of young students from Sombrillo Elementary School about Sikh Dharma.
Guru Simran Kaur, Sr. also taught them about our lifestyle, gave them a tour of the Ranch, the Khalsa Greenhouses, the Langar Hall and the Gurdwara. |
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For month of May - Clove Water
Recipe to strengthen your immune system
 From a class taught by the Siri Singh Sahib on May 1, 1995 from Dr. Sat Siri Kaur's notes: Use during month of MAY ONLY. Take a ceramic soup bowl and put in it handful of cloves and water, soak overnight. First thing in the morning, when you brush your teeth, take 3-4 spoonfuls of this clove water, (not more than 5 spoonfuls - don't overdo it). This will save you from lot of virus diseases. The month of May breeds viruses. Your ears, nose, throat will be alright (if you use this remedy). Symptoms will almost not appear. If you do it every year, you will never fall apart.
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HGRD ashram garden project: a way of building community, video by Ghansham Singh |
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 Yogi Bhajan - Three Agree
By Hari Jiwan Singh
While we were eating, the Master continued what he was saying, "The way to do what Guru Ram Das wants is simple: hang out with Guru's Sangat. No matter how bad you think you are, just keep hanging out with Guru's Sangat. And,... where do you find Guru's Sangat?" He loved asking questions like this. "Those who do Sadhana," I quickly answered. "No," he said with a cute smug tone. Someone else in our group answered, "Guru's Sangat can be found in your heart." "That's nice, but it's not the correct answer." he said. Now, he was going to give us his answer: "Guru's Sangat is found in the Gurdwara. Relate to the Gurdwara. Serve the Gurdwara. Mix with the people who join you in the Gurdwara. See what happens to your life. It's beyond your belief. And that's the blessing; you are propelled beyond your wildest dreams." Read entire article |
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 Evolutionary Astrology - Playing in the Field of Self-Mastery
By Himat Kaur
"Meditative mind is a mental capacity to catch the thought at the level of the intellect and to compute the consequences of the sequences which are being triggered by that thought. It allows the will to assess the effect before the thought becomes the desire." (Yogi Bhajan, Dec 14, 1977)
The application of high Aquarian consciousness allows us clear sight and purposeful choice, of which energies we allow to take the reins of our attention and focus. Any thought, emotion or behavior has the potential to become a wild horse, tearing off in its particular direction like a hijacked carriage, with us as the helpless passengers flying around as the carriage hits bumps and potholes along the way. High Aquarian mind is like an evolved, experienced horseman and driver, harnessing and directing the innate momentum contained in our minds and emotions. Read Entire Article |
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 "By construction, the fulfillment of a woman is motherhood; and motherhood does not mean that she gets pregnant and delivers a baby. If you understand her total behavior, you will understand her motherhood. Her motherhood is service, her motherhood is sacrifice, her motherhood is relationship. When she knows motherhood, she is fulfilled." Yogi Bhajan
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 The Yoga of Aging and Chronic Illness
Transformating a Curse into a Million Rays of Light
by Jivan Joti Kaur Khalsa, PhD
One thing I love and appreciate about our lifestyle is that we can use ourselves as laboratories. Over the years, the Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan taught us a multitude of yoga kriyas, pranayam techniques and meditations for every imaginable purpose - vitality, anti-depression, sexual potency, pregnancy, habitual behaviors, effective communication, brain balancing - the list is limitless. Read Entire Article |
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Computer Corner
"Hi, I think I have a virus. Can you help?"
by Guruka Singh Khalsa
Yes, I get calls like this all the time. Even after I have written repeatedly about how important it is not to open suspicious email attachments or click on links in email messages that are not completely trusted! Anti-malware tools are there to protect us from ourselves, but the fact is, there's no perfect single tool. My advice is to only have a single real time anti-malware program running, but to also have some other tools on hand that do not run all the time, but can be brought into play when needed. Read Entire Article |
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 Food for Health
Quinoa Salad
This protein-rich quinoa salad is simple to make and is incredibly delicious and addicting.
2 tablespoons organic olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, from one small onion
1 cup organic quinoa
1-2/3 cups low sodium organic vegetable broth
1 teaspoon Himalayan crystal salt
1 cup organic tomatoes (chopped)
1-1/4 cups fresh cut cooked corn (organic), from 2 cobs
2 scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons organic lime juice
1 ripe organic avocado, cut into chunks In a medium pan heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium- low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add quinoa to onions and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes. Add vegetable broth and stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Turn heat up to high and bring to a boil. Cover pan tightly with lid, turn heat down to low and simmer for 17-20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked. Transfer cooked quinoa to mixing bowl and chill in refrigerator. When quinoa is cool, add remaining tablespoon olive oil, tomatoes, corn, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Right before serving, scatter avocado chunks over top. |
| Health Tip:
Walking barefoot outdoors on the earth, grass or sand connects you to nature. Being barefoot can take your mind off everyday stressors and relax your body while rejuvenating your mind and boosting your energy level. |
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Toss no Mas - Espanola Clean Up Day
 Guru Meher Kaur and Noor Singh participated with local citizens, in the City of Espanola's annual Spring clean-up day. The city hosts a cleanup day twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. We would like to encourage other members of our ashram community to join us in the next clean up the trash along the streets in our neighborhood. Please keep your eyes open for an announcement in late September or early October, and join us in our efforts. You also receive a free t- shirt, work gloves and a free lunch for participating.
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Sangat Birthday List
To view list of Sangat member Birthdays during May
Click here |
 | | The Desert Sage Cafe Grand Opening Party, on Friday, April 19th, was well-attended and a lot of fun! Food & live music was enjoyed by all. |
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"You cannot love me if you will not love your first teacher, who is woman.
You are born of a woman. If you do not learn to respect woman, the Supreme Consciousness will not talk to you. You will end up with broken homes and broken hearts." Yogi Bhajan |
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Monthly Missal Duties - May
(Listed by Missal numbers)
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Set Up
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Langar
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Clean Up
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Akand Path
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4/28 - 5/4
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5/5 - 5/11
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5/12-5/18
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5/19-5/25
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 | | Humee Hum Tumee Tum - First Sutra Mantra and Meditation Instructions with Mirabai Ceiba |
For more information about this mantra meditation
Click Here |
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