Lifetime Achievement Award - Siri Ved Singh Khalsa

[Guest guest]

Many of us know certain individuals who serve, and serve, and serve

selflessly behind the scenes. One such individual is Siri Ved Singh

Khalsa, who I have known since I was born. For over 30 years he

traveled with Yogi Bhajan and recorded over 5,000

audio/video lectures. These recordings have captured the many

inspirational teachings of the 3HO lifestyle, Sikhi way of life,

healthy living, spiritual living, healing techniques, etc. They have

inspired countless people all over the world to be better people, live

a more spiritual life and to start following the path of Guru Nanak as

Sikhs. These are definitely treasures to keep, and because of Siri Ved

Singh's efforts we have many of these captured for future generations

to benefit from as well.

I know many of you reading this might not know who Siri Ved Singh

is, but he is a humble quiet man who continues to serve even today

in-spite of health challenges. I remember as a child seeing him with

his recording equipment and boxes everywhere organized with cassette

tapes.

His daughter (Sat Kartar Kaur) was about the same age as me and we

were together often as kids in those " old days " in Los Angeles,

California. I have many fond memories of lectures in the Gurdwara,

while I slept on the floor or colored. I am personally so gratefull and

thank God that he was there to do this seva. May Guruji continue to

bless him and heal his body so that he may continue to serve others.

Thank you Siri Ved Singh!

Below is a video clip from last month where he was awarded the lifetime achievement award here in Espanola, New Mexico.http://www.mrsikhnet.com/index.php/2008/09/19/lifetime-achievement-award-siri-ved-singh-khalsa/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRy8sekz86QPs. Siri Ved Singh is so behind the scenes that even I couldn't find a

picture of him! Thanks Ravi Kaur for capturing this video clip for

others to see.

[Guest guest]

I remember Sir Ved well from the time I started attending solstices in

the late 80's and any time Yogi B was on the East Coast teaching. He

also was kind enough to sell my 1996 Kundalini Yoga Video when I

approached him in 1996 ( " The Challenge " . I was somewhat of a newbie

and outsider but he was always very neutral and soft spoken, matter of

fact actually. I appreciated his kindness and his help whenever I had

questions about the music he sold us too. He worked so tirelessly and

what a blessing and gift that he had the foresight to record Yogi B of

his own volition. Thank you so much for sharing this touching clip and

for Nirinjan's fabulous speech. I was very grateful he had the courage

to step up and accept the well deserved reward.

 

Amrita ( Donna Davidge)

www.sewallhouse.com