Inspired by a Punjabi poem

बना-बना के मिटाता है क्यों ?

बना-बना के मिटाता है क्यों ?

राह और रास्ते भटकाता है क्यों ?

जिन्हें तू खुद इस दुनिया में लाता,

उन्हीं को फिर रुलाता है क्यों?

अगर उनहे रुलाना ही था,

उन्हें दुनिया में लाता है क्यों ?

सुंदर-सुंदर फूलों को तू,

बना-बना के मुरझाता है क्यों ?

अगर तुझे उन्हें मुरझाना ही है,

फिर तू उन्हें खिलाता है क्यों ?

नाज़ुक सी बेल ज़मीन पर ही,

भरकम तरबूज़ व पेठा उगाता है क्यों ?

बढ़े बढ़े पीपल व बेरी के पेड़ पर,

छोटे-छोटे फल लगाता है क्यों?

तू न्याय करने वाला है, फिर भी,

ऐसा अन्याय करता है क्यों ?

किसी को कुछ भी नहीं देता,

किसी को नाक तक भर देता है क्यों ?

पापियों को फूलों-सा रखता है,

गुनहगारों को खुशियाँ देता है क्यों ?

कईयों को देता है ढेरों सौगातें,

कईयों को दुखों में डुबो देता है क्यों ?

बरसात समंदर पर होती है,

रेगिस्तान सुखा देता है क्यों ?

किसी को देता है भारी बालों के गुछे,

किसी को गंजा कर देता है क्यों ?

परमात्मा का जवाबः

ये मेरी कुदरत के राज निराले,

जो इंसान की समझ से पराले,

तू ‘प्रीत’ क्यों बहलाता है?

काहे अपनी टाँग अडाले।

Wedding ceremony of Jason and Sharini kicks off

Jason happily posed with Sharini

The wedding celebrations of our dearest Jason Kapoor and Sharini began with beautiful Sikh religious ceremonies.

Jason took his turn to pay respect by swinging the Chavar over Sri Guru Granth Sahib

We commenced with the culmination of the Akhand Path – the complete reading of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

Now is the turn of Jag Kapoor to pay honor to Sri Guru Granth Sahib

It was truly special to witness the coordination of devoted participants, including a few who joined us from India.

Early participants

By the time Bhai Pinderpal Singh Ji started his ‘Katha’, the North Hall was getting near  to its full capacity.

Each word, each line was read with utmost reverence—no page or verse was missed.

Bhai Sahib reciting Guru Teg Bahadur Bani to complete the course of reading.

The path concluded with the reading of the 9th house (ninthMohalla) from the Bani of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, resonating in the Sangat.

The view of Sangat by Harvinder

Following this, Hazuri Ragi Jatha offered soul-stirring shabads that moved everyone.

Bhai Pinderpal Singh ji at his best

Then, Bhai Pinderpal Singh Ji, a revered Panthic and global Sikh scholar, shared the deep meaning of the Anand Karaj – the Sikh wedding ceremony.

 Bhai Harjider Singh ji Srinagarwale singing apropriately for the occasion. 

Bhai Harjinder Singh Srinagarwale feeling relaxed after the performance.

It was the perfect moment when Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji from Srinagar recited a couple of unforgettable shabads, adding grace to the gathering.

Hukamnama being read to the congregation and Sangat listening with similar attention.

After the ardas, we all listened with full attention to the Hukamnama – the divine order of the day – which was shared along with its English meaning. 

Hukamnam:

ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ ਤੁਮ ਦਾਤੇ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲਕ ਨਾਇਕ ਖਸਮ ਹਮਾਰੇ ॥ ਨਿਮਖ ਨਿਮਖ ਤੁਮ ਹੀ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲਹੁ ਹਮ ਬਾਰਿਕ ਤੁਮਰੇ ਧਾਰੇ ॥੧॥ ਜਿਹਵਾ ਏਕ ਕਵਨ ਗੁਨ ਕਹੀਐ ॥ ਬੇਸੁਮਾਰ ਬੇਅੰਤ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਤੇਰੋ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਕਿਨ ਹੀ ਲਹੀਐ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਕੋਟਿ ਪਰਾਧ ਹਮਾਰੇ ਖੰਡਹੁ ਅਨਿਕ ਬਿਧੀ ਸਮਝਾਵਹੁ ॥ ਹਮ ਅਗਿਆਨ ਅਲਪ ਮਤਿ ਥੋਰੀ ਤੁਮ ਆਪਨ ਬਿਰਦੁ ਰਖਾਵਹੁ ॥੨॥ ਤੁਮਰੀ ਸਰਣਿ ਤੁਮਾਰੀ ਆਸਾ ਤੁਮ ਹੀ ਸਜਨ ਸੁਹੇਲੇ ॥ ਰਾਖਹੁ ਰਾਖਨਹਾਰ ਦਇਆਲਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਘਰ ਕੇ ਗੋਲੇ ॥੩॥੧੨॥ {ਪੰਨਾ

I am seen offering my respects by swinging Chavar over the revered Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Summary of the Hukamnama:

The Lord is the ultimate nurturer and protector, always cherishing His children. We rely on Him completely. Though we have only one tongue and limited understanding, His virtues are infinite and beyond description. He forgives countless sins, patiently teaches us, and lovingly guides even the most ignorant. Taking refuge in Him brings peace, for He is our true friend and companion. In the end, we are all humble servants of His divine home.

Family pictures after the food:

A heartfelt congratulations to the entire Kapoor family on this joyous union. 

Pammy Kapoor expressing her expert advice to Jag Kapoor on offerings

Special kudos to Jag and Pammy Kapoor for designing and executing such a beautiful and meaningful celebration with love, devotion, and grace. To top it all off, a delicious catered meal was professionally arranged and served in the South Hall, leaving everyone fulfilled in body and spirit.

Geet When 5 makes Offering to Baba Ji

As I open the door for my routine prayers, I am pleasantly surprised to see an offering to Baba ji feet by our little Geet

When our little one, Geet Kapoor, just 5 years old, painted and made offerings in our Baba ji room, my heart was full in a way that’s hard to describe. I watched as those tiny hands held a paintbrush with such focus and care, creating something so pure and full of love. The colors were bright, the strokes a little uneven, but to me, it was perfect—because it came straight from her heart.

She then gathered a few small flowers, her idea of “prasad”—and placed them in front of Baba ji with the utmost sincerity. No one had told her what to do or how to do it. It was just her own little way of connecting, of showing love and reverence in the way only a child can.

It reminded me that devotion doesn’t need to be learned or taught—it lives within us, naturally. In that moment, Geet’s innocent offering felt like the purest form of prayer I’d seen in a long time.