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Bhai Gurmej Singh Ji is one of the senior Raagis around today to have served in Sri Harmandir Sahib for decades. He is known for his sweet and mellow style of Kirtan that connects everyone to the Shabad. Bhai Gurmej Singh Ji was born on 10th September 1940 to Mata Raj Kaur and Sardar Parsa Singh in the village of Bajidpur, Jalandhar. His family was involved in farming and they led a moderate lifestyle. At the age of 8, he contracted ‘chicken pox’ and as a result of the illness, he lost his vision. Doctors were unable to treat him but these odds did not break the spirit of this young boy. Following the advice of Sant Baba Dal Singh Ji, he got enrolled in the Central Khalsa Orphanage, Amritsar in 1950 to learn Kirtan. Bhai Harnam Singh Jogi was teaching Kirtan at the orphanage during this period, so Bhai Gurmej Singh Ji learned the art of Gurmat Sangeet from him. At the same time, he also learned the Braille writing system from Giani Lal Singh Ji and he tried to memorize as much Gurbani as possible. He was also taught carpentry at the orphanage to add on to his vocational skills. Bhai Gurmej Singh Ji continued to learn Kirtan at the orphanage for 8 years and during this time he practiced rigorously to uphold the high standards of Kirtan being taught then.<\/p>\n
He completed his Kirtan education in 1958 and his first Kirtan service was in Gurdwara Sahib Nanaksar Verka, Amritsar where he served for 2 years, between 1958 to 1960. Then, he went on to serve for 11 years in Gurdwara Sahib 7 Chander Road, Dehradun, from 1960 to 1971. In 1965, he got married to Bibi Balbir Kaur Ji and together, they are blessed with 2 sons and 2 daughters. In 1971, Bhai Gurmej Singh Ji left Dehradun and began his service in Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar. He performed Kirtan in Darbar Sahib for 28 years until his retirement in 1998. During this time, the late Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa had the opportunity to accompany him on the side harmonium for a few years. In his book, ‘Gurmat Sangeet De Anmol Rattan’, Bhai Nirmal Singh Ji states that he learned a lot from Bhai Gurmej Singh Ji during their time together. He was taught to perform Kirtan with ‘Sehaj’ and to allow emphasis on the Shabad. One quality of Bhai Sahib Ji that he wrote about was his ability to memorize Gurbani. He would ask Bhai Nirmal Singh Ji to recite a Shabad, and after listening to the entire Shabad once or twice, it would be permanently rooted in his memory.<\/p>\n
Bhai Gurmej Singh Ji has contributed a lot to the visually impaired members of the Sikh community. Due to the difficulties he faced in learning Gurbani, it was his wish that others would not face such challenges. So he took it upon himself to provide many resources in Braille. Some of his publications in Braille include Sukhmani Sahib in 1969, Bani of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji in 1975, Nitnem in 1979, Asa Di Vaar with Shabads in 1981 and Bhagtan Di Bani in 1983. Subsequently, he undertook one of his biggest projects after retiring from his service at Sri Harmandir Sahib. In 2000, he began to transliterate the entire Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji into Braille and this project took him twelve years to complete. The first Braille copy was completed in 2012 and it has 2,153 pages spread across 18 volumes. This copy was presented to the visually impaired children at Cental Khalsa orphanage where he had spent his childhood. Hailing from a family with a background in farming, Bhai Gurmej Singh Ji has sowed a different kind of seed and the fruits of his labor will always be remembered.<\/p>\n
Bhai Gurmej Singh has received numerous awards throughout his career including the Bhai Santa Singh Shiromani Raagi Award in 1988 and the Sant Baba Sucha Singh Ji award from Jawaddi Kalan in 1998. If anyone has more recordings of Bhai Gurmej Singh Ji to share, please contact us.<\/p>\n
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The recordings below were kindly contributed by Veer Paramjeet Singh from Malaysia. These are from the collection of his late father, Sardar Jai Singh Ji. The cassette was labeled with the initials GJS 1, so it is possible that these are from the recordings of late Sardar Amir Singh Ji from Singapore. Please ‘right click’ and ‘save link as’ to download audio files. Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 01 – Gur Shabadi Gobind Gajeya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 02 – Aradhey Tere Naam Hai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 03 – Daas Apne Ko Naam Devho<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 04 – Kahio Prabhu Su Bhaakh Ho<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 05 – Ekai Ekai Ek Toohi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 06 – Daas Jaan Kar Kirpa Karo Mohe<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 07 – Bhinni Rainarhiye Chamkan Taare<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 08 – Ouhu Neho Navela<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 09 – Madho Tu Thakur Sir Mora<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 10 – Rain Dinas Parbhaat<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The following recordings are from two cassettes obtained from Satnam Trust in Vancouver, Canada. These were contributed by Sardar Nachatar Singh Sahota and Sahib Singh Bakshi. If anyone has the other volumes from this collection, please contact us.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 43<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 01 – Saavan Aaya He Sakhi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 02 – Bhene Saavan Aaya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 03 – Tis Prabh Tyaag<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 04 – Eh Sareera Mereya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 05 – Nanak Hukam Pachan Ke (Incomplete)<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 44<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 01 – Dilo Mohabat Jin Seyi Sacheya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 02 – So Kyon Bisre Meri Maye<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 03 – Jeevan Pad Nirbaan Eko Simriye<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 04 – Mere Man Har Har Naam<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The following recordings are also from Vancouver and these are from 1983. Recordings were obtained from an online source.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 01 – Chaad Vadanee<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 02 – Kabeer Roda Hua<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 03 – Koi Jan Har Seo<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 04 – Naal Pyare Neo<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 05 – Ninda Paap Ninda<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – 06 – Rogi Ka Prabh Khando Rog<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The large batch of recordings below are from the 1980s and these were contributed by Veer Damanjit Singh and Gagan Singh Kler. Both brothers run the \u2018ws3ks3<\/a>\u2018 channel on Youtube. Please check out their channel for more treasures.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Aanda Gun Gaye Mangal<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Aavo Sajna Ho Dekha Darhsan Tera Raam<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Ab Hum Calee Thakur Peh Haar<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Ab Rakho Daas Bhaat Ki Laaj<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Aisi Kirpa Karo Prabh Mere<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Aisi Kirpa Mohe Karo<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Apne Sewak Kou Kabho Na Bisaro<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Asthir Jo Maniyo Dehe<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Ath Ucha Ta Ka Darbara<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Baba Fhir Mecca Gaya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Bande Khoj Dil Har Roj<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Bang Ke Bangali<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Bhai Re Meet Karo Prabh Soye<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Bhi Teri Keemat Na Pave<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Bin Bhaga Satsang Na Labhe<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Bohor Janam Na Aava<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Bolo Bhai Har Keerat Har Bhavjal Theerath<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Chaad Vidaani Taat Mure<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Chariya Sodhan Dharat Lukayi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Daas Jaan Kar Kirpa Karo Mohe<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Ditha Sabh Sansaar Sukh Na Naam Bin<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Ekhe Ekhe Ek Tuhi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Fhir Puchan Sidh Nanaka<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Gali Asi Changiya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Ghar Ghar Baba Pujiye<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Ghol Ghumayi Laalna Gur Man Dina<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Guji Chani Naahi Baat<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Gur Ke Charan Ji Ka Nistara<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Gur Poore Kirpa Dhaari<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Gur Sant Jano Pyara Meh Mileya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Har Bin Koun Sahayi Man Ka<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Har Gun Gaao Mana<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Har Har Naam Nidhan Hai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Har Jeo Sada Teri Sarnai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Har Ka Bilovna Bilovo Mere Bhai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Har Man Tan Vasiya Soyi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Hou Tis Ghol Ghumaiya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Houn Kurbane Jaao Tinha Ke<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Hum Bhikhak Bhikhari Tere<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Jas Gaavo Vadbhaagiho Kar Kirpa Bagwant Jiyo<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Je Bhuli Je Chuki Sayi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Jhin Jhin Naam Dhiyaya Thin Ke Kaaj Sare<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Jis Da Sahib Dadha Hoye<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Jis Manukh Peh Karo Benti<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Jogi Andar Jogiya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Kaaraj Satgur Aap Sawariya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Kal Kati Raje Kasai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Kar Kirpa Kirpaal Aape Baksh Le (1)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Kar Kirpa Kirpaal Aape Baksh Le (2)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Khoob Khoob Khoob Khoob Khoob Tero Naam<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Koho Nanak Prabh Locha Poor<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Koi Aan Milave<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Koi Bole Raam Raam<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Koun Ko Kalank Rehiyo Raam Naam Let Hi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Laag Gale Sun Benti Meri<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Laaj Maranti Mar Gayi Ghughat Khol Chali<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mai Bin Gur Dekhe Neend Na Aave<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mai Gareeb Sach Thek Tu Mere Satgur Poore<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mai Man Vadi Aas Hare<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Man Beche Satgur Ke Paas<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Man Bedeya Dayal Seti Meri Mayi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Man Ek Na Chetas Moor Mana<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Man Mere Bhule Kapat Na Keeje<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Man Preet Charan Kamlare<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Man Re Prabh Ki Sharan Bicharo<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Manghar Mahe Sohandiya Har Pir Sang Bathreaha<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mat Ko Bharam Bhule Sansaar<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mat Sarminda Thevhi Sayi De Darbar<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mera Man Saadh Jana Mil Hariya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mera Satgur Rakhwala Hoa<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mere Heare Ratan Naam Har Basiya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mere Sahib Tu Meh Maan Nimani<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mil Raam Pyare Tum Bin Dheeraj Ko Na Kare<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mil Sangat Dhan Dhan Karho<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Milou Santan Ke Sang<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mithi Dhudh Jag Chanan Hoya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mithiya Andhera Chand Chariya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mittar Ghanere Kar Thaki Mera Dukh Kaate Koye<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mu Laalan Siyo Preet Bani<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Mukat Bhugat Jugat Teri Sewa<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Nanak Leen Bhaiyo Gobind Siyo<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Ninda Baap Ninda Mehtaari<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Oh Bela Kou Hou Bal Jao<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Panj Piyaale Panj Peer<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Poore Ke Gun Gaao<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Prabh Ji Tu Mere Pran Adhare<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Prabh Ju To Keh Laaj Hamari<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Prabh Ki Sharan Sagal Pe Lathe<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Prabh Milbe Ko Preet Man Laagi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Prani Eko Naam Dhiaavo<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Prani Ko Har Jas Man Nahi Aave<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Prani Tu Aaya Laaha Lain<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Pyare En Bidh Milan Na Jayi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Raam Mai Har Har Naam Man Bhaiya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Gurmej Singh – Raam Simar Raam Simar Ehe Tere Kaaj Hai<\/a><\/p>\n