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The information below was written by Sant Joginder Singh Ji’s son, Privindar Singh Sarl.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sant Joginder Singh Sarl was born on 13th February 1929 in the Tarn Taran District of Amritsar. He started going to the Gurdwara with his mother and performing Sewa (service) from a very young age. His mother was always visiting holy places and doing Paath (reading of Holy Scriptures). During this time, he met a saint named Sant Wasakha Singh, who was an associate of Sant Isher Singh Ji. He used to visit Sant Wasakha Singh every day after school and spent a considerable amount of time with him. He learned a lot about spirituality from Sant Ji during these daily visits. The saint coaxed him to recite ‘Waheguru’ at all times, so he would hide in the closet or under his blanket and continue reciting ‘Waheguru’. He also went on to learn music from Bhai Mohan Singh Ji and stared doing Kirtan.<\/p>\n
He then followed his parents to Kenya and began to work as a telephone operator in Kenya Telephone Exchange. He was then promoted to travelling supervisor. He would be transferred to different cities and towns quite often in this capacity, hence he stayed at towns\/cities like Nyeri, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kericho and Mombasa. During his stay at these towns, he was very much involved in performing Kirtan at the local Gurdwaras and used this opportunity to teach Kirtan to the Sangat. He studied Guru Granth Sahib Scriptures in depth and lectured on Gurbani as well.<\/p>\n
He retired at a very early age due to Kenya gaining their independence from the British. He decided to settle in India and there he started his own business in poultry farming. He hired someone to look after the business and he formed a jatha (group) to perform Kirtan in the homes of poor people for free. These were people who could not afford to even pay for preparing ‘parshad’. As he was not actively involved in the farm, his poultry business failed. His father persuaded him to return to Kenya. Upon arrival in Mombasa, he was approached by the Gurdwara committee to take up ‘Sewa’ as Granthi (priest) at Mombasa Gurdwara. He stayed there for a year and was then approached by Ramgarhia Gurdwara in Nairobi to take up ‘Sewa’ as ‘Granthi’ at the Gurdwara. He moved to Nairobi and stayed there for a short while. As the political situation in Kenya was very unstable he decided to move to England with his family in 1968.<\/p>\n
When he arrived in Slough, the Singh Sabha Gurdwara located at Havelock Road in Southall came to know about him, and approached him to serve at the Gurdwara as head ‘Granthi’. He brought about many changes to the Gurdwrara such as performing Kirtan in the morning (Asa Ki Vaar) and evening (Rehras Sahib followed by Kirtan). At this time, the Gurdwara only opened on the weekends. After serving there for awhile, he decided that he had to move on to pursue his mission to promote Sikhism and teach people about Nam Simran. He travelled throughout the United Kingdom (UK) to spread Guru Nanak\u2019s message. He also visited non Sikhs in jails to help them and at the same time, he also taught them about Sikhism and meditation. A converted Sikh was charged for not wearing a helmet while riding a motor bike as he refused to remove his turban. Sant Ji helped him in the court against the charges. After the tour of UK, he started travelling to other countries such as East Africa, South Africa, Mauritius, Fiji, Middle East, Europe, North America, Canada and India to spread the message of Guru Nanak by teaching Kirtan and Nam Simran to help people overcome their problems. He was multitalented and could play many instruments such as the flute, sitar, tabla ,banjo and harmonium. He was a poet and writer as well. He studied Gurbani ragas and composed his own music. He was the first person to translate his lectures in English so that the younger generation could understand the Gurbani scriptures leading them to understand Sikhism better. The following is a list of books that he wrote:<\/p>\n
1) The Holy Vibrations of NAM .This book is about western people gaining spiritual achievement through teachings of Gurus.<\/p>\n
2) Amao Rus . Translation of Suda Savaya\u00a0 (Guru Gobind Singh) in poetic form<\/p>\n
3) Amrit Bani . Translation of Japji Sahib in poetic form<\/p>\n
4) Simple harmonium Kirtan Teacher<\/p>\n
5) Harikirtan Sikhia<\/p>\n
6) Sarl Kirtan Sikhia<\/p>\n
7) Kirtan Sikhia<\/p>\n
8) Sarl Sugandhia. Religious poems<\/p>\n
If anyone has more recordings of Sant Joginder Singh Sarl to share, please contact us.<\/p>\n
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The following recordings are from a set of 16 cassettes kindly contributed by Sant Joginder Singh’s son, Privindar Singh Sarl. He also accompanied Sant Joginder Singh on tabla during their tour to England and Canada. Please ‘right click’ and ‘save link as’ to download audio files. Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 01 – Studio Album ‘Gur Parsad’<\/strong><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 01 Jini Mainda Lal Reejaea<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 02 Mai Banjaaran Raam Ki<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 03 Houn Kurbanai Jao Meharvaana<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 04 Saajanra Mera Saajanra<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 05 Re Man Oat Leho Har Naama<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 06 Bikhai Baach Har Raach<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 02 – Studio Album ‘Simran Barkha’<\/strong><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 01 Simran<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 03 – Studio Album ‘Mohan Ghar Aawho’. This was a duplicate of Vol. 09.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 01 Rang Rangi Mere Dhan Ki Choli<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 02 Man Tan Tera Dhan Bhi<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 03 Saajan Des Videseeade Saanehade<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 04 Lalan Ravia Kavan Gati Ri<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 05 Mohan Ghar Avo Karo<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 06 Rang Rata Mera Sahib<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 04\/05 – Kirtan in Eldoret, Kenya on 19th April 1981.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 01 Shao Nedhe Dhan Kamalie Baahar Kia Dhoodhe<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 02 Bikhai Baach Har Raach Samaj Man<\/a><\/p>\n Unknown Bibi – 03 Kavan Sanjog Milo Prabh Apne<\/a><\/p>\n Unknown Bibi – 04 Sabh Sangat Mile Ardaas Karo (Dharmik)<\/a><\/p>\n Unknown Bibi – 05 Chatar Disa Kino Bal Apna<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 06 – Kirtan at the residence of Mr. Kuldeep Singh in Detroit on 16th June 1978 (during Gurmat Camp).<\/strong><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 01 Shaan<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 02 Manglacharan<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 03 Simran<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 04 Kaval Nain Madhurbain<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 05 Pati Pati Tore Malni<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 06 Rang Maan Lai Pyaria Ja Joban<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 07 Supan Charitr Charitr Banke Bane<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 08 Teri Panai Khudae Tu Bakhshandgi<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 09 Anand Sahib<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 07 – Kirtan at the residence of Avtar Singh Babra in Toronto on 5th November 1981.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 01 Apne Daas Ki Aap Paij Raakhi<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 02 Ja Kai Simran Sabh Kich<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 03 Maee Mai Dhan Paeo Har<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 04 Sabh Parivaar Chadeia Bedhe<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 05 Man Raam Naama Bedhiale (with Vichaar)<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 06 Dunia Ka Diwana (Dharmik)<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 08 – Kirtan at the residence of Sewa Singh in Toronto on 16th October 1994.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Privinder Singh Sarl – 01 Tu Thakro Biraagro Mai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Privinder Singh Sarl – 02 Gaeai Raat Dinant Gaavan<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 03 Vade Mere Sahiba Gehar<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 04 Avo Sajna Houn Dekha (with Vichaar)<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 10 – Kirtan at the residence of Khushwinder Singh on 22nd June 1991.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 01 Aarti<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 02 Tudh Aage Ardas Hamari<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 03 Tau Meh Aaya Sarni Aaya<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 04 Mere Sahib Tu Meh Maan Nimaani<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 05 Saache Sahiba Kya Nahi Ghar Tere<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 06 Aageya Bhai Akaal Ki<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 07 Naam Simran & Vichaar<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 08 Anand Sahib & Ardas<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 11 – Kirtan in Southall on 13th May 1990.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 01 Naam Simran<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 02 Dhar Jiare Ek Tek Tu<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 03 God Is One (Waheguru)<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 04 Deh Shiva Bar Moh Ehai<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 05 Naam Tumhari Nanaka<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 06 Rogan Te Ar Sogan Te<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 07 Sache Sahiba Kya Nahi Ghar Tere<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 08 Anand Sahib (Incomplete)<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 09 Shant Payi Gur Satgur Poore<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 10 Kar Ishnan Simar Prabh Apna<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 11 Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe (Incomplete)<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 12 – Kirtan at the Bhatia Residence in September 1988.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 01 Nanak Dukhia Sabh Sansar<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 02 Har Har Naam Main<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 03 Tu Mera Rakha Sabni Thayee<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 04 Vichaar<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 05 Naam Simran<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 06 Anand Sahib (Miyan Ki Malhar)<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 13 – Kirtan at the residence of M.S. Sehmi in Toronto.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 01 Bal Bal Jaon Sham Sundar (Bhairvi)<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 02 Tera Ek Naam Taare Sansar<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 03 Naam Roop Na Banke Naina<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 04 Kirpa Karo Deen Ke Daate<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 05 Vichaar<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 06 Gur Ka Shabad Rakhvare (Incomplete)<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 14 – Kirtan at the residence of Mahesh Kumar in September 1988.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 01 Barjai Log Ajaan<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 02 Tootho Nahi Neho<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 03 Main Banjaran Ram Ki<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 04 Aisi Preet Gobind Sion<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 05 Kaval Nain Madhurbain<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 06 Tera Naam Roorho<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 07 Bhaga Valeyo Naam Japo<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 08 Naam Simran (African)<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 09 Anand Sahib (Marwa)<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 01 Dhar Jiare Ek Tek Tu (Gunkali)<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 02 Kaun Taraji Kavan Tulaa<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 03 Jap Man Sada Satnam<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 04 Dove Thaav Rakhe Gur Soore<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 05 Santa Ke Karaj Aap Khaloa<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 06 Satgur Tumre Kaaj Savare (Malhar)<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 07 Vichaar<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 08 Guru Mere Sang Sada Hai Nale<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 09 God Is One (Waheguru)<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 10 Anand Sahib<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 11 Ardaas (Partial)<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vol. 16 – Kirtan at the residence of Mr. Aggarwal in Ottawa on 11th September 1981.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 01 Satnam Waheguru<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 02 Sajan Sacha Paatshah (Todi)<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 03 Re Man Aisi Har Sion Preet<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 04 Dhan Eho Thaan (Incomplete)<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 05 Aval Allah Noor Upaaya<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 06 Mai Moro Preetam (Asavari)<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 07 Aarti<\/a><\/p>\n Sant Joginder Singh Sarl – 08 Hey Rav Hey Sas<\/a><\/p>\n