Bhai Kanhaiya Jee BweI Gn~eIAw jI
WALT: Understand the Bhai Kanhaiya Jee Sakhi
Analyse the 5 Kanhaiya Principles
Why do we need a Guru? Guru Jee guides to become a better
Sikh through SEVA.
Greeting Task: Write down 5 things you remember about ‘Wand
Ke Shako’ ਵੰ ਡ ky ਛਕੋ
TASK 1: Write your name on two pieces of white paper
TASK 2: Sensibly print two copies of your hand on an A4
paper ready for a display later in the lesson
TASK 3: Sensibly wash your hands properly and THEN DRY
Prayer Time
Close your eyes, Breathe in, Breathe out, Sing along
Enjoy the experience
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What is seva ਸੇਵਾ???
“Selfless Service”
Seva in Sikhism is imperative for spiritual life.
TASK: There are three varieties of seva, can you guess what they are using the picture
clues.......
Material: Dhan
Dn
Physical: Taan
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Mental: Maan
mn
Three varieties of seva:
That rendered through physical means - "taan" qn
That rendered through the mental apparatus "maan" mn
That rendered through one's material resources "dhan". Dn
Serving Humanity
What global problems do
people need help with?
What organisations and
charities are currently
helping?
Bhai Kanhaiya Jee BweI Gn~eIAw jI
The First Red Cross
TASK 1: Watch the video
carefully to understand more
about who Bhai Kanhaiya Jee
was.
TASK 2: What is the moral/s
of the Sakhi?
The Kanhaiya Gn~eIAw Principles
SERVE SELFLESSLY: The Sakhi teaches us that we should serve humanity selflessly
(Nishkam) and with complete dedication; To open our minds to see divinity in all
beings
TREAT ALL EQUALLY: The Sakhi teaches us to serve all of humanity equally without
discrimination; provide help and assistance to everybody without prejudice or
indifference; make no distinction between friend or foe;
SERVE WITH COMPASSION & LOVE: The Sakhi teaches us how we should treat even
our fallen enemies (when they do not have their swords drawn) with respect,
compassion, humility and Love.
THE FIVE WEAPONS: The Five Weapons to destroy the five internal Thieves are Deep level of Compassion (Daya), Complete compliance to Truth (Sat), Inner
Contentment (Santokh), Overflowing Humility (Nimrata) and Total Love (Pyar).
The Sakhi puts into practise the 5 major virtues promoted by Gurbani
TASK: To the ‘The Kanhaiya Principles’ mind map add some drawings to reflect
the 5 principles.
Qualities of a Pure Sevadar syvwdwr?
TASK: Draw a picture of a Gursikh in the middle of your paper and write down all the
qualities a pure sevadar should have. Think about what you’ve learnt today.......
What can YOU do with your blessed hands h`Q?
We are making an
OPS CHAIN OF SEVA ਸੇਵਾ
TASK: On your hand print
write down how and
what types of seva we
can do. Take inspiration
from today’s lesson.
RAK more
Smile more
Read a sakhi to my
little bro/sis every
night
Wash up after evening
meal
Every Sunday Jorea di
Seva
Water the flowers in
the garden every
week
“Cursed are the hands and feet that do not engage in
seva” (Bhai Gurdas, Varan, 27.1).
10% ratio (seva,
simran and dasvand)
Homework Gr dw kMm
Homework: Read the Sakhi again
Write one page on Bhai Kanaihya Jee's life.
Think about:
The moral/s
What did you find interesting?
What did you find inspiring?
Which shabad did you find inspiring? What does it mean to you?
What are your thoughts about 'selfless service'?
How can you implement some elements of the Sakhi into your own life?
EXTENSION TASK: Write a poem about Bhai Kanayhia Jee
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