:dateline:�Bole-So-Nihaal! Sat Sri Akaal!� The Sikh jaikara, a spiritual jubilation ‘cry,’ marked the beginning of the 8th Chardi-Kala moral development course for�Sikhs in the Armed Forces. Sikhs from all three services congregated at Amport House, home of the Armed Force Chaplaincy Center, for the three day Sikh spiritual awareness course.
The�annual event, organized by�the Sikh�Chaplain to the Armed Forces, Mandeep Kaur,�is a rare opportunity for Sikhs in the Royal Navy,�Army, and Royal�Air Force to learn, pray, and eat together. It�involves spiritual guidance,�lectures on history, and current affairs within the military environment.�
�We have named this event Chardi-Kala,� which in Panjabi this translates to �in high spirits, regardless,� so no matter what happens in one�s life, despite their emotional state, Sikhs will always place their trust in God�s hands.� They accept the fate that has been bestowed upon them and they endeavor to carry on in high spirits��Said Mrs. Mandeep Kaur.
The feedback of the attendees echoed a raised morale as a result of having a good laugh, spending time with others from the same background, and connecting more deeply with�Sikhi through learning about Gurbani, (scripture) and the�Guru�s teachings.
