Ever since I was young, I always wondered if our Gurus actually looked like the depiction in the photo frames hung up in the walls of our home. In this research piece, our esteemed guest author, Rishpal Singh Ji investigates and makes a startling discovery with ample references about photos, pictures, art and images of …
Gurfateh Ji. This is the last part of the 3-part interview series. 🙂 Yes I know, it’s a bit lengthy despite just 12 questions but trust me, you’ve got to read it all. It will be absolutely worth your time. 1: What is the Sikh perspective on life, death, and reincarnation? Sikhi is a spirituality …
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In Part-2 of this interview, Dr Devindar Pal S. probes with some really tough questions. I believe one needs to break away from old shackles before truly considering to be set free. Dr. Karminder S. provides some fabulous insights.. Q1: What are the authentic sources of Sikh philosophy. . For me, it is the 1429 pages …
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Godly or divine principles, when adopted, has the ability to elevate anyone to become a divine being. I’ve always wondered what were our Gurus like? What kind of divine principles did they adopt? What is the purpose of our presence in this universe…and other questions. This interview was conducted between two brilliant authors and Sikh …
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Being in IT myself, I’ve always fathomed how technology has advanced so much so it has seeped into almost every human life today. Even the pandemic never stopped us from further discovering and exploring. But how far can we go with Artificial Intelligence and how is AI truly able to help Sikhs? Dr Devindar Pal …
Using AI to Enhance Knowledge and Understanding of Sikh Doctrines Read More »
Recently, I visited a local gurdwara and saw a group of Punjabi families busy in the langar hall, cleaning and cutting vegetables, washing dishes and some were preparing food. However, what I also noticed is while they were doing Seva everyone was busy talking. It made me think… Is it okay to talk while doing …
We’ve all heard of this term – ‘Truthful Living’, and somehow most of us tend to think that, “Hey! I’m earning my income honestly! I don’t cheat anyone! I don’t tell lies! I go to the Gurdwara every Sunday. I give donations. Isn’t this considered truthful living?” Wait! Let’s take a look at what is …
There is a story (sakhi) circulating out there about Guru Arjan Dev Ji (5th Sikh Guru) going to meet Sri Chand (Guru Nanak’s eldest son) because apparently Guru Arjan while composing Sukhmani bani could not continue pass the 16th Salok. This ailment is known as Writer’s block. According to an online resource, Writer’s block is …
The Sikh community is sometimes confronted with shameful and disturbing news reports of fights taking place in some of our gurdwaras around the world where there is face-to-face confrontation between opposing groups and/or gurdwara management committees. In some instances, where there is physical violence, swords or kirpans are brandished, some antagonists have had their dastars …
A Gurdwara’s Golak Is Not Anyone’s Treasure Chest Read More »
On 15 April, 2023, we continued our efforts for the second time to celebrate TWO important celebrations – Dhan Sri Guru Nanak’s ‘Agman Purab’ (birthday) AND ‘Khalsa Sajhna Diwas’ – the day Guru Gobind Singh completed Guru Nanak’s mission and formed the ‘Khalsa’ in April, 1699. Sikhs began to gather as early as 4pm in …
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