Time to Break Eggshells
Some years ago, I acquired the writings of Max Arthur Macauliffe (10 September 1841 – 15 March 1913), an English translator of Sikh scriptures and historian of early Sikhism. I was wonderstruck to observe the title quotation the author chose to display on...
Bandi Chhor Divas: A Day of Liberation
Diwali fireworks and lighting celebration at the Golden Temple (2012). Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. This excerpt is shared from the book Heroes, Saints, and Yogis: Tales of Self Discovery and the Path of Sikh Dharma, compiled by Shakti Parwha Kaur Khalsa...
Do You Know How the Golden Temple Sarovar is Kept Clean and Clear?
The site on which the Siri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) rests has been a space for quiet reflection for centuries. Originally a small lake in the middle of a forest, many saints and sages have stopped here to meditate and dip in the holy waters. Historians...
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Guru Nanak: The First Sikh Guru (1469–1539) As was customary in India in the 1400s, an astrologer was called to cast the horoscope for a newborn infant. He amazed everyone by saying, “This is no ordinary child. This infant is a divine incarnation.” He...
Court of Guru Har Rai Ji
Dhan Siri Guru Har Rai Ji. May we see you in our mind’s eye, may we feel you in our heart’s heart! Do you want to hear more about Guru Har Rai? Okay, I’ll tell you about his court. Guru Har Rai Ji carried on the traditions of his Grandfather Guru...
SIKHISM – A true code of life
The monotheistic religion (believing in one god) known as “Sikhism” was originated in India in the province of Punjab comprising the part of present Pakistan and Afghanistan. Sikhism is eminent as one of the youngest religion of world. Guru Nanak, born in...
SIKHS – Modern day problems
Alone let him constantly meditate in solitude on that which is salutary for his soul, for he who meditates in solitude attains supreme bliss. Guru Nanak Dev Ji Bhai Sahib Satpal Singh Khalsa Sikhism is a relatively young and modern religion as compared to...
SIKHISM – A true code of life
The monotheistic religion (believing in one god) known as “Sikhism” was originated in India in the province of Punjab comprising the part of present Pakistan and Afghanistan. Sikhism is eminent as one of the youngest religion of world. Guru Nanak, born in...
Guru Gobind Singh Ji – The Tenth Master
Guru Gobind Singh (was the tenth and last living Guru of the Sikhs). He became the Guru on November 11, 1675, succeeding his father Guru Teg Bhadur Singh Ji.. He was a warrior, a poet, and a spiritual leader. His establishment of the military order Khalsa is...
Introduction to sikhism
One cannot comprehend Him through reason, even if one reason for ages. Gurunank Dev Ji...