SIKHI: The Global Vision That Was
There is a universality of the Sikh message that lies beyond the territory and self-limiting boundaries of Punjab, and this universality is entirely consistent with Sikh teaching and practice from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh.
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Lest we forget
It was 250 years ago that thousands of Sikhs were killed in two days (February 5 & 6, 1762) at Kup-Rohira near Malerkotla. Known as the Vadda Ghallughara (great holocaust), this massacre of Sikhs at the hands of Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali was a fallout of Sikhs looting money and other precious articles from Abdali's forces, especially after his fourth invasion in 1757.
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How Kairon changed the face of Punjab
A Chief Minister of Punjab for more than eight consecutive years, Partap Singh Kairon turned Punjab into an economic powerhouse. A no-nonsense administrator, he did not let procedures come in the way. The death anniversary of this builder of modern Punjab falls today (February 6.)
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Need for Sikh ID Presence at National Events
I thought it was important to write "home" to my 700,000 fellow Sikh British about a remote Australian Sikh community ensuring "recognition" of Sikh identity at national celebrations.
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The New Curiosity Stop
The verdant township of Anandpur Sahib, at the foothills of the Shivaliks in Punjab, has always drawn tourists by the hordes. But this time, it is not just the historic gurdwaras that is drawing them to one of the most sacred places for the Sikh community.
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Complete Shri Sai Satcharitra On Grains Of Rice
So he began to draw the faces of the Gurus on little grains of rice, mustard seeds and sesame. After that he drew the entire Sukhmani Sahib on 5,0000 grains of rice and has ever since been known in India for his work.
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UAE Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar Opens
"This has proved once again that Dubai is a cosmopolitan city and respects all religion when far more liberal countries like Canada are not allowing Sikhs to practice their religion freely. Dubai's efforts are commendable, also it's a credit to the Sikh community here to start a gurudwara."
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Wounded Bird
AND THE SUBLIME HAS BLESSED ME BEYOND THE TORMENTS OF TIME................ AND WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE.THE BEAUTY OF THE PEACE THAT I FEEL INSIDE!!!..
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Sardar or Sevadaar?
Interestingly, every guy with a dastaar on his head is dubbed “Sardar Ji”… not much thought goes into that - it’s just the way it is. I guess it does come with the territory…after all, the dastaar our men (and some women) don is reflective of royalty, isn’t it? However, I think we need to be a little more careful just throwing that word around.
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Spirit of the Sikh
And every now and then, on the more difficult days when I feel like I am drowning in my worries... A shabad will find me, reach out its hand...and pull me out I often wonder...why did Guru Sahib give us his baani?
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