The Day I Bowed and Gave My Head
As a Kaur married to a full kesh and beard, turban-wearing Punjabi Singh, how could I support him in days when his beard or turban may create an issue in some other person’s life; someone who was ignorant regarding its true purpose, if I had no idea what that felt like in person?
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Taking Amrit & Commitment
We received a number of questions from users on the topic of taking Amrit. With this being a central part of the Sikh lifestyle it is no surprise that there are so many different kinds of questions related to this topic.
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Last Names — The Changing Dynamic
With changing dynamic of last names, Sikhs no longer stand out. Sikhs have changed their given last name completely, distorted the name Guru Ji blessed them with and in some cases created a whole new last name.
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Five Ks, Panj Kakaar – Kesh or Hair
As a Sikh we need to remember that just by keeping our hair it is not going to automatically lead to nirvana. We need to live the philosophy and teachings, understand that we are Sikhs (seeker or learner) in the eyes of our Guru and not judge other people. It’s just that, some of us may be in pre-school and some in high school!
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How my hairs are teaching me
Subtle signs can be rationalized. Watermelons taking flight are now a little harder for me to ignore. I have to warn you this is a candid piece about hair and gender and defining one’s identity.
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Amritdhari by His Grace
Amrit changes a person from the inside out, not from the outside in. Let us stop trying to change the students, the family members and yes, even the committee members. Share your own love of Waheguru with your loved ones and when he or she is ready, then, if it is their destiny, Maharaj Ji will bless them with his Amrit.
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Nine Tons of Gold - A Poem
A beautiful poem about Harmandir Sahib from Michele Gibson
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Event: Annual NYC Sikh Day Parade PLEASE note CHANGED Route
April 24, 2010, 11:45 am
Annual NYC Sikh Day Parade Manhattan Please note CHANGED Route
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A Singh's Vision
Baptism has brought some very strong visions to me and I feel that one of the most recent of them is worth sharing.
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Experiences Doing Nitnem Banis
Thoughts and experiences doing Nitnem Banis
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