Khalsa, the pure life, unwavering life, valorous life, veracious life, vehement life, victorious life..
Traditionally, the Khalsa ideology restores dignity to the working fraternity through Guru Nanak’s trilogy principle of God-centred life of honest work and sharing. According to one writer, “Sikhi is actively shaping and strengthening the current farmer protests. Iconography of the Sikh faith (orange colours, the Khanda symbol) has a heavy presence both at Indian and diaspora demonstrations”.
The real revelation was this was written directly by Guru Gobind Singh.
I admire these women for following their instincts and living by their values. They did what they felt and knew was right, whether that was what was right for the liberation of their people, or the liberation of their own soul and being by following a passion or dream. And they pursued it, often by breaking gender and class norms.
Basant (Spring) is a season of rejuvenation and growth. As per the Indian calendar, it begins in the month of Chayt and continues during the month of Baisakh. The season of spring is pleasant and delightful.
Many Hoosiers families trace their roots to the farming families in Punjab, and some were farmers themselves before they immigrated to US.
Guru Nanak and his successor Sikh Gurus actively encouraged women's participation as equals in worship, society, and the battleground.
Guru Ji is trying to inspire us to have union with Supreme-Soul so that we can be eternally happy. Once, we have that happy feeling, then the ‘Chet’ will really be enjoyable and all the celebration will become worthwhile.
As a parent, if there’s anything I can do to reduce the risk for my family, I’m open to it and there’s no disagreement about the importance of washing our hands thoroughly with warm soapy water and social distancing if you are unwell.
My legs were so achy that I had to lay down with an electric blanket. I thought the pain was down to over training and too much running, but I started to feel worse and worse over the course of an hour.