This article is based on excerpts from the Spirit of the Sikh written by Professor Puran Singh in 1920's and published by Punjabi University Patiala in two volumes during 1982. This is Part IV of V.
I wonder what it must have been like for the other prisoners to have Guru Hargobind ji with them. What kind of transformation may have happened during the time he spent with the them?
A long standing President of the Gurdwara who had been in that position for a decade and was resisting all calls to step down, “This would be a demotion. I am the President. Create a new title that is higher and I will accept that. Nothing else is acceptable.”
We are all mostly familiar with the current situation in the Punjab. There is great upset and upheaval. This is all because of Guru ji. This is all out of respect for Guru ji.
If you spend long hours sitting at a desk each day, listen up -- or, more precisely, straighten up. Bad posture at your desk, what has also been called "Sittosis", has been found to raise your blood pressure.
They make your vision. They make your world. They can make your adrenaline rush. Tormenting thoughts.
But the most important thing that Kultar’s Mime does is to give a voice to the voiceless. Art is a human way to express and share emotions, and stories, and to bring other people into a particular experience.
The Sikh religious establishment seamed in disarray over the dismissal of Takhat Chiefs, suspension of Panj Piaras and acceptance of the edict of the Panj Piaras.
This is all for Guru ji. So it is important that we be with the Guru at this time. Especially at this time because this is when we need Guru ji's presence the most.
We all love our long, beautiful locks and understand what a precious gift it is from Waheguru. It’s a connection to our Sikhi. But sometimes… it can get a little frustrating…