'The Sikh Identity is Only For Men' - I was leading a Kaur identity discussion at a Sikh youth camp last year when I heard the above sentiment.
Perhaps we are still at the stage where we do not see any visible sects or denominations within Sikhi. As I stated at the start of this essay, for immigration and sponsorship purposes the question that remains is...
When you feel anger, you cannot feel love. When you feel lust, which is sex for sex's sake, that sophisticated sensitivity disappears. Greed. Pride. Attachment. All of them block the experience of love.
Akrur taught the people of Mathra to remember the Lord in pain and peace and to stop slandering one another. Mathra became a very peaceful and holy place, where the Lord's name was chanted by all.
A mere glance of You in my eyes gives me strength, courage and confidence to move forward and face the tough times. You are my Sacha Patshah- the true king of my heart.
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 II of V.
During his visit to Anandpur, the city was under attack by an alliance of Rajputs and Moghuls. Kalgidhar Pathshah Ji asked Bhai Ji to do water seva...
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 I of V.
Baba Ji , is freelance historian, and researcher, who is passionate about discovering the abandoned and obscure Punjabi Sikh – Hindu heritage places, including Gurdwaras...
The spiritual world, especially the Sikh world, is familiar with Bhai Sahib Bhai Kanhaiya Ji, who is widely known for his water seva during battle.