According to the tradition it was said in the Court by the Tenth Guru, on the Khalsa inauguration at Vaisakhi, and recorded by scribes. The Guru ordered that the names of the Panj Piare and Panj Mukate to be immortalized forever. Many old pothia and manuscripts from the period of the Guru, and from slightly later, contain this composition.
On this day a line was drawn in the sand. Some stepped over that line, but to some of us, this seemed very unusual and uncomfortable. Some turned their backs and walked away thinking, "This is starting to sound like an organized religion. No way do I want to be part of this." But many others, myself included...
Guru Nanak has stated this in better terms, "Air, water and fire created the life."" "This is a play of active mayopic intelligence by combining air, water and fire,"
Six weeks ago, Ravinder Singh visited the refugee camps in northern Iraq and saw for himself the desperate plight of the refugees. Many approached him in desperation once they came to know that he was a British Sikh, and pleaded for help.
Why waste away your life trying to please others instead of pleasing yourself? So take a moment and reflect on the formulas in your life. Does these formulas make you happy? Do they bring comfort and satisfaction in your life?
The prayer for humility will only spring out of the heart that has realized one's own shortcomings and limitations.
The evening celebrated life, hope, and promise: to make a difference to the lives of children thousands of miles away. One can imagine many more people such as Christel DeHaan committed to life-transforming opportunities for others and pursuing endeavors to uplift humanity.
Jathedar Baba Surjit Singh ji did Akaal Chalana (left for the abode of Akal Purakh)... in Patiala jail. This brief obituary cannot do justice in describing his life, achievements, and more importantly their love and divine presence that was beyond words.
I was not born to Sikh parents in this lifetime. Most people figure that out quite quickly that even though my name is obviously Indian in origin and my dress is unusual as well,
One of the more common arguments is that Sikhs are unable to wear helmets and protective masks over their turbans and beards, and therefore, they bring unnecessary risk to themselves and their peers. This claim is outdated and patently untrue.