She once explained to me, "A lot of times the elders try to get involved with how the gurdwara should be run and control everything. But actually, we elders are just supposed to be quiet. We just need to sit back, give blessings and tell stories".
Guru Nanak's noble ideals of universal fellowship, the welfare of all (Sarbat da bhala), compassion, Selfless Service (Seva), resource-sharing (Wand Chhakanaa) and its principles of social equality, justice, liberty, and fraternity place tremendous responsibility on all of us for addressing the problems of peaceful co-existence across the world. To achieve sustainable peace worldwide, we must strive to lead our lives according to these cherished ideals and principles.
Reflections on the relationship of the two concepts and the significance they have in our lives.
Nadhra Khan has tried to deconstruct the false history of Maharaja Ranjit Singh by her research into his legacy and the legacy and Lahore Darbār.
As an observant Sikh, he wore a turban instead of a helmet, and later wore a specially designed flying helmet that fitted over his turban. As a result of his unusual helmet, he was nicknamed the “Flying Hobgoblin”.
...Nadhra told me that this robe has Japuji Bani written over the sleeves of the robe while the remaining part has Quran verses (ayats) written all over. Mostly, Sikh scholars are not aware of this fact and their information is based on speculation...
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A thought-provoking, experience-driven exploration of the understanding and significance of Sikhism by Sikhs and non-Sikhs in a global context
In this way, Guru Nanak, not only enunciated the basic cause of human conflict but also suggested and promoted practical ways out of such a situation. Thus, being a passionate adherent and a strong supporter of the cause of peace, we can certainly say that he was an apostle of peace.
Guru Ji is saying that the insides get burnt in lack of remembrance and it becomes a perpetual cycle. It is a pretty precarious picture that has been painted by Guru Ji. ...Guru Ji is not against getting the human desires fulfilled, but not at the cost of derailing to remember...