The issue of caste in Sikhism is quite complex, always inviting a diversity of impassioned opinions. One thing we can be certain about is that Guru Gobind Singh had abolished all caste inequality...
Simran Jeet Singh, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Religion at Columbia University and regular contributor to the media, was kind enough to speak about how the Sikh tradition approaches dying and mourning.
According to Guru Ji by salutations first ones awareness broadens and then one is blessed with divine knowledge. By repeated practice in reverence and the meditation of One emanates within.
This year’s theme is about Sikh values in action; about thinking globally and acting locally. Sikhs serving the greater community and the world as a whole.
The Sikh festival Vaisakhi is on Tuesday. Ahead of the occasion, the Sikh community is coming together to hold an event, at which food can be donated, on Sunday (12 APRIL) at the Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara...
It is simple, made with love and the belief that by writing in it and practising the methods suggested DAILY, anybody can significantly increase their level of happiness in their lives.
Unsurprisingly, given his background of legal and human rights advocacy, Sandhu observes, “Being able to have the basic necessities of life – that’s a human right.”