Bhagat Kabir holds the distinction of being the most widely quoted author and mystical poet in India. Despite being a Muslim, his verses have been included in the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism.
‘Bhagat’ means devotee and is derived from the Sanskrit term Bhakti, which signifies dedication and love. Bhagats developed a belief in a single God.
In a heartfelt tribute to the enduring spirit of unity and remembrance, community groups gathered in 2021 to commemorate the inauguration of Singh and Kaur Park in California’s Elk Grove.
Karenjeet Kaur Bains had a surreal experience when she became the first British-Sikh woman to represent Great Britain in powerlifting. But, her countless Championships and titles conceal a great deal more.
The Covid lockdown of 2020 prompted many of us to turn to gardening, with some building vegetable patches and small orchards to keep themselves occupied and be self-sufficient.
The family of a Sikh police officer alleges that he was the victim of prejudice, discrimination, and unfairness within the NSW Police force. Via an online petition, they started looking for support to change the NSW Police uniform policy to make it more accommodating for officers from all backgrounds in 2020.
In northern India in the 14th and 15th centuries, there was a strong anticaste sant tradition. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Sikh Guru Nanak (1469–1539) and his followers turned this into an organised religious movement in Punjab.
