Referring to understanding the institutional significance of Akal Takht, he said that theorization of the supreme institution of Sikhs is indispensable to interact in the modern world. It is the responsibility of Sikhs to initiate and foster an academic discourse on Akal Takht to overcome routine political behaviors that have overshadowed the spirit of the institution.
Instead of taking us through an academic discourse, Mallika Kaur introduces us to three seminal figures – Justice Ajit Singh Bains, videographer Baljit Kaur, and author Inderjit Singh Jaijee – and lays out the stories of the time in their own poignant words and through their incisive eyes.
Mai Bhago grew up in a devout Sikh household where the Sikh tradition of valor was imparted early. As a young girl, she most likely heard about her family’s relationship with the Gurus, along with the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Sahib Ji, the wars of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, and Mughal injustices.
Equality for women has always been one of the main attributes of Sikhism, and a great number of women have made significant contributions in the past. Sikh history is replete with exemplars that portray women as equal to men in service, devotion, sacrifice, and bravery.
Human form is the opportunity to appreciate Divine majesty experienced within the self and seen in nature. This way, one feel humble and praises the Creator. Our conscience tells us to conduct ourselves in conformance to nature. As follows. The water in the oceans sees its duty to irrigate the land, be useful for washing and bathing and finally get back to the ocean.
Sikhs have emerged in the ensuing chaos offering langar, and emergency relief to those in need.
This event also celebrated the proclamation of the State of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for the month of February to be the “Punjabi Language Month” in the state of Illinois.
This story imparts this message simply and implicitly to children. For adults it invites us to contemplate the story behind the story. It invokes us to explore a moment of significant silence. A few pages can be written about the interaction of the cannibal with Mardana and Guru Nanak.... yet there are unknown volumes that can be written about the silence in the middle of the story.
Whether your interest is in music as a pastime or a profession, as divine contemplation or purely pleasurable pop, this beginners guide to playing will help get you started.
Gurseerat’s sense of accomplishment for publishing in her mother tongue is exactly what the founding members of Rrooar had in mind when envisioning The Adventures of Daya and Daler... “Unless we do this [expand Punjabi literature],” Gagan warned, “we will lose the mother tongue, our culture, and our religion.”