In my creative exploration I have found that each scene is individually so potent with emotion and meaning that every painting must stand alone in style, colour and form so that it can convey its' own singular message.
As we stand up to assert our sovereignty to defend our way of life, let us do so for the entire human race - for Sarbat Da Bhala. Let us dedicate every meeting, every word and every action so that one day all people, no matter where they live, will feel protected and safe to worship the Creator according to their own consciousness and their own choice.
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women launched sixteen days of activism ending on friday, December 10th, International Human Rights Day.
The shrine itself, centrally placed amidst a huge marble courtyard, marks the site where Guru Nanak was cremated. Adjacent to it is a smaller canopy with a platform covered in an embroidered chadar (sheet), just as one would find in dargahs of Muslim pirs (saints).
@sikhdad and I created a safe space to discuss the topic of Men’s mental health within our community shortly after the news spread. We went through the community’s questions and covered the below topics:
What do you do when all options in life seem to have run out? The power of prayer at that moment is realised as the prayer for healing creates a realisation of your insignificance and lack of control in the universe.
Over the last 25 years, SikhNet has been a source of inspiration for so many. Listen to some of the stories...
Thus, it is imperative for every Sikh to follow the path well documented in Mool Mantra/ Japji Sahib), and carried forward from Nanak-1 to Nanak-10 to be a true disciple Waheguru.
Guru Ji is sharing with us that we humans are packaged with both virtues and imperfections. Virtues are there as the Creator Himself dwells within each of us as the soul. Additionally, imperfections or faults are also present in each of us, as the Creator has imparted those within the human body too.
So, how do we come out of this trap? Guru Ji says seek the Giver, and not the gift. Seek the Creator, and not the creation. Practically, we experience this at a very early age, and yet we take so long to appreciate the guidance.