In spite of the times changing, Sikhs have and should continually maintain the sanctity of the Anand Karaj ceremony between two Sikhs, however to also offer an alternative solution for interfaith marriages.
The White House confirmed that the letter was received, but did not say whether Obama would consider putting a gurdwara on his schedule during his final months in office.
This is a beautiful video that gives a narrative of the life of Guru Ram Das. This video explains very well the compassion, and love Guru Ram Das embodied. No one understood him but he didn't care. He lived in a deep longing for Guru Amar Das, until one day to his surprise he became the 4th Guru.
[VIDEO] Think successful and you'll be successful. That's not what chardi kala is. Chardi kala is not saying 'I am in a negative situation so I will think positive.' Chardi kala is 'what can the world do to me...'
Equality Is Sweet: Pink Ladoo campaign launches to encourage British South Asian families to celebrate the birth of a girl
The transformation of the 3HO family from hippie, to yogi, to Sikh, was not a gentle one. As hard as it was for hippies to accept discipline and responsibility, it was at least as difficult for them to relate to a tradition which was older and bigger than they were.
All it took was one question from a nine year old - What it meant to be Sikh?
Jasmeet Singh, who experienced racism growing up in Guelph, Ont., says after 9/11 the content of that racism changed. A rumour spread through his high school that he was Osama bin Laden's cousin.
And the spread of Light through you will bring joy – But jealousy will hover around you and the moths will burn alive.
But you will keep on – melting and burning and spreading the Light, Knowing that at the base of you...
Khalsa tried to board a flight home to Sacramento when he was stopped by a Transportation Security Agency agent. Remove his turban, he was told, or else he wouldn't be allowed to fly.