Mr. Anderson and the group attended an informational slide presentation, by Amrith Kaur Aakre, about Sikhs and their issues while living in this country.
Virasan is the warriors meditation position bestows one with "viras" interpreted by some as a special energy full of courage to go through any obstacle. Viras according to the Hindi/Sanskrit dictionary translates as "Heritage of liberation ".
Major Rattan is one of only four Sikhs who have received hard-won accommodations in the last decade to serve in the U.S. military full time with their turbans and beards.
"My message isn't about igniting anger in those who have ever received discrimination in the past. My message is about igniting passion to make a positive change."
Over 400 Sikh men, women and youth attended the National Sikh Campaign’s fundraising gala to support the campaign's media strategy for Sikhism and Sikh identity in America.
She’s aware of the advice other Sikhs have given her – always smile on the plane, always look approachable and always keep your hands visible – whether you’re looking at your phone or reading a book.
By soft power I mean the capacity to be used in private domains of pleasure, intimacy, relaxation and, thereby, promote bonding and help create a positive idealised Punjabi identity. Let us take male bonding first.
[VIDEO] With an overwhelming response from Sangat all over the world, we have been very excited to share this new Kirtan music video with you.
Today, in the fast-paced times that we live in, many people are lost and depressed amidst a world of confusion and unknowns.
The book documents the functional and vestigial places of heritage across 36 cities in West Punjab, North-West Frontier and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.