Guru Nanak's noble ideals of universal fellowship, the welfare of all (Sarbat da bhala), compassion, Selfless Service (Seva), resource-sharing (Wand Chhakanaa) and its principles of social equality, justice, liberty, and fraternity place tremendous responsibility on all of us for addressing the problems of peaceful co-existence across the world. To achieve sustainable peace worldwide, we must strive to lead our lives according to these cherished ideals and principles.
Reflections on the relationship of the two concepts and the significance they have in our lives.
Nadhra Khan has tried to deconstruct the false history of Maharaja Ranjit Singh by her research into his legacy and the legacy and Lahore Darbār.
Each Month we are highlighting different departments as a ´meet our team´initiative. This month as it is Donor Appreciation Month at the SikhNet office we are talking to our fundraising team members
As an observant Sikh, he wore a turban instead of a helmet, and later wore a specially designed flying helmet that fitted over his turban. As a result of his unusual helmet, he was nicknamed the “Flying Hobgoblin”.
...Nadhra told me that this robe has Japuji Bani written over the sleeves of the robe while the remaining part has Quran verses (ayats) written all over. Mostly, Sikh scholars are not aware of this fact and their information is based on speculation...
We focused in our conversation on how there is a lack of Sikh representation, historically, at the Union - a place where minorities and diversity have not always been a central focus... A lot of members who attended the event had never heard of Sikhi (other than maybe from knowing I am a Sikh or by hearing of the term Sikh) and walked away feeling more educated, connected, and empathetic towards the Sikh community. It was quite special to see and deeply empowering, as well.
Being a recipient of so many special honors, awards, and recognition for my artwork, advocacy for the historic architecture, preservation and support of the arts and cultures, equality and dignity of all Hoosiers making Indiana their home, and sharing the good news about Indiana through my drawings, writings, commentaries and public speaking, and community engagements, I join all of you in a joyous shout: "Ain't God Good to Indiana."
As a member of the Sikh community, knowing to forgive is important. Giving others a second chance is also a reminder that your community will be there for you if you ever make a mistake in the future. Forgiveness can take in various aspects of life, including your home, social interactions, and business decisions.
A thought-provoking, experience-driven exploration of the understanding and significance of Sikhism by Sikhs and non-Sikhs in a global context