The Sri Dasmesh Pipe Band (Malaysian Sikh Band), probably the most established Sikh bag pipers in the world, yesterday (4 Aug 2015) paid tribute to to the last Sikh Emperor Maharaja Duleep Singh.
“Long taken for granted, food now gives many people pause. They ask where it comes from, how it is grown and prepared, and what implication it has for our health and the environment.”
“A Word A Thought” is like a warm summer breeze that has nestled in my heart. I don’t know the forces behind the weekly mailings, yet I feel drawn to congratulate them on their first anniversary, and wish them every success.
Accompanied by disciple Mardana the great Rababi Set forth Baba Nanak to Mecca dressed as a Hajji Glory of Nanak spread to Mecca and beyond...
Although society protests against dowry, many many Sikhs individually still continue to encourage it.This practice is not confined to Sikhs alone but throughout the Indian sub continent.But in Sikhi, it has been clearly prohibited, and places women on an equal footing with men. Although religiously banned, it is culturally ingrained and many find it hard to let go of this gruesome practice of dahez.
In the spirit of Chardi Kala (eternal optimism) Sikhs and non-Sikhs participated in 20 service projects across 16 cities, which showcased that we will never allow misguided hatred or bigotry to prevail
Dr. Sahota is a member of the American Society of Agronomy for many years now and has been an Eastern Director of the CSA for two terms before becoming the President Elect of the CSA last year. He is a life member of the Indian Society of Agronomy and Indian Society of Soil Science and has held executive positions in the Indian Scientific Societies.
Book Release by SikhRI. "...This book will make a great gift to second time parents and grandparents expecting a second grandbaby."
Everyone was celebrating a 500-year old Sikh tradition together, sitting side-by-side on the floor and getting to know their neighbors, regardless of religion, gender or background and enjoying a traditional Sikh meal.
One of the beautiful things about Sikhi is that we can interpret things differently. when I look at the concept of Khalsa, I think it means someone who is sovereign.