Guruka Singh describes that there are 3 different kinds or levels of truth. There is conditional truth, personal truth, and universal truth.
So today, as we commemorate Vaisakhi at the Pentagon, let us also celebrate that we are still writing our story. Let our uniform of faith - this long hair, these proud turbans, this silver karra - show that we fight for the equality, freedom, and selfless service at the heart of the American ethic.
Between 85,000 and 100,000 revellers lined Toronto’s streets on Sunday, marching to City Hall in tribute to the Sikh new year – outdone in numbers only by Surrey, B.C., where upwards of 200,000 people turned out – all to celebrate Khalsa Day.
HuffPost Religion celebrates the Sikh American community and all of its diverse accomplishments. These eight people have made headlines for a wide variety of achievements,...
But if you have more, Bahadur, the president of the local Sikh temple — the largest in Oregon — is more than happy to answer them. In fact, he encourages inquiries. He sees his unusual appearance as a way to open a dialogue and share his faith.
Both families attended the event and cite examples of discrimination such as not being allowed on rides. The park sites it's policy which states that head coverings are a safety hazard 'A woman with a scarf was decapitated'.
Overall, the study shows that although the Internet has become a new resource for religion learning and interaction, it does not appear to be replacing the role and value of face-to-face interactions with hierarchical religious authorities.
On June 6, 1985, the Siri Singh Sahib gave a landmark talk about the martyrdom of the Akal Takhat. In this talk, he reminds the Sikhs that our history is filled with challenge and betrayal, because that is sometimes the only way to understand and experience the invincible power of the Heavens.
15 groundbreaking films share the stories, values and spirit of the Sikhs.
In early April, a group of Sikhs invited questions about their religion as part of a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) forum.