U.S. is the country that accepts all and leaves none.... or is it? The story of a man who moved to the U.S. and found ignorance as well as hope.
Guru HarRai in his ever polite manner replied: “Yes, Whether you comprehend it or not, the word bears the fruit of salvation...."
And now marble is king. Sikhism is the world’s youngest religion and perhaps the only one in which trees have contributed to spiritual evolution. More than 50 Sikh shrines across the country, and some in Pakistan, are named after trees. These are trees under which the Sikh gurus sheltered, rested or met their followers during their travels.
Should Sikhs be environmentally conscious? The answer is as human beings we should be environmentally conscious. We are polluting our home, and no animal does that. For now we only have one planet so we have to start taking care of it.
Not only does SGGS ji give many examples of nature and its different aspects, the Guru's made considerations such as natural resources, nature and environment in the lifestyle of Sikhs.
Gurbani has the power to bring balance and healing on all levels - to ourselves and to our environments.
[SLIDESHOW] The Gurus inferred that it is not the girth, size, or beautiful flowers that determine the significance of a tree but it is its usefulness that makes it important for mankind. Imli (tamarind) has both food and medicinal value; they found favour with the Sikh Gurus.
[VIDEO] "Waking in Oak Creek" documentary showing today in Wis. Days after the event film makers began creating a documentary which will be viewed by the public for the first time today. The film was made as an awareness campaign by PBS.
Powered by the sun, it breaks down waste, turns it into useful gas and powers fuel cells. This toilet, made to help the developing world, won 1st prize in the 'Reinvent the Toilet Challenge'.
Made by Hazoori Raagi Sada Sat Simran Singh and his wife Gurudas Kaur Khalsa, this 6 part crucial documentary explores the farming crisis in the Punjab.