1904……the year has stuck with me since then. I had only heard about General Zorawar Singh’s successful expedition to Tibet in 1841 but what was his reference to the entry in 1904?
“This is life. We just have to keep pulling on,” laughed Kaur. “Just like this train.”
With its boxy body and stubby tail fins, the dependable but modest Padmini taxi was once ubiquitous here, as synonymous with motoring in Mumbai as blaring horns and cows blocking traffic.
Indeed, when Sikhs reflect upon their history which includes significant persecution, it is often with a spirit of rejuvenation and inspiration. This is the Sikh ethos of chardi kala — a mindset of optimism — that we often invoke...
"I don’t care about creating the iPad killer. I care about the 3 billion people who can afford this device."
Today SikhNet is pleased to announce the publication of the 100th SikhNet Audio Story for Children! It is called: "The Greatest Super Power! The Story of Guru Harkrishan Ji"
A pause could help in seeing our own contribution to the culture of gender violence: when we laugh off our boy’s exploits for being such a ‘Casanova’ or ‘stud,’ while we pride ourselves in curtailing our girl’s movements and dreams.
We are all passive victims of social indoctrination. Society dictates our actions and thought processes yet convinces us they are ours. Every individual is subjected to this initial propaganda – ....
When I praised his determination, he said, "I do not deserve any praise; it is Guru Ram Das who brings me here everyday"
In sum, I find these volumes would be a valuable addition to the collection of any who have an interest in sharing stories of Guru Nanak with their children.