Legend has it that in 1569, Emperor Akbar came to Punjab and wanted to see Guru Amar Das, the third Sikh master. While some Sikhs believed special arrangements should be made, the Guru refused to see the Mughal king until the latter partook of langar (shared community meal) with the commoners.
An epidemic of dengue fever in India is fostering a growing sense of alarm even as government officials here have publicly refused to acknowledge the scope of a problem that experts say is threatening hundreds of millions of people, not just in India but around the world.
It is the active, experiential relationship of the Sikh with the Bani that helps that Sikh attain Guru and thus realize the One, the True Self. So, how does this relationship materialize?
In case after case, the magic formula is capacity for intimacy combined with persistence, discipline, order and dependability. The men who could be affectionate about people and organized about things had very enjoyable lives.
In the world of the 21st century our value does not rest in what we acquire, find, or know. It rests in who we have become through our experience. Value lies in our capacity and ability to consciously use information. Ultimately, we are valuable for our wisdom and our ability to deliver results.
Sikhs from all over the world participated in the annual Sikh parade held at Yuba City in the United States on November 4 to mark the Gurta Gaddi Divas. ...Attended by thousands, the stop-and-go parade was punctuated by martial arts demonstrations.
"Your kids were the highlight from the whole event for me...I learnt so much from them. Each of them had something new and interesting to say about Sikhism...please say thank you to them from me"
What then is the way forward? The justice route is deeply tainted....
I just wanted to share this quick but comprehensive list of what the Obama Administration has done for our community. From reading it, I believe it will become clear that President Obama is by far the candidate most likely to advance Sikh American issues.
