With the introduction of formal schooling by the colonial administration in the Punjab, the medium of instruction issue arose as a new question and it immediately acquired the status of a major socio-linguistic controversy leading to much heated debate.
I have always been thinking that as the supreme institution of Sikhs, Akal Takht is supposed to act as a beacon of light to guide temporal issues and offer a civilizational world view in any age. Therefore, for rediscovering the institutional significance according to the present age, there must be some theoretical discourse to relate historical reality of Akal Takht with the metaphysical idea behind its inauguration.
"Sir-Inder Deol’s mastery of the poetic word transports the reader directly into the forefront of the largest mass protest in human history. His tone eloquently reflects a combination of the personal and collective struggle of the agitators, inviting readers to both question and better understand the political and corporate cogs of society."
But the nurses kept on moving the camera and then they found it. We saw a little bump on the wall and we heard the heartbeat. That had to have been the most wonderful sound that I heard in my entire life at that point. I cried tears of pure joy and relief.
As Sikhs, there is a responsibility to care for the planet, and to respect nature as a Mother and Father (Guru Granth Sahib, 8). Therefore, as part of your reconnection this year, you could review your commitment to sustainability; recycling, using the car less, reducing your use of plastic (just 10% of plastic is recycled at present), and composting food waste. Even small changes in your family life can add up to big differences to the planet.
Scientists have discovered by studies and many of us by experience that exercise, yoga and meditation increases the feel good factor (caused by hormones like endorphins) and sharpens the mind.
It was a sentimental journey connecting to my roots and my faith. In Lahore, my visit was hosted by two friends, Jean Marie Lafont, a French historian of French Generals in the Khalsa Raj army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and Engineer Dr. Asgar Ali who was my contemporary in the International Hall of Paris University in 1971.
When I first tried to learn swimming, I came to realize that the more I splashed my arms and feet, the more turmoil I stirred in water, the more I sank. These early experiences in water taught me an important life lesson. The trick is that even if you are scared of the depth of water, you have to trust and let go of the struggle. You'll find that you don't sink. You actually float.
I have been blown away by the series so far and cannot wait to see how it progresses further. I look forward to seeing how Amardeep deals with Baba Ji's travels in Arabia and beyond as there are travel restrictions to non-Muslims in these parts especially Mecca and Medina! (Amardeep informs that he sent his Muslim team members to video those parts.)
The history of the peace loving Sikhs is peppered with atrocities inflicted by Mughal rulers, and the priests of the day. Sikh Gurus were often imprisoned, brutally and publicly tortured and then martyred. In spite of all this the noble Sikhs imbibing Guru Nanak's teachings grew in numbers and in their spirituality.