Sikhi is a religion of converts. 3 of the Guru Sahibs converted. Some of the most consequential Sikhs of the last century were converts: Bhagat Puran Singh, Prof Sahib Singh & Master Tara Singh. Many of you reading this, and myself as well, were blessed to be born into this tradition.
This exquisite sword with a pistol, shows the great workmanship of the Punjab
The 20 minute recap of the history of teachings of the Gurus certainly did it's best to do justice to Sikhism. Certainly many have learned from this video which has garnered over 150k views in the last weeks.
Laurence Fox has apologised for comments he made about the inclusion of a Sikh soldier in a World War One film.
Foreign soldiers had own regiments but some served within British regiments
“The DSGMC will hold events starting April to commemorate the 400th Prakash Purb of the ninth Sikh guru in a grand and befitting manner,” he added.
His reign marked a golden age for Punjab and north-west India. Though a devoted Sikh who embarked on a campaign to restore the great monuments of his religion – including the Harmandir Sahib or ‘Golden Temple’ at Amritsar – he also went to great lengths to ensure religious freedom within his lands.
Unlike some other prophets, he never called himself God or the only son of God or the messenger of God. Instead he said that all people are the sons and daughters of God, sharing His Kingdom equally. For himself he used the word “slave” (banda), which means servant of God.
Many historical manuscripts in Persian are lying in these Universities waiting to be translated.