At sixteen he had nothing in common with other boys his age. His mother was, of course, greatly concerned. She caressed him tenderly and tearfully begged him to follow his father's advice.
An accurate record of Anglo-Sikh heritage, which also acknowledges colonial mistakes, can strengthen the future of Anglo-Sikh relations. There are episodes in Anglo-Sikh history which continue to hurt the Sikhs.
Sikh pilgrims usually visit the shrine during the birthday celebrations of Guru Nanak too. I was curious to know what brought Sikhs to a Muslim saint's shrine, so I asked a few of them.
The modern World today is facing a global threat from organizations and groups of terrorists such as the ISIS, Taliban and Al-Qaeeda – whose ideology is chillingly similar to that of the perpetrators of the World’s biggest holocaust in India.
Our many religions weave humans into a magically engrossing rich tapestry.
Guru Ji’s blessings came in such a disguise, that far from destroying everything this humble being had, he in fact gave him more than he could have ever imagined having.
The women and children seeking refuge in streets of Panipat were hounded back in Afghan camps as slaves. Children over 14 were beheaded before their own mothers and sisters.
A Singaporean Sikh’s journey into the lost heritage of his community in Pakistan
"The Hindu Shahi dynasty is now extinct, and of the whole house there is no longer the slightest remnant in existence. We must say that, in all their grandeur, they never slackened in the ardent desire of doing that which is good and right, that they were men of noble sentiment and bearing."
Beginning the Basics of Sikhi Web Series on SikhNet. Over 12 weeks we go through each of the 11 Gurus and then the Khalsa. This week, episode 1: Why Did Guru Nanak Come To This Earth? We find out that Guru Nanak Dev Ji answers this question directly, and not only that, the answer has also been given in Bani.