Shanti Kaur Khalsa shares some historical accounts about the Vaisakhi story. There are several versions and in some of them Guru tricks the crowd by using goats, and in some versions the 5 beloveds actually give their heads. She gives a great perspective on all of these versions.
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Supports Sikhs
Ben & Jerry’s and NSC will be working together long term to further each other’s mission and values.
Being Sikh in the Black Community
The fact of the matter is that being a devote Sikh does not mean taking on parts of Punjabi culture. It means bringing the light of Sikhi into your own culture and uplifting it.
Dr. Amarjit Singh Marwah, Campaign Manager for the first Sikh Congressman
Not only was he a successful dentist in Malibu, California but he was also the City Commissioner of Los Angeles and the campaign manager behind the election of the first Sikh, Indian, and Asian man to the U.S. Congress.
New SikhNet Animation: 'Going Blind'
Our newest animation release, Going Blind, teaches us about not judging others, and instead having compassion and helping everyone.
SikhNet Answers "Should I Only Spend Time with 'Pure' People?
"I was hoping that you would able to share some wisdom around the concept of 'sadh sangat'."
Happy Women's History Month (from a Sikh convert)
As someone who is a woman and a Sikh, I've decided that I am going to focus this month on learning the history of women in regards to Sikhi.
Sikhs In Children's Books
Our alphabetical list includes 42 books by Sikhs and by non-Sikh authors and illustrators. We hope you’re as excited as we are!
The Gurdwara Vs. The Church
First of all, I commend all the people who take care of the Gurdwaras on a daily basis. It isn't easy (especially living in the conditions some of ya'll do). But don't you think it would help a lot if the people taking care of the Gurdwara could not only speak Punjabi but the language of the local people?
Chardi Kala Jatha Sings Gurbani Kirtan for ICE Detainees
The response from the detainees was overwhelming, as they felt the love of the sangat and a small rememberance of home in the Punjab.
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