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.
News: Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed on Dr. Harbans Lal
Eminent Neuroscientist and Distinguished Proponent of Interfaith Dialogue
Dr. Devinder Pal Singh
Dr Devinder Pal Singh, Center for Understanding Sikhism, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has published about 100 articles on various aspects of Sikhism in several newspapers and magazines of English, Punjabi and Hindi.
News: A Song And A Story: Punjabi & English Animation
This is a charming tale of 3 siblings who love each other and love their Sikhi.
News: Naam, Daan, and Isnaan - The Sikh Way of Life to Lead a Fulfilled Life
These three pillars are given in Gurbani.
Dr. Devinder Pal Singh
Dr Devinder Pal Singh, Center for Understanding Sikhism, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has published about 100 articles on various aspects of Sikhism in several newspapers and magazines of English, Punjabi and Hindi.
News: Agnostic New Zealander Loves Guru Granth Sahib
"I can't read the original text... but I do know that when I read [this] work, something resonates inside me and I want to go deeper into the scripture."
News: Examining The Identity Of Todarmal In Sikh History
The costliest piece of land ever sold or purchased was by Diwan Todarmal for the cremations of the younger Sahibzade. This research is everything about this devotee of the Guru's house.
Inderjeet Singh
The author is a Nottingham (UK) based amateur historian with a keen interest in Punjab and Sikh history. He writes regularly for Sikhnet and runs a blog.
News: Valarie Kaur's 'Faith and Activism Through Revolutionary Love' Presentation At Butler A Refreshing, Inspiring, And An Illuminating Experience
We saw a brilliant conductor with a refreshing voice calling us to a prayerful reflection, connecting and advancing our energies toward peacefully changing the cultural landscape, engaging, "forgiving to unburden but not forgetting" and being robust, responsible, and trusted partners in advancing the solemn commitments and promise of our democracy that must deliver justice and equality, and fairly benefit all Americans without divisions and distinction.
Kanwal Prakash 'KP' Singh
KP participates in interfaith and humanitarian initiatives (Interfaith Hunger Initiative); activities and celebrations of diverse faiths and ethnic communities in Indiana. KP assists with cultural training for Police Officers and TSA personnel; works with teachers, students, civic leaders to create a better understanding of Sikh and other faith traditions and contributions. KP advocates interfacing and mainstreaming ethnic talents, assets to benefit and serve all Americans.
News: SikhNet Stories In Punjabi Have Arrived
This story with Guru Har Rai ´God Provides´ marks the beginning of our new standard of making all stories in both English and Punjabi.
Harijot Singh Khalsa
Harijot Singh is a graduate of Miri Piri Academy. He serves as creator of SikhNet Stories. He has also authored several research pieces on Sikh history as well as offered encouraging messages through his articles.
News: New Animation: God In Every Moment
People of any faith can appreciate this universal message and we hope to instill a value in our youth: Even while we are passionate about our path we do not intend to put others down.
News: You Cannot Lock the Guru of the World Away in Punjab
The availability of the Sikh Scripture
Dr. Bhai Harbans Lal
Dr. (Bhai) Harbans Lal is a distinguished Pharmacologist and a recognized scholar of Sikhism. Professor Lal has been published in all the major Sikh journals. His present interests lie in promoting Sikh Studies in North America.
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