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[PHOTOS] Amardeep Singh Photographer gives a recount of the events of 1984 with his perspective followed by his stunning photography. "May the future generations continue to reflect and talk about history as means of increasing love across communities and build on the ideals of value."

It was today, 339 years ago, that Guru Tegh Bahadur, the 9th Guru of the Sikhs displayed an act that no other prophet had ever done. He sacrificed his life to protect the right of any individual to practice a faith of his choice and to not be pressurized into conversion.

'Multitude of forms, yet no form' ~ This simple philosophy holds the key to all inclusiveness. It has the power to make one focus on living a value based lifestyle...

During a photo shoot, where my focus was to bring out the intensity of watchful eyes, I also had an opportunity to delve deeper into philosophy of Creation and Creators act of observing Himself through our eyes.

A little known fact is that if not for the ambition of Maharajah Ranjit Singh (Lion of Punjab, who ruled from 1799 AD – 1839 AD), to expand his empire into Kashmir, today this region would be part of Afghanistan.

Photographing reflections of Suru Valley in the pools of water in the early morning hours, I could understand why the Indian spiritual masters have commonly leveraged the analogy of mirror and image to explain it’s association with Ego and Mind.

Life is a constant transition between two extreme states of Pravritti and Nivritti, constantly challenging us to discover our balancing sweet spot. These two states of life are integral to Indian philosophical systems.

'He may study entire breath of his life. Nanak says, only one thing is of account. All else is but to prate and prattle in pride.'

[PHOTOS] An Exclusive Interview with The Photographer ~ Amardeep Singh

During the festive celebration Hola Mohalla, which I witnessed in the year 2013, Nihangs (Sikh military order, dating back to the 17th century) riding their horses as they were on with the, reminded me of Saint Kabeer's poetry... "On the saddle of self-reflection...."