Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 08-Guru Harkrishan, 09-Guru Teg Bahadur, Community, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
In Sikh history, moments of transition hold profound significance, signaling shifts in leadership that shape the course of the faith. Such a pivotal juncture occurred with the passing of Guru Har Krishan, the eighth Sikh Guru, and the ascension of Guru Tegh Bahadur as the ninth Guru.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib
We are living in a time of turmoil for Mother Earth. The planet we call home is facing the extinction of species, deforestation, climate change, rising sea levels and many other problems. These problems are a result of the way modern society exploits the earth and her resources – the way we relate to the…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 08-Guru Harkrishan
Guru Har Krishan is the eighth Sikh Guru. He became Guru at the age of five and breathed his last at the age of eight in New Delhi, India, where the Gurdwara of Bangala Sahib has been established. There was an epidemic of smallpox in Delhi. Guru Har Krishan went to the place where the…
Posted by Rupinder Kaur Khalsa& filed under 03-Guru Amar Das, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Guru Amar Das left an indelible mark on Sikhism and humanity at large. His teachings continue to resonate with seekers of all backgrounds, reminding us of the transformative power of faith and service.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 09-Guru Teg Bahadur, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Guru Teg Bahadur was born in Amritsar, India, on April 18, 1621. The name Teg Bahadur, means mighty of the sword and was given by his father, Guru Hargobind, after showing unimaginable valor in a the battle of Kartarpur against the Mughals. As a child, Guru Teg Bahadur was trained in the martial-arts of archery, horsemanship, and swordsmanship.
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Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
A cousin of Guru Ram Das Ji came to Amritsar from Lahore especially to ask Guru Sahib to attend his son’s wedding. Guru Ji said, “I will not be able to go because I can’t leave my duties as Guru. Perhaps I can send one of my Sons instead.” Guru Ram Das Ji had three…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 07-Guru Har Rai
With gratitude for this artwork by Bhagat Singh (www.sikhiart.com)
Baani Guru, Guru Hai Baani
ਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਬਾਣੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਸਾਰੇ ॥
ਗੁਰੁ ਬਾਣੀ ਕਹੈ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਜਨੁ ਮਾਨੈ ਪਰਤਖਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਿਸਤਾਰੇ ॥
Baani Guru Guru Hai Baani Vich Baani Amrit Saaray ||
Gur Baani Kehai Sayvak Jan…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Events, Gurpurbs
Sikh Dharma International will be bringing our global community together for a special 12-hour live event to celebrate Guru Nanak's birthday! We invite you to join us on November 26, 2023, for 12 hours of live recitation of the first pauree via Zoom.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 08-Guru Harkrishan, Gurpurbs, Publications, Sikh History
Pundits (scholars) and other village intellectuals were not happy, to say the least, about having to bow to a little child as their Guru. To test his spiritual authority, they asked Har Krishan to give them a dissertation on the Bhagavad Gita.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, Sikh History
As he meditated for thousands of years the words of his master echoed as he waited to meet the Guru of the future kal yug... …
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 03-Guru Amar Das, Publications
After the remaining steps were completed, the Guru said that whoever recites Japji on each of the eighty-four steps would be freed from the cycle of birth and death. There are 8.4 million possible life form incarnations for all creatures.…
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