Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Bana, Our Authors, Sikh History, Videos SS Shanti Kaur Khalsa explains the history, tradition, and practical reasons for wearing a turban.
Wearing a turban has always been in the Sikh tradition from the time of Guru Nanak, but it was formalized by Guru Hargobind in declaration of sovreignty and royalty despite the fact that only kings at the time wore…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Gurpurbs, Our Authors, Sikh History by SS Shanti Kaur Khalsa
The late seventeenth century was a brutal time in India. The world had the noose of the Kali Yuga around its neck, the age of darkness, and it was pinching deeply. It was a time where it was punishable by death to sit next to someone of higher rank. …
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under Sikh History, The Guru, Woman The Khalsa Woman in Guru Gobind Singh’s Army
Khalsa women have played an important role in Guru Gobind Singh’s army and have faced death many times for the Khalsa. Many of the old stories have been lost, and those that remain are scant in detail and description. But the fact is that the Tenth…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under Our Authors, Sikh History In the month of June this year, the Sikhs worldwide will commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the Indian Army attack on the Harimandir Sahib, known as the Golden Temple of Amritsar, the most beloved Gurdwara of the Sikhs. This is a time of prayerful remembrance for Sikhs everywhere. Understanding the course of events that resulted…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under Music This article was originally published in the November 1995 issue of Prosperity Paths. It is a beautiful description by S.S. Shanti Kaur Khalsa of Song of the Khalsa being sung at the first World Sikh Conference in Amritsar in 1995. It is very vivid description and worth republishing.....
The heat swirled around the people as the…
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