Posted by Sewa Singh Khalsa& filed under Legacy Organizations, Sikh Art Corner, Your Stories
By Sewa Singh Khalsa
I have read a number of definitions of the word “beauty.” They suggest that beauty is a combination of qualities that give intellectual, physical, or moral pleasure or satisfaction, or that exalt the mind or spirit. Most people would agree to this, but how exactly does one arrange for this…
Posted by Siri Singh Sahib Ji& filed under Lectures-Siri Singh Sahib
Excerpts from the lecture "In God We Trust" on October 6, 1989 by Siri Singh Sahib Ji
We do not trust God. Trust is not a human faculty, because when you trust something, you are fulfilled; you are there; your understanding becomes deep and it is a state of ecstasy, where there is no…
Posted by Kundalini Research Institute& filed under Legacy Organizations, Sikh Dharma Technology
This extraordinary meditation is to be done with great precision. Make sure the hand mudra and the position of the hands over the head are held correctly and fixed. As you recite the Ik Acharee Chand mantra (Ajai Alai) of Guru Gobind Singh, hear each word as a world--each word as…
Posted by Siri Singh Sahib Ji& filed under Shabad Guru, Sikh Dharma Technology
Ajai Alai is a powerful mantra that can lift you out of depression and anger. Written by Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, these powerful words are an ode to the Divine.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Sikh Dharma Technology
"You have ten bodies, you know that? You have a spiritual body, that's the soul. You have a negative mind which gives you right of life. You have a positive mind which gives you inspiration to achieve. You have a neutral mind which gives you success, victory and prosperity. You have a physical body which…
Posted by Kundalini Research Institute& filed under Legacy Organizations, Sikh Dharma Technology
For the most part human beings identify with their physical body and think of themselves in physical terms—or perhaps at best, as a physical body and a mind. The truth is that the human being is made up of ten bodies: the physical body, three mental bodies, and six energy bodies.
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Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Dharmic Education, Sikh History
Pritpal Singh taught the second “Roots of Sikh Dharma” class on November 18, part of the “Dharma Dive Live” series happening every Wednesday at 3 p.m. EST on Facebook Live and YouTube Live. The topic for Episode 2 was Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh Dharma. …
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Gurpurbs
For seven days leading up to Guru Nanak's birthday (November 24 - 30) we will be sharing a series of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's bani. This will include 7 days of group recitation of Japji Sahib live on Zoom, and beautiful recordings of Bhand Jammeeai, a special Shabad by Guru Nanak celebrating reverence for womanhood.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Community, Sikh History
by S.S. Gurukirn Kaur Khalsa, sharing her experience of this special holiday at Guru Nanak Dwara in Phoenix, AZ, USA. She also shares the history of the first Bandi Chhor Divas.
Hundreds of candles lining the walkways and porch in front of Gurdwara Sahib Guru Nanak Dwara in Phoenix, AZ, cast a warm glow…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Community, Your Stories
We have to shift our heads out of a space of judgement, from our heads to our hearts. Every piece of rubbish picked up off the ground, every paper recycled, these are all ultimately acts of love – for ourselves, humanity, our fellow creatures, and God.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Dharmic Education
Pritpal Singh hosted the first “Dialogs in Dharma” program on November 11. The topic for Episode 1 was Sikhs and Depression in the Time of COVID, with a panel discussion with distinguished Sikh mental health professionals discussing faith-based remedies for anxiety and depression caused during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. …
Posted by Sikh Research Institute& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib
Guru Nanak Sahib redefines the ritualistic Arti, urging us to imagine a different Arti. The Arti which takes down specific systems, power structures, and hierarchies, thereby equalizing creation to its original self. This Arti of the Guru is revolutionary, for it eliminates fear. This is the Arti of IkOankar, the Fear-Eliminator. May the fragrance of this…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Community, Your Stories
For me personally, I take it as my challenge – every day I ask myself: can I not create a bunch of waste today? Can I minimize what I am putting into the garbage?…
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