Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Dharmic Education
Information provided by Hari Dharam Kaur Khalsa
In the Siri Guru Granth Sahib, the word “ghar” (Gru) is often used. Literally, this word means “home”, but in this case it means the tune, musical notation, or beat that a particular shabad is to be sung with. These musical notations denote the pitch of…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Dharmic Education, Publications
SIKH VOWS
Any ordained Minister of Sikh Dharma may administer Sikh Vows in the presence of Siri Guru Granth Sahib and the Sadh Sangat. Anyone who is ready to make a commitment to live the remainder of his or her life as a Sikh of the Guru is welcome to take Sikh vows. These vows…
Posted by 3HO-Legacy Organization& filed under Dharmic Education, Legacy Organizations
A 3HO Article compiled by Guru Tera Kaur
There is a beautiful tradition in the 3HO and Sikh Dharma communities that is done when someone dies. Whether it is a beloved friend or relative, or someone we never knew, this tradition assists the departing soul in its journey home, as well as giving comfort…
Posted by Guruprem Singh Khalsa& filed under Bani, Dharmic Education, Shabad Guru
Kirtan Sohila speaks the Guru’s wisdom, presenting itself as both an art and a science: art, as the beautiful poetry and music that vibrates the Divine as it soothes the unsettled minds and bodies of this human life. And science as the sound current presented in the unique language of Gurmukhi (meaning from the mouth of the Guru).…
Posted by Sikh Dharma Ministry& filed under Dharmic Education, Ministry
by SS Prabhu Nam Kaur Khalsa, San Leandro CA
Fall 2017 SDI Ministry Newsletter
Simran is remembering of, or meditation on God’s Name. It is also prayer. “Simran” is the noun form of “simar,” which means to remember, to hold in remembrance, to meditate on.
The Gurmukhi word sounds the same as the…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under Around the World, Dharmic Education, Events, Woman
Fearlessly Living Our Destiny
Khalsa Women's Training
When:
January 25 - February 5, 2018
Where:
Dashmesh Sadan in Anandpur Sahib, India
Amritsar, India
In this sacred home of Yogi Bhajan, we will get in touch with the cultural and spiritual legacy of the Khalsa. Through the…
Posted by Prabhu Singh& filed under Around the World, Dharmic Education, Events, Your Stories
My first encounter with Japji was in the winter of 2010 in Miami Beach (Ha! winter in Miami Beach). I was at my first early morning sadhana. I was very curious about what in the world people did at 4am. I know what most people did, but not these strange yogi people. I ended up…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Dasvandh, Dharmic Education, Prosperity, Prosperity Articles, Sikh Dharma Technology
Virtually every spiritual tradition teaches that 10% of our income belongs to God and that we give it to God through our spiritual source, which in Sikh Dharma is Das Vandh. Das Vandh means “the tenth part” and represents both the concept and the means given us by the Siri Singh Sahib (Yogi Bhajan) to…
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Excerpt from Chapter 1, Sections I-K, “The Sikh Ministry”, page 8, of the book, Victory and Virtue
It means to make yourself small so that others may feel large.
It means to make yourself a servant so that others may feel their mastery.
It means to give so that others who lack…
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Excerpt from Chapter 1, Sections C-H, “The Sikh Ministry”, pages 6-8, of the book, Victory and Virtue
The Functions of a Minister of Sikh Dharma
A MINISTER of Sikh Dharma is a shining light, a radiant son or daughter of Guru Gobind Singh who lives to be healthy, happy and holy, and who inspires others to…
Posted by GuruKirin Kaur Khalsa& filed under Dharmic Education, Events, Shabad Guru, Shabad Guru Courses
How Do we Practice & Relate to the Shabad as a Guru?
When we begin our connection with the Shabad, we often feel a spark, a knowing that these sounds, these words are uplifting for our spirit and soul. The practice begins as we relate to the Shabad as Guru, we obtain the benefits. Our…
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Excerpt from Chapter 1, Section B, “The Sikh Ministry”, page 5, of the book, Victory and Virtue
1. We shall not bow to any person for worship, but shall bow only to God and Siri Guru Granth Sahib as the Word of God.
2. We shall not worship any deity or angel, other than God,…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Dharmic Education, Ministry, Publications
Excerpt from Chapter 1, Section A, "The Sikh Ministry", pages 2-4, of the book, Victory and Virtue
Sikh Dharma is conventionally described as a religion. More accurately, however, it is a way of life "Dharma" a practical, practicing reality. It sprouted from the seeds of the Word, spread by Guru Nanak upon…
Posted by jhsd (Course)& filed under Community, Dharmic Education, Events
This course hasn’t been one of those supernatural spiritual experiences that sometimes occur, with rare blessings. It hasn’t been totally new or foreign feeling. I guess it has been like growing into some shoes that I bought a few years too early. From the very first moment of seeing my turbaned image reflected in the…
Posted by Sikh Dharma Ministry& filed under Dharmic Education, Ministry
by SS Har Nal Kaur Khalsa, Espanola NM, shared in the SDI Ministry Summer 2017 Newsletter
Real seva comes from the heart:
“Out of love you give selflessly to those who ask and those who don’t ask. When you are a giver, then your faculty and God’s faculty become the same. That is divinity.”—The…
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