Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru, is honoured for his profound contributions to Sikhism. His Gurugaddi, or installation as the Guru, marks a pivotal moment in Sikhism, shaping its trajectory and establishing foundations for future growth.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 04-Guru Ram Das, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Guru Ram Das Ji’s Jotijot, or the moment of his passing, represents a crucial transition in Sikhism and reflects his enduring influence on the religion.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Gurpurbs, Sikh History, The Guru
He was very tall, very brave, and very handsome. He was a fearless and courageous warrior, but he also had the calm presence of Guru Nanak himself. He would talk about Japji and how it works. You know that Japji i is the first thing that Guru Nanak wrote down for us, right? It is…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 02-Guru Angad, Community, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
In Punjab a child was born whose presence would illuminate the world with divine wisdom and love. This child was Lehna, who later became known as Guru Angad, the second Sikh Guru.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, Gurpurbs, Publications
The poem that Arjan wrote is called “Shabd Hazare.” Guru Ram Das announced that the devotion that inspired it was so great that singing it only once equals the power and benefit of singing a thousand shabds!…
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 Sikh Dharma International& filed under Community, Events, Gurpurbs
Video of the annual Sikh Community of Southern California Vaisakhi Celebration which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, April 7, 2024…
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 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 Around the World, Community, Events, Gurpurbs, Music, Shabad Guru
You are invited to join the global community to celebrate the birthday of Guru Ram Das Ji with 24 hours of chanting from October 8-9, 2023 via Zoom.
Sangats from China, Germany, Chile and HGRD (the Mother Ashram) in the US will be sharing their 2.5-hour Special Sadhanas during this time.
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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.…
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