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Some of the below information is excerpted from the book Victory & Virtue: Ceremonies & Code of Conduct of Sikh Dharma (2nd Edition)
The word "Ardas" literally means "prayer." But the traditional Sikh Ardas has come to represent a specific form of prayer recited in every Gurdwara program.
It is recited…
Posted by Siri Singh Sahib Ji& filed under Prosperity, Prosperity Meditations, Publications
All the problems on this planet come from this "couldn't." It gives us a slip from our dharma, from our destiny. We need to make our will so clean, clear and positive that "couldn't" does not touch our shores.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Publications, Sikh History
Guru Hargobind explained the sword on his left, which he called “Miri” (earth), represented earthly power, worldly leadership, and guidance, while the sword on his right was named “Piri” (heaven) and symbolized spiritual authority and power.…
Posted by Kundalini Research Institute& filed under Meditation, Publications
"Have no thoughts while doing this meditation. Let the Living God come into your heart center. Instead of "I" - let "Thou" prevail.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Community, Publications, Sikh Art Corner
Many people around the world may be experiencing boredom and restlessness during quarantine. We have rounded up our top ten media picks to keep you engaged, entertained and inspired during this time. …
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 03-Guru Amar Das, Publications, Sikh History
Guru Amar Das insisted that before anyone could get an audience with him, they must first eat in the free kitchen. People of all castes, peasants and royalty, Hindus and Muslims, all sat together, side by side, in the same langar lines.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Publications, Sikh History
Pir Mian Mir asked the Guru why, with his yogic powers, he did not stop the torture. The Guru told him to close his eyes and watch. Mian Mir saw the Guru sitting on the iron plate pouring the hot sand on himself and also stoking the fire beneath the hot plate. He immediately realized…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Publications, Sikh History
Guru Ram Das had three sons. The child who was to become the Guru was the youngest. Born April 15, 1563, he was named Arjan Mal. Each of the boys had very different dispositions. The eldest, Prithi Chand, was clever in social and worldly affairs. He managed the Guru’s household and most efficiently administered the…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Publications, Shabad Guru, Sikh Dharma Technology
The Psyche of the Golden Shield contains a vast collection of treasured hymns and Shabads from the Sikh scriptures that will give you the ability to create and live a life of fulfillment and excellence. These mantric hymns are arranged according to their effect, and a guide to pronunciation is included. The Psyche of the…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Gurpurbs, Publications
Guru Gobind Singh (1666 - 1708), the Tenth Guru, was an outstanding example of the Sikh ideal of the “Soldier-Saint.” A courageous warrior, he was also an inspired poet, and a prolific writer. He is remembered as a valiant defender of the poor, the meek and the oppressed masses of India.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Publications, Sikh Art Corner, Sikh History
In 2014, Gurutej Singh Khalsa published the historical novel 'Rajni'. Akal Purkh, the solitary and eternal personality of the cosmos, narrates the story.
Since eternity there is only Me. My vastness is profound, My peacefulness is absolute, but My loneliness incomprehensible. I have no peer, I have no mother or father,…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Publications, Sikh History
This is the story of Rajni, as told by Shakti Parwha Kaur and Guruka Singh in the book 'Heroes, Saints and Yogis'
A wealthy kardar (tax-collector) had seven virtuous and beautiful daughters. Rajni was the youngest. Her father provided all of his daughters with graceful luxurious environments, the best teachers to…
Posted by Siri Singh Sahib Ji& filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Gurpurbs, Publications, Siri Singh Sahib Ji
This is an excerpt from the 4th chapter, "The Shabad Guru and the Sound Current" of the book Heroes, Saints and Yogis: Tales of Self Discovery and the Path of Sikh Dharma, compiled by Shakti Parwha Kaur Khalsa and Guruka Singh Khalsa. This particular selection is by Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 04-Guru Ram Das, Gurpurbs, Publications, Siri Singh Sahib Ji
In 1938, when he was nine years old, Harbhajan Singh Puri (who grew up to be Yogi Bhajan) was seriously ill with a severe ear infection. Neither his father, Kartar Singh Puri, who was a physician, nor any other doctor and healer that had been consulted, could find a cure. The infection was spreading, and…
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