Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Ministry, Your Stories August 5, 1946 – May 13, 2019
As shared by SS Jivan Joti Kaur Khalsa, Espanola NM Summer 2019
SS Jai Hari Kaur Khalsa left her earthly body Monday, May 13, 2019, at 4:00 pm in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was born August 5, 1946 in Portland, Oregon. She had a degree…
Posted by Beads of Truth& filed under Community, Legacy Organizations, Ministry, Sikh History, Your Stories As I stood in line with the ministers of Sikh Dharma, receiving the instructions of Yogiji, as to the nature of our duties, I was pleasantly amused when he told all of us to go touch the feet of the members of the Sangat. But, when I placed my hands upon the feet of the…
Posted by Sikh Dharma Ministry& filed under Ministry, Your Stories by SS Sangeet Kaur Khalsa, Phoenix AZ
Originally published in the Winter 2018 SDI Ministry Newsletter
The Guru has made my life richer, deeper and more valuable than anyone could ever have imagined possible. This spring, the Guru carried me through the end of my life-destiny and helped me to restart a new one. …
Posted by Sikh Dharma Ministry& filed under Ministry, Your Stories by SS Sat Jagat Singh Khalsa, Brooklyn NY
Originally posted in the Winter 2018 SDI Ministry Newsletter
I have had two unique experiences while serving at the Golden Temple that have helped me to excel with the Guru.
First, I took a rag and started polishing the walls in the stairways inside Harimandir…
Posted by Sikh Dharma Ministry& filed under Ministry, Your Stories by SS Sat Purkh Kaur Khalsa, Belton TX
Originally published in the Winter 2018 SDI Ministry Newsletter
Of all the many tools the Siri Singh Sahib delivered to his students, perhaps the most subtle and most powerful was Shabad Guru. As we begin to vibrate these sounds, we refine our own minds, so that we…
Posted by Sikh Dharma Ministry& filed under Ministry, Your Stories by SS Christ Singh Khalsa
Originally posted as part of the Winter 2018 SDI Ministry Newsletter
Obey
When I think of the word obey, I think of duty. Or as our teacher taught us, the concept of “keep up.” Since it seems that I’ve always been a “lighting rod” for helping other people work out…
Posted by Sikh Dharma Ministry& filed under Ministry, Shabad Guru, Your Stories
by SS Bibi Bhani Kaur Khalsa, Phoenix AZ
Originally posted in the Fall 2018 SDI Ministry Newsletter
In 1970, I was finishing my first year at Antioch College in Columbia, Maryland. I had been playing music with a man I met there and we’d performed at some local coffee houses.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma Ministry& filed under Ministry, The Guru, Your Stories
by SS Gian Kaur Khalsa, Guadalajara, Mexico
Originally posted in the Fall 2018 SDI Ministry Newsletter
Beloved Sadh Sangat,
I feel honored to speak about this ultimate experience of Guru’s Love, although to describe the indescribable subtlety of this profound love is a challenge.
I experience it like the…
Posted by GuruKirin Kaur Khalsa& filed under Ministry, Shabad Guru, Your Stories Originally posted in the Fall 2018 SDI Ministry Newsletter
There is a saying that God is always working in our best interest to serve us and we just need to connect with this energy to deliver the goals or prayer we are seeking. Throughout my life, I’ve explored how this happens and…
Posted by Sikh Dharma Ministry& filed under Ministry, Your Stories By SS Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Kansas City MO
Originally posted in the Fall 2018 SDI Ministry Newsletter
My first visit to India—after adopting the Sikh faith—was in 1980. We went to visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Upon my arrival at the Harimander Sahib, the Guru determined that I was in…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Ministry, Your Stories February 27, 1939 – November 16, 2018
As shared by SS Jot Singh Khalsa, Mills MA Winter 2018
MSS Hari Singh Bird Khalsa was a quintessential saint-soldier. Having the good fortune to be one of Yogi Bhajan’s very early students, Hari Singh recognized the privilege and honor it was (and still is), to represent…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Ministry, Your Stories February 1, 1955 – October 30, 2018
As shared by SS Nam Kaur Khalsa, Santa Barbara CA Winter 2018
Our dear sister Varnjeet Kaur Khalsa took her last breath and returned to her Divine home on October 30, 2018. She was best known for her love of life, her vibrant spirit, and her…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Ministry, Your Stories January 22, 1934 – October 24, 2018
As shared by SS Dr. Kartar Singh Khalsa, DOM, Santa Fe NM Winter 2018
Dr. Harijot Singh Khalsa was an amazing human being. He was a master healer, acupuncturist, yogi, and innovator in the field of healing and human consciousness. In his more than 60…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Community, Khalsa Council, Prayer, Sikh Dharma International As Sikhs, we believe in the equality and dignity of all human beings. Sikhs stand for truth, social justice and freedom for all. Sikh Dharma International and the International Khalsa Council, a body of Sikh Ministers and leaders, stand united with all people of love and consciousness to speak out against the current US…
Posted by Sikh Dharma Ministry& filed under Ministry, The Guru Courtesy of the Spring 2018 Ministry Newsletter
We asked Sikh Dharma Ministers to reflect on the question: “What does it mean to bow to the Siri Guru Granth Sahib?” Here are a few thoughtful replies:
An Act of Devotion
SS Sada Sat Simran Singh Khalsa, Santa Fe NM, USA
Bowing one’s head isn’t just…
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