Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Sikh History
Adi Granth literally means “Primal Knot”—that which ties a knot between the disciple and the Divine. Chanting those words, singing those words, raises the singer’s consciousness to the level of the saints who originally wrote or sang the words.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Gurpurbs, Publications, Sikh History
This excerpt is shared from 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.
Have you noticed that when you enter a public building or a private home, you can feel the energy associated with it?…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Publications, Sikh History
This excerpt is shared from 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.
What is a Soldier-Saint? It is a Spiritual Warrior.
Sikhs are encouraged to learn and practice martial…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Sikh History
Guru Hargobind sent a message to all his Sikhs. He said, “I call upon all my Sikhs to come in my presence and sing the Japji Sahib.” He sent out a message that there would be a Japji competition.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, Sikh History
Guru ji said, "There are many reasons why I have to leave my body in this way. As time passes you will understand more. I wish to bring everyone to the truth with these actions." …
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 03-Guru Amar Das, Gurpurbs, Publications, Sikh History
Amar Das was a Hindu of the Vaishnav faith. He was a sincere seeker of spiritual truth. Every year for twelve years, he bathed in the sacred Ganges River. He also fasted regularly. Despite his earnest religious efforts, he still felt empty inside.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 02-Guru Angad, Sikh History
A famous yogi came to visit Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Kartarpur. He was impressed with such a lovely community and he said to the Guru “Wow, this is heavenly! what a beautiful community!” Guru Nanak said “You will see just how beautiful.” The next day Guru Ji announced to the whole village, “We…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 09-Guru Teg Bahadur, Sikh History
India had come to very dark times. The emperor was a cruel man who killed his older brother so he could rule. He was unkind to his own children and starved his father to death. He did everything for the sake of power. He was a very feared ruler by his subjects and did not…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Dharmic Education, Sikh History
Pritpal Singh taught the ninth “Roots of Sikh Dharma” class on April 13, focusing on the subject of the Life and Legacy of Guru Hargobind and planting the seeds of the Khalsa Spirit! Roots of Sikh Dharma is part of the ongoing “Dharma Dive Live” series.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Around the World, Sikh History
Coinciding with Holi, the festival of color, it reminds the people about the tradition of meaningful festivity, and displays the valor inculcated in the Sikh community by Guru Gobind Singh, who took to armed struggle against tyranny.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Dharmic Education, Sikh History
Pritpal Singh taught the eighth “Roots of Sikh Dharma” class on February 9, focusing on the subject of the Life and Legacy of Guru Gobind Singh ji. Roots of Sikh Dharma is part of the “Dharma Dive Live” series. …
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 07-Guru Har Rai, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
One day a Sikh who was a family man came to see Guru Har Rai Ji, the seventh Guru. This man worked hard to take care of his family but when he came to see the Guru he was very troubled . …
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Sikh History
Lead by Governor Wazir Khan, huge armies surrounded Anandpur. The Guru and the Sikhs were cut off from food and water. The Sikhs were starving. They went for months in a very desperate condition. Wazir Khan promised the Guru, "If you leave Anandpur, I will allow you to go wherever you want. No one will attack you.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Gurpurbs, Publications, Sikh History
Guru Hargobind set off for Gwalior. There he found the prisoners living in terrible conditions without adequate food or clothing. Among the prisoners were rajas whose kingdoms and thrones had been taken over by Jahangir. The Guru lived with them, shared his meager rations with them, and comforted them with stories of Guru Nanak and…
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