Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Sikh History
Bhagat Ravidas ji was a true and vehement devotee of Waheguru, whose devotion and ardent divine love poured out in the form of spiritual poetry. His compositions expressed deep love and strong passion for Waheguru and Guru Arjan Dev ji decided to include his compositions in Shri Guru Granth Sahib ji. The divine ditties of…
Posted by SikhiWiki& filed under Sikh History
There are 41 verses of Bhagat Ravidas in the Siri Guru Granth Sahib. His poetry is brimming with ardent love for God, Universe, Nature, Guru, and the Name. He was the first to motivate his followers to challenge discrimination on the grounds of caste and attack the Hindu caste system.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 07-Guru Har Rai, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
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We always keep learning and understanding more about the Guru's teachings. It's ok that we don't understand everything.
One time someone asked Guru Har Rai a question about this. They asked, “Guru ji, may I ask a question?” Of course…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Sikh History
Bhikan Shah decided to go to the town of Patna. He felt that a divine soul had incarnated there. Not just a messenger of God, but that a part of the all merciful Allah Himself had taken the form of a human body. He saw it in his vision.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Dharmic Education, Sikh History
Pritpal Singh taught the second “Roots of Sikh Dharma” class on November 18, part of the “Dharma Dive Live” series happening every Wednesday at 3 p.m. EST on Facebook Live and YouTube Live. The topic for Episode 2 was Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh Dharma. …
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Community, Sikh History
by S.S. Gurukirn Kaur Khalsa, sharing her experience of this special holiday at Guru Nanak Dwara in Phoenix, AZ, USA. She also shares the history of the first Bandi Chhor Divas.
Hundreds of candles lining the walkways and porch in front of Gurdwara Sahib Guru Nanak Dwara in Phoenix, AZ, cast a warm glow…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 03-Guru Amar Das, 04-Guru Ram Das, Sikh History
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Once a rich man once came to see Guru Amar Das. He wanted to pay respect to this kind old saint, who was the third Guru of the Sikhs. He offered many expensive and valuable things. He brought out a most amazing necklace with…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Dharmic Education, Sikh History, Videos
Pritpal Singh taught the first "Roots of Sikh Dharma" class on October 21, part of the "Dharma Dive Live" series. The topic for Episode 1 was an Overview of Sikh Dharma. Video includes content on - what is Sikh Dharma? Definitions of Sikhism, Sikh Dharma and Sikhi; religion versus Dharma and foundational concepts and history…
Posted by Ek Ong Kaar Kaur& filed under Community, Sikh History, Siri Singh Sahib Ji, Your Stories
Ek Ong Kaar Kaur describes the Espanola community in the midst of Yogiji’s twilight days.
Originally written: October 7, 2004. The day after the passing of Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahib Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji
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It was only a week ago yesterday that the Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan, strolled through the grounds…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Sikh History
Each year, Sikhs celebrate the anniversary of the first installation of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib which took place in 1604. At that time, it was called the Adi Granth and did not contain the writings of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's which were added by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1708. It was a significant…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, Gurpurbs, Shabad Guru, Sikh History
Completion of the Adi Granth took place on August 30, 1604. Guru Arjan Dev Ji installed the Adi Granth for the first time at Sri Harmander Sahib in Amritsar, India the next day.…
Posted by SikhiWiki& filed under Gurpurbs, Sikh History
In 1663, Guru Hargobind ji laid the foundation of the Takhat Akal Bunga. The original structure of Akal Takhat was built by Guru Hargobind ji, Bhai Gurdas ji and Baba Buddha ji, with their own hands. No other person or artist was employed to build the platform. Guru ji remarked that the seat of guru would…
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 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.…
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