Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Legacy Organizations, Sikh History
When Nanak was a child he loved to meditate on God. Even when he was sleeping, he was with God. Once he fell asleep under a tree. The tree was shading his face from the sun. As the day passed the sun moved and the tree couldn’t protect Nanak’s face from the sun.…
Posted by 3HO-Legacy Organization& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Sikh History
The realm of the sensory human lies beyond the mind. It is the realm of awakened sensitivity and spontaneous action. Guru Nanak lived as a perfect example of a sensory human. Everywhere he went he simply tuned in to the places and people there and spontaneously sang the very words that people needed to hear…
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 Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Legacy Organizations, Sikh History
Guru Nanak used to travel all over India with his companions Bala and Mardana. Wherever they went, they made beautiful music to help people understand God and spread truth. This story takes place when they visited a remote village in Northern India.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Legacy Organizations, Sikh History
This story is courtesy of Sikhnet.
Guru Nanak, together with Mardana and Bala, his two friends who always served him, traveled together to the country of Kashmir. They came to the city of Sri Nagar. There the people knew who he was because of his grace and his light. The people were…
Posted by 3HO-Legacy Organization& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Sikh History, Siri Singh Sahib Ji
Guru Nanak said, ‘Crazy guys, listen to me. Running away from life is not what you are given life for. Living life is what you are given life for. Knowing the truth and living in a cave does not mean a thing to you. Knowing the truth and living the truth in the world, in…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 02-Guru Angad, Sikh History
The warrior Babbar had come from Kabul with a large army. He wanted to be the Emperor of India, and his wish was fulfilled. He became the first Moghul emperor of India, and Delhi was his Capital. But, he died after a few years. His son, Humayun, became the Emperor in his place. A few…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Sikh History
Early every morning Nanak loved to take a bath in the nearby river. He would clean himself with the cold water and then he would meditate. The time was coming for Nanak’s life to change in a big way. All his life he only cared about God.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Our Authors, Sikh History
In this video, Shanti Kaur tells the story of Guru Nanak's first journey. Follow along with Guru Nanak as he travels to the Himalayas to converse and debate with the greatest yogis of the day.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Sikh History
In this video, Shanti Kaur tells the story of one of the most important chapters in Guru Nanak's life. What pushed Guru Nanak to transition from the life of a regular householder to begin traveling and spreading the message of Ek Ong Kaar?…
Posted by Pritpal Singh Khalsa& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Bani, Dharmic Education, Our Authors, Sikh History
Japji Sahib is timeless and universal. Recited daily (Jap), it becomes a companion, slowly revealing insights of your inner journey of self-realization and bringing light and strength to your divine self, your “ji.” The recitation of Japji acts as a medicinal salve or remedy to heal the injuries and the challenges encountered during your life.…
Posted by GuruKirin Kaur Khalsa& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, 06-Guru Hargobind, Shabad Guru, Sikh Dharma Technology, Sikh History
When we hear the word ‘command’ it can spark a reaction as we all desire freedom. When we hear the word ‘Command’ it can spark a reaction as we all desire freedom. As we understand and accept the nature of the Divine Order, we learn that freedom is only achieved by taking responsibility for our…
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 Sikhnet& filed under 07-Guru Har Rai, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Listen to this story, courtesy of Sikhnet:
Dhan Siri Guru Har Rai ji. May we see you in our mind's eye, may we feel you in our heart's heart!
Do you want to hear more about Guru Har Rai? Okay, I'll tell you about his court. Guru Har…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Around the World, Sikh History
Sultanpur Lodhi (31,22N; 75,20E), is an old town in Kapurthala district of the Punjab. It is located about 35 kms south-east of Amritsar and covers an area of about 10 square km. It is situated on the south bank of a rivulet, called Kali Bein about 10 kms above the confluence of Beas and Sutlej.
Guru Nanak lived in Sultanpur Lodhi for…
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