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 03-Guru Amar Das, Service/Seva, Sikh History, Sikhs Feed People
His Life Journey
Guru Amar Das is the third Sikh Guru. Born and raised in the Hindu tradition, his story is inspiring when we understand that he came to the Sikh Panth later in life, at the age of 61. After hearing and meditating on the hymns of Guru Nanak, Amar Das was so moved…
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 Siri Singh Sahib Yogi Bhajan& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, Lectures-Siri Singh Sahib, Sikh History
By Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahib Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji
Teaching Us that We Can't Be Broken
One aspect of life is bhagatee; bhagatee is worship, devotion. Another is shaktee; shaktee means power. God gave you a combination of bhagatee and shaktee. Devotion and existence. The purpose of life is to live in…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Around the World, Community, Sikh History, Siri Singh Sahib Ji
PRAYERS FOR PEACE AND HEALING ARE AS CRUCIAL AS EVER, FORTY YEARS ON.
June 6, 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of the Akal Takhat Martyrdom. On that day in 1984, the Western Sikh community began its monthly prayer for peace on every 6th of the month that has continued ever since. The…
Posted by Beads of Truth& filed under Publications, Sikh History, Woman
This article, written by Sat Kirn Kaur, first appeared in the 1975 Summer Issue of Beads of Truth Magazine
The woman that all Khalsa Sikhs alike refer to as their mother is Mata Sahib Kaur. This graceful and humble woman was the wife of Guru Gobind Singh.
She lived at a…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Sikh History, Your Stories
This article was written by Harijot Singh and originally published at Sikhnet.
This is the title track to our short film 'Bibi Sharan: The Courage of Kaurs. Below is the story behind the longer modern classic it is based on.
A Modern Classic
I'd…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 02-Guru Angad, Community, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
In Punjab a child was born whose presence would illuminate the world with divine wisdom and love. This child was Lehna, who later became known as Guru Angad, the second Sikh Guru.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 08-Guru Harkrishan, 09-Guru Teg Bahadur, Community, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
In Sikh history, moments of transition hold profound significance, signaling shifts in leadership that shape the course of the faith. Such a pivotal juncture occurred with the passing of Guru Har Krishan, the eighth Sikh Guru, and the ascension of Guru Tegh Bahadur as the ninth Guru.…
Posted by Rupinder Kaur Khalsa& filed under 03-Guru Amar Das, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Guru Amar Das left an indelible mark on Sikhism and humanity at large. His teachings continue to resonate with seekers of all backgrounds, reminding us of the transformative power of faith and service.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 09-Guru Teg Bahadur, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Guru Teg Bahadur was born in Amritsar, India, on April 18, 1621. The name Teg Bahadur, means mighty of the sword and was given by his father, Guru Hargobind, after showing unimaginable valor in a the battle of Kartarpur against the Mughals. As a child, Guru Teg Bahadur was trained in the martial-arts of archery, horsemanship, and swordsmanship.
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Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
A cousin of Guru Ram Das Ji came to Amritsar from Lahore especially to ask Guru Sahib to attend his son’s wedding. Guru Ji said, “I will not be able to go because I can’t leave my duties as Guru. Perhaps I can send one of my Sons instead.” Guru Ram Das Ji had three…
Posted by Rupinder Kaur Khalsa& filed under Sikh History
In a world often divided by barriers of caste and social status, the story of Bhagat Ravidas unfolds as a relatable journey of resilience, devotion, and the pursuit of equality. His life, rooted in humility and an unwavering connection with the divine, offers lessons that can resonate with us on a…
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