Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Publications
Anyone can take a Hukam. A Hukam is the “order of the day.” It is the Guru telling us what to remember and understand in order to guide our lives and put our circumstances into perspective. The procedure is that after covering your head and washing your hands, you stand and offer a prayer, make…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 02-Guru Angad, Publications
Lehna was the son of a wealthy trader, and he had been an ardent worshipper of the Hindu goddess Durga. While meditating on Durga early one morning, he heard his neighbor Jodha reciting a hymn, which stirred Lehna’s soul and opened his heart in a most remarkable way. As soon as dawn broke, he rushed…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Sikh History
Guru Nanak was a grown up man now, and he had begun to travel and teach. He walked everywhere on foot with his friends and wherever they went, they sang. His friends were Mardana, who was a Muslim, and Bala, who was a Hindu. Those were the two main religions in India during that time.…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Gurpurbs, Legacy Organizations, Our Authors, Sikh Art Corner, Sikh History
Renowned Canadian artist - Kanwar Singh, the painter/chronicler of Sikh History, painted this image, "Guru Gobind Singh: Master and Disciple." It depicts a scene from the seminal event in Sikh history: the First Vaisakhi of 1699 and the Creation of The Khalsa.
In the scene thus captured, we witness as follows: Having just…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Publications, Sikh History
Guru Ram Das had three sons. The child who was to become the Guru was the youngest. Born April 15, 1563, he was named Arjan Mal. Each of the boys had very different dispositions. The eldest, Prithi Chand, was clever in social and worldly affairs. He managed the Guru’s household and most efficiently administered the…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 09-Guru Tegh Bahadur, Publications
The sacred river Ganges flows through the city of Banaras. To this day, pilgrims come from all over to
bathe in its holy waters. Guru Tegh Bahadur stopped Bhai Jwehri Maal who had been a follower of Guru
Nanak’s teachings for a long time, as he was heading for the river.…
Posted by JHSD - Course& filed under 09-Guru Tegh Bahadur, Gurpurbs, Your Stories
In this world there is neither up nor down, privileged or undeserving, good or bad. There is just God. Guru Teg Bahadur and his followers gave their lives in service of this truth; refusing to support the special claim to God that then Emperor Aurangzeb was imposing on that part of the world with his demand for…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Events, Legacy Organizations, Shabad Guru, Shabad Guru Courses, The Guru
SDI is excited to welcome you to take a dynamic new online course that we have created in cooperation with our sister organization, SikhNet. The course is titled, "Deepening Your Relationship with the Guru".
It is a six-week online course that includes stimulating short videos, interesting articles, a discussion forum and weekly…
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…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Our Authors, Sikh Dharma Technology, Videos
SS Shanti Kaur Khalsa explains why Sikhs don't cut their hair. Cutting the hair is one of the "rehits", meaning Guru Gobind Singh commanded that Sikhs shouldn't do it. The hair (kesh) is also one of the 5 k's. The hair channels spiritual energy in action, which helps people in the householder lifestyle. There are…
Posted by Sardarni Guru Amrit Kaur& filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Our Authors, Shabad Guru, Sikh Dharma Technology, The Guru
La experiencia del Shabad Guru es una experiencia de consciencia. El Shabad Guru lleva una frecuencia. La práctica del canto o recitación del Shabad Guru puede construir tu cualidad del éter, para que seas capaz de funcionar en el mundo con gracia y paz guiando tu vida.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Sikh Dharma Technology
“Tú tienes diez cuerpos, sabes eso? Tienes un cuerpo espiritual, que es el alma. Tienes una mente negativa, la cual te da derecho de vida. Tienes una mente positiva, la cual te da tu inspiración para conseguir. Tienes una mente neutral, la cual te da éxito, victoria y prosperidad. Tienes un cuerpo físico, que es…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 09-Guru Tegh Bahadur, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Guru Tegh Bahadur nació en Amritsar, India, el 18 de Abril de 1621. El nombre Tegh Bahadur significa poderoso de la espada y fue dado por su padre, Guru Hargobind, después de mostrar inimaginable valor en la batalla de Kartarpur contra los mongoles. Como niño, Guru Tegh Bahadur fue entrenado en las artes marciales de…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Guru Hargobind es el sexto Maestro en Sikh Dharma. Nació en Wadali, India y dio su último aliento en Kiratpur, India. Su padre fue Guru Arjan y su madre fue Mata Ganga Ji. Después de la muerte de Guru Arjan, la comunidad Sikh atravesó un cambio profundo. Durante 100 años, ellos habían desarrollado una profunda…
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