Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Gurpurbs Guru Nanak sought to elevate the status of women in Sikhism. Guru Nanak insisted that women deserve the same treatment as men. The holy scriptures of Sikhism state that women are entitled to the same rights and privileges as men, and women are allowed to lead congregations, as well as serve as spiritual leaders in…
Posted by SikhiWiki& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, 02-Guru Angad, Bani Asa di Var is a collection of 24 paurees or stanzas written by Guru Nanak Dev ji (Sri Guru Granth Sahib, page 462-475). The founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak wrote the first nine together on one occasion, and later wrote 15 more stanzas on a different occasion. These two parts were then compiled together by…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Gurpurbs For seven days leading up to Guru Nanak's birthday (November 24 - 30) we will be sharing a series of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's bani. This will include 7 days of group recitation of Japji Sahib live on Zoom, and beautiful recordings of Bhand Jammeeai, a special Shabad by Guru Nanak celebrating reverence for womanhood.…
Posted by Sikh Research Institute& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib Guru Nanak Sahib redefines the ritualistic Arti, urging us to imagine a different Arti. The Arti which takes down specific systems, power structures, and hierarchies, thereby equalizing creation to its original self. This Arti of the Guru is revolutionary, for it eliminates fear. This is the Arti of IkOankar, the Fear-Eliminator. May the fragrance of this…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Sikh History, Videos Guru Nanak’s message was ahead of his time, and he was considered a revolutionary activist. Guru Nanak espoused equality for all, gender empowerment, service to others, an honest living, devotion to the environment, and belief in One God. This documentary interweaves Guru Nanak's life, and how his spiritual legacy is carried out today by outstanding…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Sikh History Baba Nanak and Mardana entered a great and fearsome wilderness where no dwelling was to be seen. One day, in accordance with the command of God, there came darkness and a terrible storm. Around them flashed black, white, and red; torrents of rain fell as awesome black clouds rolled over. Mardana was terrified. “Babaji!” he…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Community, Videos, Your Stories An inspiring moment where Kaur shares her feelings of transformation during chanting Mul Mantra with Chardikala Jatha along the River Kali Bein on Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 550th Birthday in Sultanpur Lodhi.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Community, Music, Shabad Guru, Videos Gurbani Kirtan with Chardikala Jatha at the main SGPC program held in Sultanpur Lodhi, Punjab for Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 550th Gurpurb/Birthday Celebrations. The first shabad starts with shabad from Bhai Gurdas Vaaran. …
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Community, Events, Videos For the Guru Nanak 550 Celebrations. Dipping in the river at the spot where Guru Nanak Dev Ji came out of the river after being gone for three days and recited Japji Sahib for the first time. Also the spot of the Kali Bein tree that Guru Nanak used to meditate under in Sultanpur Lodhi.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Community, Events, Music, Videos Nagar Kirtan celebrations in honor of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 550 birthday. Walking with the Miri Piri Academy senior students and visiting with the different Nihang Jathas.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Community, Videos Photo slideshow from the Light of Guru Nanak Yatra to celebrate the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, traveling to Anandpur Sahib, Amritsar, Sultanpur Lodhi. November 5-17, 2019.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Community, Music, Videos Mul Mantra Simran with Chardikala Jatha, Miri Piri Academy students and Light of Guru Nanak yatra participants on the Kali Bein where Guru Nanak Dev Ji came out of this river enlightened and shared Mul Mantar/Japji Sahib for the first time.…
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