Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Sikh History
Nanak said, “You have to calm your mind, and you have to pray from inside your heart, not from your mind, and you have to let the Light of God shine into your heart.” …
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Community, Events
Hacienda de Guru Ram Das (Espanola, New Mexico) has weekly virtual Akhand Paths and Guru Ram Das Ashram (Los Angeles) has monthly virtual Akhand Paths. All are invited to participate! Sign up for a time slot to read today! …
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Guru Hargobind's actions almost 400 years ago are a lesson today for all of us, Sikhs or otherwise. Instead of a celebration of a historical event, I find this history now to offer a personal challenge. I must ask myself: in the spirit of Bandi Chhor Divas, what am I doing today to carry on…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Around the World, Events, Gurpurbs
Sikh Dharma International will be bringing our global community together for a special 24-hour live event to celebrate Guru Nanak's birthday! We invite you to join us for 24 hours of live Mul Mantra chanting on Zoom starting on November 5, 2022!…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 04-Guru Ram Das, Around the World, Events, Gurpurbs
Many Sikh Dharma communities around the world celebrate Guru Ram Das Ji's birthday by chanting the Guru Ram Das mantra or the shabad "Dhan Dhan Ram Das Gur, Jin Siria Tinay Savaria" in praise of Guru Ram Das. Sikh Dharma International will be bringing our global community together for a special 24-hour live chanting event…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib, Sikh History
Adi Granth literally means “Primal Knot”—that which ties a knot between the disciple and the Divine. Chanting those words, singing those words, raises the singer’s consciousness to the level of the saints who originally wrote or sang the words.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Gurpurbs, Publications, Sikh History
This excerpt is shared from the book Heroes, Saints and Yogis: Tales of Self Discovery and the Path of Sikh Dharma, compiled by Shakti Parwha Kaur Khalsa and Guruka Singh Khalsa.
Have you noticed that when you enter a public building or a private home, you can feel the energy associated with it?…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Publications, Sikh History
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This excerpt is shared from the book Heroes, Saints and Yogis: Tales of Self Discovery and the Path of Sikh Dharma, compiled by Shakti Parwha Kaur Khalsa and Guruka Singh Khalsa.
What is a Soldier-Saint? It is a Spiritual Warrior.
Sikhs are encouraged to learn and…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Sikh History
Guru Hargobind sent a message to all his Sikhs. He said, “I call upon all my Sikhs to come in my presence and sing the Japji Sahib.” He sent out a message that there would be a Japji competition.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, Sikh History
Guru ji said, "There are many reasons why I have to leave my body in this way. As time passes you will understand more. I wish to bring everyone to the truth with these actions." …
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 03-Guru Amar Das, Gurpurbs, Publications, Sikh History
Amar Das was a Hindu of the Vaishnav faith. He was a sincere seeker of spiritual truth. Every year for twelve years, he bathed in the sacred Ganges River. He also fasted regularly. Despite his earnest religious efforts, he still felt empty inside.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 02-Guru Angad, Sikh History
A famous yogi came to visit Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Kartarpur. He was impressed with such a lovely community and he said to the Guru “Wow, this is heavenly! what a beautiful community!” Guru Nanak said “You will see just how beautiful.” The next day Guru Ji announced to the whole village, “We…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Dharmic Education, Sikh History
Pritpal Singh taught the ninth “Roots of Sikh Dharma” class on April 13, focusing on the subject of the Life and Legacy of Guru Hargobind and planting the seeds of the Khalsa Spirit! Roots of Sikh Dharma is part of the ongoing “Dharma Dive Live” series.…
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