Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Your Stories Guru Nanak is regarded by the Sikhs and many others as a Messenger of God, an enlightened Teacher, a champion of human dignity and peace among faiths, and a brilliant spiritual Light for all humanity.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Legacy Organizations Five centuries after the passing of Guru Nanak, his words still resonate with his followers. Let's take a look at 10 of his teachings that make sense to this day.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, Gurpurbs, Sikh History Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru, is honoured for his profound contributions to Sikhism. His Gurugaddi, or installation as the Guru, marks a pivotal moment in Sikhism, shaping its trajectory and establishing foundations for future growth.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 04-Guru Ram Das, Gurpurbs, Sikh History Guru Ram Das Ji’s Jotijot, or the moment of his passing, represents a crucial transition in Sikhism and reflects his enduring influence on the religion.…
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 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 05-Guru Arjan, Gurpurbs, Publications The poem that Arjan wrote is called “Shabd Hazare.” Guru Ram Das announced that the devotion that inspired it was so great that singing it only once equals the power and benefit of singing a thousand shabds!…
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 Sikhnet& filed under 11-Siri Guru Granth Sahib We are living in a time of turmoil for Mother Earth. The planet we call home is facing the extinction of species, deforestation, climate change, rising sea levels and many other problems. These problems are a result of the way modern society exploits the earth and her resources – the way we relate to the…
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.…
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