Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Around the World, Community, Your Stories
Recognizing that God and me, me and God are One, is to be aware that there is no separation and that everything is in your hands, which allows me with the greatest humility to bow before his Infinite Love...…
Posted by 3HO-Legacy Organization& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Sikh History, Siri Singh Sahib Ji
Guru Nanak said, ‘Crazy guys, listen to me. Running away from life is not what you are given life for. Living life is what you are given life for. Knowing the truth and living in a cave does not mean a thing to you. Knowing the truth and living the truth in the world, in…
Posted by Siri Singh Sahib Ji& filed under Woman
Blessed mother, the Ashtibhujaa, the jananee, the divine, nursing and nurturing, the source of all affection, love and courage, the symbol of divinity, dignity and grace, reality among all non-realities, power among all the impotence, and glow against all darkness. The destroyer of the demons, ill will and negativity - cleansing and purifying the strength…
Posted by Harsimranjeet Singh& filed under Around the World, Bani, Community, Dharmic Education, Your Stories
As a teenager, I was confronted about my identity often. Friends and teachers would frequently inquire about what it was I wore on my head and why I wore it, why I would let the hair on my face and head grow and left uncut and so forth.…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Our Authors, Sikh History
In this video, Shanti Kaur tells the story of Guru Nanak's first journey. Follow along with Guru Nanak as he travels to the Himalayas to converse and debate with the greatest yogis of the day.…
Posted by Sat Bachan Kaur& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Community, Your Stories
When I first listened to the sound current, the rhythm, the voice and the intonation, immediately I felt a coziness and familiarity. I was especially focused on the recitation of the 28th and 29th Paurees...…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Sikh History
In this video, Shanti Kaur tells the story of one of the most important chapters in Guru Nanak's life. What pushed Guru Nanak to transition from the life of a regular householder to begin traveling and spreading the message of Ek Ong Kaar?…
Posted by Pritpal Singh Khalsa& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Bani, Dharmic Education, Our Authors, Sikh History
Japji Sahib is timeless and universal. Recited daily (Jap), it becomes a companion, slowly revealing insights of your inner journey of self-realization and bringing light and strength to your divine self, your “ji.” The recitation of Japji acts as a medicinal salve or remedy to heal the injuries and the challenges encountered during your life.…
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 Guru Amrit Kaur Khalsa& filed under Community, Your Stories
I believe that Sikhs are uniquely positioned to play a role in interfaith efforts, because of our rich interfaith history, our strong interfaith ethic and our commitment to manifesting the common good through the concept of Sarbat da Bhala – blessings and prosperity for all.…
Posted by Pritpal Singh Khalsa& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Dharmic Education, Our Authors, Sikh History
Nanak was born into a middle-class Hindu family in 1469 in a small village near Lahore, Pakistan. As a boy, he rejected commonly held spiritual conventions and spent as much time as he could in the company of traveling sadhus, mystics, and spiritual teachers. Although well versed in Sanskrit, Persian, and the sacred texts of…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Gurpurbs, Legacy Organizations, Music, Publications, Shabad Guru, Sikh History
As was customary in India in the 1400s, an astrologer was called to cast the horoscope for a newborn infant. He amazed everyone by saying, “This is no ordinary child. This infant is a divine incarnation.” He predicted that this soul would have a profound influence on the world. The astrologer was definitely right, for…
Posted by Snatam Kaur& filed under Shabad Guru, Sikh History
This article is courtesy of Snatam Kaur's blog
Guru Nanak, born in 1435, started the Sikh way of life in Northern India, in a time of great turmoil. The caste system was very strong, and religious tyranny and separation ruled the land. His teachings gave rise to a new way that allowed for people of…
Posted by Siri Singh Sahib Ji& filed under Lectures-Siri Singh Sahib, Legacy Organizations, Publications, Woman
Excerpt of lecture by Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan, found on the Library of Teachings and in the book "I am Woman: Creative, Sacred and Invincible" by KRI
Creative Infinity is also called Siri: Siri Guru Dev-ay Nameh. We have to learn, as human beings, that creativity is a woman; prakirti is woman; Adi…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Bani, Shabad Guru
“Give because God gives to you. Love because that is your purpose in life. Shine because it is important. Share because it is demanded of you. How can you do it? In Japji, Guru Nanak gave you guidance, telling you the way he found liberation, ‘In the ambrosial hour, meditate on the True Identity. Your…
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