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 Sikhnet& filed under Prayer, Videos
In this video Guruka Singh talks about how we do many things without understanding the reason. Most of them actually have a science and purpose to them. He explains why we fold our hands together when we pray.…
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 Sikhnet& filed under Events, Legacy Organizations, Your Stories
My experience at Camp Miri Piri is hard to put into words, but I will try my best.
What inspired me to attend the camp was that I wanted to experience a Sikh camp and I also wanted to visit Española and meet the Sangat there.
I come from a Punjabi Sikh family and my parents have always…
Posted by Shanti Kaur Khalsa& filed under Around the World, Community, Events, Our Authors, Videos, Your Stories
In this short video interview with Camp Miri Piri teacher, Shanti Kaur Khalsa, she explains the modern essence and importance of the warrior spirit within Sikhi. From her perspective it is important for us to continue to be fearless defenders of those who are not as strong or as lucky as we are, not so…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Sikh History, Videos
A very beautiful true story about Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Listen to this story, courtesy of Sikhnet
When Guru Nanak was traveling, he came to a village where a robber lived. The robber’s name was Bhoomi Daku. No one liked him because he was a thief. When he saw Guru Nanak,…
Posted by jhsd (Course)& filed under Community, Dharmic Education, Events, Legacy Organizations, Your Stories
Article courtesy of Sikhnet
Editor’s Note: You can find more information about the Journey Into The Heart of Sikh Dharma telecourse, including the course description, schedule, and presenters here.
Journey into the Heart of Sikh Dharma is an international tele-course exploring the foundations of Sikh Dharma. Where does it come from and how does it interface…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 07-Guru Har Rai, Gurpurbs, Legacy Organizations, Sikh History
One day someone asked Guru Har Rai a question, “Guru ji, we always sing so much Gurbani. Sometimes we don't understand what we are singing. Is there any use in singing these holy words when we don't know what they mean?”
Guru ji didn't answer at that moment, he just smiled and waited till…
Posted by SatKirin Kaur Khalsa& filed under Around the World, Community, Dharmic Education, Your Stories
From Taiwan to Japan
In October 2016 the Shabad Guru received a beautiful welcome in Taiwan and Japan for NAAD ACADEMY's Asia Pacific Yatra. Our special yatra was organized by a few very dear souls - Bachiter Singh of Taipei, Sat Siri Singh of Taichung, Harinderpal of Tokyo, as well as Sada Anand Singh…
Posted by Chardi Kala Jatha& filed under Dharmic Education, Legacy Organizations, Videos
Jagat Guru Singh from the Chardi Kala Jatha gives a brief explanation of what the 10 bodies are,
but concentrates on the 10th body (the radiant body) as exemplified by Guru Gobind Singh.
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Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, 03-Guru Amar Das, Legacy Organizations, Service/Seva, Sikh History, Videos, Woman
The essence of the Sikh way of life is love. We wish good to all. The Sikh path exemplifies service, consciousness, equality and tolerance. These values, in action, give every person a way to become a light in the darkness that plagues our world today.
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