In spirituality, liberation and redemption from this world is a very important topic. Among all the religions of this world, the principal aim is God-realization, gaining salvation, and eventually entering the kingdom of Lord. The Saints tell that this objective has to be achieved in this life, here and now. The real devotee experiences the […]
Picture of the Week: Gurdwara Nankana Sahib
Gurdwara Nankana Sahib is named after the 1st Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak Dev and went by the name of Rai Bhoi di Talwandi at the time of Guru Nanak’s birth.
Birthday of Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji – July 2012
Guru Har Krishan was born on Wednesday, 23 July 1656 and was the 8th of the 10 Gurus of Sikhism. He became Guru on Sunday, 20 October 1661 following in the footsteps of his father, Guru Har Rai Ji. Before Guru Ji died, he nominated Baba Bakala ji, as the next Guru of the Sikhs. […]
Picture of the Week: Guru Arjan Dev Sahib
Guru Arjan Dev Sahib was arrested and brought to Lahore where he was subjected to severe torture by Muslim Moghuls . Guru Arjan Dev Sahib was made to sit on a burning plate after which high temperature sand was poured over his head and body. Guru Sahib embraced martyrdom on Jeth Sudi 4th (1st Harh) […]
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Devji Sahib – June 16, 2012
Every June 16th (according to the Nanakshahi calendar) since 1606 has been very auspicious for followers of Sikhism worldwide since they have commemorated the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Devji, the 5th Guru and the 1st Sikh Martyr. Before the arrest, torture and Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Devji, the Sikhs had nothing to do with weapons […]
Picture of the Week: Kirpan
The kirpan is a ceremonial dagger carried by followers of Sikhism. It is a religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singhji The word Kirpan originated from the words Kirpa which means “Mercy, grace, compassion, kindness” and the Aan which means “Honor, grace, dignity”. Therefore, Kirpan (Kirpa + Aan) stands for “the dignity and honor of […]
10-Year Old Sikh Boy Becomes Youngest Gatka Master
While most young boys in India enjoy a sport of cricket with their friends, 10-year old Manpreet Singh loves nothing more than a coconut being smashed on his forehead using a baseball bat. The Punjabi boy has become the world’s youngest master of the Indian martial art called Gatka. He is not only brave but […]
Picture of the Week: Guru Ram Das Ji
Ram Das was born in Lahore, Punjab on 9 October in the 1500s to a Sodhi family of the Khatri clan. His father was Hari Das and his mother Anup Devi. History states that in 1567, Guru Ram Das committed Baisakhi as one of the specialist days, when all Sikhs would assemble to seek the […]
Picture of the Week: The Harmandir Sahib
(CHAKRA) The Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple is a prominent Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar in Northern India. Harmandir Sahib is considered the holiest temple by Sikhs.
Sikh for Justice Takes Legal Action after it’s Website is Hacked
A New York based Sikh advocacy and rights group website has been hacked. The group is convinced that the server hacking was well-coordinated by a certain group who has attempted to target the Sikh community. The group, Sikh for Justice (SFJ) has been previously and presently active in legal activity in court. The group […]