Personal thoughts of Dr. Jagroop Singh, student of Sikh Studies without funding or conflict of interest Sacha Sauda or a Khurra Sauda is a familiar story of 20 Rupees (a large sum given by his father) spent by Guru Nanak (age of 18) in providing food products to ‘starving’ people. Guru Nanak was supposed to … Continue reading Langar as “Free food” is a misnomer
Self directed learning of Dr. Jagroop Singh, student of Sikh Studies without funding or conflict of interest (20/5/2022) The causes of contemporary issues are invariably rooted in history, requiring active and deliberate effort to decipher the truth from a wide range of documented perspectives. The selective association of events occurring around that time but excluding … Continue reading “Never forget 1984” Part 1 Historical perspective
Personal reflections of Dr Jagroop Singh based on social media interactions during and in the immediate aftermath of the farmers protest. I am a student of self directed Sikh Studies without funding or conflict of interest. Artwork of Deep Singh Sidhu's iconic speech of Kirpan Vs Broom (Anandpur Arts) The adopted son of numerous Punjabi … Continue reading Veer, Deep Singh Sidhu
Part 1 of a historical review by Dr. Jagroop Singh, student of Sikh Studies without funding or conflict of interest Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj Religious persecution is not new phenomenon and involves many different causes and forms. The ideological difference between Sikhism and the practice of Hinduism has been the basis of ongoing tension … Continue reading Conspiracy to dethrone Sri Guru Granth Sahib
Dr. Jagroop Singh, student of Sikh Studies without funding or conflict of interest (20 December 2021)Listening to Amar Singh Shaunki’s “Chotte Lal Do Piyare” gives the impression of 2 young innocent and frightened kids clutching to their grandmother, Mata Gujri Ji. A couple of interpretations spring to mind: -Their lived experience defies the innocent youth … Continue reading How Chotte Sahibzade rose to become Babbe
A personal evaluation by Dr Jagroop Singh, a student of Sikh Studies without funding or conflict of interest 20 November 2021 Prime Minister Modi has made a surprise announcement to withdraw the 3 contentious farm laws in the coming winter session of the parliament. In a ‘smooth’ public address to the nation expressing his empathy … Continue reading PM Modi’s suspicious U turn on the farm laws
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