Article by Rajveer Singh, Head of Khalsa Diary We all know the story of Vaisakhi 1699, how Guru Gobind Rai Ji called Sikhs from all India to arrive at Anandpur Sahib. Once there, Guru Sahib asked for the head of a Sikh, and the result was that 5 Sikhs gave their heads to the Guru. … Continue reading The Revelation of the Khalsa; completing Guru Nanak’s Mission.
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Vaisakhi celebrations in the post-Covid era
Personal thoughts of Dr. Jagroop Singh, student of Sikh Studies For 2 years in succession, the usual Gurdwara gatherings and the exuberant Vaisakhi celebrations involving Nagar Kirtans have cancelled due to the pandemic restrictions. This disappointment offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on alternative means of marking these occasions. It might be an idea, for … Continue reading Vaisakhi celebrations in the post-Covid era
ਕਿਵੇਂ ਕਹਿ ਸਕਦਾ ਕਿ ਤੂੰ ਸਿੱਖ ਹੈ ਬੰਦਿਆ ?
Poem by Rajveer Singh ਵਿਦਿਆ ਵੀਚਾਰੀ ਤਾਂ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰੀ, ਸਾਡੇ ਗੁਰੂਆਂ ਨੇ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਕਹਿ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਸੀ ਬੰਦਿਆਂਪਰ ਜੇ ਵਿਦਿਆ ਲੇਹ ਕੇ ਵੀ ਗੱਲਾਂ ਫਜ਼ੂਲ ਕਰਦਾ, ਤੇਰੀ ਵਿਦਿਆ ਦੀ ਕੀ ਲੋੜ ਸੀ ਬੰਦਿਆਂਤਲਵਾਰਾਂ ਰੱਖ ਕੇ ਵੀ ਜੇ ਹੱਕ ਨਾ ਬਚਾ ਸਕਿਆ, ਤੇਰੇ ਡੁੱਲ੍ਹੇ ਹੋਏ ਖੂਨ ਦੀ ਕੀ ਲੋੜ ਸੀ ਬੰਦਿਆਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਵੀ ਜੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਧੱਕਾ ਕਰਦਾ, … Continue reading ਕਿਵੇਂ ਕਹਿ ਸਕਦਾ ਕਿ ਤੂੰ ਸਿੱਖ ਹੈ ਬੰਦਿਆ ?
Why “Sikh” is the correct response to the “Ethnicity” column
Message from Sikh Scholar Sardar Gurtej Singh The question of ethnicity is posing a huge problem for our brothers and sisters in the United Kingdom who will be shortly called upon to declare their faith and ethnicity in the approaching Census. (CREDIT: CENSUS.GOV.UK) The dictionary meaning of ethnicity is very simple. It is “the fact … Continue reading Why “Sikh” is the correct response to the “Ethnicity” column
Leadership of the Khalsa Panth: Not 1 but 5
Article by Rajveer Singh, Head of Khalsa Diary Funding none, Conflict of interest none Following a recent tweet by the British Sikh Association, which has repeatedly shown just how much knowledge the Kaum’s lacking, I thought it best to clear up a few things. https://twitter.com/BritSikhAsso/status/1362706965361786883 A common misconception among many Sikhs is that we should … Continue reading Leadership of the Khalsa Panth: Not 1 but 5
Reflections on the centenary of Nankana Sahib Massacre
Dr. Jagroop Singh, student of Sikh Studies 11 February 2021 Funding none, Conflict of interest none The Nankana Sahib Massacre forms an important part of Sikh history, which took place on 21 February 1921, in the times of British India. This saga constitutes an important chapter in the Gurdwara Reform Movement started by the Sikhs … Continue reading Reflections on the centenary of Nankana Sahib Massacre
Guru Granth Sahib Ji: The route to sovereignty
Article By Rajveer Singh Guru Granth Sahib Ji (CREDIT: Kaur Life) Sovereignty is defined as an independent, autonomous land or state that is ruled by free people. This concept is something that Sikhs are brought up with, as they recite the Dohra in Ardas (Formal supplication): ਰਾਜ ਕਰੇਗਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਆਕੀ ਰਹੈ ਨਾ ਕੋਇ The Khalsa … Continue reading Guru Granth Sahib Ji: The route to sovereignty
Mool Mantar proves Sikhism’s unique identity
Guru Nanak Sahibs Ji’s pathway of Gursikhi starts with 1 (one). This decision could have only been taken by proving the ideas of two, or anything above two as insignificant. In order to survive on Guru Nanak Sahib Ji’s unique path, every Sikh must be able to criticize, discuss and be capable of having logical … Continue reading Mool Mantar proves Sikhism’s unique identity
PM Modi claims to a special relationship?
Article By Dr Jagroop Singh Sihota There is never a dull moment in the political scene of India with the recent publication of a ‘digital pamphlet’ titled “PM Modi and his government’s special relationship with Sikhs”. This document was produced by India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and emailed to Indian Railway Catering and … Continue reading PM Modi claims to a special relationship?
Justice Markandey Katju Slams Modi And His Farmers Bills
Following the recent supreme court decisions Justice Markandey Katju challenges Modi's Farmers Bills Respected Narendra Modiji, The Kisan agitation in India and the problems related to it have reached a deadlock. The farmers’ organizations have refused participation in the hearings of the 4 member committee appointed by the Supreme Court, and have clearly said that … Continue reading Justice Markandey Katju Slams Modi And His Farmers Bills
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