Article By Rajveer Singh, Head of Khalsa Diary; funding and conflict none Following Narendra Modi’s announcement on Guru Nanak Sahib Ji’s Parkash Purab, where he sweet-talked his way into the hearts of many by repealing the farm laws. Everyone has been rejoicing and thanking Guru Sahib for this great gift on the Gurpurab. However, when … Continue reading Praise the Devi… Nah not really!
PM Modi’s suspicious U turn on the farm laws
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
Baba Buddha Ji – How a Gursikh should live their life
ਡਿਠਾ ਸਭੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ਸੁਖੁ ਨ ਨਾਮ ਬਿਨੁ ॥ ddiThaa sabh sa(n)saar sukh na naam bin || I have seen the whole world - without the Lord's Name; there is no peace at all. ਤਨੁ ਧਨੁ ਹੋਸੀ ਛਾਰੁ ਜਾਣੈ ਕੋਇ ਜਨੁ ॥ tan dhan hosee chhaar jaanai koi jan || Body and wealth shall return to … Continue reading Baba Buddha Ji – How a Gursikh should live their life
Invasion of Harmandir Sahib 1955
Reflections by Dr. Jagroop Singh, student of Sikh Studies without receipt of funds or conflict of interest (July 2021). The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) organized its first event to mark the anniversary of police action at the Harmandir Sahib, dating back to 4 July 1955. It is important to remember these events but one … Continue reading Invasion of Harmandir Sahib 1955
Response to Operation Bluestar – Bhai Harjinder Singh Jinda and Bhai Sukhdev Singh Sukha
Article by Rajveer Singh Head Of Khalsa Diary, conflict and funding none A Sikh is a born sovereign. From the moment a Sikh is born they are given the blessing that they will be part of a kingdom, established by Guru Nanak Sahib that they as part of the Khalsa Panth will lead and vanquish … Continue reading Response to Operation Bluestar – Bhai Harjinder Singh Jinda and Bhai Sukhdev Singh Sukha
To the respected Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib…
This letter was published in Panjab Times on Thursday 23rd September 2021 and has been emailed to Sikh Council UK and Supreme Sikh Council. Conflict and funding none. ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ My name is Rajveer Singh, and I am a Sikh student currently studying at university. However, I also spend … Continue reading To the respected Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib…
Sirdar Kapur Singh Seminar – Guru Nanak’s thought and life
Speech By Rajveer Singh, Head Of Khalsa Diary At Sirdar Kapur Singh Seminar on 15th August 2021 ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ, ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ ਜੀ So whereas last year I discussed the more political aspect of Sirdar Kapur Singhs philosophy, with his most famous speech the betrayal of the Sikhs, today I decided to … Continue reading Sirdar Kapur Singh Seminar – Guru Nanak’s thought and life
Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha
Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha was born on the 30th August 1861 to Bhai Narain Singh the head of Gurdwara Dera Baba Ajapal Singh, and Mata Har Kaur.The eldest of three brothers and one sister, bhai kahn singh nabha did not attend any formal schools. Instead his father arranged for his studies in Hindi, Brij Bhasha … Continue reading Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha
Is Manusimriti replacing the secular Indian constitution?
This is an attempt to make sense of this contentious subject by Dr. Jagroop Singh, a student of Sikh Studies without funding or conflict of interest. As 2nd and 3rd generation immigrants from the Indian subcontinent, we have had only limited exposure to our history. Parents have been largely ‘silent’ and even reluctant on details, … Continue reading Is Manusimriti replacing the secular Indian constitution?
Gurmat and rakhri: is there any reason for Sikhs to celebrate it?
Rakhri is a hindu tradition celebrated throughout the world by many different people. It's unfortunate to see however that many Sikhs also indulge in this festival. However is there any significance to this whatsoever. First off, what is the history behind rakhri? Well initially there are many stories within hindu mythology aas to where rakhri … Continue reading Gurmat and rakhri: is there any reason for Sikhs to celebrate it?