Article By Rajveer Singh Head Of Khalsa Diary; conflict and funding none Sant Jarnail Singh Ji with the Sikh Kharku's Throughout the years the Sikhs have been in this world, we have faced many different hardships and have come out on top. Especially when we look at the 18th Century, we see the utter destruction … Continue reading ਗੁਲਾਮ ਹੋਣ ਤੋਂ ਚੰਗੀ ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ – Its better to be martyred than to be a slave
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“Never forget 1984” Part 1 Historical perspective
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
Veer, Deep Singh Sidhu
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
ਏਸ ਵਾਰੀ ਵੋਟ ਪਉਣੀ ਓਸ ਠੱਗ ਨੂੰ ਜਿਹੜਾ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਵਾਲੇ ਠੱਗ ਨਾਲੋ ਘੱਟ ਠਗੂਗਾ
Article by Rajveer Singh, Head of Khalsa Diary, funding and conflict none. With the current elections going on in Punjab at the moment everyone has mixed views about who should be elected. This has also led to many of my peers and friends asking my opinion on which party to support. I have no idea … Continue reading ਏਸ ਵਾਰੀ ਵੋਟ ਪਉਣੀ ਓਸ ਠੱਗ ਨੂੰ ਜਿਹੜਾ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਵਾਲੇ ਠੱਗ ਨਾਲੋ ਘੱਟ ਠਗੂਗਾ
Conspiracy to dethrone Sri Guru Granth Sahib
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
How Chotte Sahibzade rose to become Babbe
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
The Journey of the Tenth King – Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj
Article by Rajveer Singh, Head Of Khalsa Diary, funding and conflict none Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj It was a strange day for the followers of Pir Bhikhan Shah, a muslim saint, when all of a sudden he began praying towards the east instead of the west towards mecca. When his followers approached him and … Continue reading The Journey of the Tenth King – Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj
Praise the Devi… Nah not really!
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!
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