In 2007 Kanwar Singh emerged as a premier artist of Sikh historical paintings of today’s generation when he established ArtofPunjab. His paintings on the lives of the Gurus and iconic Sikh greats are quickly instilling themselves in the consciousness of emerging generations of Sikhs globally. ...
Japji Sahib appears at the beginning of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib, the written collection of writings and teachings of the Sikh Gurus and other revered saints. The Siri Guru Granth Sahib is considered to be the living guru for all Sikhs. The importance of the concept of 'Oneness' within ...
Japji Sahib appears at the beginning of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib, the written collection of writings and teachings of the Sikh Gurus and other revered saints. The Siri Guru Granth Sahib is considered to be the living guru for all Sikhs. The importance of the concept of 'Oneness' within ...
Before his death at the hands of an assailant in 1708, the Guru added the writings of Guru Tegh Bahadur to the Sikh scriptures, thereby giving a final revision to its form. The Guru also declared the lineage of living Gurus finished, and requested his followers to seek spiritual guidance fr...
Sikh religion is a truly universal religion started by Guru Nanak and the succeeding nine Gurus maintained its universality. The same tradition was strictly followed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh and later on unto the independence of India. In order to spread Sikh Religion, any narrow definition, will...
Additionally, there are several holidays that commemorate important events in the lives of former Gurus, aptly called Gurpurbs. These can range from birth date remembrances to significant acts done by the individual, and are just as crucial to the Sikh festival calendar as the main holidays!
The founder of Sikhism is Guru Nank, he was born in 1469. Guru Nank spoke a message of “Ek Ong Kar”: we are all one, created by the One Creator of all Creation. Guru Nank was the first of the ten Gurus in Sikhism. Throughout my research I have discovered what each Guru ...
The poetic language of this phase lacks the sophistication and dignity of the language of Gurbani (poetry of the Gurus). Prose writings are wanting in controlled expression and literary discipline. However the language of prose is simple and has a poetic flow. The fourth phase, which continues ...
Guru Gobind Singh Sahib in order to overcome the mental slavery of the people of Hindustan, not only fought courageous struggles but also a new chapter of the concept of eternal necessity was added to history. The determination, self-belief, courage and spirit of sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh...
Although Sikh attitudes to other religions is one of respect, our Gurus reminded us that Sikhism is a distinct path in its own right with unique emphasis on the equality of all human beings and it's far sighted teachings on gender equality. Sikhs are urged to live honestly and work hard ...