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The Legacy of Jaswant Singh Khalra
Monday
,
8
September
2025

The Legacy of Jaswant Singh Khalra

By
,
Santbir Singh

30 years later, what can we learn from Jaswant Singh Khalra—who exposed Punjab Police crimes of extrajudicial killings and cremations?

30 years later, what can we learn from Jaswant Singh Khalra—who exposed Punjab Police crimes of extrajudicial killings and cremations?

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Get to Know Rani Jind Kaur

Maharani Jind Kaur, the last queen of Panjab, demonstrated remarkable courage and determination during the tumultuous succession war while acting as regent for Maharaja Duleep Singh. She adeptly managed the complex diplomatic challenges of British rule.

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Sojhi

Sojhi creates a connection to Sikhi for kids. Engaging content, as well as downloadable resources and K-12 curriculum.

Sidak

A leadership program for young adults, Sidak promises connection and transformation through exploration of Sikhi.

State of the Panth Report

Our research reports on Sikh matters, surveying self-identified Sikhs and providing perspectives rooted in Gurmat.

The Guru Granth Sahib Project

The world can now build a deeper connection to Sabad. Begin exploring the Guru Granth Sahib like never before.

Weekly Inspiration

The Light that Still Challenges the Darkness

September 9, 2025

It has been thirty years since the torture and extrajudicial murder of Jaswant Singh Khalra. During Panjab’s decade of darkness (1984-1995), Jaswant Singh witnessed the mass torture and forced disappearance of many Sikhs under the guise of...

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Illuminating Every Path

In an unprecedented era of change and uncertainty, we’re creating new modes of engaging with the wisdom and light of Sikhi.

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Wednesday
,
24
September
2025

Guru Teghbahadar Sahib: The Perfect Sword-Warrior Sovereign

Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan

Harinder Singh of SikhRI will be speaking at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in New Delhi.

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Saturday
,
27
September
2025

Asa Ki Var: Transcending Duality

Los Cerritos Community Center

We live entangled in “I-Ness” — the dualities we create in our thoughts, actions, and communities. This duality seeps into every aspect of life: spiritual and political, personal and public.

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Wednesday
,
24
September
2025

Guru Teghbahadar Sahib: The Perfect Sword-Warrior Sovereign

Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan

Harinder Singh of SikhRI will be speaking at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in New Delhi.

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Wednesday
,
24
September
2025

Guru Teghbahadar Sahib: The Perfect Sword-Warrior Sovereign

Online
Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan

Harinder Singh of SikhRI will be speaking at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in New Delhi.

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Saturday
,
27
September
2025

Asa Ki Var: Transcending Duality

Online
Los Cerritos Community Center

We live entangled in “I-Ness” — the dualities we create in our thoughts, actions, and communities. This duality seeps into every aspect of life: spiritual and political, personal and public.

Learn more →
Saturday
,
18
October
2025

Guru Teghbahadar Sahib: The Ninth Sovereign

Online
SevaSpaces Tysons

Join us for an upcoming event commemorating Guru Teghbahadar Sahib: The Ninth Sovereign with SikhRI speaker Harinder Singh.

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Friday
,
12
September
2025

Witness to Truth & Martyrdom

By
Author Names Here

Join Harinder Singh and Jasleen Kaur as they reflect on the life and legacy of Jaswant Singh Khalra, popular narratives around him, and the lesser-known facts about his work.

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Friday
,
12
September
2025

Witness to Truth & Martyrdom

By
Author Names Here

Join Harinder Singh and Jasleen Kaur as they reflect on the life and legacy of Jaswant Singh Khalra, popular narratives around him, and the lesser-known facts about his work.

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Monday
,
1
September
2025

What role does free will play in Sikhi?

By
Author Names Here

In Sikhi, free will exists within a larger Divine framework. Imagine a picture frame: you choose what to place inside but cannot change the frame itself. You don’t get to change cosmic laws or physical laws.

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Friday
,
12
September
2025

Witness to Truth & Martyrdom

By
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Join Harinder Singh and Jasleen Kaur as they reflect on the life and legacy of Jaswant Singh Khalra, popular narratives around him, and the lesser-known facts about his work.

watch now →
Monday
,
1
September
2025

What role does free will play in Sikhi?

By
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In Sikhi, free will exists within a larger Divine framework. Imagine a picture frame: you choose what to place inside but cannot change the frame itself. You don’t get to change cosmic laws or physical laws.

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Thursday
,
28
August
2025

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji (Saloks 1-15)

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The Guru Granth Sahib Project is pleased to launch the annotation of the first fifteen saloks by Sheikh Farid Ji, one of the fifteen Bhagat contributors to the Guru Granth Sahib. Saloks traditionally do not have a prescribed rag (musical mode).

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Monday
,
8
September
2025

The Legacy of Jaswant Singh Khalra

By
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30 years later, what can we learn from Jaswant Singh Khalra—who exposed Punjab Police crimes of extrajudicial killings and cremations?

30 years later, what can we learn from Jaswant Singh Khalra—who exposed Punjab Police crimes of extrajudicial killings and cremations?

READ More →
Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

The Rivers Speak

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Rivers carry the essence of the Sikh Gurus—echoing devotion, sacrifice, and longing, flowing eternally, calling seekers to listen and remember.

Rivers carry the essence of the Sikh Gurus—echoing devotion, sacrifice, and longing, flowing eternally, calling seekers to listen and remember.

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Tuesday
,
8
July
2025

To Simply Be Near

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A poetic reflection on Sri Harimandar Sahib, honoring its memory, and quiet transformation.

A poetic reflection on Sri Harimandar Sahib, honoring its memory, and quiet transformation.

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Monday
,
8
September
2025

The Legacy of Jaswant Singh Khalra

By
Author Names Here

30 years later, what can we learn from Jaswant Singh Khalra—who exposed Punjab Police crimes of extrajudicial killings and cremations?

READ More ⟶
Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

The Rivers Speak

By
Author Names Here

Rivers carry the essence of the Sikh Gurus—echoing devotion, sacrifice, and longing, flowing eternally, calling seekers to listen and remember.

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Thursday
,
4
September
2025

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji (Saloks 1-15)

By
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The first fifteen saloks by Sheikh Farid Ji convey that the span of every being’s life is predetermined and finite. The being has come into this world to engage in devotion of IkOankar (the Divine) and to live a life of humility and non-attachment.

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Friday
,
29
August
2025

The Rivers Speak

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In this evocative audio essay, Inni Kaur takes us on a contemplative journey along the sacred rivers that have borne witness to the lives and legacies of the Sikh Gurus.

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Wednesday
,
13
August
2025

Explore Bani Bhagat Sadhna

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Bhagat Sadhna is one of the fifteen Bhagat contributors to the Guru Granth Sahib and one of the saint-poets of the Medieval period in South Asia. He was a butcher by profession whose life and behavior changed when he became a devotee after realizing...

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Thursday
,
4
September
2025

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji (Saloks 1-15)

By
Author Names Here

The first fifteen saloks by Sheikh Farid Ji convey that the span of every being’s life is predetermined and finite. The being has come into this world to engage in devotion of IkOankar (the Divine) and to live a life of humility and non-attachment.

LISTEN NOW⟶
Friday
,
29
August
2025

The Rivers Speak

By
Author Names Here

In this evocative audio essay, Inni Kaur takes us on a contemplative journey along the sacred rivers that have borne witness to the lives and legacies of the Sikh Gurus.

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Wednesday
,
13
August
2025

Explore Bani Bhagat Sadhna

By
Author Names Here

Bhagat Sadhna is one of the fifteen Bhagat contributors to the Guru Granth Sahib and one of the saint-poets of the Medieval period in South Asia. He was a butcher by profession whose life and behavior changed when he became a devotee after realizing...

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Thursday
,
4
September
2025

Explore Salok Sheikh Farid Ji (Saloks 1-15)

By
Author Names Here

The first fifteen saloks by Sheikh Farid Ji convey that the span of every being’s life is predetermined and finite. The being has come into this world to engage in devotion of IkOankar (the Divine) and to live a life of humility and non-attachment.

LISTEN NOW⟶
Friday
,
29
August
2025

The Rivers Speak

By
Author Names Here

In this evocative audio essay, Inni Kaur takes us on a contemplative journey along the sacred rivers that have borne witness to the lives and legacies of the Sikh Gurus.

LISTEN NOW⟶

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Guru Nanak Sahib: Revolutionary in Oneness

Celebrate Nanakshahi550 by learning the significance of Guru Nanak Sahib’s Raj. A Conference of connection to the philosophies that shaped spiritual and temporal life in South Asia.

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Guru Teghbahadar Sahib: The Benevolent Warrior

We celebrated the 400th Parkash Purab of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib with a virtual conference.

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In an effort to make learning more about Sikhi and engaging process, our research staff compiles scholarly articles from around the web and other academic resources.

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