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The Rivers Speak
Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

The Rivers Speak

By
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Inni Kaur

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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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.

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Guru Ka Bagh: Reverence in the Face of Force

August 19, 2025

There are moments in history when silence becomes a roar. When bowed heads become symbols of strength. When prayer becomes resistance.

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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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Saturday
,
22
November
2025

SikhRI Fundraiser

Grand Taj Banquet Hall

Experience an afternoon of inspiring stories, meaningful conversation, and a collective vision for a brighter future. Together, let’s build a lasting impact.

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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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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.

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Saturday
,
22
November
2025

SikhRI Fundraiser

Online
Grand Taj Banquet Hall

Experience an afternoon of inspiring stories, meaningful conversation, and a collective vision for a brighter future. Together, let’s build a lasting impact.

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Monday
,
18
August
2025

What does “Nanak” signify in Bani?

By
Author Names Here

The word Nanak, which refers to Guru Nanak Sahib, the founder of the Sikh faith, appears throughout Guru Granth Sahib. It denotes the contributor or revealer of a composition, functioning as a “signature” used by Guru Nanak Sahib and the rest of...

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Monday
,
18
August
2025

What does “Nanak” signify in Bani?

By
Author Names Here

The word Nanak, which refers to Guru Nanak Sahib, the founder of the Sikh faith, appears throughout Guru Granth Sahib. It denotes the contributor or revealer of a composition, functioning as a “signature” used by Guru Nanak Sahib and the rest of...

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Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

Sabad 4: The Speech of Truth

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Our final session examines the last sabad of Babarvani (Utterances on Babar), found in Rag Tilang (Guru Granth Sahib, p. 722). This sabad is unique in its structure, beginning as a direct address to Bhai Lalo, the Guru’s devoted Sikh who witnessed the...

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Monday
,
18
August
2025

What does “Nanak” signify in Bani?

By
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The word Nanak, which refers to Guru Nanak Sahib, the founder of the Sikh faith, appears throughout Guru Granth Sahib. It denotes the contributor or revealer of a composition, functioning as a “signature” used by Guru Nanak Sahib and the rest of...

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Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

Sabad 4: The Speech of Truth

By
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Our final session examines the last sabad of Babarvani (Utterances on Babar), found in Rag Tilang (Guru Granth Sahib, p. 722). This sabad is unique in its structure, beginning as a direct address to Bhai Lalo, the Guru’s devoted Sikh who witnessed the...

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Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

Sabad 3: The Corruption of Wealth

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In this session, we explore the third sabad from Babarvani (Utterances on Babar) and Rag Asa (Guru Granth Sahib, p. 417). Guru Nanak Sahib exposes the fleeting nature of material wealth, describing how the riches of the elite vanish in an instant with...

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Tuesday
,
12
August
2025

The Rivers Speak

By
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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

By
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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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Tuesday
,
17
June
2025

Most Wealthy & Unfathomable Father

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Father’s Day reflection spanning earthly and Divine fathers—blending emotion, ritual, and the unseen presence of the 1 in a world of distractions.

Father’s Day reflection spanning earthly and Divine fathers—blending emotion, ritual, and the unseen presence of the 1 in a world of distractions.

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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.

READ More ⟶
Tuesday
,
8
July
2025

To Simply Be Near

By
Author Names Here

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

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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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Friday
,
1
August
2025

To Simply Be Near

By
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In this poetic reflection, writer and narrator Inni Kaur invites us into three quiet evenings she spent in 2025 at Harimandar Sahib—sitting in the parikrama, watching the sunset, listening to Rehras Sahib, and simply being.

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Thursday
,
24
July
2025

Explore Bani Sheikh Farid Ji

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Sheikh Farid Ji is one of the fifteen Bhagat contributors to the Guru Granth Sahib. The Guru Granth Sahib contains four Sabads and one hundred and twelve saloks by him.

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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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Friday
,
1
August
2025

To Simply Be Near

By
Author Names Here

In this poetic reflection, writer and narrator Inni Kaur invites us into three quiet evenings she spent in 2025 at Harimandar Sahib—sitting in the parikrama, watching the sunset, listening to Rehras Sahib, and simply being.

LISTEN NOW⟶
Thursday
,
24
July
2025

Explore Bani Sheikh Farid Ji

By
Author Names Here

Sheikh Farid Ji is one of the fifteen Bhagat contributors to the Guru Granth Sahib. The Guru Granth Sahib contains four Sabads and one hundred and twelve saloks by him.

LISTEN NOW⟶
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...

LISTEN NOW⟶
Friday
,
1
August
2025

To Simply Be Near

By
Author Names Here

In this poetic reflection, writer and narrator Inni Kaur invites us into three quiet evenings she spent in 2025 at Harimandar Sahib—sitting in the parikrama, watching the sunset, listening to Rehras Sahib, and simply being.

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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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