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Read in-depth interpretations, opinion pieces and creative writing delving into Sikh thought and world matters. Our articles feature writings from the SikhRI team and guest contributors.
Read in-depth interpretations, opinion pieces and creative writing delving into Sikh thought and world matters. Our articles feature writings from the SikhRI team and guest contributors.
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Raising consciousness and, changing hearts and minds needs wisdom, self-control, patience, and above all, seeing and recognizing the One in all.
Raising consciousness and, changing hearts and minds needs wisdom, self-control, patience, and above all, seeing and recognizing the One in all.
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this transcreation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad the same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this transcreation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad the same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
Sabad is Infinite; we are very finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow, as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad. In this trans-creation, we have chosen to keep the repeating words in the Sabad same. We aspire to learn and retain the Divine attribute as used in the original Sabad and avoid terms like God or Lord.
Ever since I gained consciousness, I have seen her make decisions on her own while running the household, taking care of us, our education, and other matters both inside and outside of the house.
Ever since I gained consciousness, I have seen her make decisions on her own while running the household, taking care of us, our education, and other matters both inside and outside of the house.
In SikhRI’s new monthly blog series, Sabads previously transcreated for the Sabad of the Week podcast will be revisited, with the offering of an individual understanding and perspective on the application of the Sabad’s message in daily life.
In SikhRI’s new monthly blog series, Sabads previously transcreated for the Sabad of the Week podcast will be revisited, with the offering of an individual understanding and perspective on the application of the Sabad’s message in daily life.
Persian-based Sabad is difficult to read and understand for both native Panjabi speakers and native Persian speakers. Panjabi grammar and South Asian vernacular speech is imported into Persian and vice versa, creating new deviations of standard pronunciations. The hybridized language of Gurbani takes influence from the languages of South Asia at the time (Panjabi, Persian, Sanskrit, Braj, and many more) in which the bani was revealed, but often defies the rules of language and poetry to create new meaning. The language of Gurbani stands alone, therefore the following commentary was created to help guide readers through the meaning of this Sabad and enrich understanding.
Persian-based Sabad is difficult to read and understand for both native Panjabi speakers and native Persian speakers. Panjabi grammar and South Asian vernacular speech is imported into Persian and vice versa, creating new deviations of standard pronunciations. The hybridized language of Gurbani takes influence from the languages of South Asia at the time (Panjabi, Persian, Sanskrit, Braj, and many more) in which the bani was revealed, but often defies the rules of language and poetry to create new meaning. The language of Gurbani stands alone, therefore the following commentary was created to help guide readers through the meaning of this Sabad and enrich understanding.
For love to flow naturally, one needs to enter the domain of vulnerability. It is scary and downright wild, but those brave enough to do so are richly rewarded.
For love to flow naturally, one needs to enter the domain of vulnerability. It is scary and downright wild, but those brave enough to do so are richly rewarded.
Four of us are home – husband, mother, daughter, and me.
Four of us are home – husband, mother, daughter, and me.
Vaisakhi, which is fervently celebrated in the global Sikh community, has its traces back to the early stages of Sikhi (Sikhism). From the time of Guru Amardas Sahib, the third Guru (1552-1574), Sikhs had started gathering in large numbers during the festivals of Divali and Vaisakhi at Goindwal Sahib, Panjab. This provided the Gurus an opportunity to bring the diverse community together and lead them to prosperity, while still treading the righteous path shown by the founder of Sikhi, Guru Nanak Sahib (1469-1539).
Vaisakhi, which is fervently celebrated in the global Sikh community, has its traces back to the early stages of Sikhi (Sikhism). From the time of Guru Amardas Sahib, the third Guru (1552-1574), Sikhs had started gathering in large numbers during the festivals of Divali and Vaisakhi at Goindwal Sahib, Panjab. This provided the Gurus an opportunity to bring the diverse community together and lead them to prosperity, while still treading the righteous path shown by the founder of Sikhi, Guru Nanak Sahib (1469-1539).
