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Reflections, opinions and creative expression

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.

Wednesday
,
25
March
2020

COVID-19: A Sikh Perspective & Response

COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything for everyone. There are those who are serving the need of the hour, and there are those who are serving their own needs, that’s just how things have always been. Allow me to share the Sikh ethos as a reminder:

COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything for everyone. There are those who are serving the need of the hour, and there are those who are serving their own needs, that’s just how things have always been. Allow me to share the Sikh ethos as a reminder:

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Friday
,
28
February
2020

The Sikh Revolution by Jagjit Singh

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In the Sikh Revolution, Jagjit Singh gloriously places the mission of the Sikh Gurus on the world stage. Drawing from Weberian analysis, Jagjit Singh, for the first time in the English language, masterfully accesses the Sikh oral and textual traditions in a broad defining thesis. His approach and interpretations provide a lucid and well-structured argument that sheds light on many of the Sikhs’ practices and beliefs and provides the historical and social backdrop that gave rise to the Sikh revolution.

In the Sikh Revolution, Jagjit Singh gloriously places the mission of the Sikh Gurus on the world stage. Drawing from Weberian analysis, Jagjit Singh, for the first time in the English language, masterfully accesses the Sikh oral and textual traditions in a broad defining thesis. His approach and interpretations provide a lucid and well-structured argument that sheds light on many of the Sikhs’ practices and beliefs and provides the historical and social backdrop that gave rise to the Sikh revolution.

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Wednesday
,
1
January
2020

Sovereign of Light

The opening chapter of Bhai Sahib Bhai Vir Singh’s Kalgidhar Chamatkar is a poetic masterpiece that immerses readers in divine splendor. Through vivid imagery and profound reflections, it explores the essence of beauty as a connection to the unseen...

The opening chapter of Bhai Sahib Bhai Vir Singh’s Kalgidhar Chamatkar is a poetic masterpiece that immerses readers in divine splendor. Through vivid imagery and profound reflections, it explores the essence of beauty as a connection to the unseen...

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Wednesday
,
18
December
2019

1984: Why Should I Care?

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I once met an elderly man who had taken pictures before and after 1984. I asked him: “What was it like photographing 84’?” His response: “I feel like I have been photographing 1984 my entire life.”

I once met an elderly man who had taken pictures before and after 1984. I asked him: “What was it like photographing 84’?” His response: “I feel like I have been photographing 1984 my entire life.”

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Tuesday
,
17
December
2019

All Under The Earth (Ham Jer Jimī)

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.

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Thursday
,
5
December
2019

Love’s Countless Yearnings

When the love-arrow strikes, the lover has no choice but to wait for the beloved. The wait is a bitter-sweet agony, that the lover embraces.

When the love-arrow strikes, the lover has no choice but to wait for the beloved. The wait is a bitter-sweet agony, that the lover embraces.

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Monday
,
18
November
2019

Guru Nanak Sahib & The Sidhs

2019 is Nanakshahi550. The world is celebrating with Nagar Kirtans, Conferences, Art Exhibitions, and so much more.I ask myself, “how am I going to celebrate?” I deliberate. Answer dawns.

2019 is Nanakshahi550. The world is celebrating with Nagar Kirtans, Conferences, Art Exhibitions, and so much more.I ask myself, “how am I going to celebrate?” I deliberate. Answer dawns.

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Friday
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15
November
2019

Red Dye: Barahmah Di Chitthi Guru Nanak Nu

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A Letter of Twelve Months to Guru Nanak Sahib weaving history, longing and yearning.

A Letter of Twelve Months to Guru Nanak Sahib weaving history, longing and yearning.

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