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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
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20
February
2019

ਸਾਗਰ ਮਹਿ ਬੂੰਦ // Ocean in the Drop

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.

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Wednesday
,
20
February
2019

A Heart’s Journey

A personal reflection on the role of poetry in the author's spiritual journey. She describes how poetry, specifically the guidance of Guru Nanak Sahib, has been a source of beauty, inspiration, and divine connection.

A personal reflection on the role of poetry in the author's spiritual journey. She describes how poetry, specifically the guidance of Guru Nanak Sahib, has been a source of beauty, inspiration, and divine connection.

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Friday
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15
February
2019

...Say something about Guru Gobind Singh

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Puran Singh's poetry, like that of Walt Whitman fertilizes the mind, and provokes man into song time and time again. It is fundamentally and finally the poetry of man's soul.

Puran Singh's poetry, like that of Walt Whitman fertilizes the mind, and provokes man into song time and time again. It is fundamentally and finally the poetry of man's soul.

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Thursday
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14
February
2019

Transcendent Love

Why are these love-stories immortalized?

Why are these love-stories immortalized?

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Sunday
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10
February
2019

Sikh-Canadians in 2019 Electoral Politics

Sikhs have long served as a political football for all Canadian political parties, it’s time to demand the representation we deserve.

Sikhs have long served as a political football for all Canadian political parties, it’s time to demand the representation we deserve.

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Monday
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28
January
2019

O' My Mother! Mind Pierced by the Compassionate

In the joyful Rag Bilaval, Guru Nanak Sahib's Sabad radiates profound spirituality, devotion, and the recognition of the One’s omnipresence.

In the joyful Rag Bilaval, Guru Nanak Sahib's Sabad radiates profound spirituality, devotion, and the recognition of the One’s omnipresence.

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Friday
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25
January
2019

When will Sikhs have their #MeToo movement?

In 2006, Tarana Burke founded the #MeToo movement to help survivors of sexual violence, particularly young women of color from low-income communities find the language to talk about their experiences, build systems of support, start conversations...

In 2006, Tarana Burke founded the #MeToo movement to help survivors of sexual violence, particularly young women of color from low-income communities find the language to talk about their experiences, build systems of support, start conversations...

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Thursday
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24
January
2019

Immortal Companionship

The longing and the yearning to experience a love that transcends time and space. An eternal love to be experienced here and now.

The longing and the yearning to experience a love that transcends time and space. An eternal love to be experienced here and now.

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Tuesday
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15
January
2019

The Nightingale & The Traveler: Love & Wisdom

“Love and Wisdom” is about patriotism and the burning love for freedom. It is about seeking The Rose that never fades and never perishes.

“Love and Wisdom” is about patriotism and the burning love for freedom. It is about seeking The Rose that never fades and never perishes.

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