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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.

Monday
,
27
April
2020

Allah the Unseeable

Persian-based Sabad is difficult to read and understand for both native Panjabi speakers and native Persian speakers.

Persian-based Sabad is difficult to read and understand for both native Panjabi speakers and native Persian speakers.

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Wednesday
,
22
April
2020

Vulnerability of a Love Warrior

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.

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Friday
,
17
April
2020

Celebrations, Ruminations & Growing up

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Four of us are home – husband, mother, daughter, and me.

Four of us are home – husband, mother, daughter, and me.

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Monday
,
13
April
2020

Vaisakhi of the Pure and Sovereign

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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...

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...

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Friday
,
3
April
2020

Reflecting, Sharing, Caring, Amid COVID-19

We as a community are connected with a genuine bond that is rooted in Sabad (Infinite-Wisdom) that social distancing cannot break.

We as a community are connected with a genuine bond that is rooted in Sabad (Infinite-Wisdom) that social distancing cannot break.

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Monday
,
30
March
2020

Guru Harikrishan Sahib: Benevolent Wisdom-Child

An attempt to locate the Eighth Sovereign in the line of ten founder Gurus in Sikhi. Guru Nanak Sahib’s 1Force-1Ness paradigm continued in Nanak VIII’s political-spiritual realm as depicted in the Sikh writings.

An attempt to locate the Eighth Sovereign in the line of ten founder Gurus in Sikhi. Guru Nanak Sahib’s 1Force-1Ness paradigm continued in Nanak VIII’s political-spiritual realm as depicted in the Sikh writings.

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Saturday
,
28
March
2020

Sikh-Afghans

In 1521, Guru Nanak Sahib witnessed the terrible suffering of people at Saidpur (Eminabad), The Panjab. The Guru documents who to question while accepting the Command of the Creative and Pervasive 1Force:

In 1521, Guru Nanak Sahib witnessed the terrible suffering of people at Saidpur (Eminabad), The Panjab. The Guru documents who to question while accepting the Command of the Creative and Pervasive 1Force:

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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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