Articles & Blogs

Research, analysis, reflections, opinions, and creative expression

Read in-depth interpretations, opinion pieces, and creative writing delving into Sikh history, thought, and global matters. Our articles are long-form and research-based. Our blogs offer op-eds and reflections. Both feature writings from the SikhRI team and guest contributors.

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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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

Guru Gobind Singh Sahib

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I’ve always seen Kalgidhar Patshah (Guru Gobind Singh Sahib) through the eyes of my parents. I have fallen in love with him through Bhai Sahib Bhai Vir Singh’s poems.

I’ve always seen Kalgidhar Patshah (Guru Gobind Singh Sahib) through the eyes of my parents. I have fallen in love with him through Bhai Sahib Bhai Vir Singh’s poems.

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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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Friday
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12
October
2018

‘Anhad’ – our discovery of the ‘unstruck melody’

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In Gurbani there are many references to the term ‘anhad’ which transcribes as the experience or expression of Nam as an ‘unstruck chord or melody.’

In Gurbani there are many references to the term ‘anhad’ which transcribes as the experience or expression of Nam as an ‘unstruck chord or melody.’

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Thursday
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20
September
2018

Gurduara: A Sikh Place of Learning

The Gurduara is considered to be the heart of the Sikh community. Throughout all components of the Gurduara, the teachings of the Gurus must be visible in both abstract heights and concrete realities.

The Gurduara is considered to be the heart of the Sikh community. Throughout all components of the Gurduara, the teachings of the Gurus must be visible in both abstract heights and concrete realities.

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