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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.

Monday
,
16
May
2016

Today’s Hukam, Darbar Sahib

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.

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.

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Wednesday
,
4
May
2016

Today’s Hukam, Darbar Sahib

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.

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.

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Tuesday
,
26
April
2016

Phenomenality of Sikhism

In the preceding chapter were named some reasons for man’s retreat from religion during the last two centuries and to certain recent trends in the domains of Physical Sciences, the realities of political systems, and the dead ends into which analytico-linguistic philosophical speculations have reached, that tend to stimulate return towards religion.

In the preceding chapter were named some reasons for man’s retreat from religion during the last two centuries and to certain recent trends in the domains of Physical Sciences, the realities of political systems, and the dead ends into which analytico-linguistic philosophical speculations have reached, that tend to stimulate return towards religion.

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Monday
,
25
April
2016

Further Reading

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In an effort to make learning more about Sikhi and engaging process, our research staff compiles scholarly articles from around the web and other academic resources.

In an effort to make learning more about Sikhi and engaging process, our research staff compiles scholarly articles from around the web and other academic resources.

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Monday
,
25
April
2016

The Golden Temple

The world-famous Golden Temple of the Sikhs, situated at Amritsar in India, bears Harimandir, ‘The Temple of God’, as its original name and it forms an island in a lake to which the name of Amritsar was given by the Nanak V, Guru Arjan (1563-1606), in the year 1589, when he laid the foundations of what is now known as the Golden Temple, and the town which grew around this Mecca of the Sikhs has subsequently acquired the name of Amritsar.

The world-famous Golden Temple of the Sikhs, situated at Amritsar in India, bears Harimandir, ‘The Temple of God’, as its original name and it forms an island in a lake to which the name of Amritsar was given by the Nanak V, Guru Arjan (1563-1606), in the year 1589, when he laid the foundations of what is now known as the Golden Temple, and the town which grew around this Mecca of the Sikhs has subsequently acquired the name of Amritsar.

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Monday
,
25
April
2016

Sikhism and the World Society

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On Nov. 3, 1974 the author arrived at Toronto to attend to certain engagements when he learnt that in the Oecumenical Institute of the University was scheduled to meet on the 5th November, to consider as to how best all the world-religions can mutually cooperate to help solve the most urgent current problems of mankind of peace and war, hunger and emergence of a world society, that is God-oriented.

On Nov. 3, 1974 the author arrived at Toronto to attend to certain engagements when he learnt that in the Oecumenical Institute of the University was scheduled to meet on the 5th November, to consider as to how best all the world-religions can mutually cooperate to help solve the most urgent current problems of mankind of peace and war, hunger and emergence of a world society, that is God-oriented.

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Thursday
,
14
April
2016

How Sikhs Can Free Akal Takht

Every Sikh has the right to raise questions about the process that led to the recent Sarbat Khalsa. It lacked transparency or an open discussion about the Jathedar qualifications. But this is simply the tip of the iceberg when it comes to problems that plague the Sikh governance.

Every Sikh has the right to raise questions about the process that led to the recent Sarbat Khalsa. It lacked transparency or an open discussion about the Jathedar qualifications. But this is simply the tip of the iceberg when it comes to problems that plague the Sikh governance.

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Wednesday
,
13
April
2016

The Month of Vaisakh (April 13 - May 13)

A life without fragrance is a wasted life. An awakening in nature is taking place. Where are you?

A life without fragrance is a wasted life. An awakening in nature is taking place. Where are you?

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Tuesday
,
5
April
2016

Sikhi & Acceptance: Feminism

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As a young girl, born into a Punjabi speaking family in Canada, I often grappled with adhering to many of the traditional gender and cultural roles I was supposed to follow. Women have often taken on the subservient role in the family household...

As a young girl, born into a Punjabi speaking family in Canada, I often grappled with adhering to many of the traditional gender and cultural roles I was supposed to follow. Women have often taken on the subservient role in the family household...

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