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.

Tuesday
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8
November
2016

A Revolutionary Feminist

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So I am the least likely person to be writing this. My Panjabi is terrible. I rarely go to the Gurduara. And worst of all, my rotis are anything but round. I simply am not the idealistic definition of a Sikh.

So I am the least likely person to be writing this. My Panjabi is terrible. I rarely go to the Gurduara. And worst of all, my rotis are anything but round. I simply am not the idealistic definition of a Sikh.

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Thursday
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3
November
2016

1984: My Struggle & Inspiration

Dr. Pritpal Singh shares his reflections on the events of 1984 in India against Sikhs, where many innocent lives were lost.

Dr. Pritpal Singh shares his reflections on the events of 1984 in India against Sikhs, where many innocent lives were lost.

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Tuesday
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1
November
2016

My Vote for Next US President

On November 8, Americans will elect either the corruption-laden, policy-driven first female President or the sexual-assaulter, power-driven forty-fifth male President.

On November 8, Americans will elect either the corruption-laden, policy-driven first female President or the sexual-assaulter, power-driven forty-fifth male President.

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Monday
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24
October
2016

In the Flames of Love

The intensity of a longing is the fire that burns the lover. O’ to be burnt in this fire is bitter-sweet bliss.

The intensity of a longing is the fire that burns the lover. O’ to be burnt in this fire is bitter-sweet bliss.

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Saturday
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15
October
2016

Young Minds: Sikh Global Leadership of the Future

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In the tradition of Guru-Chela, and as flag bearers of Guru Nanak’s message, Sikh’s have a moral obligation to propagate and spread the seeds of the universal paradigm of Oneness (IK Oankar) across political and cultural boundaries.

In the tradition of Guru-Chela, and as flag bearers of Guru Nanak’s message, Sikh’s have a moral obligation to propagate and spread the seeds of the universal paradigm of Oneness (IK Oankar) across political and cultural boundaries.

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Saturday
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8
October
2016

Sidak Experience

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Vismadh. The feeling of pure awe, love, and inspiration. Even that definition doesn’t do justice to the true meaning of Vismadh. It took Guru Nanak Patshah an entire Salok to define and give an essence of what this sabad actually means.

Vismadh. The feeling of pure awe, love, and inspiration. Even that definition doesn’t do justice to the true meaning of Vismadh. It took Guru Nanak Patshah an entire Salok to define and give an essence of what this sabad actually means.

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Tuesday
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27
September
2016

The Butter of Awareness

Guru Arjan Sahib reminds us: the Divine lives in all. Through Sabad and inner churning, doubt dissolves, and Divine Presence is realized within.

Guru Arjan Sahib reminds us: the Divine lives in all. Through Sabad and inner churning, doubt dissolves, and Divine Presence is realized within.

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Wednesday
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14
September
2016

The One Who Remains

Guru Teghbahadur Sahib reminds us: when all else fades, only the Divine remains. Anchor in Nam—the boat that carries you beyond life’s illusions.

Guru Teghbahadur Sahib reminds us: when all else fades, only the Divine remains. Anchor in Nam—the boat that carries you beyond life’s illusions.

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Tuesday
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26
July
2016

It Is 6 Am as I Walk Into the Divan Hall at Sidak

To spend two-weeks immersed into Sikh culture, language, values, and community is a gift beyond measure. A feast for mind and the senses. The 160-acre border of the Khalsa Centre overlooking Miracle Valley is enveloped in majestic trees on multiple...

To spend two-weeks immersed into Sikh culture, language, values, and community is a gift beyond measure. A feast for mind and the senses. The 160-acre border of the Khalsa Centre overlooking Miracle Valley is enveloped in majestic trees on multiple...

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