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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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6
May
2015

I Never Knew My Mothers

From my early childhood days, I have been bombarded with stories about the bravery of Banda, the courage of Nalwa, and the glory of Ranjit Singh. As I grew older, I encountered the strategy of General Arora and the charisma of Jarnail Singh.

From my early childhood days, I have been bombarded with stories about the bravery of Banda, the courage of Nalwa, and the glory of Ranjit Singh. As I grew older, I encountered the strategy of General Arora and the charisma of Jarnail Singh.

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Friday
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1
May
2015

Inni Kaur at the Pentagon’s Second Vaisakhi Event

The following remarks were delivered by Inni Kaur, Chair Sikh Research institute, at the Pentagon’s second Vaisakhi event to commemorate the Sikh faith on May 1, 2015.

The following remarks were delivered by Inni Kaur, Chair Sikh Research institute, at the Pentagon’s second Vaisakhi event to commemorate the Sikh faith on May 1, 2015.

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Monday
,
27
April
2015

From Illusions to Grace

Guru Arjan Sahib’s sabad reveals the grip of pride and Maya’s illusion. Liberation comes by heeding the wise, shedding desires, and surrendering to the Guru’s Grace

Guru Arjan Sahib’s sabad reveals the grip of pride and Maya’s illusion. Liberation comes by heeding the wise, shedding desires, and surrendering to the Guru’s Grace

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Saturday
,
25
April
2015

Essentials of Sikhism

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Religion deals essentially with three subjects of the nature of reality, the nature of man and it relation to this reality, and lastly, with the way to reach this reality.

Religion deals essentially with three subjects of the nature of reality, the nature of man and it relation to this reality, and lastly, with the way to reach this reality.

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Wednesday
,
8
April
2015

Punjabi in Me

Did I ever leave Panjab? Growing up in the west, my earliest memory of Panjab is taking a train ride from Jhansi (UP) to Ludhiana (Panjab) during summer breaks to visit my nanke (maternal grandparents). There are also fond memories of trips with my family to mostly Eastern Panjab, and one to Western Panjab in June 1984.

Did I ever leave Panjab? Growing up in the west, my earliest memory of Panjab is taking a train ride from Jhansi (UP) to Ludhiana (Panjab) during summer breaks to visit my nanke (maternal grandparents). There are also fond memories of trips with my family to mostly Eastern Panjab, and one to Western Panjab in June 1984.

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Monday
,
23
March
2015

Bhanna Vart Gaya

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We made the turn ascending on a hill towards our destination. A mixture of sadness and excitement inside, it had become real. We were going to meet the ones whose wounds were still raw. It was a slightly chilly day.

We made the turn ascending on a hill towards our destination. A mixture of sadness and excitement inside, it had become real. We were going to meet the ones whose wounds were still raw. It was a slightly chilly day.

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Thursday
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1
January
2015

Q&A with Harinder Singh, Co-founder of Sikh Research Institute

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Harinder Singh is the Co-founder and CEO of the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI). Singh, who believes education is a fulcrum for social change, ensures that SikhRI’s primary mission is to provide educational resources to Sikhs to lead a Guru-inspired life

Harinder Singh is the Co-founder and CEO of the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI). Singh, who believes education is a fulcrum for social change, ensures that SikhRI’s primary mission is to provide educational resources to Sikhs to lead a Guru-inspired life

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Wednesday
,
31
December
2014

Gratitude

Rise in love and experience the Vastness.

Rise in love and experience the Vastness.

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