Ask SikhRI series fosters a culture of learning and understanding among both Sikhs and non-Sikhs like you. It plays a vital role in dispelling misconceptions, promoting acceptance, and encouraging open dialogue, ultimately leading to your greater awareness and knowledge about Sikhi.
This initiative not only answers questions but also connects individuals with a network of experts, scholars, and community members who can provide meaningful insights and guidance. This fosters a sense of belonging and community, as people feel supported in their quest for knowledge about Sikhi.
Maintaining anonymity in question submission ensures that individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those who may be new to exploring Sikhi or dealing with personal challenges, can seek information and guidance without worrying about discrimination or bias. This inclusivity makes Sikhi more approachable to a broader audience, cultivating a sense of community and support.
Enjoy a safe and non-judgmental platform to ask questions about Sikhi, even those that you might be hesitant to ask openly.
"Hair in Sikhi is part of the protocol, as well as part of the tradition...You emulate the modalities you believe in of the ones you love."
In Sikhi (commonly known as Sikhism), women's fundamental equality exists in both private and public spheres and within personal and corporate relationships. Women possess the freedom to lead in any capacity without predefined roles.
Nam Simran holds significant importance in Sikhi, extending far beyond mere identification with the Divine. ‘Nam’ goes beyond identification, and ‘Simran’ signifies remembrance.
“…it really has nothing to do with whether it is less or more. It has everything to do with that these are the aspirations of the community. When we come together as a community, we do a minimum of these recitations.