The session began with the guests seeking a clearer understanding of the TGGSP team's day-to-day operations. Questions focused on what a typical workday entails, the processes followed in translation and transcreation, and how the team thoughtfully balances deep reverence with critical inquiry when engaging with Gurbani.

Jasjit Singh Hundal noted the availability of content in both Panjabi and English on the TGGSP website as a crucial step toward making these resources more accessible to a global audience. Rupinder Sherry Hundal underscored the urgent need for thoughtful, high-quality literature and resources, such as those being developed by TGGSP and SikhRI, to support learning, reflection, and intergenerational connection.

Dr. Jaswant Singh, Director of Gurbani Research at SikhRI, along with team members, welcomed the guests, outlined the project’s methodology, and acknowledged the guests’ continued support and appreciation for the team’s efforts. During the visit, everyone shared personal reflections on their journeys and their association with SikhRI and TGGSP. The guests spoke about how engaging with the project’s work has deepened their connection to the Guru’s teachings and encouraged them to share these insights within their own circles.

The discussion also explored the role of emerging technologies such as AI, alongside the emotional and sociological impact of the work being carried out by TGGSP and SikhRI. The reflections on returning to one’s roots, the enduring significance of the land of Panjab, and the resilience of Sikh identity in the face of historical challenges led to a deeply moving exchange.

The duo shared their personal journeys and professional backgrounds during the interaction. Rupinder Sherry Hundal reflected on her transition from a career as an IT Network Engineer to a life centered on family, well-being, and naturopathy. She is a certified natural medicine practitioner and holds a post-baccalaureate certificate in Ayurvedic Wellness Practices. Her passion for Sikh projects is imbued with a deep faith in the experience of the essence of the path laid by the Sikh Gurus. Her commitment to preserving Sikh history and presenting a counter-historical narrative of truth also led her to an extensive passion project on researching the life of Duleep Singh, the youngest son and heir of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s kingdom of Punjab, and earned her producer credits for its cinematic retelling, “The Black Prince” in 2017. Jasjit Singh Hundal shares the joy he finds in locating Gurudwaras in every city he travels to as an Executive Director at a major biopharmaceutical company, where his responsibilities include engaging with clinical research facilities worldwide. He is actively involved in the Sikh community and is a frequent speaker at interfaith events. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a BSc in Cellular Biology and currently lives in New Jersey with his family. The couple emphasized the tangible, cross-generational impact of SikhRI and TGGSP that they are witnessing within their families and communities.

The team members present included Vikramjit Singh, Harvinder Singh, Rohini Batra, Phera Singh, and Jagtej Singh.

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About Sikh Research Institute
‍Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is a global non-profit organization based in North America. SikhRI inspires individuals to connect with their roots and organizations to think critically based on Guru Granth Sahib’s paradigm of IkOankar, 1Force. Since 2003, SikhRI has been making Sikh education accessible and presenting Gurmat (The Guru’s Way) through various mediums, including webinars, podcasts, courses, presentations, publications, exhibitions, and social media. SikhRI seeks to make the wisdom of the Guru Granth Sahib accessible worldwide.