Harinder Singh is the Senior Fellow at the Sikh Research Institute. He holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University, an MS in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas, and an MPhil from Punjab University in the linguistics of the Guru Granth Sahib.
He co-founded the Sikh Research Institute and the Panjab Digital Library, envisioned the Kaur and Singh Academy, and organized the Free Akal Takht campaign.
He appears on radio and television programs and speaks at universities, parliaments, museums, conferences, and civic institutions. He has authored several books and numerous articles integrating the political and the spiritual. He consults on curriculums, exhibitions, and films and is featured in many documentaries on the Sikhs, the Panjab, and South Asian matters.
His current focus is on developing critical thinking for Sikh institutions via the State of the Panth report series and developing open-source decoding of Guru Granth Sahib in contemporary Panjabi and English for a global audience.
He has served on the National Conference on Community and Justice boards, The Fellowship of Activists to Embrace Humanity, The Nanakshahi Trust, among others. He looks for culturally-specific things to experience and a light roast pour-over coffee to sip during travels, reads and binge-watches to stay in touch with what the world is up to, and listens to sabads, poetry, Hir, jazz, and political rap.
Harinder Singh resides with his family in the United States.
Harinder Singh talks about how and more importantly why Sikhs clashed with the rulers of South Asia. Royal Asiatic Society London, UK
Through Babar Bani presentation explores the nexus between religion, society, politics at large and the Divine Will, as seen by Guru Nanak Sahib. It builds upon the relationship of a state vis-à-vis other states, civilians and the wider issues of human rights and morality. It tries to address question like, why a Divine remembering self- awakened individual is central to the idea of a dignified and sovereign society; what should be the duty of truly religious individuals and their role in the larger world politics? Finding contemporary parallels and learning lessons!
Everyone says they are panthak or panthic (committed towards the betterment of the Panth) while the allegiance is varying. The presentation will include: Guiding Principle form Gurbani, Panthak Mind & Cordialness, Exploring Criterion in History, Understanding State Roles, and Lessons for Today.
This is the story of an ascetic living in a remote Monastery established on the banks of Godavari in Nanded, who became the disciple of tenth Nanak, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. He challenged the might of the powerful Mughals Empire, and went on to establish the rule of the Khalsa within a very short span of time. This is an inspirational story of commitment, humility, courage, dedication and sacrifice.
On the centennial of the Anand Marriage Act, Sikh Research Institute is making available preliminary resources aimed at drawing attention to the ratification of this historic legislation, as well as to impart to young Sikh couples the significance of the Sikh marriage ceremony.
The principle of Miri-Piri is often encapsulated with the two crossed swords in today's Sikh consciousness, one representing the political spirit of the Sikhs and the other representing the spiritual.
This Sabad composed by Guru Arjan Sahib in the Bilaval rag reflects the deep, unbreakable bond of love between the individual and the Divine. Bilaval evokes a sense of happiness, accomplishment, and the resolve to continue walking the spiritual path.
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 finite. This is our understanding at the moment, which was different yesterday and may evolve tomorrow as we deepen our relationship with the Sabad.
In the uplifting melody of Dhanasari, a rag that radiates happiness, Bhagat Pipa Ji's Sabad unfolds as a celebration of the divine essence residing within the very fabric of the human form.
I have a morning ritual: I drop my daughter to her school, turn on NPR (National Public Radio in America), and listen to it for about 7 minutes, return home, to make sure that my son catches his school bus.
Join Harinder Singh in Winnipeg, Manitoba on 26 April 2025, for a keynote address and interactive session on Human Rights & Inclusion in Sikhi.
Sidak is a transformative educational experience designed for young Sikh adults aged 18 to 39. It brings together seekers from all over the world to learn, grow, and lead with purpose.