Inni Kaur is Creative Director at the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI), where she leads content creation, branding, and external communications.
She has been deeply involved with SikhRI since 2009, having served as an Advisory Council Member, Board Member, Chair of the Board (2014–2016), Chief Executive Officer (2016–2019), and currently as Creative Director (2019–present).
A frequent speaker at community and interfaith gatherings—including engagements with the U.S. Office of the Pentagon Chaplain and several universities—Inni brings Sikh teachings into accessible dialogue with diverse audiences.
She is a passionate author, poet, and artist. Her published works include Journey with the Gurus, a children’s book series inspired by the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Sahib, Sakhi-Time with Nani ji, Thank You, Vahiguru, Daddy’s Turban, The Story of Us, The Fragrance of Bhai Vir Singh, Resilient Roots: A Sikh Family’s Journey, and The Brave Nightingale and The Golden Temple.
Inni is deeply immersed in the transcreation of Sabad (Infinite Wisdom) and the writings of Bhai Vir Singh, infusing her work with reverence, clarity, and poetic insight. Inni’s writing is grounded in Sikh thought and inspired by the beauty of everyday moments—cloud-watching, mindful walks, and quiet reflection. She resides in the United States.
Inni Kaur, Creative Director at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI), shares her thoughts on what she has been contemplating on this Vaisakhi.
In this video Inni Kaur shares her profoundly personal and spiritual journey to Sri Harimandar Sahib.
Inni Kaur, Creative Director at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI), shares her thoughts on what she has been contemplating on this Vaisakhi.
This composition explores the idea of bliss and how to achieve it. In the Sikh tradition, Anand Sahib is of such great significance that the entire composition or a portion (first five pauris and last pauri) is recited or sung to conclude all...
This composition explores the idea of bliss and how to achieve it. In the Sikh tradition, Anand Sahib is of such great significance that the entire composition or a portion (first five pauris and last pauri) is recited or sung to conclude...
Stanzas eleven to twenty of Anand Sahib by Guru Amardas Sahib delve into the pursuit of bliss, a concept of great significance in the Sikh tradition. Discover the joy within and experience the resonance of Rag Ramkali. Embrace the journey towards bliss...
Known as the Sixth River of Panjab, Bhai Vir Singh gave style, rhythm, and flow to the modern Panjabi language. His writings, spiritual in nature, stimulate the soul and open our eyes to the Beloved.
Rana Bhabor is a story of a small hill chieftain who came in contact with Guru Gobind Singh Sahib during the days of his struggle with the Hill Rajas.
Inni Kaur recites translations from the original works of renowned Sikh author and poet Bhai Vir Singh. In this episode, we explore the story of "The Nightingale & The Traveler".
In our Sabad of the Month Sikh Cast Host, Manpreet Singh and Inni Kaur explore the Sabad O’ My mother! Mind pierced by the Compassionate. Mind the temple, body the ascetic cloth, bathe within the heart pilgrim-shrine. One Sabad lives on my breath, no longer entering birth-cycle. 1. O’ My mother! Mind pierced by the Compassionate. Who knows the pain of others? I worry not about others. 1. Reflect. O’ Unreachable! O’ Unperceivable! O’ Indescribable! O’ Immeasurable, worry about me. Totally pervading on land, water and sky, Your Light is in each and every one. 2. All teaching, knowing, understanding is Yours, body-temple shade is Yours. I know no other except You. O’ My Sovereign! I forever sing and praise You. 3. All beings, creatures in Your sanctuary. All cares are Yours. Nanak’s one prayer: Whatever pleases You, that is good. 4. – Guru Nanak Sahib in Rag Bilaval | Guru Granth Sahib 795 ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥ ਮਨੁ ਮੰਦਰੁ ਤਨੁ ਵੇਸ ਕਲੰਦਰੁ ਘਟ ਹੀ ਤੀਰਥਿ ਨਾਵਾ ॥ ਏਕੁ ਸਬਦੁ ਮੇਰੈ ਪ੍ਰਾਨਿ ਬਸਤੁ ਹੈ ਬਾਹੁੜਿ ਜਨਮਿ ਨ ਆਵਾ ॥੧॥ ਮਨੁ ਬੇਧਿਆ ਦਇਆਲ ਸੇਤੀ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਈ ॥ ਕਉਣੁ ਜਾਣੈ ਪੀਰ ਪਰਾਈ ॥ ਹਮ ਨਾਹੀ ਚਿੰਤ ਪਰਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਅਗਮ ਅਗੋਚਰ ਅਲਖ ਅਪਾਰਾ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਕਰਹੁ ਹਮਾਰੀ ॥ ਜਲਿ ਥਲਿ ਮਹੀਅਲਿ ਭਰਿਪੁਰਿ ਲੀਣਾ ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਤੁਮ੍ਹਾਰੀ ॥੨॥ ਸਿਖ ਮਤਿ ਸਭ ਬੁਧਿ ਤੁਮ੍ਹਾਰੀ ਮੰਦਿਰ ਛਾਵਾ ਤੇਰੇ ॥ ਤੁਝ ਬਿਨੁ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਾ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਿਬਾ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਾ ਨਿਤ ਤੇਰੇ ॥੩॥ ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ ਸਭਿ ਸਰਣਿ ਤੁਮ੍ਹਾਰੀ ਸਰਬ ਚਿੰਤ ਤੁਧੁ ਪਾਸੇ ॥ ਜੋ ਤੁਧੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੋਈ ਚੰਗਾ ਇਕ ਨਾਨਕ ਕੀ ਅਰਦਾਸੇ ॥੪॥੨॥
Inni Kaur recites a translation from the original writings of Bhai Vir Singh.
2019 would mark the 550th Prakash Purab (Illumination Day) of Guru Nanak Sahib. To commemorate this monumental event SikhRI is launching a children’s audio story series in English and Panjabi based on the life and travels of Guru Nanak Sahib.
Like a trusted friend, it arrives in my inbox every morning. Do I open it immediately? Sadly not … But at some point of the day, I do open it. Honestly! Cross my heart! And a-a-hh! It’s pure nourishment … truly consciousness raising. Today’s ‘word’ from AWAT (“A Word A Thought“) is: “pooraa naavan” – two words, actually: complete bath, perfect bath.
Guru Arjan Sahib’s sabad teaches that true fulfillment comes from meditating on Nam, living in divine awareness, and singing praises, leading to eternal peace.
Panjab—The Land of the Five Rivers is his Hir. Panjab flows in his veins. Panjab is his very breath. He is the son; the lover; the dervish of Panjab.
Guru Ramdas Sahib’s sabad shows that devotion to Nam transcends caste. True devotees shine beyond status, removing doubts and leading to Divine union.
Guru Nanak Sahib’s sabad urges true living is beyond titles and rituals. True worth lies in inner purity, self-reflection, and divine awareness.
A reading that was difficult. A reading that compelled me to voice my concerns.
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.