Inni Kaur

Creative Director

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.

Videos

Friday
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20
August
2021

Session 4 - Rahit: Eternal Lifestyle Questions & Answers

Inderpreet Singh and Inni Kaur explore Rahit-lifestyle through the Bani of Sidh Gosti. What are eternal questions? Why are we still struggling to understand them?

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Tuesday
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1
June
2021

Guru in Sikhi: Up Close & Personal

This Sidak event provides participants aged 18-40 a 4-hr glimpse into the 2-week Sidak summer leadership program. The prospective Sidakers will get a chance to preview learning and sharing via the curated content and the inspired facilitators.

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Tuesday
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1
June
2021

Session 2: Connecting Through Sabad

Session 2 - Connecting Through Sabad: Diveesh Singh, Jasleen Kaur, Kiran Kaur, and Satprit Kaur share transcreating techniques with the participants to strengthen their connection with Guru through Sabad.

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Tuesday
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6
April
2021

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2021: Inni Kaur

Inni Kaur, Creative Director at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares her reflection on Vaisakhi.

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Wednesday
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31
March
2021

Guru Teghbahadar Sahib Voices: O Mind! Transcend

Guru Teghbahadar Sahib: The Benevolent Warrior. Inni Kaur talks about how transcendence lies not in the wishful disappearance of opposition from without but in the resolution within to disregard and rise above it. How do we rise from the fragmented universe of our fears?

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Sunday
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28
March
2021

Guru Teghbahadar Sahib: The Benevolent Warrior

Watch the entire conference as SikhRI celebrated the 400th Parkash Purab of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib!

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Podcasts

Thursday
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29
April
2021

Episode 6: Keeping Our Thoughts Clean

This podcast brings us to Haridwar, a town that lies on the banks of the Ganges river. Guru ji challenges the thinking of the men whom he meets at the river.

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Wednesday
,
28
April
2021

Guru Teghbahadar Sahib Voices: O Mind! Transcend - Inni Kaur & Jasjit Singh | The Sikh Cast | SikhRI

Inni Kaur talks about how transcendence lies not in the wishful disappearance of opposition from without but in the resolution within to disregard and rise above it. How do we rise from the fragmented universe of our fears?

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Wednesday
,
14
April
2021

Vaisakhi & I

Inni Kaur descends into an exploration of what connects her most to Vaisakhi and its roots. Listen as she reflects back on her life.

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Thursday
,
8
April
2021

Episode 5: Being True, Inside and Out

Our next podcast takes place in Tulamba, focusing on a man named Sajjan and an inn he ran for travelers to stay overnight. Over time, Sajjan began engaging in a very unhealthy habit, which negatively affected travelers.

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Monday
,
8
February
2021

Episode 3: Lasting Friendships

In this episode, we learn more about friendships and growing up while remaining apart. Guru Nanak Sahib ji left Talwandi to live with his sister, Bebe Nanaki, and her husband, Jairam Das, in Sultanpur.

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Thursday
,
25
March
2021

Episode 4: Importance of Honest Living

In this episode, we delve into Malik Bhago, a very wealthy and powerful man who held a feast for the gods and goddesses to seek their blessings. Guru ji was the only one who refused his invitation.

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Articles

Tuesday
,
9
December
2025

The Only Ask: A Journey Through Nam

A journey through Nam—the only ask. Reflecting on Guru Arjan Sahib’s Hukam, Murari’s sakhi, and Bhai Vir Singh’s wisdom on Nam’s power to cleanse and transform.

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Tuesday
,
18
November
2025

The Wind Carries The Guru’s Presence

Through rivers, skies, and wind, the elements reveal Guru Nanak Sahib’s Presence—guiding us inward to Hukam, grace, and love.

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Tuesday
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12
August
2025

The Rivers Speak

Rivers carry the essence of the Sikh Gurus—echoing devotion, sacrifice, and longing, flowing eternally, calling seekers to listen and remember.

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Tuesday
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8
July
2025

To Simply Be Near

A poetic reflection on Sri Harimandar Sahib, honoring its memory, and quiet transformation.

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Wednesday
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4
June
2025

1984 Lives in Me

A mystical reflection on the 1984 Ghallughara—Sikh spirit, memory, and quiet resistance, forty-one years later. The fire remains. So does the grace.

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Tuesday
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20
May
2025

When Gratitude Becomes Remembrance

A reflection on Guru Arjan Sahib’s Hukam, Bhai Vir Singh ji’s awakening, and the quiet power of Simran, Shukrana, and spiritual presence.

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