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Sikhi & History: Bhai Vir Singh's Perspectives

Friday
,
6
December
2024

Harinder Singh explores Bhai Vir Singh's unique framing of Sikh history at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, Delhi.

Harinder Singh explores Bhai Vir Singh's unique framing of Sikh history at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, Delhi.

  • How did Bhai Vir Singh perceive and narrate Sikh history?
  • What lens did he use to contextualize Sikh history within Indic and Western frameworks?
  • How does his understanding inspire contemporary interpretations of Sikh history?

Dive into the wisdom of Bhai Vir Singh and discover how his perspectives continue to shape the Sikh worldview.

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Harinder Singh

Senior Fellow, Research & Policy
Senior Fellow, Research & Policy

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. 

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