Vaisakhi invites us to reflect on what was given in 1699 and what it means today. When Guru Gobind Singh Sahib called, only five stepped forward, embodying courage and surrender. Through their offering, a way of living was revealed—carried forward through sacrifice and resilience. At its heart is Anand, a deep connection known through the Guru and the Sabad. This Anand is not of the past; it is available now. Even when we drift, the Guru’s call remains. Vaisakhi becomes real when we live it—through courage, clarity, and love. May we remain connected, experience Anand, and walk this path with awareness.
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Suggest a correction →The Guru Granth Sahib Project is pleased to announce the annotation of two Sabads by Bhagat Jaidev Ji, one of the fifteen Bhagat contributors to the Guru Granth Sahib.
Recorded in Vancouver, the dialogue features Harinder Singh — author of the book, educator, and co-founder of SikhRI — alongside author, psychiatrist, and advocate Dr. Shimi Kaur Kang.
Sidak alum Navnit Kaur chats with Sidak facilitator Jasleen Kaur, reflecting on her past Sidak experience—becoming more open-minded, meeting a diverse sangat from around the world, discovering the beauty of taking a Hukamnama for the first time, and ultim
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