.svg)
Gurbani 101 is a survey course that familiarizes students with the structure, languages and themes of the Guru Granth Sahib. The course format encompasses lectures, discussions and activities.
Gurbani 101: Introduction. Sidak. Monday. , 5. May. 2025. Gurbani 101 is a survey course that familiarizes students with the structure, languages and themes of the Guru Granth Sahib. The course format encompasses lectures, discussions and activities.…
sikhri.org/videos/gurbani-101-introduction
Grammar of Gurbani (GoG) online course offers an investigation into the elementary linguistic characteristics of the Guru Granth Sahib. It is a distinctive learning program for those who wish to develop a better understanding of the Guru Granth Sahib through building Gurbani language skills by lessons in major identifiable grammatical patterns of the Guru Granth Sahib.
Grammar of Gurbani. Register Now. Grammar of Gurbani (GoG) online course offers an investigation into the elementary linguistic characteristics of the Guru Granth Sahib.…
sikhri.org/courses/grammar-of-gurbani
Jaswant Singh is a scholar of Sikh Studies. His immense love for Gurbani propels him to read, reflect, research, and share Gurbani’s wisdom and understanding with the wider community.
His immense love for Gurbani propels him to read, reflect, research, and share Gurbani’s wisdom and understanding with the wider community. He currently serves as the Director of Gurbani Research at the Sikh Research Institute, and Content Lead of. The Guru Granth Sahib Project.…
sikhri.org/people/jaswant-singh
How can one relate everyday understanding to the Shabad Gurbani of Guru.
Relating to Shabad Gurbani - SikhRI. Wednesday. , 3. July. 2013. How can one relate everyday understanding to the Shabad Gurbani of Guru. Latest Videos. Share on Social Media. Illuminating Every Path. Follow us on. Donate. Home. Articles. Videos. Podcasts. Events. Resources. Courses. Products.…
sikhri.org/videos/relating-to-shabad-gurbani-sikhri
Gurbani is rich in references to numerous faith traditions; the Vedik text is one among the prominent. For a long time there has been a raging debate, among different schools of interpretation, over the extent to which Gurbani's reference to Vedik texts is a contextualization of the existing ideas with respect to Sikhi, or a wider endorsement of the thought and worldview contained in it. This debate assumes significance, since it has profound impact on how Gurbani is interpreted, to arrive at a Gurmat perspective.
Gurbani is rich in references to numerous faith traditions; the Vedik text is one among the prominent.…
sikhri.org/events/liv-guru-granth-sahib-and-the-vedik-thought
Harjinder Singh ‘Gharsana’ is SikhRI’s Research Associate, Gurbani Linguistics.
Harjinder Singh ‘Gharsana’ is SikhRI’s Research Associate, Gurbani Linguistics. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit, a Doctor of Letters in Persian and Urdu, and a Master’s degree in Punjabi. Mr.…
sikhri.org/people/harjinder-singh-gharsana
SikhRI CEO, Inni Kaur, will be joining the young students at Renton Khalsa School for conversation on the Sikh Way of Life through Gurbani.
Gurbani - Sikh Way of Life. Friday. , 25. March. 2016. 10:00 pm. -. 11:00 pm. (PST). Khalsa Gurmat Centre. SikhRI CEO, Inni Kaur, will be joining the young students at Renton Khalsa School for conversation on the Sikh Way of Life through Gurbani. Presenters. Get Directions. Date & Time.…
sikhri.org/events/gurbani-sikh-way-of-life
Persian is one of the many languages found in the Guru Granth Sahib. Guru Nanak Sahib, Guru Arjan Sahib, and several of the bhagats revealed bani (Wisdom) in the Persian language.
Introduction: The Politics and Poetics of Persian in Gurbani. Subheading will go here. By. Tuesday. , 17. September. 2019. Introduction: The Politics and Poetics of Persian in Gurbani. Persian Voice in the Guru Granth Sahib. Nanakshahi 550. Sabad. Politics. Poetics. Persian Voice.…
sikhri.org/podcasts/persian-voice-in-the-guru-granth-sahib-introduction-the-politics-and-poetics-of-persian-in-gurbani
Introduce your children to the sacred verse Anand Sahib through SikhRI's specially designed course for kids. With interactive lessons and engaging activities, this course helps children learn and understand the verse’s meaning and significance. Enroll now!
It will also introduce the children to new Gurbani words that will expand their vocabulary and help them improve their Gurbani comprehension skills. The course contains eight separate lessons ranging from three to seven minutes each.…
sikhri.org/courses/anandu-sahib-for-children
Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is offering its second online course for learning "Language of Gurbani" on developing a better understanding and appreciation of the languages of Guru Granth Sahib.
Announcing second online course for learning Language of Gurbani - 16th April, 2015. April 16, 2015. Bridgewater, NJ.…
sikhri.org/news/announcing-second-online-course-for-learning-language-of-gurbani-16th-april-2015
Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) will offer its first online course for learning Language of Gurbani; its latest offering on developing a better understanding and appreciation of the languages of Guru Granth Sahib.
Language of Gurbani – First online course available - 11th September 2014. September 11, 2014. Bridgewater, NJ.…
sikhri.org/news/language-of-gurbani-first-online-course-available-11th-september-2014
Looking to deepen your understanding of Sikhi (Sikhism)? Explore SikhRI's courses that offer a variety of courses on Gurbani. Start your journey here with expert instructors & courses!
Immerse yourself into the sea of online, Gurbani-focused courses created for the nourishment of the Sikh community. Enrich your understanding. Start with the foundations of what it means to be a Sikh. With a bit of curiosity, you’ll soon uncover the vastness of Gurbani. Develop a deeper connection.…
sikhri.org/courses
Gurbani gives us a code to help us understand ourselves as human beings on a spiritual journey. The Guru guides us to train the mind to find the Divine in our own hearts and within the entire Creation. Poetry engages language in a unique way. It uses text to deliberately provoke images, feelings, and ideas encoded in the subtext to convey the subtlety of existence. When it comes to Gurbani, the Guru also offers a view of the Universe and humanity that transcends the limits of any one linguistic, cultural or historical paradigm. We can name this the “supertext” of Gurbani. When approaching Gurbani, how do we take into consideration the text, subtext and supertext in the process of translation? This is the question we will explore together in this seminar.
One Light: Text, Subtext and Supertext in the Translation of Gurbani. Saturday. , 15. July. 2017. Gurbani gives us a code to help us understand ourselves as human beings on a spiritual journey. The Guru guides us to train the mind to find the Divine in our own hearts and within the entire Creation.…
sikhri.org/videos/one-light-text-subtext-and-supertext-in-the-translation-of-gurbani
As the Gurbani reminds us that, “the tongue utters Your (Divine) many made names, but Nam, your Being is true and is existent from the beginning (and beyond designates).”
As the Gurbani reminds us that, “the tongue utters Your (Divine) many made names, but Nam, your Being is true and is existent from the beginning (and beyond designates).”. The course “Divine Names,” discusses 20 major titles appearing in the Guru Granth Sahib for the Divine Being.…
sikhri.org/courses/divine-names
Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is pleased to announce the release of a new children’s online course Anand Sahib that explores the bani of the same name.
It will also introduce the children to new Gurbani words that will expand their. vocabulary. and help them. improve. their Gurbani comprehension skills. The Anand Sahib course contains eight separate lessons ranging from. three to seven minutes each.…
sikhri.org/news/free-childrens-course-to-spark-curiosity-in-the-children-anandu-sahib-by-sikhri-1st-january-2019
Sikh Research Institute is releasing Divine Names, a new course, exploring the importance of 20 major titles for the Divine Being appearing in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Gurbani teaches that “the tongue utters Your (Divine) many made names, but Nam, your Being is true and is existent from the beginning (and beyond designates).”…
sikhri.org/news/divine-names-press-release-30th-november-2016
Sikh Research Institute Launches Online Education Platform Featuring Open Access and Unlimited Participation. First Course on the Grammar of Gurbani Available Now
Sikh Research Institute Launches Online Education Platform Featuring Open Access and Unlimited Participation.First Course on the Grammar of Gurbani Available Now.…
sikhri.org/news/sikhia-online-sikhi-education-platform-9th-march-2016
December 5 marks the 150th birth anniversary of Bhai Vir Singh (1872-1957), and we commemorate “The Sixth River of Panjab.”
Guru’s heart is free of self with utmost purity, spreading light in such a way that Gurbani’s mirror is framed in the heart. Yes, it is the Divine knowledge, Guru’s Heart, and thus Guru’s Own Form.”.…
sikhri.org/inspiration/bhai-vir-singh-the-sixth-river-of-panjab
The concept of Haumai in Gurmat is foundational to an understanding of Sikhi. In Gurbani, Haumai is the central problem that humans have to grapple with and resolve.
In Gurbani, Haumai is the central problem that humans have to grapple with and resolve. Gurbani calls Haumai a chronic ailment and the source of our suffering. At the same time, Gurbani tells us that we are wired to have Haumai, that it is given to us the Creator as part of the creative process.…
sikhri.org/events/haumai-annexing-the-self
The course is based on the Bani of Barah Maha revealed each by Guru Nanak Sahib and Guru Arjan Sahib. The Gurus have transformed this folk poetry into a spiritual journey of love.
The course provides an opportunity for children to connect with Gurbani through Barah Maha. Amongst other things, it exposes children to numerous Gurbani themes, new vocabulary and Sikh attitude towards nature, life, and its real goals.…
sikhri.org/courses/barah-mah
Despite making the decision to pursue the track Gurbani 101, I was nervous and truly questioning whether I would be able to break through the barriers of self-doubt.…
sikhri.org/articles/breaking-barriers-harpreet-kaur
Sikh Research Institute is pleased to announce the release of its very first children’s online course on Barah Maha. As concerned Sikh parents, we are constantly concerned about our children’s lack of engagement with Sikhi, and we look for opportunities to connect them with our heritage.
The course provides an opportunity for children to connect with Gurbani. Amongst other things, it exposes children to numerous Gurbani themes, new vocabulary and Sikh attitude towards nature, life, and its real goals. In the process the course also brings children closer to Nature.…
sikhri.org/news/ew-sikhri-online-course-barah-maha-press-release-1st-may-2019
Bhai Balbir Singh (1933 - 2020) sang Gurbani Kirtan at Sri Harimandar Sahib, Amritsar, for 36 years from 1955 - 1991. He memorized nearly 3,000 Sabads and could sing over 200 ragas. He received various prestigious awards and honors for his contribution to Gurbani Kirtan.
Bhai Balbir Singh (1933 - 2020) sang Gurbani Kirtan at Sri Harimandar Sahib, Amritsar, for 36 years from 1955 - 1991. He memorized nearly 3,000 Sabads and could sing over 200 ragas. He received various prestigious awards and honors for his contribution to Gurbani Kirtan.…
sikhri.org/articles/bhai-balbir-singh
Surender Pal Singh is a Senior Research Associate at the Sikh Research Institute. He holds a Master’s degree in Religious Studies and English.
He is the lead instructor of the Gurbani 101 track at. Sidak. , an annual leadership development program by SikhRI. He is the co-author of the Gurbani linguistics book. Guru Granth Sahib – Its Language and Grammar. and the author of the. Workbook Gurbani Language and Grammar.…
sikhri.org/people/surender-pal-singh
We spend our lives in the pursuit of happiness, looking for whatever we believe will satisfy, be it wealth, success, love, popularity, or excitement. Too often we either fail to achieve our objective, or when we do, it leaves us unsatisfied and we search for more of the same, or quest for the different. At other times we grapple with misfortunes such as illness, conflict, or financial strain. In this way we find ourselves, for most of our worldly life, tossed about between pleasure and suffering. In this webinar, we will look at Gurbani's advice in this pursuit, while exploring the difference between transitory pleasures that we pursue and what Guru shows us to be true happiness. Using Gurbani we will then investigate strategies of Infinite Wisdom for transcending pleasure and pain and achieving what can really be called happiness.
In this webinar, we will look at Gurbani's advice in this pursuit, while exploring the difference between transitory pleasures that we pursue and what Guru shows us to be true happiness.…
sikhri.org/videos/liv-happiness-and-suffering-sukh-dukh
Happy Vaisakhi! On behalf of the extended Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) family, we take this opportunity to greet the Sikh sangat, and Pañjābī world-wide.
The SikhRI team announces the launch of its Gurbani language book, “Guru Granth Sahib: Its Language &Grammar.”. SikhRI stays committed to continuously produce and deliver Sikh education resources and tools to the worldwide Sikh sangat.…
sikhri.org/news/sikhri-celebrates-vaisakhi-with-guru-granth-sahib-its-language-grammar-14th-april-2014
So, I could connect with my Guru, deepen my understanding of sabad and gurbani, in ways I could never in my intellectual work. Nor at a gurduara. If. vismād. is the word of the year I learned at Sidak 2016, this time I was mesmerized by. sarṇāī. What is this sanctuary? Where is this sanctuary?…
sikhri.org/articles/circling-back-to-the-mountains-of-sidak
Gurbani gives us a code to help us understand ourselves as human beings on a spiritual journey. The Guru guides us to train the mind to find the Divine in our own hearts and within the entire Creation.
Gurbani gives us a code to help us understand ourselves as human beings on a spiritual journey. The Guru guides us to train the mind to find the Divine in our own hearts and within the entire Creation. Poetry engages language in a unique way.…
sikhri.org/events/one-light-text-subtext-and-supertext-in-the-translation-of-gur
Gurbani 101 Session. Friday. , 12. October. 2018. In Gurbani there are many references to the term ‘anhad’ which transcribes as the experience or expression of Nam as an ‘unstruck chord or melody.’…
sikhri.org/articles/anhad-our-discovery-of-the-unstruck-melody
.png)
Join Sidak - SikhRI's signature leadership development program designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of Sikh culture, history & theology. Click here to learn more and enroll now!
Gurbani 101: Introduction to Guru Granth Sahib. Gurbani 101 is a survey course that familiarizes students with the Guru Granth Sahib's structure, languages, and themes. The course format encompasses lectures, discussions, and activities.…
sikhri.org/sidak
I had developed what had felt like a unique understanding of Gurbani. An understanding that spoke of love. Only love. During my year off, I realized I have been neglecting a deep desire to move closer to my Guru and I decided now was the time to learn more about the content of Gurbani.…
sikhri.org/articles/curiosity-is-intuition-directing-us
Barah Maha is Sikh Research Institute’s (SikhRI) first children’s online course. Barah Maha is a folk poetry style that expresses the emotions and yearnings of the human heart in terms of the changing seasons of Nature with each particular month over the twelve months of the year. Barah Maha provides an opportunity for children to connect with Gurbani. The course exposes children to various Gurbani themes, new vocabulary and Sikh attitude towards nature, life and its real goals. It also encourages children to reflect on and think about their own life and priorities. We hope you and your children will benefit from Barah Maha and develop a deeper desire for the knowledge of Gurbani. Register for the course today. The course is free for all.
Barah Maha is a folk poetry style that expresses the emotions and yearnings of the human heart in terms of the changing seasons of Nature with each particular month over the twelve months of the year.Barah Maha provides an opportunity for children to connect with Gurbani.…
sikhri.org/podcasts/sikh-cast-ep40-what-is-barah-maha-and-why-your-kids-will-love-it
A Gurbani-based Discussion for Kaurs of All Ages.
A Gurbani-based Discussion for Kaurs of All Ages. Speaker: Gurpreet Kaur. Project Manager, Guru Granth Sahib ProjectHead of IS Strategic Initiatives, Integra Life Sciences. Registration is mandatory. Illuminating every path. Get Directions. Date & Time. Saturday. , 28.…
sikhri.org/events/i-am-kaur
He was blessed with a unique talent of doing Gurbani Katha. By relating Gurbani to everyday life examples, he would capture the undivided attention of the sangat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEE1mlFu9LE.…
sikhri.org/articles/s-gurbir-singh-pita-ji
Three years later, my brother and I still have weekly Gurbani vocabulary quiz sessions. Sidak was a life changing experience. There are very few programs that can provide a positive influence on one’s life.…
sikhri.org/articles/education-is-the-first-step
Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its 21st annual Sidak leadership program, held from 23 July to 5 August in Mission, BC, Canada.
Simran Kaur, Gurbani 101 Attendee. Sidak allowed me to begin looking at my life as a young woman considering my academic and career goals through a Sikhi lens, specifically through Gurbani. — Muntara Kaur, Sikhi 101 Attendee. Sidak gave me what I wasn’t looking for but needed most.…
sikhri.org/news/sikhri-concludes-its-21st-sidak-leadership-program
Understanding Gurbani grammar is an important step towards comprehending the intricacies of the Guru’s message in the Guru Granth Sahib. As a Gurbani teacher, I have always wanted a Gurbani grammar book in English that was comprehensive and easy to understand.…
sikhri.org/products/guru-granth-sahib-its-language-and-grammar
Play is important, no doubt, but so is accepting Gurbani as part of everyday life and learning to ask the right kind of questions. Questions that are explored in Gurbani. For that to be a part of your journey, SikhRI composed a summer curriculum to engage the whole family and especially children.…
sikhri.org/articles/childrens-curriculum-2018
“Bhai Vir Singh’s (1872-1957) art is of the highest, not for its power of story-telling; that conjures up past events in panorama, nor for the delicate grace of its purity and beauty; nor, even, for its great humanity. It is the deep realization behind it, so masterly in its imperial authority that the very stones, when called by his voice, move and offer a prayer of thankfulness to their Creator,” writes Prof. Puran Singh (1881-1931).
Gurbani. (Guru Granth Sahib) is increasing day by day. This love is taking you closer and closer to. Sabad. Gurbani. reveals ways one can experience the magnificence of. Sabad. ; the benefit of. Sabad. ; the inspiration from. Sabad. ; as well as how to reside in. Sabad.…
sikhri.org/articles/the-rani-of-raipur-2
Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its 22nd annual Sidak leadership program, held from 21 July to 3 August in Mission, BC, Canada.
This program has changed my perspective on my relationship with Ik Oankar and how I interact with Gurbani. It's made the interaction more personal and intimate. — Ravdeep Singh, Gurbani 101 Attendee. Sikhi 201 has impacted all facets of my life.…
sikhri.org/news/sikhri-concludes-its-22nd-sidak-leadership-program
