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Videos
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Exploring the Sikh Genocide
Harinder Singh, Senior Fellow, Research and Policy, at the Sikh Research Institute, engages Sukhman Singh, Co-Founder and Director of Ensaaf, in a discussion on the occurrence, breadth and aftermath of the Sikh Genocide.
Countdown to Vaisakhi 2024: Harinder Singh
Harinder Singh is the Co-Founder & Innovation Director at SikhRI. He appears on radio and television programs and speaks at universities, parliaments, museums, conferences, and civic institutions.
Countdown to Vaisakhi 2024: Santbir Singh
Santbir Singh serves as a Research Associate with SikhRI. An avid student of Sikhi, he has spoken at retreats, conferences, and youth camps for over two decades.
Countdown to Vaisakhi 2024: Pritpal Singh
Dr. Pritpal Singh serves on SikhRI’s Board of Directors and facilitates workshops and projects that aim to fight religious and political oppression through reflection, self-introspection, and activism.
Countdown to Vaisakhi 2024: Dr. Sohan Singh
Dr. Sohan Singh, the Panjabi Editor of The Guru Granth Sahib Project, shares his reflections on Vaisakhi.
Countdown to Vaisakhi 2024: Jasleen Kaur
Jasleen Kaur serves as a Research Associate at SikhRI and one of the commentators and transcreators of The Guru Granth Sahib Project.
Explore Pahare l The Guru Granth Sahib Project
In this video Surenderpal shares about the newly launched annotation of two Sabads (Infinite-Wisdom) of Pahare by Guru Nanak Sahib in Sirirag. Sirirag is a rag (musical mode) that is serious in nature and thought-provoking.
Our Relationship with The Guru Granth Sahib
Harinder Singh and Jasleen Kaur speak about a Sikh's relationship with The Guru Granth Sahib.
Who was Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, and how is he significant to the Sikhs?
Watch as Pritpal Singh highlights Jassa Singh Ahluwalia’s selfless nature and strong leadership, which helped him navigate and lead the Sikh collective through the difficult times of the 18th century when genocidal campaigns were taking place.
What was the world that Jassa Singh was born into?
Jassa Singh was born in 1718 in Ahlu near Lahore when it was not safe to be a Sikh. The Mughal Empire controlled most of South Asia at this point. It was increasingly difficult for the Sikhs as they were being hunted.
What were the early influences of Jassa Singh as a child that set him on his path?
In this video, Pritpal Singh delves into the influences of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, from his mother to Mata Sundri.
What is Guru? | The Guru: Connecting with 1-Light
Who is Guru? What is the need for a Guru? What role does a Guru play in one's personal life? Jasleen Kaur explores what Guru means in the Guru Granth Sahib, Sikh history, and tradition.
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No More Blue Stars
In recent years, diasporic Sikhs have been moving to consciously avoid using the terms Operation Blue Star or Holocaust and instead use terms like the Battle of Amritsar, genocide, or Ghallughara when speaking about June and November 1984.
The Attack on Political Sikhi
What did Indira Gandhi hope to achieve in the June 1984 attack on the Harimandar Sahib Complex and Gurduaras around Panjab? What was the goal of the Indian National Congress (I) party’s brutal and genocidal pogroms against Sikhs across the country in...
The Resilient Emblem
In this piece, we delve into the timeless resilience of Sikhi in the aftermath of the 1984 Sikh ghallughara.
Guru Nanak Sahib: An Infinite Mentor
Guru Nanak Sahib, an extraordinary mentor and teacher, left an indelible mark on humanity. Guru Nanak Sahib’s teachings, encapsulated in the Guru Granth Sahib, emphasize truthful conduct as the highest virtue.
Guru Harikrishan Sahib
Explore the profound journey of Guru Harikrishan Sahib, the eighth Sikh Guru, as the Guru navigates complex family dynamics and spiritual succession.
Wisdom Enthroned
Embark on a transformative journey through Sikhi’s essence as we explore the Guru Granth Sahib. Beyond a conventional text, it intertwines nature, introspection, and wisdom.
Woman: Gateway to Freedom
“The whole Guru Grantha is the voice of a wedded women or a maiden pining in love of the Beautiful. Her nobleness in Guru Grantha is infinite, her freedom is of the highest. Both man and woman as sexes are forgotten in her voice.
Maharaja of Firangi
Last week I walked into the first exhibition to comprehensively explore the extraordinarily rich culture of the maharajas. “Maharaja – the Splendor of India‘s Royal Courts” is the feature exhibit at the Victoria & Alberta Museum in London...
Guru Angad
Today marks the gurgaddi divas, the Coronation Day of Guru Angad Sahib, the Second Sovereign of Sikhi. Guru Angad Sahib's unwavering devotion and obedience to Guru Nanak Sahib set a profound example for Sikhs.
The Messiah Is Here
We all suffer at times, weighed down with personal traumas, disappointments and regrets. According to the Buddhists, the primary truth of all of human existence is suffering. But in Sikhi, while our Guru acknowledges that there is much suffering in life, there is more to life and the universe than mere suffering. No, life is so much more than suffering.
Top Ten Truths About Guru Teghbahadar Sahib
Guru Teghbahadar Sahib’s life and legacy are unparalleled in the annals of world history. The Guru proclaimed: “Be very clear in your mind; the insightful person is the one who doesn’t fear anyone nor frightens anyone.”
Hari Singh ‘Nalua’
Hari Singh Nalua (popularly Nalwa) was the Commander-in-Chief of the Sikh Khalsa Army in the North West Frontier in the Kingdom of Panjab ruled by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Giani Gian Singh was fifteen years old the year Nalua died and...
Podcasts
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Sabad Hajare Patisahi 10 - Sabad 08: That One
In this ninth podcast, Harinder Singh and Jasleen Kaur explore Guru Gobind Singh Sahib’s utterances on the vastness of IkOankar. They discuss the Guru’s description of how even the holiest of people lost themselves in intense concentration...
Nam: Divine Identification
Join us as we delve into Bhai Vir Singh’s epic poem “Rana Surat Singh.” The poem unveils mystical love’s mysteries via 14,270 lines in thirty-five cantos. Mystical love is helical and circular in its workings.
Isnan: Cleansing
In the second podcast, we discuss:What is purification? What is cleansing? Is it necessary in the journey to becoming a Gurmukh, Guru-oriented?
Jassa Singh Ahluwalia: Part 2
Jassa Singh Ahluwalia's leadership helped the Sikh community through multiple genocidal campaigns and turned out sovereigns in Panjab, a North-Western region in South Asia.
Jassa Singh Ahluwalia: Part 1
This is the story of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia (1718-1783, of the most outstanding leaders Sikhs have had. As a leader of the Dal Khalsa, he prepared the Sikh community to take control of its own destiny in the most troubled times...
Reflecting on Time, One Becomes the Willing-Servant
Jasleen Kaur reflects on the play of past, present, and future, the play of creation, and the importance of Remembrance.
Pakistan: Uncovering a Sikh Heritage
In this episode, our panel each draws from their specific expertise and experience to draw the connection of Sikh Heritage in Pakistan.
The Sikhs and The Panjab
73 years ago, two nation-states were carved by the British mapmaking: Hindustan and Pakistan. The historical Sikh Homeland in The Panjab was divided by the Radcliffe line. In now truncated Indian Panjab, a proportion of the Sikhs led many campaigns to fight for economic, political, state, human, and religious rights. What’s next to secure the Sikh aspirations and the Panjab’s autonomy?
“Emperor-Prophet” - The Real Guru Gobind Singh Ji
The Panjab Digital Library was selected to develop an exhibition for the 350-year celebration of Guru Gobind Singh by the government of Bihar.
Everywhere I Go, Bithal is Present
Listen to Harinder Singh’s reflection on Bhagat Namdev’s evolution from deity worship to seeing Divinity pervading everywhere.
1984: Why should I care? – Amanpreet Kaur
I once met an elderly man who had taken pictures before and after 1984. I asked him: “What was it like photographing 84’?” His response: “I feel like I have been photographing 1984 my entire life.” His response shook me and it became a very significant moment for me. This experience led me to question - Why do I care about the violence that occurred during 1984…why should I care?
Sikh History in Afghanistan
Dr. Pritpal Singh discusses the importance, history, and significance of Afghanistan for Sikhs, from the time of the Gurus to now.
Courses
Resources
Getting to Know Rani Jind Kaur
"Getting to Know Rani Jind Kaur" is an extensive educational resource meticulously crafted to introduce students to the illustrious legacy of Rani Jind Kaur and the admirable qualities of Sikh leadership. Each lesson is thoughtfully paired with various "Advanced Learning Opportunities," catering to students of diverse proficiency levels and encouraging them to delve deeper into learning and contemporary discourse.
A Special Report on Historical Context 1984
We present this Special Report to provide historical context to the Sikh experience from 1984 to the present day vis-a-vis the Indian and Canadian governments. The information provided narrates the wrongdoings against the Sikh community and Indian Panjab, which have been largely ignored and even perpetuated by the state and media.
Getting to Know Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
Explore the life and lessons of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia and his legacy through our downloadable education resource and our originally produced podcast and video series ‘Sikh History.’
Getting to Know Hari Singh Nalua
Explore the life and lessons of Hari Singh Nalua and his legacy through our downloadable curriculum, as well as through our originally produced podcast and video series 'Sikh History'.
