"You’re never too old to learn from your sangat and never too young to try something new amongst your Sangat. That’s what I’m reflecting on this Vaisakhi: The idea of space and the idea of meaningful space. And just being more aware..."
“When I think about Vaisakhi, I ask myself why Vaisakhi is important to me. My mind focuses on the word Khalsa. Because Vaisakhi for the Sikhs straight way means the inauguration of the Khalsa….”
“I reflect on Vaisakhi and use it as a time to remind myself of what my Guru wanted of me and for me. I realize that it will take awareness and intention at each and every moment and with each and every choice I make..."
“Vaisakhi was a day of transformation, a day of individual transformation and collective transformation. And one that holds a high bar on how we are meant to live in the world—how we are meant to engage in the world..."
Santbir Singh, our Sidak Facilitator at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.
Arpinder Kaur, our Sidak Facilitator at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares her reflection on Vaisakhi.
“I think if we start having deeper discussions about the significance of the Panj Piare and the role of the Guru Granth and the Guru Panth, then the children will relate to it more, as will the adults…"
“According to me, Vaisakhi, in the form of Khalsa Inauguration Day, is the day of peoples’ power, which converted into peoples’ struggle after connecting with the Guru. Additionally, it is also the day of happiness that comes home in the form of the..."
“My personal connection started with singing along to Kirtan in our family car as we drove from one place to another. As a child, I loved music and singing, and so Kirtan became my way to connect with Sikhi in a very deep way..."
“Vaisakhi is, in my mind, a culmination of Guru Sahib’s Guru Sabad merging with the Guru Panth. The wisdom and the personification became one,” he explains.
“Vaisakhi historically is a time of harvest and transformation, and it’s a time of breaking certain bonds, breaking certain ideas that have kept us down in some way, understanding that we’re part of a larger community with a larger role in the world..."
‘Vaisakhi’ holds a special place in our tradition and culture. When I focus on the word 'Vaisakhi,’ I see two types of information regarding its derivation. First, there is a 'Visakha' constellation among 27 constellations..."
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Explore the spiritual journey of Inni Kaur as she reflects on the profound significance of Vaisakhi, drawing parallels between the historical events of 1699 and her path of self-discovery.
The initiation rites or ceremonies without a doctrine get reduced to mere meaningless rituals. Without the Nash doctrine, the Vaisakhi for the Sikhs can not be located as a transformative historical event.
The initiation rites or ceremonies without a doctrine get reduced to mere meaningless rituals. Without the Nash doctrine, the Vaisakhi for the Sikhs can not be located as a transformative historical event.
Explore the spiritual journey of Inni Kaur as she reflects on the profound significance of Vaisakhi, drawing parallels between the historical events of 1699 and her path of self-discovery.
Whispers of the Beloved: Reflections in Spring is a poetic odyssey intertwining the beauty of nature's awakening with the seeker's quest for spiritual connection.
Tune in to Whispers of the Beloved: Reflections in Spring, a heartwarming podcast episode that intertwines the breathtaking beauty of nature’s rebirth with the seeker’s profound spiritual journey.
Inni Kaur descends into an exploration of what connects her most to Vaisakhi and its roots. Listen as she reflects back on her life.
Santbir Singh, Sidak Facilitator at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.
Arpinder Kaur, Sidak Facilitator at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares her reflection on Vaisakhi.
Gurpal Singh, Board Emeritus at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.
Jasleen Kaur, Researcher at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares her reflection on Vaisakhi.
Kulvir Singh, Interim Executive Director at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.
Dr. Harsohena Kaur, Advisory Council at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares her reflection on Vaisakhi.
Pritpal Singh, Board Member at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.
Dr. Jaspreet Kaur, Advisory Council at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares her reflection on Vaisakhi.
Jujhaar Singh, Board Member at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.
Surender Pal Singh, Research & Content Facilitator at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.