Vaisakhi

Vaisakhi

Videos

Wednesday
,
12
April
2023

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2023: Pritpal Singh

“First Vaisakh, a unique event that had never happened before, occurred. The Tenth Sovereign, the Father, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, inaugurated the Khalsa and then bowed before them to be given the Gift of Amrit..."

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Tuesday
,
11
April
2023

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2023: Harjinder Singh

‘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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Monday
,
10
April
2023

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2023: Jasleen Kaur

“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..."

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Sunday
,
9
April
2023

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2023: Inderpreet Singh

“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.

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Saturday
,
8
April
2023

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2023: Anupreet Kaur

“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..."

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Friday
,
7
April
2023

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2023: Dr. Rajinder Singh

“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..."

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Wednesday
,
2
April
2025

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2025: Dr. Harsohena Kaur

Dr. Harsohena Kaur, Advisor at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI), reflects on the significance of Vaisakhi in 1699 as a call to commitment.

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Thursday
,
3
April
2025

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2025: Dr. Jaswant Singh

Dr. Jaswant Singh, Director of Gurbani Research at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI), reflects on the sixth stanza of Guru Nanak Sahib’s 'Barah Maha' in rag Tukhari: Vaisakh bhala sakha ves kare.

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Friday
,
4
April
2025

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2025: Inni Kaur

Inni Kaur, Creative Director at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI), shares her thoughts on what she has been contemplating on this Vaisakhi.

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Saturday
,
5
April
2025

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2025: Jujhaar Singh

Jujhaar Singh is a technology professional based in the Bay Area, California. His journey with Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) started at Sidak in 2010. He has been a Sidak participant, a teaching assistant, and a facilitator.

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Sunday
,
6
April
2025

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2025: Jasmine Kaur

In her reflection, Jasmine Kaur emphasizes the importance of making a commitment to the Guru and recognizing the divine presence of Vahiguru.

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Monday
,
7
April
2025

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2025: Gagandeep Kaur

Gagandeep Kaur, a former research assistant on The Guru Granth Sahib Project, shares her reflections on Vaisakhi.“I must say that Vaisakhi is the biggest and brightest celebration in the Sikh calendar.

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Articles

Thursday
,
10
April
2025

Vaisakhi: A Celebration of Harvest, Revolution, & Renewal

Vaisakhi marks the Khalsa’s creation & Sikh renewal, rooted in Guru Nanak Sahib’s vision. Explore its history, meaning & modern relevance.

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Tuesday
,
9
April
2024

Whispers of the Beloved

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.

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Wednesday
,
14
April
2021

Vaisakhi & I

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.

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Friday
,
14
April
2017

Nash Doctrine: Five Freedoms of Vaisakhi 1699

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.

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Friday
,
14
April
2017

Nash Doctrine: Five Freedoms of Vaisakhi 1699

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.

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Wednesday
,
14
April
2021

Vaisakhi & I

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.

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Tuesday
,
9
April
2024

Whispers of the Beloved

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.

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Thursday
,
10
April
2025

Vaisakhi: A Celebration of Harvest, Revolution, & Renewal

Vaisakhi marks the Khalsa’s creation & Sikh renewal, rooted in Guru Nanak Sahib’s vision. Explore its history, meaning & modern relevance.

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Podcasts

Thursday
,
11
April
2024

Whispers of the Beloved

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.

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Wednesday
,
14
April
2021

Vaisakhi & I

Inni Kaur descends into an exploration of what connects her most to Vaisakhi and its roots. Listen as she reflects back on her life.

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Tuesday
,
13
April
2021

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2021: Santbir Singh

Santbir Singh, Sidak Facilitator at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.

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Monday
,
12
April
2021

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2021: Arpinder Kaur

Arpinder Kaur, Sidak Facilitator at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares her reflection on Vaisakhi.

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Sunday
,
11
April
2021

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2021: Gurpal Singh

Gurpal Singh, Board Emeritus at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.

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Saturday
,
10
April
2021

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2021: Jasleen Kaur

Jasleen Kaur, Researcher at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares her reflection on Vaisakhi.

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Thursday
,
1
April
2021

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2021: Kulvir Singh

Kulvir Singh, Interim Executive Director at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.  

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Friday
,
2
April
2021

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2021: Dr. Harsohena Kaur

Dr. Harsohena Kaur, Advisory Council at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares her reflection on Vaisakhi.

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Saturday
,
3
April
2021

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2021: Pritpal Singh

Pritpal Singh, Board Member at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.

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Sunday
,
4
April
2021

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2021: Dr. Jaspreet Kaur

Dr. Jaspreet Kaur, Advisory Council at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares her reflection on Vaisakhi.

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Tuesday
,
6
April
2021

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2021: Jujhaar Singh

Jujhaar Singh, Board Member at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.

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Wednesday
,
7
April
2021

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2021: Surender Pal Singh

Surender Pal Singh, Research & Content Facilitator at Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) shares his reflection on Vaisakhi.

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