Videos

Interviews, discussions & presentations

Recordings from past webinars, live events and presentations by SikhRI presenters, as well as creative explorations of Sikh concepts.

Monday
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26
May
2025

Why do Sikhs cover their heads?

Sikhs cover their heads when they feel the presence of the Divine. The larger idea is that we feel the Divine is in every place, but we may not feel that presence all the time.

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Thursday
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22
May
2025

The Question That Went Viral

In April, Indian National Congress (INC) party member Rahul Gandhi stopped at Brown University for a speaking engagement. During the Q&A, Sidak Alumni Gurpartap Singh asked him what the INC is doing to reconcile with the Sikhs, and their interaction...

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Thursday
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22
May
2025

Explore Var Sat (Mahala 3) 2/2

In this composition, Guru Amardas Sahib emphasizes that IkOankar (the Divine) is the Creator of the entire creation. It illustrates how beings attached to transient things and relationships remain trapped in the cycle of birth and death.

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Monday
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5
May
2025

Gurbani 101: Introduction

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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.

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Thursday
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17
April
2025

Explore Var Sat (Mahala 3) 1/2

Var Sat, commonly known as ‘Satvar’ or ‘Satvara,’ is an old and popular poetic form based on the seven days of the week. In it, each stanza begins with a particular day of the week and describes an idea, sentiment, or belief associated with that day.

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Monday
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14
April
2025

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2025: 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.

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Sunday
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13
April
2025

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2025: 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.

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Saturday
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12
April
2025

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2025: 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.

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Friday
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11
April
2025

Countdown to Vaisakhi 2025: Dr. Sohan Singh

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Dr. Sohan Singh, the Panjabi Editor of The Guru Granth Sahib Project, shares his reflections on Vaisakhi.

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