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Bhai Vir Singh: Consciousness Streams Beyond Eras

Saturday
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5
December
2020

Who was Bhai Vir Singh, and why is he called the "sixth river of Panjab"? A century ago, Bhai Vir Singh profoundly influenced Panjab—then a unified region in South Asia, now divided between India and Pakistan.

Who was Bhai Vir Singh, and why is he called the "sixth river of Panjab"? A century ago, Bhai Vir Singh profoundly influenced Panjab—then a unified region in South Asia, now divided between India and Pakistan. His relevance echoes today as Panjab and beyond grapple with challenges like farmer protests, patriarchal norms, women's rights, Dalit consciousness, and the need for clarity in Sikh and societal frameworks.


In this thought-provoking talk, Harinder Singh explores how Bhai Vir Singh provided creative and institutional solutions to the pressing issues of his time. Learn why figures like Harindranath Chattopadhyay described him as "the sixth river of Punjab" and how Dr. Harbans Singh viewed him as a bridge between old and new learning systems.

Discover how Bhai Vir Singh's vision, wisdom, and actions continue to inspire and guide consciousness streams searching for answers today.

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Harinder Singh

Senior Fellow, Research & Policy

Harinder Singh is the Senior Fellow at the Sikh Research Institute. He holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University, an MS in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas, and an MPhil from Punjab University in the linguistics of the Guru Granth Sahib. 

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