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Countdown to Vaisakhi 2023: Dr. Rajinder Singh

Day 7

Friday
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7
April
2023

“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..."

Dr. Rajinder Singh, Poetics Researcher at The Guru Granth Sahib Project, reflects on Vaisakhi.

“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 wheat crops being harvested in this beautiful and pleasant weather…,” he says.

From now until Vaisakhi, the SikhRI team will reflect and share their perspective of Vaisakhi. Featuring speakers unique in their backgrounds, countries, and experiences, we hope the “Countdown to Vaisakhi” video series will ignite a spark in you to reflect on your personal connection to Vaisakhi.

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