⟵ Back to videos

Liv: Guru Nanak Today

Thursday
,
2
December
2021
No items found.

When Guru Nanak was born in 1469 the world was a tumultuous place. But really, how different are the issues faced by people then and now? What kind of progress has our society made? How would Guru Nanak be treated in 2013 by his disciples and the wider world? What would the Guru challenge today and how would he go about it? Three graduates of Sidak 2013 come together to offer a global perspective on these questions. About the Presenters: Harsharan Kaur is a student at the University of Manitoba in Canada. In June she was selected as one of Amnesty International's "Top-20 Canadians 25 & Under." She works for the RCMP as a 911 operator and is a long-time volunteer with SikhRI Canada. Bhavraj Singh is a graduate of Simon Fraser University, and lives in Vancouver, BC. A Procurement and Marketing Professional, he works at a Point of Sale software company looking after their hardware line. Bhavraj loves to play competitive hockey. Shamsher Singh is the spokesperson for the National Sikh Youth Federation, a UK-based think tank and educational charity. He has a Master’s degree in computer science from Kingston University and his interests include reading, poetry, films, and architecture.

The Sikh Research Institute recognizes its ethical responsibility to promptly correct any factual small or large errors. Please get in touch with us via email to request a correction if you have identified a mistake.

Suggest a correction →
No items found.
No items found.

In This Video

No items found.

Latest Videos

Monday
,
16
June
2025

What is the meaning of the Turban?

In this episode of Ask SikhRI, we go deeper into the meaning, the choice, and the everyday practice of wearing a turban.

watch now ⟶
Monday
,
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.

watch now ⟶
Thursday
,
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...

watch now ⟶

Share on Social Media

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Stay informed with our weekly updates, important events and more at SikhRI.

Thank you! Your submission has been received.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.