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Videos
Interviews, discussions & presentations
Recordings from past webinars, live events and presentations by SikhRI presenters, as well as creative explorations of Sikh concepts.
Recordings from past webinars, live events and presentations by SikhRI presenters, as well as creative explorations of Sikh concepts.
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Lecture at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Derby on what Sikhs should be envisioning and what they should have accomplished by 2020.
We examine the following lines from Japji Sahib: Mannay mugg na challey panth / mannay dharam seti sanbandh (Faith treads not sectarian ways/Faith stays steadfast in the Way) [GGS: 3]. Then, we delve into a discussion around the following questions: Is Guruji making a distinction between different religious traditions and Dharam? Is Dharam different from the belief system that we acquire by sheer accident of birth? Are we missing the essence of Sikhi? Is Dharam concerned with belief or experience?
Our friends play a very important role in our lives. What are some qualities of a friend? Did the Gurus' have friends? What type of qualities did their friends have? Let's take a look into the role of friendship.
The presentation will discuss Mudavani Mahala 5. A short sabad with high import due to its conclusive nature, it is often termed as the essence of Guru Granth Sahib. Intriguingly the message is further revealed in an enigmatic language variously described as a riddle or the royal seal depending on the multiple interpretations by different schools. Add to it its positional significance adjacent to the Ragmala. While discussing all this and the multifaceted meaning, the webinar will also attempt to find those Guru granted "three" coveted things in the Sabad.
The presentation attempts to initiate a community-wide dialogue on how we can create modern Granthis that are socio-politically relevant to the community today. It evokes a two dimensional approach that not only sets high standards of expectation from the Granthis, but also discusses what is needed of us in terms of change in attitude and perspective to raise such individuals who facilitate Sikh learning. Simply put, Granthis with leadership mantle!
This session explores the ways we can create classrooms which are a nurturing, exciting place for Kaurs. By making a conscious effort to use lessons and language which enforces the power and strength inherent to a female Sikh, and resisting traditions which implicitly, or explicitly, favors the male perspective, we can make a difference for the next generation! Come bridge the gender gaps and ensure every Sikh child in the classroom knows, with great confidence, her true worth.
Harinder Singh talks to the sangat on how Gurduara operated back in the day and how they are being operated now. How can we revive the spirit in them again? Sri Guru Singh Sabha Park Avenue Southall, UK
Harinder Singh talks about how and more importantly why Sikhs clashed with the rulers of South Asia. Royal Asiatic Society London, UK
The presentation examines the life and work of Sardar Jaswant Singh Khalra who was abducted and murdered by the police. His work will be used to understand the efforts to end impunity and achieve justice for mass state crimes in Panjab. Violent deaths and mass disappearances in Panjab will be discussed with a focus on current legal and advocacy efforts to get justice for the aggrieved families.
