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Can We Actually Translate Gurbani into Other Languages?

gurujot — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:43:48 +0000

Gurbani points to a Creator that is beyond personality, but we are always referring to a “Him”. Even using the word “God” is limiting.

User Driven Siri Guru Granth Sahib Online Dictionary Launched

gurujot — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:17:33 +0000

This resource is intended to evolve into a complete dictionary of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib in English. Anyone can add and edit this dictionary so come and participate.

Sikhs add their voice in fight against Climate Change,UN Head calls a 'Moral issue'

guruka — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:39:49 +0000

Sikh Environmental activists were among 200 leaders from the world's major religious faiths including Hindus and Sikhs gathered at Windsor Castle, near London, for a three-day conference

SikhNet iPhone Application Makes its Debut

guruka — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:44:59 +0000

Now you can easily listen to SikhNet Radio, including live Gurdwara audio broadcasts from all over the world, anytime and anywhere you go.

Artist Gurleen Kaur's Painting on the 1984 Massacre

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:54:27 +0000

The artist, Gurleen Kaur, lived through the holocaust in Delhi. Living through those days of 1984 was an experience nobody can forget. The painting was originally painted immediately after the massacre by her as a student artist.

Utah girl's pierced nose: US-Indian culture clash

guruka — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:18:44 +0000

To 12-year-old Suzannah Pabla, piercing her nose was a way to connect with her roots in India. To Suzannah's school, it was a dress-code violation worthy of a suspension.

Study Claims That 'Tight Turbans' Lead to Hair Loss

guruka — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:12:45 +0000

A leading hair transplant specialisty centre – The Farjo Medical Centre – reports that a growing proportion of its patients now come from the male Sikh community.

The Wonderful Art of Bhagat Singh Bedi

guruka — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:43:03 +0000

Bhagat Singh paints with both skill and passion. His subjects? Sikh history, heros and warriors and the very essence of the Sant-Siphai spirit!

Creationism or Evolution?

guruka — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:16:53 +0000

To me the debate over Creationism vs. Evolution seems useless, since nobody really knows how the One God came into existence – Big Bang or String theory notwithstanding. So why does it have to be either/or?

In the News: 1984

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:57:39 +0000

25 years ago history was made for several different reasons. Today, as we reflect on the invasion, on the assassination, and on the massacres, we come across multiple news articles which provide information and commentary on the events of that year.

The Sant’s Son

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:36:08 +0000

Bhindranwale never threatened, just replied to it, says his son

Khalsa - The Empowerment of the People

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:15:00 +0000

A Historical Perspective by Col Dr. Dalvinder Singh Grewal

Yuba City Nagar Kirtan a Great Success

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:56:05 +0000

The Sikh Parade in Yuba City showcased the robust values of the community with its message of universal welfare, along with the Sikhs' peaceful and serviceful nature...

A Great Seva – Sri Guru Granth Sahib Vidya Kender

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:25:22 +0000

Hundreds of Sikh orphans from across India have been given shelter and education at SGGSVK

3 Things and 4 Tools

gurujot — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:08:42 +0000

Guruka Singh talks about the simplicity of the Sikh lifestyle which is based on just three things and uses only four basic tools. The three things are (1) Kirat Karna - working honestly and devotedly; (2) Vandh Chakna - giving 1/10th of your earnings, sharing what you have with others; and (3) Naam Japna - chanting the Name of God. He explains the four tools we use for doing these three things: Bana, Bani, Seva and Simran.

Duration: 15:08

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Guruka Singh talks about the simplicity of the Sikh lifestyle which is based on just three things and uses only four basic tools.

Seva

gurujot — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:32:19 +0000

Guruka Singh talks about seva as a state of consciousness in which one lives and not as something you "do."

Duration: 9:52

Download: HD Video, Video, Audio

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Guruka Singh talks about seva as a state of consciousness in which one lives and not as something you "do."

CHILE and the 7th Lord of Miracles Tour in Honor of Guru Ram Das

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:24:52 +0000

When we arrived in Santiago, the capital of Chile, we were greeted by its most beautiful sangat.

Guru Nanak - Bringer of Unity

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:36:54 +0000

A tribute on the Gurpurab by Rawel Singh

'Kivein bhullan', Movie by Sikh kids marks 25 year anniversary of Sikh Genocide

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:47:59 +0000

Canadian Sikh kids from Windsor Ontario have captured the heart of the Sikh sangat and touched the mainstream world citizens across the borders beyond one could have imagined with their film “Kivein Bhullaan - How Can We Forget"

Yoga science gains respect: new data shows its effects on cancer, asthma, sleep disorders, depression, and attention disorders

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:14:20 +0000

At major cancer centers across the country, patients are putting themselves in a better "position" to cope with their cancer.