Dark, Beautiful and Heart-breaking
Dark, Beautiful and Heart-breaking Dark yet beautiful metaphorical tale from a betrayed Punjab that lost its identify somewhere between India and Pakistan, that tells of a parallel story mirroring this identity crisis: a heart-wrenching narrative of a girl raised as s boy, and betrayed equally by those who claimed to love her the most.   Read On... →
Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers Few weeks ago I celebrated a unique anniversary. It was not my birthday, not my kids’ or parent’s birthday or my wedding anniversary. It was what I would like to call an “eye-opening anniversary” – my exposure to Sikhism and   Read On... →
July 4th Reflections & Guru Nanak
July 4th Reflections & Guru Nanak While reflecting on his 48th Fourth of July in America, author K P Singh recollects his blessings in his life-journey away from his homeland and can’t help relating to an anecdote from Guru Nanak’s life-journey that he undertook more than five centuries ago.   Read On... →
When Ignorance Is Bliss …
When Ignorance Is Bliss … Drawing on a recent Pew Foundation poll of North Americans this essay explores how little people know of their own religions or the religions of their neighbors. In this comparative ignorance the Sikh community is perhaps not much different   Read On... →
The Guru’s Wake Up Call – The Wedding Ring Test?
The Guru’s Wake Up Call – The Wedding Ring Test? How can a wedding ring disappear off a finger and reappear in a different location? Through a sequence of events the message is understood clearly. The Guru (inner teacher) is so close we may simply need to decipher the “signs” and “signals” of direct communication with Universe.   Read On... →
A Visit To Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
A Visit To Gurudwara Bangla Sahib A Sikh explains basics of Sikhism including meaning of a Gurudwara, common beliefs, importance of langar and how Sikhism treats everyone equal. The article provides the gist of Sikhism for readers not familiar with Sikhism but also can be a good reference for practicing Sikhs.   Read On... →
The Gender Trap
The Gender Trap But for few exceptions in human history, societies have exhibited varying degrees of gender bias against females. Despite the clear teachings of equality, Sikh women, just like women in other major religions live unequal lives. The likely origins and ramifications of such bias are explored.   Read On... →
Grace: Sikh Faith Perspective
Grace: Sikh Faith Perspective In Sikh doctrine: no one is outside God’s Grace, regardless of faith, culture, gender, or social status. One must follow the wisdom enshrined in sacred scriptures, faith legacy, and honored tradition: Acknowledge God’s Divine Light and Presence in every living being; understand God’s Timeless Truth.   Read On... →
TWEAKING TRADITIONS
TWEAKING TRADITIONS Traditions are important to all religions. But they are old practices and deserve re-exploration, reinterpretation from time to time. Can they be modified and tweaked?   Read On... →
Reflections on 1984 – Condemned To Die
Reflections on 1984 – Condemned To Die Internationally renowned British contemporary artists The Singh Twins share their personal perspective on the tragic events of 1984 through a painting and poem that brings the Indian Government’s military attack on the Sikhs’ holy shrine, The Golden Temple, at Amritsar to wider public attention.   Read On... →