The Seasaw Of Life: Celebrate On Both Sides
We all have heard life being described in terms of contrast like ups and downs or good and bad. This made me wonder if it was possible to stop life swinging like a pendulum and if there was a way to make life consistent. While the movement of time and circumstances is an inevitable reality […]
Whisper Of A Poppy In My Ears: A Lot Remains to Remember
November brings memories and lessons; including some forgotten and some unlearned.The whole world observes the 11th hour of the 11th month every year as ‘Remembrance Day’, commemorating the sufferings of and sacrifices by the brave soldiers. Rather than go into the depths of other causes for the war such as political aspirations of power, polarisation […]
Spiritual Thoughts Reside In A Healthy Mind
Another truth is that one can have an enhanced spiritual receptivity with a sound mind alone, but it’s not the case with only a strong body. If one can have both, it’ll be a bonus but not a condition.
Spiritual Value of Number 1: A Sikh Perspective
The universality of Jap ji Sahib lies in its message of Oneness- One God, One humanity, as his One creation.
When non-violence facilitates violence: An un-conventional perspective
Peace is not cowardice. Love is not gullibility. Kindness is not naivety.
Practical Selfless Service: A Sikh Perspective
Formally called, ‘The Darbar Sahib’. Also known as the Golden Temple. However, it is not a temple but a Gurdwara, meaning the house of the Guru. The word Service has evolved through history since its French origin of ‘Servis’ or Latin origin of ‘Servitium’, meaning slavery or slave. Let’s not get into the shameful connotations […]
Religion: A cultic contention vs humane spirituality
Sikhism rejects cult ideology reflected in a dogmatic blind faith and hero adoration. There is also a great lesson of inclusion and humility, symbolised by the holy Granth Sahib.
Universality In Sikh Spirit: Oneness And Inclusion of Miri and Piri Concept: Part3
All human beings belong to the same species – do we all agree to that? Thank God, we do. But colour, nationality, religion, class, caste, and creed, are some of the symptoms of madness dividing us by exclusion. All the divisive lines are drawn ‘by’ the people and ‘for’ the people – Irony, isn’t it? […]
Universal Spirituality In A Sikh Spirit: Part 2
Sikh-ism is NOT a religion but a spiritual ideology and a way of life. However, in Sikh holy scriptures, there is a reference to the term ‘Sikh Dharma’ and the linguistic translation of the word dharma can be interpreted to mean religion, on the surface of it. But dharma in Sikh scriptures refers to ‘morality’ and NOT the dogmatic institution of religion. Its morality of character, righteousness of the mind and virtuousness of ‘karma’/deeds.
Universal Spirituality In A Sikh Spirit 
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