Where is Ramadan in Sikhi?
Posted by Mehmaan (Guest) in Sikhi on 09 24th, 2009 | 53 Comments
Blogged by: Amritpan
The presence of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and its message of universal fraternity of the human race and ultimate destination of oneness with the Supreme Being imparts an unparalleled serenity and contentment on its disciple. When I listen to the chants of Om-mantar in a Mandir,...
Ardaas – What Are The Rules?
We’ve all sat through it before…or…stood through it, that is.
As Anand Sahib ends, we stand for Ardaas and collectively reflect on the lives and accomplishments of the Gurus and the 18th century martyrs who gave their lives to preserve our Sikh way of life. Somewhere in between this...
Sikhi by fear, guilt or love?
Posted by Maple Leaf Sikh in Canada, Education, Film, Literature, Media, Music, Sikhi on 05 26th, 2009 | 31 Comments
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He locked the washroom door, unravelled the nine-metre turban, took a pair of scissors and started cutting. Ten minutes later, three feet of hair lay in a pile and Charanbir Singh sat down and cried.
Outside, his parents and grandmother were in tears. Two friends persuaded...
Faith and “I”
Good Morning.
I will be taking care of all your problems today. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the rest of your day!
-God
This is what the sign on the wall read at the Salvation Army on the North side of Chicago. Prior to volunteering there, I only knew stereotypes of the homeless and hungry…just...
Heretics
Posted by RP Singh in Media on 04 21st, 2009 | 2 Comments
I am a loyal listener of Chicago Public Radio’s weekly series, “This American Life.” No matter how many different types of media are out there, I still find the radio documentary to be a powerful medium. Since I can’t always catch it when it’s on, I made a point to subscribe...
Teaching Religion in Schools
Growing up where I did, singing hymns and listening to the Our Father, Who Art in Heaven prayer were a daily occurrence. There was only one religion taught in my school. It was a point of discontent for those of us who followed other faiths and after years of students petitioning to be exempted...
