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We continue the “ceremonies” series with - Sikh birth and naming ceremony.

Initial lessons I have picked up in few years of trying to follow Guru Nanak’s path

There are many stories of Guru Nanak from his childhood, his travels and his last days. Let's recall some of his stories and the life lessons we learn from them.

Let us not lose the ‘magic’ of Sikhi even if some aspects which bring us joy and celebration are fictitious, or just not fact.

I had the honour of meeting the two pioneers of SikhNet - Guruka Singh Ji and Gurumustuk Singh Ji - when they informed me of their vision back in the last few years of the last century. I think Gurmustuk was just a teenager then!

Recognizes cultural, religious, and interfaith importance of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as “Living Guru” of Sikhs in promoting peace and declaring Sikhs as distinct ethnic and religious minority.

For this GurGaddi story we at SikhNet did our best to do justice to what Guru has bestowed upon us: We have two Gurus in perpetuity. Guru Panth, Guru Granth.

Having a cursory look on the meanings of this shabad may give you a wrong impression that Guru Jee pleads for a life of renunciation and other-worldliness.

Art like music has a universal language, it comes from a source deep within and makes its voice heard.

My name is Jujhar Singh from the UK. I am on the SikhNet Board of Directors and I’ve been supporting Sikhnet for a long time now.

“Hindu poojai dhehuraa musalamaan maseet. Naame soiee seviaa jeh dhehuraa na maseet.” 

He was destined to earn the title of the invincible warrior: the martyr who defies death, conquers self

Sikh community may benefit from this community-led ability to lend basic – yet often lifesaving – medical help

Online Gurmat Crash Course delivered Grand Prize Trophies right to the winners’ doors

Jessie Brar is a mental health advocate and expert-by-experience. After struggling with her own mental health for several years, she went on to pursue her studies in Psychology and began volunteering alongside many mental health charities. She went on to share her story around the world through her writing and public speaking. She also founded The Mental Health Spotlight, a platform dedicated to raising awareness about mental health in the South Asian community. Jessie has shared her story and knowledge with thousands across the globe, including notable health ministers and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Is on the list of 100 most influential Sikh’s under 30.

Scholarship established in honour of Guru Tegh Bahadur, who sacrificed his life to protect Human Rights

Sardarni Navleen Kaur, Sikh community educator, activist, humanitarian, Sikh minister and entrepreneur shares her wisdom with us on what inspired her into activism, steps she’s taking to safeguard our faith institutions and create safe spaces for women and children and how to follow in Guru Nanak Dev ji’s footsteps as a revolutionary.

A simple, inspirational snippet of teachings from Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jee

The real revelation was this was written directly by Guru Gobind Singh.

A docu about the Sikhs in Fiji & the first Historic Gurdwara there...