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On July 31st, we will be hosting a very special Virtual Gala to celebrate SikhNet's 25th Anniversary!

Sikhi is a religion of converts. 3 of the Guru Sahibs converted. Some of the most consequential Sikhs of the last century were converts: Bhagat Puran Singh, Prof Sahib Singh & Master Tara Singh. Many of you reading this, and myself as well, were blessed to be born into this tradition.

Shabad Hazaray is the Bani of longing for the beloved Guru. It was written by Guru Arjan when he was separated from Guru Ram Das, his father for a duration of time.

SikhNet and Brave Lion Books are excited to present our very first Storybook Animation.

Youtube Sent us a little gift on our 25th Anniversary.

If we are fortunate, we will awaken and become aware, at some point in our lives, we get to start living our own lives. Uttering words that have taken birth in the depths of our own minds, feelings that come from our own heart, and actions that come from our own conscience.

In 2019, Kaur accepted her first Emmy Award from The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, making history as the first Sikh woman to take home this prestigious award. Kaur thrives on the energy she gets when she’s producing and say’s it’s what kept her going during the pandemic...

Over 250 members of the Sikh community from all over the DC and East Coast took part in this event.

Three brothers and their mission to preserve & propagate Puratan Gurmat Sangeet.

The increasing barrenness of the Earth also reflects a spiritual emptiness within humans

Sikhs in the city of Dayton, Ohio, also known as the birthplace of Aviation also participated in Independence Day celebrations. Thousands of Americans lined up on the sidewalks of streets, cheering the participants in 4th of July Parade. Different groups participated in the parade including education, commercial organizations, bands, the police, the military and fire department. 

Let there be no misunderstanding. The establishment of the Sikh Chair at Birmingham University is a most welcome next step in the area of Sikh studies in the UK. However, British Sikhs would wish to satisfy themselves regarding community involvement and transparency in the light of community experience of such chairs in Canada and the USA.

Just as followers of Guru Nanak strive to create calming spaces in their homes and partake in activities to protect the environment, many of them believe in keeping the air pure and unpolluted. However, with rising levels of pollution and higher humidity levels, this can prove to be difficult.

Gurbani says that God can infuse life even in an inanimate body. Is Guru ji talking about a miracle here? The universe is so vast and we are acquainted with just an iota of it, and with our material intellect can we say that we understand all that is happening in the universe? 

It's not just a conventional wedding with some Sikh ceremony around it. It's in a category of its own. It is a wedding with 2 brides, 1 groom and 1 master...

When I first came upon the Basics of Sikhi videos I was impressed with how personable Jagraj Singh was. He was so raw and also sweet. I said to myself that I will meet this brother some day.

The real revelation was written directly by Guru Gobind Singh.

If Guru Nanak’s verses are compared with the work of modern scientists, we find that they agree on the same conclusions.

This is Dr. Sahota’s second award in the past three years; the first one was the CSA Fellow Award in 2018! The award includes a suitably engraved plaque, free conference registration, a speaking slot of at least 30 minutes at the CSA Annual General Meeting (AGM)/Conference and up to $2500 for travel expenses to present at the AGM. This year’s conference is virtual because of COVID-19.

This essential purpose of fulfillment is becoming the primary preoccupation of every conscientious person.