The death of someone we love can be one of the most painful experiences of human life. Bereavement may bring sadness, shock, loneliness, anger, guilt, anxiety, numbness or a profound sense that someone is missing. It can affect sleep, appetite, concentration and everyday functioning, and there
Read MoreModern society often assumes that dating is necessary before marriage. A common question is, “How can you know whether someone is right for you unless you date them first?” Sikhi, however, offers a different approach. Rather than encouraging a young man and woman to develop an
Read MoreWhat does Sikhi say about divorce? Can a Sikh get divorced and remarry? Drawing upon Gurbani, the Sikh Rehat Maryada and research by Sikh educator and author Bhai Manvir Singh (UK), this article explores marriage breakdown, separation and remarriage from a Gurmat perspective. Quick answer Sikhi
Read MoreIn recent times, some individuals of Sikh heritage who do not observe or practise the Sikh faith, together with anti-Sikh individuals, have claimed on social media that Amrit-dhari (initiated) Sikhs do not need to wear an actual Kirpan and that a Kirpan pendant is sufficient because
Read MoreBaba Nihal Singh Ji Harian Belan, Tarna Dal Baba Nihal Singh Ji has held these views for many, many years and has openly reiterated their stance on these matters numerous times. This is nothing new for them or their Dal. They have even ensured that this
Read MoreWhen Sikhs search the internet to understand whether meat consumption is permitted in Sikhi, they often encounter a confident‑sounding claim: This statement appears across blogs, forums, social media posts, and even on Wikipedia. Because it is repeated so frequently, many assume it must be grounded in
Read Moreਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਬਾਣੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਸਾਰੇ ॥ਗੁਰੁ ਬਾਣੀ ਕਹੈ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਜਨੁ ਮਾਨੈ ਪਰਤਖਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਿਸਤਾਰੇ ॥੫॥“The Word, the Bani is Guru, and Guru is the Bani. Within the Bani all the Ambrosial Nectar is contained. If His humble servant believes, and acts according
Read MoreYou Already Have an Identity Tattoos are often seen as a way to express who you are. But in Sikhi, identity is not something you need to create — it is something you are given. The Guru has already given Sikhs a complete and distinct identity
Read MoreIn this dark age of Kalyug, the Sikh identity, once shining brightly with divine grace, is under constant threat. Many Sikhs today are seen abandoning their sacred Kes (unshorn hair), becoming apostates. Even among those who maintain their Kes, a concerning practice has spread – tying
Read MoreSikhi gives the highest respect and dignity to women. In Sikhi, a woman’s value is never tied to decorating the body or altering her appearance to please others. True beauty is the form that Vaheguru created you in and taking care of that. The very idea
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