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I know that people look down upon them but honestly you have to look at this from a modern view. according to our religion cutting ones hair is wrong. Does that mean that guruji has turned hi back on those of us that cut our hair. No it is a pointless argument to say that because you cut your...

WJKK WJKF I was wondering how sikhs view bodybuilding. I have been a long time addict of fitness and 12 rys ago set out on a painful journey to increase my body size. I stopped about 2yrs ago and have returned to my natural state. I am planning to start again but was told by a friend that it is...

The Uniqueness of Guru nanak Ji Sahib's Nirmal Panth has always been regarded as either "subservient" to Hinduism/vedic philosophy or a side kick to Islam's monotheism philosophy or even worse..an amalgmation of Both !! Most Sikh scholars of repute have not been able to discard their...

Hi All, I am just curious if there is such thing as 'Ghosts' according to Sikhism? Please let me know your opinions on this topic...thanks. Regards, Rani:)

“Fundamentalism” in its strictest technical use refers to a movement within American Protestant Evangelicalism of fairly recent origin. The word has come to be linked with various literalist, evangelical and charismatic groups and televangelists. Thence it has been applied to religious...

sikhchic.com | The Art and Culture of the Diaspora | Article Detail Sikhi & Sikhism: A Distinction Without a Difference by I.J. SINGH I had recently published an essay in which I wrestled with the problem of classifying Sikhs - are they a nation, ethnic group, race, religion or...

DIVALI AND SIKHI[/FONT] [/FONT] By Karminder Singh Dhillon Ph.D (Boston)[/FONT] Kuala Lumpur[/FONT], Malaysia[/FONT].[/FONT] [/FONT] [/FONT] This article is inspired by the actions of some parbhandaks and sangats to celebrate Divali within the precincts of the local...

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Some would say that Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest failures in American Political History. In retrospect, however, we would evaluate him probably as a great American President since the emancipation proclamation liberated the slaves below the Mason Dixon Line in the south. He was...

I have come across this site which states that homosexuality is perfectly admissible in Sikhism . I always had this impression that Sikhism is the religion of the householder , if it is so how come homosexuality is allowed because homosexuals cannot raise a family & bear children . Secondly...

UK: Just over a 100 years ago a handful of Sikhs arrived in England and soon founded the first gurdwara or Sikh temple in Europe in London. They first arrived more than a century ago, a few students at Oxford and Cambridge from wealthy families and a trickle of pedlars who travelled across...

By Shiv Prakash, New Delhi , Nov.24 : In an attempt to spread awareness about the rich history of Sikhs and their treasured legacy, the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib this past week hosted a painting-cum-photo exhibition in the national capital. More...

Dear Sir of Madame, Recently I read about a ban on clean shaven Sikhs in a Gurdwara in Australia. This got me thinking about how the original message of Guru Nanak is being altered by certain individual interests. It is true that Guru Gobind Singh asked Sikhs not to cut their hair and that is...

Recently, I have been watching videos of Hawkins and few other atheists. When comparing their point of view to how God is explained in sikhi, I see that we both are taling regarding same but they say it's evolution that fuctioning and we say it's god? What are your viewpoints?

These refrences from Vedas indicate that Idol Worship is not recommended even in Hindu Religion & Society. 1. "Those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires surrender unto demigods and follow the particular rules and regulations of worship according to their own natures."...

Gurfateh At spritual level Sikhism and Christianity are one and the same.Christian is Sikh of Lord Jesus for many.Khalsa is form of Gurbar Akal incarnated on earth. Father(creator),Son(Panth Khalsa) and Holy Ghost(Concept of having one mind and one sprit with spirit of God). Just one Info...

HAS SIKHISM ENDED IN MOHALI????:8-(: As everyone knows there is a match going on between India and Australia in Mohali.. Today i saw day3 of the match on T.V. I saw the match d whole day. The Cameras often show the crowds.. I was shocked 2 see that 95% people sitting in the stands were clean...

Context: The Kirtan of the Lord's Praise is a priceless diamond. The Naam, the Name of the Lord, is a jewel, a ruby. Somebody please explain if the priceless diamond is more expensive than the Kohinoor!!! ਕੀਰਤਨੁ ਨਿਰਮੋਲਕ ਹੀਰਾ ॥ कीरतनु निरमोलक हीरा ॥ Kīrṯan nirmolak hīrā. The Kirtan of the...

The posts that follow this introduction are from this link. I've always come to the conclusion that the mind allows us to read books and follow instructions. but the mind doesn't like us to still it. It is the nature of mind to keep changing all kind of thought activity. So here goes what...

Can't believe no one started this thread or (if they did) I can't believe I didn't find it. Cows are so important in Sikhism, how could anyone miss it??? Well, let me show you. :yes: Click on "view Shabad/Paurhi/Salok" to see line in context of the shabad...