Social media has always worked as a double edged sword for our generation, off late it has also been used for spreading rumours and fake news leading to mob violence. However, from time to time such stories also keep surfacing where social media has acted as a platform for people to come together for a […]
Category Archives: Sikhi Awareness
Why Sikh New Year Starts in the Spring
Giani Sant Singh Ji Maskeen does katha on the New Year’s Day celebrations. He says that a day was created a long time ago but it didn’t happen at a particular time because there was no such thing as a day as it was just being created by the creator. However, the Sikh New Year […]
Diljit Dosanjh To Play Indian Hockey Legend Sandeep Singh
Diljit Dosanjh is all set to showcase the life of legendary Indian Hockey Player, Sandeep Singh. The makers released the teaser poster of the film with the title ‘Soorma’. It appears Diljit Singh has researched quite a bit to play the biopic of the Hockey legend. Sandeep singh biopic teaser poster proves why diljit dosanjh […]
One of the Best Videos on Sikhs: Who Are Sikhs?
One of the best videos on Sikh awareness made by Little Sikhs. Who are the Sikh Principles? 1. Naam Japna: The Gurus led the Sikhs directly to practise Simran and Naam Japna – meditation on God through reciting, chanting, singing and constant remembrance followed by deep study & comprehension of God’s Name and virtues (Gurbani […]
Super Informative Video on the Shastars of the Khalsa
Bhai Sukha Singh from the UK explains about the different Shastars of the Sikh warriors. Guru Gobind Singh Ji even wrote about the weapons of the Khalsa. Shastar Naam Mala is a composition written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. In it Guru Sahib Ji envokes the Almighty by describing Him through names of weapons. Shastar […]
What is Chandi in Dasam Granth?
This video explain a brief concept about Chandi mentioned in Dasam Granth. Is Chandi a female with 8 arms as mentioned in Hindu Scriptures or something else. CHANDI CHARITRA, title of two compositions by Guru Gobind Singh in his Dasam Granth, the Book of the Tenth Master, describing in Braj verse. The main point of […]
Video: What is the difference between cutting nail to cutting hair?
Q: Why Sikhs do not cut their hair but they cut their nails? Via: Real Sikhism A: It is often argued that Sikhs do not cut their hair so why do they cut their nails. Sikhs only cut the dead gray part of their nails, not the alive pink/red part. This is similar to combing […]
5 Benefits of Using a ‘Kanga’ Wooden Comb
6 Benefits of Using a Wooden Comb Kanga: The comb is necessary to keep the hair clean and tidy. A Sikh must comb his hair twice a day and tie his turban neatly. The Gurus wore turbans and instructed the Sikhs to wear turbans for the protection of hair, promotion of social identity and cohesion. It […]
This is Why Ardas is Done While Standing Up
The Ardas is done standing up with ‘folded hands’. The beginning of the Ardas is strictly set by the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. When it comes to the conclusion of this prayer, the devotee uses: The word Waheguru – “Waheguru please bless me in the task that I am about to undertake” when […]
This is Why Guru Sahib is Your Friend
Day in and day out, a human keeps flowing in the ocean of life, no matter how smooth or troublesome the path maybe. His everlasting quest for a better life triggers him to find best possible ways to live a meaningful life. Well, this attempt also empowers him to come to terms with ups and […]
Video: Inspiring Story of How She Became Sikh and Now Inspiring Others
A woman from America explains how she chose the path of Sikhi which in turn made her life much better as she got to learn deeper about her own self. She explains how Wahe Guru Jaap transformed her life and brought her closer to god. Amarpal Kaur born in the United States and lives in […]
How the Mool Mantar Changed the Life of Pakistan’s President Ayub Khan
Story of “General Ayub Khan, former President of Pakistan” “I used to study at a place name Aibtabaad. I used to get the beatings from teacher (Maulvi) everyday as I was the weakest student of my class. One day I became determined that I will not go to school. Halfway to school there was a […]