Sikhism is another name for battle against bad, evil and exploitation. While moving on this path countless Sikhs have sacrificed their lives. Guru Gobind Singh ji ,the tenth Guru had sacrificed their whole family including himself for keeping the seed of the Sikhism alive. His two younger sons Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh were bricked alive at Sirhind in 1704.
Sikhism and Bollywood
Have you ever seen a Bollywood movie that has a Sikh character? Probably, Yes. But, Have you ever seen a Bollywood movie that has a Sikh character who really is a Sikh? Now that's impossible. No matter a Bollywood movie has a Sikh character as the main actor, a side actor or in a very small role, Bollywood never presents it correctly. Every movie that comes out with actors playing Sikh characters, will have Sikh sentiment hurting scenes. Why is it that every movie shows the wrong picture of the Sikhs?
Gurgaddi Diwas - 2nd Guru, Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji
Today is the Gurgaddi Diwas of 2nd Guru of the Sikhs, Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji. Guru Angad Dev Ji were born as Lehna on 31st March, 1504. Gurudwara Matte di Serai now stands at the birthplace of Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji. Parents of Guru Sahib Ji were Bhai Pheru Mall and Mata Sabhrai. Guru Nanak Dev Ji gave the Gurgaddi to Bhai Lehna (later Guru Angad Dev Ji) on 18th September 1539.
Sikhs in Olympics
Sikhs and Olympics
Sikhs have been a part of the Olympic games since the 1928 Olympics held in Amsterdam.
Raksha Bandhan in Sikhism
Sikhism and Raksha Bandhan
Coming directly to the answer that whether or not Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan has any connection with Sikhism or not? Answer is No. Sikhs and the Sikh religion has no relation at all with this festival of Rakhri or Raksha Bandhan.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Haridwar
Guru Nanak visited various sites across the world to help people understand the real meaning of life and help them come out of the fake beliefs and superstitions. On Guru Nanak Dev Ji's visit to the Haridwar city situated on the banks of river Ganges, Guru Ji saw people throwing water towards the rising sun.
Nishan Sahib
Nishan Sahib
These points will help us know more about the Nishan Sahib and its importance in Sikhism -
- In the words Nishan and Sahib, Nishan means Symbol and Sahib means Lord or master. Sahib is used often in Sikhism to depict respect.
Bhai Baghel Singh Ji - Conqueror of Delhi
BHAI BAGHEL SINGH JI (1730-1802)
Bhai Baghel Singh Ji were born in 1730 in village Chabal Kalan in district Tarn Taran Sahib. Baghel Singh Ji became the leader of Crore Singhia Misl. Bhai Baghel Singh Ji led the Crore Singhia Misl during the 18th century when the misl had over 12000 fight men.
Bhagat Puran Singh - A True Sikh and an Environmentalist
BHAGAT PURAN SINGH JI
Bhagat Puran Singh Ji were born on 4 June, 1904 in village Rajewal, district Ludhiana. Bhagat Puran Singh Ji's Father's name was Chaudhary Chibu Mal and Mother's name was Mehtab Kaur. Bhagat Puran Singh Ji were a true Sikh and an Environmentalist.
Kabir Jayanti - 04 June 2012
BHAGAT KABIR JI (1440 - 1518)
Bhagat Kabir Ji were born in 1440 in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. Bhagat Kabir Ji were a Muslim (as indicated in the bani of Bhagat Ravidas). Bhagat Kabir Ji were a weaver by profession (as indicated in bani of Guru Amardas Ji). Bhagat Kabir Ji's bani is incorporated in Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Shaheedi Purab - Guru Arjun Dev Ji
GURPURAB 25th MAY 2012
Today is the Shaheedi Purab of the fifth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Arjun Dev Ji (ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜੁਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ). Points listed below will help us to know more about Shri Guru Arjun Dev Ji -
Darshan Singh Rudel - Frenchman Turned Sikh
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| From Michel Rudel To Darshan Singh |
DARSHAN SINGH RUDEL
Born as Michel Jean Louis Rudel in Montpellier, France, Darshan Singh Ji was a spiritual person by birth. Darshan Singh was born as a Roman Catholic. On asking Darshan Singh Ji, how he became a Sikh? he says, "By The Grace Of God". Darshan singh Ji is a Great Personality and a True Sikh. Darshan Singh Ji holds protests against French Government for not allowing the Sikhs to wear Turbans in France and is currently engaged in Organic Farming.
Sant Singh Maskeen Ji - Ocean of Knowledge
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| Gianni Sant Singh Maskeen Ji |
PANTH RATAN GIANNI SANT SINGH MASKEEN JI
Born : 1934 at Lakk Marwat, District Marwat, Pakistan
Occupation : Scholar, Preacher, Priest, Theologian
Father : Kartar Singh
Mother : Ram Kaur
Elder Sister : Sujan Kaur
Languages Known : Punjabi, English, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Hindi
Left This World : 18 Feb. 2005 at Itawa city, U.P., India
Countries Served : India, Kuwait, America, Dubai, Thailand, Holland, New Zealand, Kenya, Singapore, Japan, Canada, Bahrain, Qatar, Pakistan, Iran, England, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Malaysia and Australia.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji - Emperor of Punjab
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| Maharaja Ranjit Singh |
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the Emperor of Punjab. He was Grandson of Charat Singh and was born to Mahan Singh and Raj Kaur on Nov. 13, 1780 at Gujranwala. In his youth, he was an excellent Horseman and skilled in all kinds of military activities.
The Ten Sikh Gurus
GURU NANAK DEV JI, THE FIRST GURU TOLD THAT BANI IS GURU NOT HIM. SO THE REAL GURU IS BANI AND WE HAVE IT IN THE FORM OF GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI.
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| SHRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI |
The details of the 10 Guru Nanaks are :-
What are Gurpurabs
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| NANKANA SAHIB ( Birth Place of Guru Nanak Dev Ji ) |
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji
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| Sahibzada Ajit Singh |
Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji
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| Guru Gobind Singh Ji along with Sahibzada Ajit Singh and Jujhar Singh |
Sahibzada Jujhar Singh (1691–1705), the second son of Guru Gobind Singh, was born to Mata Jito (also known as Mata Sundari) at Anandpur Sahib on March 14, 1691. This event is now celebrated on April 9 each year according to the Nanakshahi Calendar).
Sahibzada Fateh Singh
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| Guru Gobing Singh Ji and Four Sahibzadas |
Sahibzada Fateh Singh was the youngest of Guru Gobind Singh's four sons. He and his older brother, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh are among the most hallowed martyrs in Sikhism. He is also known as Baba Fateh Singh. The term Baba is used in India for an elder who is respected for his wisdom.
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