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<big>[[Guru Arjan]] </big> This year on 2 May, the Sikhs celebrate the birthday of their fifth Guru, '''Guru Arjan Dev''', the fifth Guru of the Sikhs. Guru ji was the embodiment of Godly devotion, Selfless Service and Universal Love. He was the treasure of celestial knowledge and spiritual excellence. He substantially contributed towards the welfare of the society. He stood steadfastly for the principles he believed in, sacrificed his own life, and attained a unique and unparalleled martyrdom in the history of mankind..... | |||
<big>[[Watering the Crops]]</big> Guru Nanak Dev ji while on his eastward journey reached Haridwar. It is on the banks of the river Ganges and is one of the major centers for Hindu pilgrimage. The people, gathered there in large numbers, were bathing in the holy river. Guru Nanak Dev observed many people throwing water towards the sun in the east. The Guru had already heard about this meaningless ritual. He, therefore, thought it the right place and the proper time to give correct guidance that those kinds of mindless hollow rituals have no value.... | <big>[[Watering the Crops]]</big> Guru Nanak Dev ji while on his eastward journey reached Haridwar. It is on the banks of the river Ganges and is one of the major centers for Hindu pilgrimage. The people, gathered there in large numbers, were bathing in the holy river. Guru Nanak Dev observed many people throwing water towards the sun in the east. The Guru had already heard about this meaningless ritual. He, therefore, thought it the right place and the proper time to give correct guidance that those kinds of mindless hollow rituals have no value.... | ||
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Below are listed some of the most recent articles added to SikhiWiki. Click on the title of the article to read the full text.
Guru Arjan This year on 2 May, the Sikhs celebrate the birthday of their fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Guru of the Sikhs. Guru ji was the embodiment of Godly devotion, Selfless Service and Universal Love. He was the treasure of celestial knowledge and spiritual excellence. He substantially contributed towards the welfare of the society. He stood steadfastly for the principles he believed in, sacrificed his own life, and attained a unique and unparalleled martyrdom in the history of mankind.....
Watering the Crops Guru Nanak Dev ji while on his eastward journey reached Haridwar. It is on the banks of the river Ganges and is one of the major centers for Hindu pilgrimage. The people, gathered there in large numbers, were bathing in the holy river. Guru Nanak Dev observed many people throwing water towards the sun in the east. The Guru had already heard about this meaningless ritual. He, therefore, thought it the right place and the proper time to give correct guidance that those kinds of mindless hollow rituals have no value....
Miri Piri The term “miri, piri” in Sikh tradition reflects the temporal (worldly) and spiritual components of life. The term represents for the Sikhs a basic principle which has influenced their political thought and has governed their social structure, political behaviour, organisation, leadership and politics...
Bhai Makhan Shah used to bring valuable merchandise by sea from far away lands and sell it wholesale in parts of Gujarat and Punjab in India. Once, while he was returning home with his ship carrying valuable goods over the vast seas, his ship got caught up in a furious storm....
Videos on Sikhism This page links to various Videos on Sikh and Sikhism that can be found on the Internet.
Hola Mohalla or simply Hola is a Sikh festival that takes place on the first of the lunar month of Chet which usually falls in March. This is an occasion for the Sikhs to demonstrate their martial skills in simulated battles...
Establishment of Kartarpur - Having completed the 4 udasisa (journeys), after a short stay at Lahore, Guru Nanak began his travels once more. This time he directed his steps towards his native village, Talwandi. As usual, he travelled by short stages....
Chet - Chet is a first month in the Sikh Calendar. This month of Chet is a Spring month which coincides with March/April of the Western/Georgian Calendar. Hola Mahalla, which is a Sikh festival takes place on the first of the lunar month of Chet which usually falls in March...
Khalsa Akal Purakh ki Fauj The Khalsa is given a unique and unprecedented position by the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The Guru defines the Khalsa as the Army of God – Not an army of the Sikhs or of the Khalsa but the Army of the Almighty...
Vaisakh is a second month in the Sikh Calendar. This month coincides with April/May of the Western/Georgian/Julian Calendar and is when the crop is harvested in Punjab. Vaisakhi is the most important festival in the Sikh calendar and it takes place on the first of the lunar month of Vaisakh, which falls this year on April 14. On this day the Khalsa was created and much celebration takes place worldwide in the form of Samagams, Nagar Kirtan, Gatka Exhibition, Akand Paaths, etc.....
