"He [General Lal Singh of the Sikh Empire] opened the road to Lahore for the British as well. As if to compound the tragedy still further, Teja Singh [another general of the Sikh Empire], whilst fleeing across the bridge of boats, destroyed it behind him to prevent an orderly

Today in #Sikh History:.Giani Zail Singh, the President of India, honors the Indian armed forces on behalf of the Indian Government for attacking Sri Harimandar Sahib and Akal Takht Sahib in June 1984. #TodayInHistory #India #Punjab #Panjab #SikhHistory

The Guru Granth Sahib Dictionary is made for everyone—whether you're a seeker, student, or scholar of Sikhi. It gives you access to the words and meanings in the Guru Granth Sahib like never before. The dictionary is available in both Panjabi and English, with entries in

Today in #Sikh History:.Maharaja Ripudaman Singh of Nabha held strong pro-Akali sentiments and maintained contact with Independence activists. As a result of his affiliation, he faced pressure and was eventually compelled to abdicate his throne by the British. Master Tara Singh

Applications for Sidak 2025 are now officially closed!.We are excited to welcome this year’s cohort. Thank you to everyone who applied and helped spread the word. Applications for Sidak 2026 will open 1 December 2025!. #Sidak #Sidak2025 #Sikhism #Sikh #Leadership #SikhCommunity

"In 2025, I spent three evenings sitting quietly in the parkarma (periphery) of Sri Harimandar Sahib. I didn’t go for ceremony or spectacle—I went for presence. As the sun set and Rehras Sahib echoed across the water, I sat in stillness, surrounded by memory, longing, and grace.

What role does karma play in Sikhi?.In Sikhi, karma is the idea that our actions shape our outcomes. We need to learn to own our actions, and we need to make good mental decisions. If we are thinking clearly, our behaviors will be better. But in Sikhi, efforts alone do not

Today in #Sikh History:.In June 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, displaying increasing dictatorial tendencies in recent years, was found guilty of election fraud. The verdict rendered her victory in the previous election null and void and banned her from holding office for six

In the first stanza of Vanjara set to Srirag, an ancient and thoughtful musical mode, Guru Ramdas Sahib addresses the wandering mind, likening it to a roving merchant searching for profit and guidance. He emphasizes that true fortune lies in finding refuge in IkOankar (the

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#WordoftheWeek.ਅਣਹੋਦਾ.aṇhodā | Transcription.Anhonda | Popular Spelling. non-existent; without virtues. Learn More: #GuruGranthSahib #Sikhi #Sikh #SikhiDaily #Waheguru #TGGSDictionaryWOTW25

Today in #Sikh History:.In 1930, during the independence struggle against the British, Jawaharlal Nehru, head of the Congress Party and future first Prime Minister of Independent India, stated, “…the brave Sikhs of the Punjab are entitled to special consideration. I see nothing

Join Jasveen Kaur as she delves into the sakhis, the stories from the Gurus' lives. In this episode, Jasveen shares the sakhi of Baba Makhan Shah Ji and his deep admiration for Guru Harrai Sahib, our seventh Guru. Baba Makhan Shah Ji was returning to Panjab on a boat when the

Today in #Sikh History:.Baba Maharaj Singh (born Nihal Singh) led the Sikh forces in the first rebellion against the British Empire, the Second Anglo-Sikh Wars. He was a disciple of Baba Bir Singh Naurangabad and, like his mentor, was a well-respected saintly figure. He rallied

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Each letter was a whisper of the One, each syllable a step toward illumination. #Wisdom #India #SikhHistory #History #Literature

In earlier times, children would sit cross-legged on the floor, wooden Patti in hand, tracing each letter under the watchful eyes of their teachers. This was no ordinary act. It was a sacred rite—the beginning of awakening, where every curve of the script carried the potential to

Today in #Sikh History:.In Ludhiana, at the height of the Panjabi Suba Morcha, the Akali Dal held the General Hari Singh Nalwa Conference. At the Conference, the famed Sikh scholar, Sirdar Kapur Singh, drafted a resolution approved by both Master Tara Singh and Sant Fateh Singh

This powerful reflection from Harinder Singh (@1Force) invites us to pause, connect, and honor not just biological fathers, but relational, spiritual, and divine fathers. Read, reflect, and share to inspire others. #SikhRI #DivineParent #GuruArjanSahib #SabadVichar

"Modern British assessment of this astounding withdrawal of largely 'untouched' Sikh forces [from the Battle of Ferozeshah] is that 'The Sikh leader had only to continue to fire from his heavy guns to win an easy victory, for even the British found the trial almost unendurable.