Kulbir Kaur
The ‘I’ syndrome
Whenever I see posters, hoardings of present-day saints and self-proclaimed “spiritual gurus” publicising their spirituality, my mind wanders to the great works of art created by unknown artists who c
Shaheeda de sartaj
The notion of “martyrdom” has a special place in Sikhism. A shahid or a martyr chooses to forsake life rather than renounce his/her faith. In Sikh history, Guru Arjan, who stood for truth, was the first Sikh martyr. Fifth in the line of Sikh Gurus, Arjan became a guru at the age of 18.
Shadow over India’s Olympic return as 2 pull out
With the International Olympic Committee’s change of stance, Indian Olympic Association acting head V.K.
From stars to flowers
One day as a child, while passing through a garden, Guru Harrai, the seventh Sikh Guru, damaged some flowers with his loose-flowing robe.
Beginnings
January, the first month of the New Year, symbolises endings as well as beginnings. This is the time to look to the future while recollecting past memories and experiences, and to renew ties with old friends and family members.
Satnam Waheguru
Once Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh faith, went to a village accompanied by his Muslim companion Mardana. The people of the village were rude and did not offer any food or shelter to them.
A wife’s devotion
Karva Chauth, the festival observed by married women, is popular in the northern and western parts of India, especially in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. The festival comes nine days before Diwali on “Kartik ki Chauth”.
Trap of I-ness
Ever wondered how often we use the word “I”, not only to address ourselves but also to glorify our deeds.
World beyond words
When a philosopher once asked Gautam Buddha, “Without words, without the wordless, will you tell me the truth?” — the Buddha kept silent. This answer, or rather no answer, freed the philosopher from all delusion, as real silence is beyond both words and wordlessness. Silence, a state of no words, is one of the essential characteristics of all religions.
Festival of joy & equality
Onam, a traditional harvest festival of Kerala, celebrated to welcome King Mahabali, is rich in culture and heritage. Onam, also known as Vamana Jayanthi, falls in the month of Chingam (August-September), which is the first month of the Malayalam calendar. It is the rainy season and everything seems green and fresh.
