DAVINDER P.S. SANDHU, Author at The Sunday Guardian Live

SIKHISM: The importance of true congregation

In the Indian sub-continent, King Harishchandra is synonymous with truth. To keep his word, he gave away his kingdom, and even his family, as...

SIKHISM: Politics needs intellectuals

During his travels in the Himalayas, Guru Nanak Dev, has a dialogue with a group of spiritual adepts, the sidhas, The dialogue, titled Sidha...

Sikhism: Music is a medium, not the message

In the martial arts epic “Return of the Dragon”, Bruce Lee’s master points his finger at the moon. “What do you see”, he asks....

People Of The Sacred Books : Sikhism-He is ever-present for his loved ones

The great apostle was walking through the city, when he came upon a group of people, who were otherwise well clad and looked prosperous,...

SIKHISM: He is ever-present for his loved ones

The great apostle was walking through the city, when he came upon a group of people, who were otherwise well clad and looked prosperous,...

SIKHISM: The importance of true congregation

In the Indian sub-continent, King Harishchandra is synonymous with truth. To keep his word, he gave away his kingdom, and even his family, as...

SIKHISM: Master thyself to conquer universe

The Guru Granth Sahib said: Whatever the Lord does, He does all by Himself. In an instant, He establishes, and destroys. I asked my teacher how can...

SIKHISM: Death can be a humbling notion

Modern man has a feeling of being the master of ceremonies. He is the top of the food chain, can peer into the far...

SIKHISM: Share His love and benevolence

The king had heard of the stories of the great benevolent Hatim Tai, who gave up his throne for the sake of his people,...

SIKHISM: Burn the ‘I’

My teacher recounted the story of Queen Chudala of the Malava kingdom. Chudala spent the morning in meditation, and aided King Sikidvaj in governing the...

SIKHISM: Compassion is essential

One day, an ascetic named Hans arrived at Anandpur, and sought audience with Guru Gobind Singh. In the days that followed, Hans proved himself...

SIKHISM: The importance of true congregation

In the Indian sub-continent, King Harishchandra is synonymous with truth. To keep his word, he gave away his kingdom, and even his family, as...

SIKHISM: The correct way is to love the Lord

Sit like this, close your eyes like that, walk in this fashion, apply the mark — the flow of instructions to the devotee is...

SIKHISM: The correct way is to love the Lord

Sit like this, close your eyes like that, walk in this fashion, apply the mark — the flow of instructions to the devotee is...

SIKHISM: An exchange of gifts

Guru Gobind Singh is sitting by a river when Har Gopal, a rich devotee, presents two gold bracelets. The Guru starts playing with them....

SIKHISM: The importance of true congregation

In the Indian sub-continent, King Harishchandra is synonymous with truth. To keep his word, he gave away his kingdom, and even his family, as...

SIKHISM: Pillars of a plural nation

The number five is important across cultures. There are five books of the Torah, five pillars of Islam, and the five wounds of Jesus...

SIKHISM: Only way to know Him is to love Him

Baba Bulleh Shah gets up early,and goes to meditate on the banks of the river nearby. This routine had been in progress for many...

SIKHISM: We must merge with God

Sri Guru Granth Sahib encapsulates the story of human life: He came into the world to obtain the four great blessings, he came to dwell in...

SIKHISM: The importance of true congregation

In the Indian sub-continent, King Harishchandra is synonymous with truth. To keep his word, he gave away his kingdom, and even his family, as...

SIKHISM: Master thyself to conquer universe

The Guru Granth Sahib said: Whatever the Lord does, He does all by Himself. In an instant, He establishes, and destroys. I asked my teacher how can...

SIKHISM: Love alone is the ‘correct’ method

Sit like this, close your eyes like that, walk in this fashion, apply the mark—the flow of instructions to the devotee are endless. The...

SIKHISM: One can find unity in worship

The fifth Teacher Guru Arjan Dev decided to build a place of worship in Amritsar. It would be simply called the Harimandir; the temple...

SIKHISM: Master thyself to conquer universe

The Guru Granth Sahib said: Whatever the Lord does, He does all by Himself. In an instant, He establishes, and destroys. I asked my teacher how can...

SIKHISM: The importance of true congregation

In the Indian sub-continent, King Harishchandra is synonymous with truth. To keep his word, he gave away his kingdom, and even his family, as...

SIKHISM: The correct way is to love the Lord

Sit like this, close your eyes like that, walk in this fashion, apply the mark — the flow of instructions to the devotee is...

SIKHISM: We can find God if we look hard enough

To aid his devotee’s progress, a teacher sends him to stay with a simple family. It is rumoured in the neighbourhood that God himself...

SIKHISM: Master thyself to conquer universe

The Guru Granth Sahib said: Whatever the Lord does, He does all by Himself. In an instant, He establishes, and destroys. I asked my teacher how can...

SIKHISM: Material treasures are misleading

The final repository of all treasures is nature. Our planet Earth is referred to as Vasundhara, signifying that which possesses all wealth. Sri Guru...

SIKHISM: Your gift is within, not without

The king loves his queen, and on her birthday, presents her with a beautiful necklace. She treasures the gift, and is always aware of...

SIKHISM: Every moment has new potential

The scriptures portray the human soul as going through a cycle of births and deaths. In the conventional meter, we see a cycle completing...

ISLAM: Music is a medium, not the message

In the martial arts epic “Return of the Dragon”, Bruce Lee’s master points his finger at the moon. “What do you see”, he asks....

SIKHISM: He is ever-present for his loved ones

The great apostle was walking through the city, when he came upon a group of people, who were otherwise well clad and looked prosperous,...

SIKHISM: Music is a medium, not the message

In the martial arts epic “Return of the Dragon”, Bruce Lee’s master points his finger at the moon. “What do you see”, he asks....

SIKHISM: Choose your employment

Guru Nanak Dev has left his home town, and taking on the robe of an ascetic, begins to travel in Punjab. His family is...

SIKHISM: Music is a medium, not the message

In the martial arts epic “Return of the Dragon”, Bruce Lee’s master points his finger at the moon. “What do you see”, he asks....

SIKHISM: The Importance of True Congregation

In the Indian sub-continent, King Harishchandra is synonymous with truth. To keep his word, he gave away his kingdom, and even his family, as...

SIKHISM: Only way to know Him is to love Him

Baba Bulleh Shah gets up early, and goes to meditate on the banks of the river nearby. This routine had been in progress for...

SIKHISM: Spiritual practice

My Teacher said the man who discovered fire was named Noor, and thus the light of fire came to be named after him. He...

SIKHISM: Each one sees the world differently

My teacher would say that it is for us to find what we want in this world. Creation is a rich solution, and we...

SIKHISM: Let go of your self to find peace

My teacher recounted the story of Queen Chudala of the Malava kingdom. Chudala spent the morning in meditation, and aided King Sikidvaj in governing...

SIKHISM: Master thyself to conquer universe

The Guru Granth Sahib said: Whatever the Lord does, He does all by Himself. In an instant, He establishes, and destroys. I asked my teacher how can...

Material treasures are misleading

The final repository of all treasures is nature. Our planet Earth is referred to as Vasundhara, signifying that which possesses all wealth. Sri Guru...

SIKHISM: We can find God if we look hard enough

To aid his devotee’s progress, a teacher sends him to stay with a simple family. It is rumoured in the neighbourhood that God himself...

SIKHISM: One must fight the demons one faces

Sometimes, we are advised to “leave” this materialistic life, and retreat to the jungles, caves, and mountains. It is said that this will help...

SIKHISM: Spiritual practice

My Teacher said the man who discovered fire was named Noor, and thus the light of fire came to be named after him. He...

SIKHISM: Only way to know Him is to love Him

Baba Bulleh Shah gets up early, and goes to meditate. The routine had been in progress for many

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DAVINDER P.S. SANDHU

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