Sikh Laekh - The Sikh Initiative Blog

When I was a kid, my father used to tell me saakhis of Shaheed Singhs, Shaheedis attained by our Gurus - Guru Arjun Dev Ji Maharaj, Guru Tegh Bahadur Maharaj, the massacres (shaheedi saake) but unfortunately, I never used to find any beauty in them. Little did I know...

This global pandemic has drastically hit all mankind in one way or the other, who would have ever imagined to face something so fictional in our real lives? From crashing economy to healthcare crisis, from surging stress and anxiety to loss in human connection, we...

Growing up, my family spent a lot of time at the Gurdwara. Many times, my parents would remind me and my brothers to help at the Gurdwara and do seva. This would include washing dishes, sweeping the floor and pouring langar. I remember a time, where I was just not in...

We all feel the anxiety. We all feel the fear. We all question when this will be over. We are all waiting patiently for a cure. As an educator, I wanted to write this personal note to all of you, especially the children and the student's I teach. "Will things be the...

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji never favored one religion / community over another. His unparalleled sacrifice was to defend the defenseless no matter who it was and to stand up against tyranny, again, no matter who it was. Lesson learnt: Be free from favoritism when standing...

If you were born in a Sikh family, the saying “Waheguru Tera Shukar Hai” must not be new to you. We as children are taught to appreciate and be thankful for what we have, before we ask for something from the Almighty. Gratitude is very powerful and can be beneficial...

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਸਤਿ ਸਰੂਪੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਬਣੀਐ ॥ satigur kee baanee sat saroop hai gurbaanee baneeaai || The Word of the True Guru's Bani is the embodiment of Truth; through Gurbani, one becomes perfect. (Raag Gauree - Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji - Ang 304) The concept of...

Recently, I visited India and had the opportunity to see many historical gurdwaras marking significant moments in Sikh history. This being my first trip to India, and having been taught many of the sakhis the gurdwaras related to when I was younger, I was able to go...

The coronavirus is a group of related viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections that can be mild, similar to the common cold or severe lung infection requiring hospitalization. During the current...