1. Akash Bani

The past few days I have been adding lots of new music to the SikhNet Gurbani Media Center, and it’s always exciting for me to hear new musicians explore their creativity using Gurbani and Mantras. The past year I have seen quite a...

2. Patience Pays – 3HO...

A few years ago I blogged about a cool audio affirmation that SSS Harbhajan Singh Khalsa (Yogi Bhajan) made a recording of many years ago. It is about being patient in life, not worrying and letting God take care of your affairs.     The...

3. ACT – Don’t R...

Last night I was trying to go to sleep early so  I could wake up refreshed in Amritvela to Meditate, and just kept sitting watching/reading the flood of twitter posts (particularly #Rajoana #IPledgeOrange ) finding it hard to put away my...

4. Turmeric: The Healing Her...

Most people from India are used to the many spices added to their food; but many might not realize the health benefits of one of them called Turmeric (also known as “Haldi” in India). Turmeric is great in food, but also has...

5. Gano and the Ogre’s...

      A long time ago… in a galaxy far, far away… I made computer games… I discovered the magic of computers in the 1970’s, working on a DEC PDP-11 at Ohio State University where I was working as a...
Fate and Destiny

Fate and Destiny

“Between man and God there are two paths: The path of fate and the path of destiny. Those who will give distance to their destiny shall fall into the path of fate. When you walk on the path of fate, you...
Information Age & Relationships

Information Age & Relationships

"This is the Information Age – everybody can be informed about anything and everything.  There is no secret, therefore there is no sacredness.  Life is going to become an open book. ...
Like a Candle Emits Light

Like a Candle Emits Light

"Prosperity doesn’t mean that you will have wealth, health and happiness. The best way to explain prosperity is to say it is like when a rosebud flowers and opens up, and it shares its fragrance....
New Music by Hargo – Soul Survivor

New Music by Hargo – Soul Survivor

I have to admit that I don’t listen to Rock music that often these days, but have to say I like what I hear when I listen to the music by young Sikh Rock Musician "Hargo" (Hargobind Hari...
Happy Birthday Mr. SikhNet!

Happy Birthday Mr. SikhNet!

Well, I’m posting a little bit early, but it’s kind of hard to catch Gurumustuk Singh by surprise. March 24th is his 36th birthday and it’s a milestone birthday. That’s because age 36...
“Sat Nam” as a Greeting to Someone?

“Sat Nam” as a Greeting to S...

I often get the question from other Sikhs asking why many Sikhs from non-Punjabi background greet each other with a simple "Sat Nam!" rather then the Khalsa greeting of "Vahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa,...
Taking Amrit & Commitment

Taking Amrit & Commitment

We received a number of questions from users on the topic of taking Amrit (Sikh "Baptism"). With this being a central part of the Sikh lifestyle it is no surprise that there are so many questions...
The Naad of Japji in China

The Naad of Japji in China

Sat Nam and many blessings. A wonderful 3-day workshop, focusing on the science of Naad as described in Guru Nanak’s Japji Sahib is coming to the Ra Ma Da Sa Center in Fujian, China. The Ra Ma Da Sa...
Eating Jhoot Food

Eating Jhoot Food

This video addresses a question from a SikhNet user asking about the concept of "Jhoot", and not sharing food with non-amritdhari’s. He was wondering why some Sikhs practice this. I tried...
Homosexuality & Being a Sikh

Homosexuality & Being a Sikh

Here at SikhNet we often get questions from users on all kinds of topics that normally people might be hesitant to talk about in person. Here is a video of me reading one such question to Guruka Singh. The...
Camp Miri Piri Sydney, Australia

Camp Miri Piri Sydney, Australia

The time has come again for a unique opportunity to recharge your spiritual batteries & uplift yourself! This spring (April 15th to Sunday, April 18th, 2011) Camp Miri Piri will be held in Sydney,...
Miri Piri Academy Financial Aid Fund Raffle

Miri Piri Academy Financial Aid Fund Raf...

Miri Piri Academy is a very special international school in Amritsar, India that is shaping the leaders of tomorrow. My son is in his second year there in 4th grade and is shining like the sun! The experience...
What is Humbleness (Nimrata)?

What is Humbleness (Nimrata)?

A SikhNet user asks the question about humility vs. being aggressive/strong. What does it mean to you to be humble? Where does the Saint/Soldier (Sant Sipahi) concept come into this? Often times people put up...
Overcoming Low Self Esteem

Overcoming Low Self Esteem

How do you get over low-self esteem? Continuing answering questions from SikhNet users, Guruka Singh answers this question about self confidence and the causes of low self esteem. ...
My First Time Playing Kirtan in Darbar Sahib

My First Time Playing Kirtan in Darbar S...

by Gurprakash Singh Khalsa, MPA Alumni and Staff Member On Sunday, January 9th, I played in Darbar Sahib for the first time with the Cherdi Kala Jatha. It was a feeling that I can’t really describe, but...
Why be Vegetarian?

Why be Vegetarian?

Here is one topic that is always a hot button subject for many Sikhs. Typically most Sikhs refrain from eating meat, however there are many mixed opinions and practices. In this video Guruka Singh answers a...
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