MrSikhNet

1. Time Lapse Photography in...

Ok, I’m 40 now and my body definitely isn’t the same as it was 20 years ago. It’s been 20 years since I started the SikhNet website. That’s a lot of hours sitting at a desk on the computer. I have to make a point...

Universal Sikhi – Across cultures, religions and continents

2. Universal Sikhi – Across ...

This blog post is about my personal experience as an American-born Sikh with parents from Christian and Jewish backgrounds; the changing world of Sikhi, and how people from different cultures and continents are connecting with this...

Siri Guru Granth Sahib w/ English Translation

3. Siri Guru Granth Sahib w/...

I’m excited to announce SikhNet’s release of a new printed 5 volume set of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib with English Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa. Having the Siri Guru Granth Sahib available in translation allows many...

4. ANHAD – The Malaysi...

I would like to introduce you to a hot new SIKH ROCK BAND all the way from MALAYSIA called “ANHAD.” Unless you live in Malaysia, you have probably never heard of them,well, NOW’S THE TIME! First off, I love their band...

5. 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...

The Story of How I Became Rich

from Success and the Spirit – An Aquarian path to Abundance by Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahib Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji A student asked Yogi Bhajan the following question: "Is giving an act of...

Simran & Spiritual Ego

by Siri Singh Sahib Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji Article from "Beads of Truth" magazine, Fall 1980, #5 There is a great tragedy going on today. People who have never done simran[1], who have not...

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

"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

"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

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!

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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)?

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

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...

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