Satpal Singh reflects on the concept of individual control (free will) or divine control (Hukam - destiny). Using the shabadh Akhan Jor Chuppai Neh Jor from Japji Sahib.
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women launched sixteen days of activism ending on friday, December 10th, International Human Rights Day.
“The reality of people all across the glove, and all around us being subjected to gendered violence—1 in 3 women according to the World Health Organization—and that too most often being hurt by someone those they know, is a truly devastating reality. It should shake us all.”
"This year marks Guru Tegh Bahadur's 400th birthday and, given how many genocides are occurring today and are rarely reported on, it is important for us to remember our Guru's life, dignity, and sacrifice, and to engage fearlessly."
This paper was read at the virtual session of the Parliament of world’s Religions on 17 Oct 2021... "Guru Nanak took on the mission to do something about it. He set out to study the issues and travelled for nearly 24 years meeting leaders o all religions in India, in the Himalayas, China and the Middle East including Makkah, the seat of Islam."
The UN Climate Change summit COP26 which is scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland from October 31 to November 12 is the last ray of hope as the earth faces an unprecedented ecological crisis.
Within hours, villagers from Sikh and Hindu communities had made all the arrangements for the programme. There was langar, there were steaming hot jalebis, and ardas (prayers) was held for successful completion of the project.
Until now, around a dozen Muslim families residing at Jitwal Kalan had to go to neighbouring villages to offer prayers during Eid and other occasions
KAMLOOPS (NEWS 1130) — Over 50 bikes with the Sikh Riders of Canada Motorcycle Club travelled from Abbotsford to Kamloops on Saturday to stand in solidarity with the Indigenous community after 215 children were found at a burial site.
“This isolated school incident should not be sensationalised to the point of marginalising or offending a peaceful faith community,” urged AFIC President Dr. Rateb Jneid