By Shanti Kaur

June marks a significant and somber moment of collective memory for the global Sikh community, highlighting the 42nd anniversary of the Indian Army assault on the Siri Harimandir Sahib, the spiritual and cultural heart of the Sikh faith. For Sikhs worldwide, this period is dedicated to reflection and prayer. Understanding these events is important for appreciating their ongoing impact.

By Shanti Kaur

The Battle of Sirhind began on May 12, 1710, at Chappar Chiri, a meadow about 20 kilometers from Sirhind. At first light, the irregular Khalsa troops under the command of Banda Singh Bahadur stood against the professional and orderly Mughal cavalry under Wazir Khan. The battle began with thunderous Mughal cannon fire meant to weaken the Khalsa lines. Lacking artillery, the Khalsa suffered heavy losses at first and the men hesitated. 

By Nam Hari Kaur

The month of April is a time of transition into new frequencies of exploration, expansion, growth, and an evolutionary urge to break free from the entanglements of the past. That which has been holding us back will now feel like an unbearable burden, and that burden must be cut loose. Once untethered and aligned with a dedicated plan, the higher ground will manifest before you. Step lightly and allow room for adjustments along the way, as we will need to factor in the number 5, the wild card number, to the equation. More on that later in the forecast.

By Shanti Kaur

The late seventeenth century was a brutal time in India. The world had the noose of the Kali Yuga around its neck, the age of darkness, and it was pinching deeply. It was a time when sitting next to someone of a higher rank could mean death. Dozens of common people could be seized at the whim of a local ruler, their blood fed to the emperor’s hounds. This was the existence in Bharat. The price of life was cheap, and in matters of life and death, there was no court of appeal.