You may question why even people who have had Covid before, or who are vaccinated, are still getting Covid these days?   The answer is simple: a highly infectious variant of Covid- the most contagious of all so far- has emerged as the dominant strain these days, more so on the East Coast than on the West Coast.  Also, vaccinations’ protection against infection significantly  decreases over one year (though protection against severe disease or death last longer)      
 
Why do we have this new strain?  - This virus continuously mutates, and as it mutates it becomes more difficult for the body’s immune system to recognize it, so the virus can become more elusive and contagious) …

Recently, a question arose about the correct mantra to recite while carrying the Siri Guru Granth Sahib during Sukhasan at the end of our Gurdwara ceremonies.  For many years, the Espanola Gurdwara mostly chanted "Kal Akal Siri Akal Maha Akal Akal Moorat Waheguru".  However, this mantra does not exist in any manuals or anywhere online.  Alternatively, the mantra "Kal Akal Siri Kal Maha Akal Akal Moorat (Waheguru)" is listed in the KRI Teacher Training manual and was recorded by Guru Shabad Singh at the Siri Singh Sahib's request.  Additionally, Los Angeles Gurdwara kirtanis only play "Kal A

By Gobind Singh

Dear Sangat,
I have recently had COVID (most likely the Omnicron variant). You may be interested in hearing about what I experienced and learned.

I am a yogi, my body is 50 years old and generally in good health. I had two Pfizer vaccine shots (and unfortunately had not received the booster). The media suggested that the Omnicron may be “milder” than the Delta variant. That was not my experience.

By Sat Sundri Kaur

Many of us are dealing with grief and loss during these days. Grief and the mourning process are natural and normal with the loss of a loved one and many other types of loss that come with life. It is good to be aware of the process and how to help yourself heal (or help others) through the process. How we can talk to others about our loss; and how we can learn to listen deeply to others' grief.