SGGS Conference 2016
Overcoming Haumai
Overcoming Haumai Dr. Inder Mohan Singh Abstract Haumai is described in Gurbani as the biggest obstacle to spiritual progress. Haumai and Naam are declared as antagonists: haumai and Naam cannot dwell together in the heart at the same time. Haumai is often translated as ego. Pride or ahankar is the most common manifestation of haumai,…
Read MoreSpeeches by Youth – 2: Is it OK to Eat Meat According to Gurbani?
Speeches by Youth Part 2 – Is it OK to Eat Meat According to Gurbani? Ardas Kaur (Yes) and Kiran Kaur Brar (No) Video of Session: Text of Speeches: 1 Ardaas Kaur: Mās mās kar mūrakẖ jẖagṛe gi▫ān ḏẖi▫ān nahī jāṇai. Ka▫uṇ mās ka▫uṇ sāg kahāvai kis mėh pāp samāṇe. Wjkk Wjkf Q1. When we as humans…
Read MoreSpeeches by Youth – 1: Context of Sri Guru Granth Sahib
Speeches by Youth Part 1 – Context of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Joymaneet Kaur, Ekam Singh Brar and Sukhveer Singh Karlkut. Text of Speeches 1 Joymaneet Kaur Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh! Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign and eternal…
Read MoreKirtan by Youths
Youth Kirtan Jatha 1 Hari Singh, Jasleen Panesar, Sophia Singh, Gurleen Kaur and Mahima Kaur. Trainer: Bhai Nirmal Singh Youth Kirtan Jatha 2 Aneet Kaur, Keerat Kaur, Gurdip Kaur, Bhavandeep Kaur, Tanvir Kaur. Trainer : Sn. Leena Kaur
Read MoreThe role of women in building a future for the Sikhs
The role of women in building a future for the Sikhs – A panel discussion with young Sikh women Panel members: Dr Charan Kanwal Singh Reshma Singh Arjot k. Sandhu Divya Jyot Kaur Eileen Kaur Alden Harbir Kaur Bhatia Abstract The panel explores how it is to be a woman with sikh values and looking…
Read MoreThe Mystique of Ik (One) and its Profound Applicability – Sn. Jessi Kaur
The Mystique of Ik (One) and its Profound Applicability Abstract It has been stated by authoritative Sikh scholars (Bhai Sahib Singh, Bhai Veer Singh) that Jap Ji summarizes the message of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, and the essence of Jap Ji has been distilled in the Moolmantra. Furthermore, it has been said that the symbolic…
Read MoreNaam Simran – Concept and Practice – Dr. Inder Mohan Singh
Naam Simran – Concept and Practice Inder Mohan Singh Abstract Naam is at the heart of Sikhi – “Nanak ke ghar keval Naam” – (The house of Nanak is filled with just Naam). The purpose of life, according to Gurbani, is union with God through Naam Simran. Naam is a very broad and deep, mystical…
Read MoreKaljug Mein Kirtan Pardhana Dr. Inderjit Kaur
Kaljug mein Kirtan Pardhana: How Kirtan Helps in Applying the Message of SGGS Dr. Inderjit Kaur Abstract We often think of kaljug (an era of vices) as a distant notion that is not of our making. In this presentation I reflect on some of the ways that Gurbani points to our human actions that sustain…
Read MoreApplying The Message Of Sikhi – To Ourselves – S. Ravinder Singh Taneja
Applying The Message Of Sikhi – To Ourselves S. Ravinder Singh Taneja Abstract The Guru Granth Sahib is a living and eternal Guru (Sabad Guru) whose message of Oneness – IK – is universally applicable. As flag bearers of this message, Sikhs have an obligation to spread the seeds of Guru Nanak’s revolution of the…
Read MoreImplementaion of Enternal Message of SGGS for Solving Universal Human Problems of Modern Age. – Dr. Jaspal Kaur Kaan
Implementaion of Enternal Message of Guru Granth Sahib in Context of Solving Universal Human Problems of Modern Age. Dr. Jaspal Kaur Kaang Abstract In my research paper, I have approached Sri Guru Granth Sahib from the two points of view: theoretical and practical. On the theoretical side, it has been explained at length with the…
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