Indian religions cherish their wandering heroes. Woodcut of Guru Nanak with Mardana and Bala It was Nanak’s belief in divine service towards others that elevated him to a transcendent figure amongst different sects. Guru Nanak's journey, which began later in his 30s, continued until his last breath as he travelled to numerous Hindu and Muslim religious sites, including Mecca and …
Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh has taken serious note of the 'controversial' remark made by Punjab Congress chief and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring about the highest Sikh temporal seat and Sikh clergy. He alleged that SAD president Sukhbir Badal is being unfairly targeted by the BJP and that the Akal Takht Sahib symbolises the integration of religion …
Punjab is currently at a crossroads, with concerted attempts being made to paint out any connection Sikhism had with Hinduism and the rest of the subcontinent All’s not well in Punjab. Reminding one of KPS Gill’s experience when he was first told to handle Punjab militancy in September 1984, a full three months after the disastrous Operation Blue Star — …
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