History

Kirpan: The Symbol of Power & Dignity

The Kirpan is a sword, one of the five articles or articles of the Sikh faith. The other four being Kesh (unshorn hair), Kanga (comb), Kara (iron bracelet), and Kachhera (drawers). When a Sikh is baptized, it is enjoined upon him not to part with any of these.  Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of […]

Symbols of Faith: The December ’20 Theme

What are symbols and what is their impact on society? Surely, there are positive symbols as well as negative ones. How must we distinguish one from another, and what truly is the value of symbols in religious practice? Many such questions today evoke in us conundrums that we find challenging to easily comprehend. Yet we […]

Two sides test

As we celebrate 66 years of Independence we must also mourn the separation of two nations. Necessary as it may have been for political reasons, the result caused unquantifiable loss of life, property and peace. Not only did it leave a bitter after taste but it also led us to believe that our neighbouring nation […]

Introduction to The Sikh Magazine

The Sikh is a monthly digital publication. It echoes the voice of the modern Sikh and attempts to bring to the forefront, contemporary issues and subjects that we find pertinent

Two Sides of a Fence test 5

As we celebrate 66 years of Independence we must also mourn the separation of two nations. Necessary as it may have been for political reasons, the result caused unquantifiable loss of life, property and peace. Not only did it leave a bitter after taste but it also led us to believe that our neighbouring nation […]