When South Asian radio stations in Canada, in their radiothons, recently collected hundreds of thousands of dollars to help the victims of the Punjab floods, it was not only a gesture of donation, but a basic component of human interaction called sharing. “Vandd Chakna” is one of Guru Nanak’s most significant messages enshrined in Sikhism….

Fanatic Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jew, or Buddhist — we hear these labels far too often. The word fanatic is a nasty little adjective. It pollutes the essence of the religion it attaches to and clouds its spiritual message. Over time, that word can even become the religion’s public face. Terms like “Islamic extremism” or…

A prayer that begins with Shukrana, ends with Shukrana, and is filled with Shukrana throughout, is not just ritual—it is a spiritual rhythm of gratitude. In the Punjabi religious ethos, Shukrana—meaning gratitude, thankfulness, or gratefulness—is more than a word; it is a spiritual vibration, a subtle offering that bridges the soul and the divine. In…

God, with His (or Her) countless interpretations and mystical presence, also offers a meaningful perspective — one that emerges from the assembly of good thoughts. It’s within this ongoing construction of positive and enlightened thinking that the divine finds residence. Essentially, what we are striving to build is a refined temperament — a rational and…

Religions encompass far more than rituals, customs, and divine figures. Beneath their visible traditions lies a profound interplay of philosophy, ideology, and intricate thought, deeply woven into spirituality. In the domains of faith, conviction, and perception—where empirical evidence seldom treads—religions often seem at odds with logic and reason. Yet, beyond their rich tapestry of beliefs…

Sheetala Bhat, York University, Canada Diplomatic relations between India and Canada continue to decline in the aftermath of the slaying of a Canadian Sikh activist in British Columbia. A recent violent confrontation at a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ont. between pro-Khalistan protesters and Hindu nationalists has created further tensions. Dozens of pro-Khalistan Sikhs, many of…

Hinduism, a timeless and inclusive philosophy, has nothing to do with Hindutva’s absurd obsession with conjuring temples beneath mosques. Hindu temples exist, even side by side, in harmony with mosques, but not underground. Hinduism, with its vast cultural depth and secular ethos, stands worlds apart from Hindutva—a counterfeit ideology cloaked in fanaticism and fueled by…

Sat-chit-ananda is more than a spiritual ideal; it is a framework for a balanced, meaningful life.