Langar, the 500-year-old tradition introduced by Guru Nanak, is among the most sacred and transformative pillars of Sikhism. More than a kitchen and more than a meal, langar is a living expression of radical equality. As Guru Nanak declared, “Na koi bada na koi chhota”—no one is high, no one is low. The word langar…
The Swastika: A Universal Symbol of Humanity’s Heritage
Prof. Suresh Chander The swastika is one of the oldest and most universally recognized symbols in human history, transcending time, geography, and cultures. Its use has spanned thousands of years, appearing across civilizations and continents, from the ancient Indus Valley to pre-Columbian Americas and from East Asia to Europe. Despite its association with a specific…
OUR BEHAVIOUR: A FUSION OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND CHEMISTRY:
Our mood, temperament, and behavioural style shape how we understand the world and interact with the society around us. Much of this engagement stems not just from our thoughts or values, but from our physiological makeup. The human body—particularly the brain—acts as a complex biochemical laboratory. Hormonal balance, neural activity, and genetic wiring all influence…
UNIVERSAL TOTALITY
The universe is a totality, indivisible; it is an organic whole. The parts are not separate; The part represents the whole just as the seed contains the whole. We all exist in togetherness: the trees, the mountains, the people, the birds, the stars; however far away they may appear, they are all interlinked, all bridged,…
“VANDD CHAKNA”, GURU NANAK’S MESSAGE OF UNIVERSAL APPEAL
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….
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CELEBRATION OF MANY ASPECTS OF LORD GANESH
(Excerpts from Hinduism Beyond Rituals, Customs, and Traditions) In the Hindu mind, the elephant is revered not just for its might but for its intelligence. And so, in his elephant-headed form, Lord Ganesh is celebrated as the God of knowledge, intellect, and wisdom. But Ganesh is more than a scholar’s deity. His very form, attributes,…
Religions Need a Detox from Fanatics
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…
Progressive Hindu Dialogue 