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Why I Say 'No' to Khalistan?

The term " Khalistan " is in news again thanks to the biased activism of Indian news agencies, newspapers, SFJ, and YouTube channels. But does it have the support in the mainstream Sikh nation? Let me categorically state that I am fundamentally against this 'poorly named' and 'poorly defined' term. The Sikh Nation Why I reject Khalistan? I feel strongly that this term is poorly named and poorly defined and that's why it does not have support of the Sikh nation. Here are six reasons why I reject the concept of 'Khalistan': Reason 1: Is it a Religious Term? Ek Ongkar - Core Concept of Sikhism The term Khalistan does not align well with the Sikh spiritual beliefs. Sikhism is a universal path that reject boundaries in the name of caste, race, region, or religion. Guru Nanak traveled across the globe and gave the message of 'One God for All" to the entire humankind and not just to the Sikhs or Punjabis. In my opinion, the creation of new pol

How We Misunderstood Ardaas?

The Sikh Ardaas The term Ardās (Gurmukhi: ਅਰਦਾਸ) is derived from two words ' Arz ' meaning a appeal, supplication, or petition to the Almighty God with a hope - " Aas ". The Sikh prayer is carried out before undertaking any significant task; after reciting the daily Banis (scriptures), Kirtan (hymn-singing) or any other community, family or personal events such as birth, naming ceremony, wedding, anniversaries, or on a funeral. The Structure The Sikh Ardaas is divided into five sections: First section: devoted to the Almighty Creator and the ten gurus. Second section: remembers the sacrifices of the early Sikhs. Third section: collective prayer - first from the Khalsa, then from all Sikhs. Fourth section: allows the praying Sikh to appeal for specific desires and and for forgiveness and further guidance. Fifth Section: The Ardaas ends with the ultimate appeal for the 'well being of all'. Section 1: Praise the Glory of Almighty God Sikh Nishaan Sahib with

Chugli Gossip: Social Bond or Bad Habit?

Do you gossip? Do You Gossip or Chugli? Have you ever noticed how much of our conversations revolve around other people? After all, once you’ve updated a friend on what’s new with you, what’s there left to talk about? Breaktime Gossip at Work Some gossip is obviously unkind and some is disguised as “concern” (“I can’t believe she did this! I’m praying Waheguru changes her heart!”). But when it comes down to it, gossip is gossip, defined as “idle talk, especially about the personal or private affairs of others.” It can be so much fun, though, and an easy way to fill the time! And aren’t we allowed to vent to others? Why do We Gossip? Social scientists have found that we are hardwired to gossip, and that's why we indulge in it. In fact, it’s an evolutionary adaptation – it’s become human nature to spill the beans. Programmed to Gossip “ We’re the descendants of people who were good at this ,” said Frank McAndrew, a psychology professor at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. “ In

Whats the Right Name for India?

Often civilizations are known in history by the names they are called by their contemporary civilizations. Land of South East Asia that we know as India today has been named with various names over times - India, Hindustan, Bharat, and so many more that you probably heard of. Map of Greater India I am going to go through these names in chronological order that describes this geographic region. Its important here to note that the definitions are not just limited to the Republic of India but also includes neighboring countries as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Srilanka, Tibet, and many countries in SE Asia as these political nations were carved out of India fairly recently relative to the history of the region. Muleha - Sumerian Name for Indus Valley The oldest ever identity of this region comes from the ancient Sumerian civilization. Meluḫḫa or Melukhkha (Sumerian: 𒈨𒈛𒄩𒆠 Me-luḫ-ḫa) is the Sumerian name of a prominent trading partner during the Middle Bronze Age as