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The Purpose of Life Dr.I. J. Singh Abstract Humanity’s many religions largely share a common goal – to define the purpose of life. It is a critically essential concern that’s not unique only to people of faith. Even atheists or agnostics, who straddle the border, share this primary defining human need. Hence, the human preoccupation…

Maintaining the Legacy of the Sikh Way of Life S Sat Santokh Singh Khalsa Abstract Within the Sikh Community, people frequently ask me how to raise their children to live exemplary lives like my daughter Snatam and my son Rishi, or some of my other children. For many Sikhs, as is true for just about…

Disciple, student, scholar:  the relationship of a Sikh with her Guru, Shri Guru Granth Sahib Dr. Sangeeta Luthra Abstract Disciple, student, scholar:  the relationship of a Sikh with her Guru, Shri Guru Granth Sahib   As a Sikh born and raised in the United States I have struggled with a sense of inadequacy with regard to my…

Bisam bisam bisam hee bhaee hai: The Wonders of Wonder Dr. Inderjit Kaur Abstract Bisam bisam bisam hee bhaee hai: The Wonders of Wonder In this talk, I will reflect on the role of wonder in our everyday ethics. Drawing insights from Gurbani about the wonder of wonders, wāheguru, and the wonders of wonder for…

I See God Inside of Everyone S. GurumustukSsingh Abstract I See God Inside of Everyone – Looking at the Guru’s examples through stories from Sikh history, to help us see beyond each other’s faults and differences . How do we keep ourselves from being judgmental and critical of others around us in our day to day encounters, and yet still be…