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AMU Professor Alleges 27-Year Identity-Based Harassment, Calls for Fair Probe and Safer Campuses
A professor at AMU has alleged 27 years of identity-based harassment, claiming that sustained institutional pressure and excessive workload led to severe mental stress and a miscarriage. These serious assertions require an independent, evidence-based inquiry grounded in constitutional equality and academic freedom. The focus should remain on conduct and institutional safeguards—not communal identity—to prevent polarization…
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Two Transformative Encounters with the Bhagavad Gita: Polish Youth and a Coventry Minister
Two real-world encounters reveal the Bhagavad Gita’s cross-cultural appeal and its role in advancing interfaith dialogue. In Coventry, a councillor and Corinthian Minister named Christine—married to a Hindu Punjabi and fluent in Hindi—finds ethical guidance in the Gita for civic service and compassionate leadership. A Polish incident involving three boys who took copies of the…
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Krishna Wisdom’s Christmas Gathering: Joy, Community, and Dharmic Unity in Festive Spirit
Krishna Wisdom’s annual Christmas Party brought together around seventy participants for a warm, well-organized celebration of community and festive spirit. The evening balanced cultural joy with reflective purpose, featuring a Christmas-themed feast and memorable moments of connection. Attendees highlighted the atmosphere of welcome and inclusivity, noting meaningful conversations across ages and backgrounds. The program emphasized…
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Honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Shaheedi: Courage, Gurbani in Action, and Religious Freedom
The 350th Shaheedi of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji invites communities to honor a historic stand for freedom of conscience by living Gurbani through collective reflection and compassionate action. This piece outlines how remembrance can move beyond ceremony into seva—through sangat-led dialogues, interfaith collaboration, and ethical education. It highlights shared dharmic values across Sikhism, Hinduism,…
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Electrifying Bhakti on a Pop Stage: Jayadev John Richardson’s ‘Hare Krishna’ Call in Antwerp
In 2014 at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Jayadev John Richardson invited a pop audience to join a contemplative refrain: “From your heart, repeat after me…..…Hare Krishna.” The moment blended popular performance with devotional practice, turning spectators into participants through accessible, mantra-based rhythm. Interpreted across dharmic traditions, the chant aligns with Sikh kirtan, Buddhist mantra…
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A Serendipitous Meeting in Leeds: Dr Ali Hayder, Ramayan, and the Power of Shared Devotion
A chance meeting in Leeds with Dr Ali Hayder led to a thoughtful exchange on devotion, the Ramayan, and shared spiritual values. The conversation echoed Srila Prabhupada’s insight that faith ultimately addresses the human heart beyond religious labels. It offered a living example of religious pluralism and harmony of faiths, grounded in respect and openness.…
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Honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: 350 Years of Courage, Conscience, and Religious Freedom
The 350th anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom offers a moment to recall a defining act of moral courage in Indian history and the Sikh tradition. His sacrifice in 1675 affirmed Religious Freedom and protected the spiritual autonomy of people across communities. The tribute highlights how his example advances Interfaith Dialogue, the Harmony of…
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Echoes of Devotion: Hazoori Ragi Sarabjeet Singh ‘Laad on Shabad Kirtan, Seva, and Unity
This interview with Hazoori Ragi Bhai Sahib Sarabjeet Singh ‘Laad, conducted by Bhupinder (Bo) Singh, explores the discipline and devotion at the heart of shabad kirtan. The discussion highlights how Gurmat Sangeet unites musical rigor with scriptural fidelity to guide the sangat toward contemplation. It emphasizes seva as a lived ethic that strengthens Sikh community…
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Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Supreme Martyrdom: Defending Freedom of Conscience and Harmony
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom in 1675 stands as a defining moment for religious freedom and interfaith harmony in India. Set amid Aurangzeb’s reign, his decision to defend Kashmiri Pandits affirmed the universal right to conscience beyond sectarian lines. The account highlights how his sacrifice resonates across Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh traditions, strengthening unity…
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From Worry to Wisdom: Reflecting on Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Timeless Guidance Today
Marking the 556th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, this reflection explores how Naam Japna, Kirat Karni, and Vand Chakna guide a practical journey from worry to wisdom. It explains how hukam offers a stable orientation amid uncertainty and why seva and sharing transform private anxiety into communal resilience. The piece highlights Ik Onkar…
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Guru Nanak Sahib in Kufa: A Historic Moment of Interfaith Dialogue and Dharmic Unity
Traditions recall Guru Nanak Sahib’s presence in Kufa during his visit to Iraq, situating his journey within a renowned hub of Islamic scholarship. This remembrance reinforces the Sikh ethos of interfaith dialogue and the dharmic ideal of unity in diversity. By highlighting oneness (Ik Onkar) alongside Sufi contemplative insights, it models respectful encounter across religious…
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Gurukula’s Interfaith Week: Cultivating Respect, Curiosity, and Devotion in Young Hearts
National Interfaith Week at Gurukula – The Hare Krishna Primary School deepened students’ appreciation for spiritual diversity while anchoring learning in Vaishnava values. Through guided inquiry, reflective discussions, and carefully arranged visits, pupils explored shared ethical principles across traditions. The programme emphasized unity among Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, fostering empathy and mutual respect. Teachers…
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Dharamsal Gurudwara San Antonio Turns 10 in 2025: Celebrating Seva, Community, and Peace
Dharamsal Gurudwara San Antonio completes its first decade in 2025, highlighting a sustained commitment to seva, kirtan, ardas, and langar. The milestone underscores shared dharmic values that connect Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism through compassion, dignity, and service. As a community anchor, the Gurudwara fosters inclusion, intergenerational learning, and cultural continuity in San Antonio. Its…
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Jagadhatri Unveiled: The Complete Guide to Durga’s Ego-Transforming, Protective Form
Jagadhatri (Maa Jagaddhatri) is honored as a serene yet powerful manifestation of Devi Durga, especially in West Bengal and Odisha. A central narrative shows her humbling the devas’ pride and restoring balance, offering a clear lesson on overcoming ego with humility. Her iconography—calm presence, lion mount, and traditional emblems—communicates courage, ethical action, and inner composure.…
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The Essential Playful Wisdom of Sri Chaitanya: Discover the Transformative Hasya Rasa
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, revered as Rasaraj, used “hasya” rasa—one of the seven indirect mellows—to uplift hearts and deepen devotion in Nabadwip. Accounts in Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat (CB) portray His playful wit as affectionate and pedagogical, never divisive. Framed within Bengal’s Cultural Heritage, this humor fostered social cohesion, including among migrants from Sri Hatta (Sylhet), and…
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Complete Panchang Guide for October 28, 2025: Discover Tithi, Good Time, Nakshatra, Rashi
For Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the Hindu Calendar indicates Shukla Paksha Sashti tithi until 3:34 AM, followed by Shukla Paksha Saptami for the rest of the day in most regions. This Panchang overview emphasizes accurate timing while acknowledging regional variations. It highlights how Nakshatra, Rashi, and location-specific Good Time (muhurta) should be confirmed via a…
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Essential Bhakti Concert: Discover Unity at a Transformative Kirtan in a Listed London Theatre
A serene evening of Bhakti at a listed London theatre brought together Radhika dasa, accomplished musicians, and a responsive audience for a transformative kirtan. The venue’s acoustics elevated mantra and melody, enabling rare and effortless vocal harmony across the hall. Gratitude permeated the experience, as participants and performers co-created a space of devotion, focus, and…
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Discover SikhNet’s 2024 Scriptwriting Winners: A Complete, Inspiring Interview on Storytelling
This interview with winners of the SikhNet Scriptwriting Contest 2024 reveals how disciplined storytelling, grounded in Sikh history and Gurbani resonances, can preserve cultural heritage and inspire community engagement. Participants share proven techniques for outlining, dialogue authenticity, pacing, and sound design in scriptwriting. Their reflections emphasize universal dharmic values—seva, satya, ahimsa, and karuṇā—to promote interfaith…
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Guru Nanak’s Bowl of Milk: A Proven Path to Transform the Heart with Guru’s Bani
This reflection presents the Sikh teaching “Soften your heart and repeat the Guru’s Bani” alongside the story of Guru Nanak and the Bowl of Milk. The narrative illustrates how spiritual wisdom can enrich existing paths without displacement, modeling Religious Tolerance and Harmony of faiths. Repeating Bani (Gurbani, Naam Simran) cultivates mental clarity, emotional balance, and…
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Discover the Sikh Spectrum: The Complete, Proven Guide to Timeless Heritage for Today’s World
The Sikh Spectrum offers a complete, practical framework that translates timeless Sikh heritage into modern life. Grounded in Ik Onkar, Seva, Kirat Karo, and Vand Chhako, it aligns naturally with dharmic values of compassion, disciplined conduct, and devotion-in-action. Readers gain a clear understanding of how langar, kirtan, and Simran strengthen mental well-being and social cohesion.…