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Centre for Socio-Cultural Studies

Guru Gobind Singh

The life and achievements of Baba Deep Singh

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Prof. Karamjeet Singh 26 January, marks the birth anniversary of the legendary warrior and scholar of the Sikh/Khalsa, Baba Deep Singh. The birth of Baba Deep Singh is recorded as January 26, 1682 (as per the western calendar) at Pahuwind, District Tarn Taran.  His father, Bhagta and mother Jiuni, were devout followers of the Sikh faith and Guru Gobind Singh. They would … [Read more...] about The life and achievements of Baba Deep Singh

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The story of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh

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Jaibans Singh Some acts and deeds are so profound that they change the course of history! One such is the martyrdom of the two younger sons of the tenth master of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji! The young and innocent boys, Sahibzada (Prince) Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh attained martyrdom on 26, December, 1704, when they were brutally murdered by Wazir Khan … [Read more...] about The story of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh

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Ranjit Singh: The Great Maharaja of Punjab

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Jaibans Singh Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the most prominent Sikh ruler in history, was an exceptional human being who achieved great heights and glory. A true disciple of the Sikh faith, he fulfilled the ideological aspirations of his master, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, by breaking the barbaric stranglehold of the Afghans and the Mughals on the people of Punjab and creating a … [Read more...] about Ranjit Singh: The Great Maharaja of Punjab

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Referendum 2020 has highlighted the need for a visionary Sikh leadership

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Col. Iqbal Singh   Having handled Kashmir insurgency and Pakistan intimately through the prism of my military career at various platforms, from field to the helm, I can foresee a grim period for Punjabis in general and Sikhs in particular, should the Referendum 2020, initiated by the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) organisation, be given any credence. The impact will be felt by … [Read more...] about Referendum 2020 has highlighted the need for a visionary Sikh leadership

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Narration of Khalsa glory in epic Battle of Chamkaur & sacrifice of family of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

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Iqbal Singh Lalpura 6 Poh Birkami 6th Poh, Bikrami 1761, that falls in 21 December 2019, marks the beginning of Shahidi  (Martyrdom) week of Sikh history.  The Khalsa, under direct leadership of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, displayed valour and sacrifice that has no parallels in the history of the world. It was also the saddest week for the Sikhs who lost the most revered … [Read more...] about Narration of Khalsa glory in epic Battle of Chamkaur & sacrifice of family of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

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The Sehajdari/Patit debate: Sikh community needs to be integrated not divided

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Jaibans Singh "Who is adhering to the Khalsa tenets of Guru Gobind Singh Ji more – the one who has kept a full beard and all other manifestations but sits in a shop to sell cloth or the one who has shorn off his hair and beard but continues to work towards the ideological mooring of the Khalsa by dedicating his life towards the security of the nation?" The issue of voting … [Read more...] about The Sehajdari/Patit debate: Sikh community needs to be integrated not divided

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