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Punjabi Language: The Flight of Our Soul - Linguistic Identity, Cultural Heritage, and Educational Significance Punjabi is not merely a means of communication; it is the living expression of our collective memory, cultural identity and spiritual heritage. Despite its rich literary tradition and widespread use, Punjabi is sometimes unfairly associated with illiteracy or backwardness. Such misconceptions must be challenged through scholarship, education and cultural awareness.

SikhNet’s Fundamentals of Gurmat Sangeet Enters Level 3 The journey through the Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib continues as students of SikhNet’sFundamentals of Gurmat Sangeet program prepare to begin Level 3 on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Conducted under the guidance of Dr. Gurnam Singh and taught by Dr. Leena Singh, the online program provides a structured pathway into the authentic tradition of Raag-based Shabad Keertan.

Ek On Kaar Khalsa Michaud, a Minister of Sikh Dharma, is among the five extraordinary women who are being honored at the Heroines of Faith event in Dallas, Sunday, October 25, at 3:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1415 S. Vernon Ave. These women have dedicated their lives to building bridges, rather than walls, across different faiths, and also include a Muslim, a Brahma Kumari, a Catholic, and a Jew.

Can coding be seva? Can technology help preserve Sikh traditions rather than pull us away from them? And how do we give the next generation a meaningful role in shaping the future of our communities? In Episode 2 of Let’s Talk About Sikhi, Dass Atma Singh speaks with Ishmeet Singh, a college student studying computer science and business analytics whose connection with Sikhi has grown through family, Gurbani, kirtan and Gurmat Sangeet. Growing up, Sikhi was part of everyday life for Ishmeet.

Introduction Baba Budha Ji, one of the most revered figures in Sikh history, occupies a unique position as a spiritual guide and servant who spanned the eras of six Sikh Gurus. Born as Bura in 1505 AD in Kathu Nangal, Amritsar, he became affectionately known as *Baba Budha* following a divine encounter with Guru Nanak Dev Ji. His long life, which extended over 125 years, was a testimony to his unwavering dedication to the Sikh faith.

The Ghadar movement was one of the earliest organized revolutionary efforts to challenge British rule outside India. Founded in 1913 on the Pacific coast of North America, it brought together Indian migrants who sought to end British rule through revolutionary action. The term ghadar comes from the Hindustani word for “revolt” or “mutiny,” a name that reflected the movement’s commitment to armed resistance against colonial authority.

The Dal Khalsa was the military confederacy that enabled the Sikhs to challenge Mughal authority, resist Afghan invasions, and establish control over Punjab during the eighteenth century. It took shape during a period of political instability in northern India, when the Mughal Empire struggled to maintain control and foreign invasions repeatedly disrupted the region.

The conferment of the “Best Magazine” Award on Kiran M. Ali Khan, Editor-in-Chief of International Culture & Art Magazine, Lahore, Pakistan, on 25 September 2026, recognizes her sustained contributions to cultural journalism, artistic expression and humanitarian initiatives. The award was presented by Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at Governor’s House, Lahore, in appreciation of her dedication and service to art, culture and relief efforts through the magazine.

Introduction Kabir, an orphan child believed to be a Hindu, was abandoned after birth at Lahartara pond in Benaras. A poor Muslim weaver’s family the Nimas, found the abandoned child and they adopted him. During those times of political, social, and religious upheaval, he did not find acceptance from either of the dominant communities of Hindus and Muslims. Because of being ostracized he did not get much of a chance to be educated, as schools of those days were run along religious lines.

Bhai Vir Singh (1872–1957) occupies a position of profound reverence in Sikh and Punjabi literature. Widely regarded as the father of modern Punjabi literature and celebrated as a saint-poet, spiritual interpreter and architect of literary modernity, he is often placed in the distinguished tradition of great Indian literary figures such as Rabindranath Tagore. Bhai Vir Singh inherited a rich intellectual and spiritual legacy.