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BEYOND BLIND FAITH The Sikh philosophy of life. Sikh view of life's challenges and the path to bliss. The human struggle through the haze of “Maya” (illusion) to the path of Truth. Need for Truth The Sikh Style Historical Perspective Escaping the Web ME-YOU TO US In the Sikh philosophy the self-defeating cycle of joy and sorrow is created by a world view which is self-focused. Such a person is unable to feel joy in other's success, or sorrow in other's tragedies. As the human being broadens his/her sense of self and becomes Universal, Bliss follows. Test by Fire: Family Life Women's Status Style of the Child Childhood to Adulthood Style Within Society INNER WARRIOR Explores Sikh beliefs related to responsibility to act for the good of society, to take a stand, even against great odds. The saint-soldier emerges when a human being is Universal. Awakening the Inner Warrior Dastar of the Sardar(ni) Facing Life's Odds	LINKS Provides web links to other sites related to Sikhsim. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Commonly asked questions about Sikhism with rational answers. PUBLICATIONS How to obtain copies of our publications, including: “Style of the Lion: The Sikhs,” a hard cover full-color book beautifully illustrated with over 250 photographs, shabads in Gurmukhi with transliteration and English translation, and intriguing viewpoints; “Guru Gobind Singh's Gift,” a booklet illustrating the gifts our tenth Guru bestowed upon us; “A Glimpse of the Sikh,” A brief introduction to the philosophy of Sikhism; “Gursharan Kaur's Journey,” Female infanticide, British colonialism, India's partition, homeless refugees...Through concise and sensitive story-telling, illustrated by photographs and drawings, Jasprit Singh conveys the remarkable journey of his mother navigating her young life from the village of her birth to New Delhi in all its joys and hardships. A truly inspiring story; and “Pure Longing Fulfilled,” by Gurukirn Kaur Khalsa, a loving work of artistic watercolors, photographs and poetry. “Sikh Heritage Poster Series,” four colorful 18" x 24" posters for display includes "Awakened Inner Warrior," "The Sikh Path," "Kesh: An Empowering Choice," and "Style of the Sikh." EMAIL Send us your thoughts! FILMS A student film for viewing in quick time.
The Sikh Faith Ik ONkar: Behind all of these seemingly diverse phenomena, conflicts, dualities, changing scenarios there is One Creator. All is His form. Sat Nam: God is Truth. This Truth is unchanging even though its manifestation is seemingly changing. Truth is beyond time and space. Karta Purukh: The Creator is One and all that we observe is His Creation. All that occurs is according to His will. Nir Bhau: He alone is unconfined by Laws. Creation operates according to His laws. Nir Vair: He is without prejudices. His laws apply equally to his entire Creation. Akal Murat: Beyond time. Ajooni Saibhang: Beyond the cycles of transmigration; Self-Illuminated. Gur Parsad: He is felt through grace. The Guru provides guidance to this path of grace. State of Grace: The apparent never-ending fight between good and evil (God and Devil according to some myths) and the seemingly never-ending cycle of joy-sorrow are all clarified to the person in Grace. This person's sense of self includes the entire Creation. He/she is not attached to a caste, to a race, to a skin color, to a gender, nor to a geographical origin. The person in Grace has traveledthe path from Me (self-centered), My Property (landlord), My Family (arrogance of family name and caste), My Race (belief in racial superiority), My Country (patriot), and My Religion (religious without being spiritual): He/she is Universal, with love towards all, in acceptance of His laws.