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Apr
24
4:00 PM16:00

Sikhri Presents: Guru Gobind Singh Sahib - Through Art and Literature

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Guru Gobind Singh Sahib’s contributions monumentally shaped the manner through which the faith today is witnessed. The institutionalization of dastar (turban), the 5 K’s, the names Singh for men and Kaur for women, and the Saints-Warriors tradition were the Guru’s significant contributions. What is often not at the forefront of the list is his musical, scholarly, poetical, and spiritual contributions. Inni Kaur, the Creative Director of SikhRI, will delve into Guru Gobind Singh’s legacy through a believer’s eyes. Regardless of your nationality or background, connect you to the magnificence of the Guru.

Inni Kaur serves as the Creative Director of Sikh Research Institute. An influential leader, respected artist, poet, and published author, her eloquent words have been heard worldwide, including presentations at Yale and Fairfield Universities and the U.S. Office of the Pentagon Chaplin. Inni Kaur is dedicated to the community and the service of others and continues to be an integral member of several faith-based organizations.

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Apr
17
4:00 PM16:00

Sikhri Presents: Guru Gobind Singh Sahib - Battles, Politics, and the Khalsa

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Why did the Guru fight battles? What was the politics of the Gurus? How did the Guru train the Sikhs to become the Khalsa? This conversation will ask these and other similar questions from the life and legacy of the Guru to give insights on what constitutes the Sikhs’ politics. And how they can better inform current Sikhs’ political engagements within the Panth and with nation-states

Harinder Singh is a widely respected educator and thinker who is deeply in love with
1Force, the Oneness that radiates in all. Love and Justice symbiotic paradigm propels him
to leverage public awareness for social change. He currently serves as the Senior Fellow,
Research & Policy, at the Sikh Research Institute. Mr. Singh co-founded the Sikh Research
Institute and the Panjab Digital Library, organized the Free Akal Takht movement and
envisioned Kaur and Singh Academy. He served on the boards of the National Conference
on Community and Justice, The Fellowship of Activists to Embrace Humanity, The
Nanakshahi Trust, among others. He is an author and sought-after public speaker, raising
the consciousness of audiences around the world. He regularly appears on radio and television
programs globally. He also consults on curriculums, exhibitions, and films. He holds a BS
in Aerospace Engineering, MS in Engineering Management, and MPhil in Guru Granth Sahib.
He is Guru’s Sikh, Panjab’s lover, and Begampura’s Jedi.

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Apr
10
7:30 PM19:30
Apr
10
4:00 PM16:00

Sikhri Presents: Guru Gobind Singh Sahib - The Rider of the Blue Steed

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The monumental event of the ninth Nanak’s martyrdom, Guru Teghbahadur Sahib in 1666, resulted in young Guru Gobind "Rai" Sahib taking the responsibility of Guruship of the Sikh Nation at the tender age of nine. Thirty years later, another monumental event transpired in the Khalsa’s inauguration and his transformation into Guru Gobind "Singh" Sahib. What did the Guru do in those 33 years? Where did he spend his time, and what were the activities he was involved in? We will delve into that time-period and share Guru Gobind Singh’s life and legacy episodes during those final formative years before Vaisakhi 1699

Inderpreet Singh is a technology professional focusing on cloud, networking, security, and solution architecture. He currently leads cloud operations at a biopharma organization that is working towards transforming cancer care. His passion is Sikhi and Sikh community-related community projects. He is heavily involved with Sikh youth camps, retreats, and conferences, where he conducts seminars, lectures, and interactive workshops on Gurmat-related topics. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Sikh Research Institute and a Board of Advisor for the Sikh Coalition. Inderpreet grew up in India, Canada, Japan, and the US, and now he continues to grow in Chelmsford, MA, with his wife and two girls.

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