BOOK REVIEW Jaibans Singh Punjab is the cradle of one among the oldest and most glorious civilizations in the world. It is home to a people who have gained strength under the shadow of violence and adversity marked with small periods of intervening peace. The book under review, "The Quest for the Past - Retracing the history of Seventeenth-century Sikh Warrior," written by … [Read more...] about The Quest for the Past – History of the Ramgarhia Misl
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Eminent Citizens Petition Governor for Implementation of CAA in Punjab
Jaibans Singh Chandigarh, Raj Bhawan: Eminent citizens of Punjab met with Shri VP Singh Bandore, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, and petitioned the Government of Punjab, through his good offices, to make full use of the provisions of CAA and to grant early Citizenship in India to Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Jain and Buddhist minorities of Pakistan who have fled the country, … [Read more...] about Eminent Citizens Petition Governor for Implementation of CAA in Punjab
Justice for 1984 Sikh Genocide victims: Biggest tribute to Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Jaibans Singh On 31 October 1984, the then Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi was assassinated at her residence in Safdarjung Road, New Delhi. She was killed by her bodyguards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh who belonged to the Sikh community. The killing was in reaction to Operation Blue Star that was ordered by the Prime Minister and in which Sri Harmandir Sahib, … [Read more...] about Justice for 1984 Sikh Genocide victims: Biggest tribute to Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Guru Har Rai Ji: An embodiment of compassion and spiritual enlightenment
Jaibans Singh Har Rai was born to Baba Gurditta and his wife Mata Nihal Ji (also known as Mata Ananti Ji) on 16 January 1630. Baba Gurditta, the eldest son of Guru Hargobind Ji had been handpicked by Baba Sri Chand, the son of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, to run his yogic sect called the Udasis. Baba Sri Chand died on 13 January 1629. Baba Gurditta took the seat as head of the … [Read more...] about Guru Har Rai Ji: An embodiment of compassion and spiritual enlightenment
Guru Ram Das Ji: A personification of humility, discipline and piety
Jaibans Singh Baba Hari Das and Mata Anup Devi, residents of Chuna Mandi, Lahore (now in Pakistan), and belonging to the Sodhi clan, were blessed with a son on 9 October, 1534. In some chronicles the date is given as 24 September, 1534, coinciding with Kartik Vadi 2nd, (25th Assu) Samvat 1591. They named him Jetha which means first born. His parents, though poor, were pious … [Read more...] about Guru Ram Das Ji: A personification of humility, discipline and piety