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
Guru Angad Dev Ji: Inspirational and pious architect of the Sikh religion
Jaibans Singh Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first master of the Sikh religion, during his lifetime, anointed his faithful disciple Bhai Lehna as the second Guru of the Sikhs and renamed him Angad (a part of his own body and soul). In a ceremony held at Kartarpur in the presence of a huge congregation of Sikhs, Guru Nanak seated Bhai Lehna on his throne, put five paise and a … [Read more...] about Guru Angad Dev Ji: Inspirational and pious architect of the Sikh religion
Ranjit Singh: The Great Maharaja of Punjab
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 liberal … [Read more...] about Ranjit Singh: The Great Maharaja of Punjab
Sikhs in Shillong: Victims of apartheid
Jaibans Singh The Sikh community in Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya, is in the eye of a storm. It is enveloped with a feeling of despair and insecurity due to re-ignition of tension with respect to its residential locality, Punjabi Lane, where it has been residing for the last almost 200 years. Ious in nature.(SMB) directing them to furnish documents to prove that … [Read more...] about Sikhs in Shillong: Victims of apartheid
Sacrilege incidents: Punjab needs a healing touch not abrasive self serving politics
Jaibans Singh Guru Gobind Singh JI, the tenth master of the Sikhs gave a call to his community to look upon the sacred Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru. The Sikh community, in pursuance of the order has reposed complete faith in the holy Granth that is revered as living Guru. It is from this source that the community draws its spiritual solace. The Sikh community cannot … [Read more...] about Sacrilege incidents: Punjab needs a healing touch not abrasive self serving politics
Guru Tegh Bahadur: The apostle of peace and sacrifice
Jaibans Singh Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth master of the Sikhs, is remembered for his simplicity, piety and more so for his strong will that changed the course of history. He is known for the firm and principled stand that he took against forced conversions of Hindus to the Muslim religion by Emperor Aurangzeb. He sacrificed his life to stand by his principles and for the … [Read more...] about Guru Tegh Bahadur: The apostle of peace and sacrifice