"Sikhs have a powerfully defined religious
and cultural way of life"
Dr Christopher Shackle, University of London
"Sikhs express their inner beliefs not only though religious ceremony but also in the
way they deal with
ordinary life. Indeed, Sikhism is a particularly active religion and putting its ideals
into practice is, for
many people, an essential part of being a Sikh."
Oliver Bennett (Listening to Sikhs)
| The Khanda is the insignia of the Sikh Faith. It represents a powerful spiritual symbol. The central double edged sword signifies truth, strength, freedom and justice. The circle or chakkar represents the eternal and the two swords of Miri and Piri represent political and spiritual sovereignty |
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The Sikhs are a deeply devoted people and faith is an essential trait of their nature. An
immense
reserve of spiritual energy has been their strongest asset in many crises during their 500
year
old history... Politically Sikhism is the only religion in the history of the world which
gave birth
to a Nation"
Robert E Hume (World Living Religions)
One could go as far as to say Sikhism is a new revolutionary force; a very deep and
sincere force,
aimed at spiritual rejuvenation and moral uplifting which are so lacking in our modern
day. It constantly
introduces a new mode of high quality thought in the realms of religious philosophers of
the world.
David Holmes (Men of Punjab)
İSikh Spirit Issue 43 April
1999
This special issue is published to commemorate the
three hundredth anniversary of the revelation of
the Khalsa Panth (Sikh Nation)
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