Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi – Vaisakhi, also known as ‘Baisakhi’ or ‘Vasakhi,’ is one of the biggest festivals celebrated across India. Vaisakhi is special to most Indians because it is the festival of harvest. Agriculture forms the backbone of the Indian economic system and Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals for our Indian community. For followers of the Sikh…
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Venkat Raman – April is considered a special month by most countries around the world and contrary to popular belief, it must be etched as a ‘period of wisdom.’ Many Governments and public and private sector organisations begin their financial year on this day. For those who dote over the USA, its first President George Washington was inaugurated this month…
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Venkat Raman – Gurdwaras around the country would wear a festive atmosphere on April 14, which is the actual day of Vaisakhi, the harvest season heralding progress and prosperity, although several activities would begin this week. Sri Kalgidhar Sahib Gurdwaras in Otahuhu and Takanini (both located in South Auckland) have an impressive line-up of programmes commencing tomorrow (Thursday, April 2).…
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Venkat Raman – The Sikh community has been an integral part of the New Zealand society since the later part of the 19th Century; in fact, 2015 will mark the 125th Anniversary of the arrival of Sikhs from India. Since then, they have been partners in the progress of our economy. As agriculturists, horticulturists, property developers, entrepreneurs, industrialists, barristers, solicitors,…
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The virtues recommended by the Scriptures are many, but five of them are regarded as major virtues. These are Chastity, Patience, Contentment, Detachment and Humility. Chastity Chastity or continence, is emphasised in Sikhism, because in the human body lies the divine presence and as such, the body has to be kept clean and perfect. Those things, which harm the body…
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