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Sikhism (known as Sikhi in Punjabi language) is the youngest world religion that had its origin i... more Sikhism (known as Sikhi in Punjabi language) is the youngest world religion that had its origin in India during the 15th century. Guru Nanak Dev (1469 to 1539) was the founder of the Sikh religion. He was born in Talwandi Rai Bhoe Ki, now called Nankana Sahib in present day Pakistan, on 15 April, 1469. Guru Nanak was born in a Hindu family but he revolted against the Hindu traditions of his family as a young boy of nine. He had encounter with God in Sultanpur Lodhi which changed his life. His first sermon was ‘there is no Muslim, no Hindu’; all are born as human beings on this earth. It was the beginning of a new religious fellowship, which, in course of time, developed into a well-defined new faith with its own institutions and sacred scripture. The aim of this lecture is to establish the unique identity of Sikh religion. It is not understood how non-Sikhs keep on asserting persistently that Sikhism is a sect of Hinduism. 138 views
This Interview records my Experiences of Partition of India; My early life in India; Education an... more This Interview records my Experiences of Partition of India; My early life in India; Education and other episodes of MY LIFE. this Interview was recorded by Dr. Guneeta Singh Bhalla of UC Berkeley and is part of PARTITION ARCHIVES set up in Berkeley & Stanford Universities. It is in PUNJABI language. 145 views
This Lecture was presented at an International Conference on Concept of Time and Death organised ... more This Lecture was presented at an International Conference on Concept of Time and Death organised by Sant Sucha Singh of Jawaddi Taksal, Ludhiana (Punjab). It discusses the evolution of Concept of Time in Physics. Concept of AKAL (Timelessness) in Sikh Religion is also discussed. But this video Talk is in Punjabi. 73 views
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JWPPR (J. of Water Pollution & Purification Research), 2023
Arsenic is widespread in India. Majha belt of Punjab State, comprising districts of Amritsar, Gur... more Arsenic is widespread in India. Majha belt of Punjab State, comprising districts of Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran, is reported facing a crisis situation due to high levels of arsenic in its groundwater. ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) has reported arsenic beyond safe limit in 13 districts of Punjab. Sample analysis was done using standard protocol in the sophisticated laboratory of DWSS (Department of Water Supply and Sanitation) in Mohali using ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer).Highest arsenic contamination was found in the groundwater of Amritsar district which has 325 habitats with As contamination varying from 11 to 111 ppb, followed by Gurdaspur having 218 habitats with As variation 11-85 ppb, and Tarn Taran with 107 habitats having As variation 12-83 ppb, respectively. High levels of arsenic in groundwater are attributed to both geogenic and anthropogenic sources. Anthropogenic sources include intensive agricultural practices based on use of fertilisers, herbicides, and weedicides. The values of average daily dose (ADD), hazard quotient (HQ) and cancer risk (CR) of Arsenic in groundwater of Majha belt districts of Punjab are calculated using standard formulation developed by US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). The average value of hazard quotient (HQ) for children and adults in Amritsar district is estimated to be 11.13 and 8.0, respectively. The HQ values for all the 650 habitations surveyed in the Majha belt of Punjab are greater than 1, which is a probable risk for inhabitants for developing adverse carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health hazards. The predicted values for cancer induction in children and adults of Amritsar district are 500 and 360 per million, respectively. Mitigation of arsenic in groundwater is an urgent need of the Majha belt.
Researchgate, 2024
In ancient times, there were no research journals. Most of the innovators (Philosophers and Scien... more In ancient times, there were no research journals. Most of the innovators (Philosophers and Scientists) wrote their accounts in the form of manuscripts.
Sikh Review , 2024
Abstract: Science and technology have impacted global society in modern scientific era immensely... more Abstract: Science and technology have impacted global society in modern scientific era immensely. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning are new inventions which are going to revolutionize global society using Robotics and Humanoids. Given the vast domain f influence of the AI-robotic revolution, its reverberations will be felt in religion as well. It is
claimed that these intelligent machines will be more efficient than humans and create human-like or better-than-human species artificially and to ‘play God’ become a reality. What will be the role of consciousness, spirituality, and role of religion in the modern scientific era of AI?
Dissertation, 2022
Sikhs made maximum sacrifices for the freedom of India and suffered the most during Partition of ... more Sikhs made maximum sacrifices for the freedom of India and suffered the most during Partition of India in 1947. Only the Sikhs fought for the United India till the last while Muslim League, Congress and the British agreed to division of India based on Two Nation Theory proposed by Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha, the mother of RSS. The demand for Khalistan was raised by the Sikhs to counter the demand for Pakistan. This study by a young historian, Jaskanwar Singh, of Liecester University is focussed on Partition and role of the Sikhs.
The Sikh Review, 2024
The first attribute ੴ (pronounced generally as Ik-Oankar or Ek-Ongkar) is the most fundamental co... more The first attribute ੴ (pronounced generally as Ik-Oankar or Ek-Ongkar) is the most fundamental concept of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion. In Sikh religion, God is represented by a unique alphanumeric divine symbol, ੴ, called a logo by Eleanor Nesbitt and DS Chahal. Our reflections and interpretations of Ik Oankar justify to claim its acceptance as a Symbol or Insignia of “Unity in Diversity” of World religions.
The Sikh Review, 2024
“Understanding Sikhi” is the main theme for discussion. Author goes on to elaborate his understan... more “Understanding Sikhi” is the main theme for discussion. Author goes on to elaborate his understanding of Sikhi: “Sikhi is a world-affirming tradition, meaning enlightenment can be achieved without renouncing the world, as the sacred text of Sikhi, the Guru Granth Sahib states: ‘the earth is placed, the place for the righteous action’ [1]. Implementing the teachings of Sikhi in a political and religious realm”. His argument underpins the concept of miri (political/temporal) and piri (spiritual/transcendent) of Sikhi.
Lonely in the Crowd, 2024
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Current Science, 2024
After Indian independence, Indian government created universities and research institutions for p... more After Indian independence, Indian government created universities and research institutions for promotion of research in all fields of Science and Technology. Indian scientific publications in peer reviewed journals have made a tremendous progress during recent years. In 2008, India published 48,998 articles, and a decade later, the figure had risen to more than 135,788 articles. India ranks third 1 in the number of science and engineering research
Global Gurmat Vichar Webinar Group Phoenix , 2024
ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਅਜੂਨੀ ਸੈਭੰ ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥
The Sikh faith founded by... more ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਅਜੂਨੀ ਸੈਭੰ ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥
The Sikh faith founded by Guru Nanak is strictly monotheistic in its belief system. This means that God is believed to be the One and the sole Reality in the Universe, and there is no other entity worthy of worship. Ultimate Reality is one and non-dual. The Supreme Reality is true and it is manifested in Truth, Existence and Being. The other features of Reality are its transcendence and immanence, creator person, without fear or hatred, beyond time and space, self-existent, transcendental cosmic spirit made manifest by grace of the Guru.
The Sikh Review, 2024
The book under review is written in Punjabi and divided into two parts. Part I contains 12 Chapte... more The book under review is written in Punjabi and divided into two parts. Part I contains 12 Chapters dealing with Guru-Period of Sikh History (1469-1708). Part II contains 29 Chapters dealing with Persian sources of Sikh history. In my view, the author, Balwant Singh Dhillon, is the first Sikh historian who has utilized a multiplicity of Persian sources on such a vast scale. It is a herculean effort and the author needs our appreciation for this monumental work dealing with the history of Guru-period.
The Sikh Review, 2024
The book under review has 15 Chapters followed by an exhaustive Bibliography. Guru Tegh Bahadur w... more The book under review has 15 Chapters followed by an exhaustive Bibliography. Guru Tegh Bahadur was born on 1st April, 1621 and became 9th Guru of the Sikhs during 1664. It was a most critical juncture of Sikh History when antagonists like Har Jee, Ram Rai and Dhir Mal were conspiring against the 9th Guru. On the other side, Aurangzeb was a fanatic ruler who was bent upon creating hurdles for the preaching and promotion of Sikhi by 9th Guru. It was a herculean task for Guru Tegh Bahadur to counter his adversaries both from inside the Sikhi fold and from outside, the Mughal ruler with an ani-Sikh stance. Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1675 changed the course of the history of the Indian sub-continent, while it became the most prominent landmark in the landscape of martyrdoms for human rights and just causes in human history.
Sikh Review, 2024
It deals with an important theme of Sikhi (Sikhism). Guru Nanak was the Founder of Sikhi, and his... more It deals with an important theme of Sikhi (Sikhism). Guru Nanak was the Founder of Sikhi, and his followers are known as Sikhs, which literally means learners. “Who Are The Sikhs”? This question has been answered by many authors in the form of Pamphlets and Monographs. But all earlier attempts fall short of the approach adopted by the author. He has covered all the possible themes under the sky about Sikhi and tries to answer all type of queries raised by seekers of knowledge about this youngest religious tradition of India.
SikhNet, 2023
The book under review is written as a “Guide to Healthy Living and Longevity”. Dr Sraon is not a ... more The book under review is written as a “Guide to Healthy Living and Longevity”. Dr Sraon is not a medical practitioner in the literal sense, but he is fully qualified to prepare this guide to healthy living as a research scientist in Pharmacology.He goes on to describe the purpose of this book: “This book covers over fifty common ailments. Each chapter is systematically arranged describing symptoms, self-care methods and preventive measures are suggested”.
Sikh Bulletin, 2023
Pl, read MY ARTICLES on pages 25 and 48 of Sikh Bulletin. On Page 25, you can read: Rajinder Sing... more Pl, read MY ARTICLES on pages 25 and 48 of Sikh Bulletin. On Page 25, you can read: Rajinder Singh: Teacher, Researcher and Historian of Science. and on page 48: Book Review of Dr SS Bhatti's book:
THE SIKH GURUS: Embodiments of Shabda.
The Sikh Review, 2023
Prof. Dr. Karamjit Singh, Vice Chancellor of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, P... more Prof. Dr. Karamjit Singh, Vice Chancellor of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala pays glowing tributes to Sardar Tarlochan Singh in his Foreword: “Padam Bhushan Sardar Tarlochan Singh is hailed as a walking encyclopaedia on Sikhism, Sports, Indian politics, and Punjab. He is known as a Sikh Leader who is an able Parliamentarian, a well-read columnist, a successful communicator, and a proven administrator”.
The Sikh Review, 2023
<The Sikh Gurus: Embodiments of the Shabda> is a magnum opus of the author, Dr SS Bhatti. I revie... more <The Sikh Gurus: Embodiments of the Shabda> is a magnum opus of the author, Dr SS Bhatti. I reviewed his earlier books on Sikh religion and call them “Rivers of Creativity”. But this volume on the Sikh Gurus defies all definitions and I may call it an “Ocean of Creativity”. Dr Bhatti has compiled it as a monumental work which includes, in abstract form, all information available about Sikh Gurus in Janam Sakhis (hagiographical accounts), Sikh history, Theology, and Gurbani. In my view, after Bhai Vir Singh and Prof. Puran Singh, he is the next trailblazer in the Sikh world to project Sikhi and Sikh ethos at the global level.
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claimed that these intelligent machines will be more efficient than humans and create human-like or better-than-human species artificially and to ‘play God’ become a reality. What will be the role of consciousness, spirituality, and role of religion in the modern scientific era of AI?
The Sikh faith founded by Guru Nanak is strictly monotheistic in its belief system. This means that God is believed to be the One and the sole Reality in the Universe, and there is no other entity worthy of worship. Ultimate Reality is one and non-dual. The Supreme Reality is true and it is manifested in Truth, Existence and Being. The other features of Reality are its transcendence and immanence, creator person, without fear or hatred, beyond time and space, self-existent, transcendental cosmic spirit made manifest by grace of the Guru.
THE SIKH GURUS: Embodiments of Shabda.
claimed that these intelligent machines will be more efficient than humans and create human-like or better-than-human species artificially and to ‘play God’ become a reality. What will be the role of consciousness, spirituality, and role of religion in the modern scientific era of AI?
The Sikh faith founded by Guru Nanak is strictly monotheistic in its belief system. This means that God is believed to be the One and the sole Reality in the Universe, and there is no other entity worthy of worship. Ultimate Reality is one and non-dual. The Supreme Reality is true and it is manifested in Truth, Existence and Being. The other features of Reality are its transcendence and immanence, creator person, without fear or hatred, beyond time and space, self-existent, transcendental cosmic spirit made manifest by grace of the Guru.
THE SIKH GURUS: Embodiments of Shabda.
ABSTRACT Radon monitoring was carried out at Palampur and Dalhousie stations in Kangra and Chamba valleys using emanometry for discrete measurements of time-series radon data since 1992 under Himalayan Seismicity programme of Government of India. The correlation of radon data with micro-earthquakes recorded by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) network during the time window 1992-1997 shows a rising trend both in microseismicity as well as radon in Kangra and Chamba valleys of N-W Himalayan region under investigation. The effect of meteorological parameters (temperature, rainfall, humidity and wind velocity) on radon emanation was studied. The correlation coefficients of radon data and the meteorological parameters recorded at Palampur suggest that temperature, rainfall and humidity have positive correlation, whereas wind velocity has negative correlation with radon.
will be on the teachings of its founder, Guru Nanak, and the
succeeding nine Gurus to the house of Nanak. The role of
Sikh scripture, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, as the living Guru
of the Sikhs and its use as a liturgical text will be explained.
An attempt will be made to establish the unique identity of
Sikh religion among the comity of world religions.
Dr. Singh’s ability to draw out meaning from Gurbani hymns is innovative and profound. He unlocks the teachings of Sikhism by showing their relevance and practicality in our times. Science and Sikhism is a superb companion and guides for anyone seeking an enhanced understanding of several fundamental and perennial questions about our existence and the world we live in, better relationships, and a more ethical and graceful way of living in the world.
Dr. Singh is a compassionate writer with a talent for bridging ancient wisdom with the modern mind. This book offers a splendid bridge between traditional Sikhism and the concerns and needs of contemporary seekers. The legacy of this book is a vision of the world in which our different approaches to understanding ourselves, our universe, and one another can be brought together in the service of humanity.
Publisher: Singh Brothers, Amritsar, India
Edition: Jan 2018 / 1st
ISBN : 817205582X, 9788172055820
Pages: 334