Dr. (Bhai) Harbans Lal The Sikh world is thrilled about the historic achievement of a Sikh youth leader being appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in New Westminster. The Honorable Madam Justice Palbinder Kaur Shergill Q.C. is the first Sikh woman wearing the Sikh symbol of uncut hair and a… Read More Canada Appoints Palbinder Kaur Shergill to Supreme Court
Dr. (Bhai) Harbans Lal Naam and Naam Simran are two of the most central concepts in Sikhi. The importance of Naam as a foundational concept can be gauged from the fact that it appears over 5,000 times in the Guru Granth Sahib, making it the most frequently appearing word in the Scripture. Thus an exhaustive… Read More Naam: Password for Universal Reality
By Harbans Lal, PhD., D.Lit. (Hons). Many research studies on the purpose of life indicate that every living human being is seeking fulfillment as their most cherished purpose. A recent survey concluded that, more and more, North Americans tend to live lives driven by their most precious goals. They continue to be physically active and… Read More Three Pillars for a Fulfilled Life
By Harbans Lal, PhD., D.Lit. (Hons). RELIGIOSITY IS ONLY RITUALS To distinguish the Religion from the Religiosity may mean many things but I am using the term religiosity here for the practices that, with time, creep up as being superficially religious. Usually, they are inappropriate superstitions that give birth to a variety of religious rituals.… Read More Losing Ground: Religions OR Gradually Sneaking Religiosities?
Bhai Harbans Lal Sirdar Jasbir Singh Sethi, who initiated many thoughts and projects benefiting Sikhs in the USA, left his earthly life on February 12, 2017, in Houston, Texas. His wife Surjit Kaur, his Son (Navneet Singh), his daughter (Pinki Kaur) along with many friends were by his side. Jasbir has been battling the stage-four… Read More Remembering Jasbir Singh Sethi
By Harbans Lal, PhD., D.Lit. (Hons). The Indian Diaspora community in Nova Scotia invited me to a picnic during a visit there one summer. After a tasty meal, a group of people sat down and engaged in a conversation about the Guru Granth Sahib. It was a healthy dialogue, and all were pleased to learn […]
By Harbans Lal, PhD., D.Lit. (Hons). The Indian Diaspora community in Nova Scotia invited me to a picnic during a visit there one summer. After a tasty meal, a group of people sat down and engaged in a conversation about the Guru Granth Sahib. It was a healthy dialogue, and all were pleased to learn… Read More Don’t Just Look … Search Inside
By Saeed Qureshi Dr. Harbans Lal was among a group of faith leaders receiving the “International Medal of Honor” award for his lifelong commitment to promoting interfaith engagement among adherents of the world’s religions. An Award Banquet was held on November 12, 2016, in Irving, Texas to recognize 28 Honorees with achievements in several categories… Read More Interfaith Activist Dr. Harbans Lal Receives 2016 International Lifetime Achievements Award
By Harbans Lal, PhD., D.Litt. (hons) In the worst days of the Mogul empire, India was in great danger that its cultural and religious diversity would be eclipsed. King Aurangzeb (1618 – 1707) created havoc by trying to convert everyone living in the empire to his version of Islam. To fully appreciate the extent of… Read More Protecting and Promoting Diversity
Harbans Lal, PhD, D.litt (hons) New Years is the time when greeting cards, gifts, and good wishes pour in from friends, colleagues, and relatives. They express warm sentiments, but also, a lot of wealth changes hands. Often times these wishes are wrapped up in costly packages and in psychological hang-ups. In America over two hundred… Read More Celebrating New Seasons
