by SS Simran Kaur Khalsa, Longmont, Colorado 2026 (Second Quarter) Note: This is a condensed version of an article that originally appeared on Simran Kaur’s blog. It is being shared here as a resource for Sikh Dharma Ministers to enhance their understanding of Amrit Sanchar. The original article can be read or listened to by clicking on this link. Dear Sadh Sangat Ji, Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa! Waheguru Ji ki Fateh! The term “Amrit” is most commonly associated with the Khalsa Amrit—the “khanda-de-Pahul”—the sacred ceremony through which one becomes an Amritdhari Sikh. But before exploring that, let us reflect on
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Archives for 2026 - Second Quarter
The Blessings of Amrit
An Ocean of Undelivered Kindness
by SS Siri Vedya Singh Khalsa, Albany, California 2026 (Second Quarter) There has been recent psychological research that looks into the dynamics of how empathy and compassion, which then give rise to acts of kindness, are manifested in our lives. Two of the findings really touched my heart. The first finding was that there exists in the world a huge amount of undelivered kindness. The other finding was that people tended to vastly underestimate just how valued, appreciated and impactful even the smallest acts of kindness are to the people that receive them. This ocean of undelivered kindness exists because
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Manifesting the Consciousness of Compassion
by SS Ram Singh Guetaba, Lome, Togo 2026 (Second Quarter) While he was still alive in his physical body, Yogi Bhajan used to tell us that we were entering a new age where insanity and pain would prevail. Nowadays, we are fully in that period. That’s why we have been trained to bring light and guide people through their journey. What a noble mission! To manifest the consciousness of the First Sutra of the Aquarian Age in our service and delivery as Ministers during this time, in addition to Seva, the service we offer, we must have control on our projection. Our
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What Is Required to Work Together in Unity
by SS Bachitar Kaur Khalsa, Engen, Germany 2026 (Second Quarter) There can be a feeling that we need to do something, to focus our efforts and achieve a result together. And while this may be true to a certain degree, it may also not be entirely true. Perhaps there is, in fact, nothing we have to do to create unity. Ek Ong Kar. There is already Oneness throughout the entire creation. Therefore: what if the invitation is rather to undo—or not repeat the mind’s habit of judging, comparing, and seeing the other as separate from us? The Guru is clear that
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Living Aquarian Consciousness
by SS Paramnam Singh Khalsa, Los Alamos, New Mexico 2026 (Second Quarter) When I reflect on the mission, “Working in Unity and Purity to Serve Humanity,” I feel that this points to the Aquarian state of mind and is not something we can “do,” but rather something we live as a natural expression. In this age, we are guided from a state of Sahej, an intuitive, ever-present experience of ease, rooted in the awareness of the ever-living Divine. Purity means to be genuine through and through. In these times, and even more so in the times to come, insincerity is
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Minister News & Notes (2026 Second Quarter)
The Minister Gathering for Summer Solstice 2026 will focus on Guru Gobind Singh and the Radiant Body, which we will explore through group discussion and experiential meditation. All Ministers are invited to attend in-person at Summer Solstice at Ram Das Puri, New Mexico, USA! The gathering will be facilitated by SS Dr. Sat Kaur Khalsa, Secretary of Religion, and SS Dr. Shanti Shanti Kaur Khalsa, Assistant Secretary of Religion. It will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. in the SDI shelter. Please join us for this year’s Minister Gathering! If you have questions about
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Secretary of Religion Column (2026 Second Quarter)
Dear Sikh Dharma International Ministers, First, I would like to thank all of you who participated in the 40-day recitation of Re Man. The collective vibration of our Ministry is a powerful and critical force in these times. Personally, by Guru’s grace, I have continued in this daily practice and plan to do so until our next 40-day Shabad Guru practice begins in 2027. I invite you to do the same. Since this year is about manifesting our Radiant Body, owning our position as Sikh Dharma International Ministers, and drawing on the courage of Guru Gobind Singh, I thought any
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#100 – 2026 Newsletter (Second Quarter)
The calendar year 2026 carries the vibration of the Radiant Body—spiritual royalty, courage, and radiance. The Radiant Body relates to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru. Guru Gobind Singh is the universal herald of courage and victory. As we invoke his presence, we notice it most in the Radiant Body; allowing us to feel stronger, more energized and more able to face anything. The 2026 Ministry Newsletter series encourages Ministers to reflect on how these qualities of Guru Gobind Singh inspire our service and delivery as Sikh Dharma Ministers. In our February issue, we focused on qualities of effective
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