by SS Siri Krishna Kaur Khalsa, Medway, Massachusetts 2026 (First Quarter) The leadership qualities that I identify as most relevant to embody during these times are: commitment to God and Guru and understanding through compassion. This is the time to open up our hearts to those around us, meditate and develop our intuition, and socialize and serve the sangat. Learning to control our minds while maintaining our spiritual discipline is essential. Even just a smile to heal others can be profound with our bright faces and care, friendship and inspiration. These times are tough. They are testing us through and
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Archives for 2026 – First Quarter
Compassion and Devotion in Leadership
Qualities of Effective Leadership
by SS Sat Sansar Singh Khalsa, Santiago, Chile 2026 (First Quarter) To me the first quality of effective leadership is attentive listening. I consider listening to be fundamental to bring to life a clear picture of who we are leading, what is at stake for them, what they want, and what`s important for them. Listening also creates a bond, a mutual understanding that we are important to each other, and that helps to create trust, which I also consider to be fundamental for effective leadership. By listening I help to create a living experience of recognizing that the other is
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Service in Action: Leadership, Radiance, and Sacred Responsibility
by SS Dr. Haridass Kaur Khalsa, Los Angeles, California 2026 (First Quarter) Service has always been my foundation. Whether it’s through leadership, organizing, practicing my faith, or advocating on a global stage, I come back to the same thing: strengthening people, supporting communities, and showing up with integrity. This didn’t start at a conference or at an event. It started at home. My mother taught all of us what real service looks like. She didn’t make it a production. She just showed up: practical, humble, and consistent. You help where you’re needed. You carry what needs carrying. You don’t complain
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Minister News & Notes (2026 First Quarter)
SS Harsimar Singh of West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA, took his Minister vows in a beautiful ceremony at Winter Solstice 2025 (Camp Geneva, Florida, USA) during morning Gurdwara on December 21, 2025. Harsimar Singh was ordained in the presence of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib. SS Satwant Singh Khalsa (SSSC Executive Director) performed the vows and oath of a Sikh Dharma International Minister at the direction and request of SS Dr. Sat Kaur Khalsa, Secretary of Religion. Harsimar Singh’s friends and family blessed him on his new path as a Minister of Sikh Dharma! Harsimar Singh possesses extensive professional experience in
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Secretary of Religion Column (2026 First Quarter)
Dear Ministers, The energies of 2026 are quite different than those of 2025. In the previous year, we focused on the state of Shuniya. Now we are being asked to fully manifest our Radiant Body, embrace our spiritual royalty, take ownership of our position as a Sikh Dharma International Minister, draw on the courage of Guru Gobind Singh, and exert a magnetic presence. Our Ministry is composed of beautiful sevadars; most of whom simply, quietly, humbly, deliver their seva, their God-given gifts. Our souls are drawn to that which we are here to deliver. Why are current Ministers being considered
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#99 – 2026 Newsletter (First 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 focus on qualities of effective
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