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 as the ones who will automatically comprise the electorate for the Siri Singh Sahib Corporation Board in the future? Why is it a requirement to be a Minister in order to serve on that board? Why are Ministers considered the leaders in this Dharma? Are there other leaders? Yes, there are. What is the difference between Ministers and others?
As I reflect on these questions, I see that we as Ministers have made a sincere and profound commitment to this path and lifestyle. We have bowed before the Siri Guru Granth Sahib, agreed to embrace and live, to the best of our ability, the Sikh Dharma Minister Vows and Oath. Just as a reminder, the final line of the oath states: “By thy Grace, may my word be honored unto infinity.” Stop for a minute and reflect on that statement. That’s really heavy!
Serving as a Minister is supposed to reflect a certain level of consciousness, commitment, and spiritual maturity. 2026 is the time to project the strength of Guru Gobind Singh, to reconnect with your spirit within, and stand for it. A little phrase in a Facebook post by SS Shiv Charan Singh Khalsa (Portugal) about the numbers of 2026 said, “May the weight of your faith bring a storm of integrity.” This is a crucial time for us to embody truth, integrity, leadership, consciousness, compassion, and courage.
Strengthen your Radiant Body, let your presence work, step forward with your wisdom, maintain your grace and let us carry this Dharma into the future. Hold fast to our touchstone, “Sikh Dharma Ministers, working in unity and purity to serve humanity.”
May God and Guru ever guide you, uplift you, and support you in your service as a Sikh Dharma International Minister. Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa. Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh!
Yours in Spirit,
SS Dr. Sat-Kaur Khalsa
Secretary of Religion
THE SECRETARY OF RELIGION
SS Dr. Sat Kaur Khalsa has served as Secretary of Religion since 1991 and was ordained as a Sikh Dharma Minister in 1975. As Secretary of Religion, Dr. Sat Kaur oversees and is ultimately responsible for the delivery of the functions of this Office. Dr. Sat Kaur is a long-time member of the International Khalsa Council and the Khalsa Council Executive Committee. She maintains a full-time Telehealth Psychotherapy and counseling private practice, specializing in relationships. She predominately works with adults (individuals and couples) to support their personal and spiritual growth. She is a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, a facilitator of White Tantric Yoga®, and a published author.
