This is the print version of the speech presented at the Parliament of the World’s Religions (PoWR) in Chicago, September 1, 1993. The presentation reflects on the basics of the Sikh perspective as recorded in the Baani (page, raag, and translations are provided). It is important to be aware that there is gender equality..

Siri Guru Granth Sahib’s message emphasizes belief in One God, Eternal, The Reality, Creator and Doer, All- Pervading, Without Fear, Without Rancor, Transcending Time, Unincarnate, Self-Existent, (understood) Through the True Guru’s Grace. God is also just and forgiving, constant provider and supporter of life, devoted …

A Sikh loves all creation as God’s own manifestation. Acceptance of all faiths, and interfaith tolerance and understanding are basic to his faith. History of the Sikhs shows remarkable consistency in the pursuit of these ideals and in the defense of the right to free worship of people of all faiths…

“My Satguru is forever; he does not come and go. He is beyond birth and death. He pervades all.” It is impossible to completely describe all of God’s attributes. However, the following statement, in full or in an abbreviated form, appears at the head of every collection of verses in Siri Guru Granth Sahib and may be…

The Sikh religion is the youngest of the major religions of the world with the exception of the Baha’i faith. The Sikhs number about 20 million worldwide but constitute a majority (68%) in Punjab, India. There were few Sikhs living outside of India till 1960. With changes in immigration laws and persecution combined with…

This is a translation of the Sikh Rehit Maryada originally published in Punjabi by the Dharam Parchar Committee of the Shromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Amritsar. For the purpose of this translation, the 19th edition issued in 1993, printed at the Golden Offset Press (Shromani Committee)…