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Gatka: Martial Art of the Saint-Warrior Sikh
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The more I read about Sikh history and their martial evolution, the more geeked out I get. I mean, these guys (and gals) are seriously like the Jedi Knights of the religious world! I was always a fan…
The Sikh Gurus: One Light, Ten Vessels.
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There is a large calendar on my wall that I use to mark off the days for Project Conversion. Each night before bed I mark off the recently extinguished day and settle into bed. The next day, I rise before dawn and wait for the sun to illumine the world once more. Maybe I called…
The Gurdwara: House of the Guru.
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I’ve heard it translated a few ways: “House of the Guru,” “House of God”…either way, this is the base of communal and spiritual life for all Sikhs. Just about anywhere in the world you find a Sikh, rest assured there is a gurdwara nearby and they come in all shapes and sizes. And here is the…
The Five K’s: Uniform of the Saint-Warrior
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I’m just going to come out and say it: Sikhs are bad-ass. Who else carries a blade or sword as an article of faith? Who else has a religion known for its peaceful disposition, yet has its own martial art (called Gatka)? Who else has an Army of God who’s sole mission is the defense of…
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