Recent content by il_sikh

Greetings all, I apologise if this is in the wrong forum. Are there any places to buy books and artefacts online? I know of SikhLink and http://www.indousplaza.com is mainly Hindu, but it also has Sikh and other religions products. I'm having a hard time finding things. I really need a new...

Does anyone know where I can buy a kara from an online store based in the U.S.? I don't know where to get one. Thanks. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------

Greetings, What exactly constitutes a kacheras (the short breeches)? What I mean is does it matter what material they're made from, the length, etc.? Can one go buy regular white boxer shorts to wear or is there something specific? Thanks for your help!

WJKK, WJKF! I know that the way to salvation is meditation on God. But I'm just wondering how is that actually done? Is it like other eastern faiths (like Buddhism, Jainism), sitting and reciting Waheguru over and over, or is there more to it? How do we, as Sikhs, meditate on God? I realise...

Anoop, kds1980 is correct. The term 'Sikh' means "disciple" or "learner". I am a sahajdari Sikh which means "slow learner". In plain English it means a Sikh that is moving slow on the path. I am in the same boat as you regarding family, friends, etc. I still live with my parents and they...

Waheguru ji ka khalsa, Waheguru ji ke fateh! I'm not Khalsa yet, but I do consider myself Sikh. I came to Sikhi after a long search on what religion I am. I know this is where I belong. Justin