Why do Sikhs keep long, un-cut hair? Seriously, give me a good reason! What’s the point of my kesh? Kesh, or uncut hair, is considered to be an essential part of Sikhi. Yet, growing up, no one gave me a convincing answer as to why it is essential or why the Gurus commanded Sikhs to keep long hair.
What is cultural appropriation? How does it affect Sikhs? Do I culturally appropriate? How do I resist cultural appropriation?
“There is no Truth in suffering, there is no Truth in comfort...."
Articles on Kaur Life featuring Sikh women combating hate with love through social justice work; fighting for human rights with their Sikh values
To commemorate Global Sikh Women’s Day (March 6) and International Women’s Day (March 8), we are briefly highlighting the unique ways the Sikh tradition made us all sovereign.
Our Gurus taught us to champion human rights, dignity, and seeing the Divine within everyone.
“Long taken for granted, food now gives many people pause. They ask where it comes from, how it is grown and prepared, and what implication it has for our health and the environment.”
Becoming one with Waheguru (the Divine Life Force sometimes referred to as "God") requires humans to live in harmony with all of creation.