Arts
15 Sikh Women Artists You Should Know
Making it as a Sikh woman in the art world is not easy. There’s the professional glass ceiling, family expectations, cultural norms, and a…
Kaur Life
Faith. Inspiration. Exploration.
Equality
The First Seconds of a Kaur’s Life
One mother’s struggle between the Sikh spirit of gender equality and the Punjabi culture of gender inequality: ਅੱਖਾਂ | Akkhan | Eyes By Khushmit Kaur The following work…
Equality
In the Face of Adversity: I am Lohgarh
This article contains information about sexual assault and violence which may be triggering to survivors. Reader discretion advised. By Rakind Kaur Lohgarh (“loh” meaning…
Lifestyle
What is hukam? How do I walk on Guru’s path?
by Ravin Kaur “Hukam Rajai Chalna…..” Hukam can be understood as “Divine Will”. Haven’t you wondered where we draw the line between Divine Will and free will?…
Lifestyle
What’s it Like to be a Kaur in Different Countries?
To learn about each other’s experiences, Kaur Life conducted an informal survey in early 2016. Kaurs from around the world participated and shared their thoughts and…
Cool
Kaur Voices: A Vibrant Event
By Lakhpreet Kaur On Friday April 29th, 2016 members of Sewa, a Sikh student organization made up of Columbia University & Barnard College students, hosted…
Lifestyle
Attachment to Duality
by Harpreet Kaur As a Sikh women, I strive to understand what Vaheguru is saying to us about learning how to let go of attachment….
Lifestyle
Harassment is not Flattery
by Rakind Kaur I taught Gurmukhi class for an entire year at Vermont Gurdwara in Los Felize, CA. During that time, all the aunties,…
Bana
Amrit Sanchar: From Lame to Cool
by Lakhpreet Kaur When I was young, the only Amrit Dhari Sikhs I saw were older people. Sikhs who were frumpy, overweight, dogmatic, boring, strict, and…
