Devinder Pal Singh

Arihanta Institute
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    Understanding Wismad: The Sikh Path to Divine Wonder and Awe
    The Sikh Bulletin, USA 28 (4): 11-14. 2026.
    The Sikh concept of wismad (vismad), often translated as “divine wonder,” “astonishment,” or “awe,” is a central yet under-examined feature of Sikh spiritual consciousness. It reflects a profound cognitive-emotional orientation that arises from perceiving the Divine permeating all aspects of creation. This article examines wismad within the scriptural framework of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS), emphasizing its metaphysical, psychological, ethical, and ecological dimensions. Drawing upon key p…Read more
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    Eleanor Nesbitt: Bridging Sikh Studies, Interfaith Dialogue, and Education
    The Sikh Review, Kolkata, WB, India 74 (8): 57-64. 2026.
    Professor Eleanor Nesbitt is internationally recognized as a leading scholar in Sikh studies, intercultural education, and interfaith dialogue. Over several decades, she has made significant contributions to the academic understanding of Sikhism, particularly the lived experiences of Sikh communities in Britain and the wider diaspora. Educated at Girton College, Cambridge, and later serving as Professor and Emeritus Professor at the University of Warwick, her work explores religion, identity, mi…Read more
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the humanities by introducing new methods for textual analysis, translation, and classification. Besides, it provides invaluable help with knowledge retrieval, digital preservation, and comparative research. Dharmic Studies encompasses the intellectual, philosophical, ethical, religious, linguistic, and cultural traditions associated particularly with Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. This field stands to benefit substantially from the…Read more
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    Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity: A Sikh Ethical Response
    The Sikh Review, Kolkata, WB, India 74 (8): 6-8. 2026.
    The twenty-first century is witnessing one of the most transformative technological revolutions in human history. Artificial Intelligence (AI), once confined to speculative science fiction, is now rapidly shaping economics, governance, healthcare, warfare, education, communication, and even spirituality. Alongside its extraordinary promises, however, AI has generated profound ethical anxieties concerning surveillance, inequality, manipulation, labour displacement, militarization, and the erosion…Read more
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    Life and Times of Hardit Singh Malik: A Theological–Historiographical Analysis
    Horizon J. Hum. Soc. Sci. Res., Malaysia 8 (1): 31-41. 2026.
    This article examines the life and legacy of Sardar Hardit Singh Malik from both historical and theological viewpoints. Malik was a trailblazing Sikh aviator, diplomat, and statesman during World War I. He lived by Sikh values such as seva (selfless service), miri-piri (balancing the spiritual and worldly), and chardi kala (resilient optimism). Using biographical sources and archival records, the study looks at how his Sikh identity influenced his work with imperial institutions, warfare, and di…Read more
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    Artificial Intelligence as a Pedagogical Tool for Sikh Values: Inspiring the Younger Generation (edited book)
    with Hardev Singh
    Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University. 2025.
    The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and spiritual traditions is creating new avenues for transmitting ethical and cultural values to younger generations. Within the Sikh context, where core principles such as Naam Japna (meditation on the Divine), Kirat Karni (honest living), and Vand Chakna (sharing with others) emphasize universalism, equality, and moral responsibility, AI technologies offer a unique platform for renewal and engagement. This article explores how AI can serve as a c…Read more
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    Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of Religious Authority: Effects on Spiritual Leadership, Authenticity, and Trust
    Proc. 3Rd Annual Symposium on Ai in Health, Religion, Spirituality, and Humanities, Held at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, Usa, on 17Th - 18Th July 2026. Pub. On Sikh Philosophy Network, Chandigarh, India. 2026.
    The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into social, cultural, and religious domains is fundamentally reshaping traditional notions of religious authority. This study explores how AI technologies influence spiritual leadership, perceptions of authenticity, and the construction of trust within religious communities. Drawing on interdisciplinary scholarship in sociology, religious studies, and technology ethics, the research investigates the evolving relationship between human religi…Read more
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    There is a particular kind of longing that only those displaced by Partition can truly understand: the yearning to return to the soil where one first breathed, where one's roots run deep beneath houses now occupied by strangers, beneath streets that carry different names, beneath a sky that belongs to a different nation. Hardev Singh Virk's Meri Janambhumi (Pakistan) Diyan Yatravan is an intimate, deeply personal account of that longing being fulfilled, not once but four times over four decades.…Read more
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    Scholarship, Spirituality, and Sikh Studies: The Legacy of Eleanor Nesbitt
    The Sikh Review, Kolkata, WB, India 74 (7): 64-65. 2026.
    Eleanor Nesbitt is a distinguished British scholar, educator, Quaker thinker, and author whose work has significantly shaped the academic understanding of Sikhism, interfaith dialogue, and multicultural education in the United Kingdom and beyond. Born in 1951 to Martha Eleanor Nesbitt and William Ralph Nesbitt, she received her early education at Talbot Heath School in Bournemouth, then studied classics and theology at Girton College, Cambridge. Her academic journey later included teacher traini…Read more
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    Saka Nankana Sahib: A Turning Point in Sikh History & Modern Relevance
    Sanjha Punjabi Virsa – a Quarterly Magazine. Wcp, Lahore, Pk 3 (2): 5-9. 2026.
    The 1921 Nankana Sahib massacre was a defining moment in Sikh history, symbolizing the fight for religious freedom, justice, and self-governance. This article explores its lasting lessons: non-violent resistance, cultural autonomy, unity against oppression, just governance, and the role of youth and women in social movements. It also highlights the media’s impact on public awareness and the need for sustained commitment to justice. These insights remain crucial today as communities worldwide tac…Read more
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    There is a particular kind of longing that only those displaced by Partition can truly understand: the yearning to return to the soil where one first breathed, where one's roots run deep beneath houses now occupied by strangers, beneath streets that carry different names, beneath a sky that belongs to a different nation. Hardev Singh Virk's Meri Janambhumi (Pakistan) Diyan Yatravan is an intimate, deeply personal account of that longing being fulfilled, not once but four times over four decades.…Read more
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    From Individual Crime to Collective Prejudice: The Rise of Sikhmisia
    The Sikh Bulletin, USA 28 (3): 8-9. 2026.
    This article examines the concept of Sikhmisia, defined as hatred, hostility, prejudice, or collective blame directed against Sikhs because of their religious identity, through the lens of the 2025 Henry Nowak murder in Southampton, UK. It analyses how an individual criminal act generated broader anti-Sikh prejudice, fueled by media narratives, misinformation, and communal stereotyping.
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    Vaisakhi in Sikh Tradition: Scriptural Roots and Historical Transformations
    with Bhai Harbans Lal
    Nishaan Nagaara, New Delhi, India 28 (1): 26-29. 2026.
    Vaisakhi occupies a distinctive and evolving position within Sikh religious history, theology, and collective identity. While popularly associated with the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 under Guru Gobind Singh, Vaisakhi’s significance predates this event and is deeply rooted in Guru Nanak's teachings. The earliest scriptural reference to Vaisakhi appears in the Aad Guru Granth Sahib, where Guru Nanak reinterprets the seasonal festival as an inner spiritual awakening grounded in divine consciou…Read more
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    Nature and Environment in the Bahaí Faith: A Vision of Unity and Stewardship
    Harit Sankalp, e-Newsletter on Environment Conservation and Awareness, Psg (Pb.) 2 (1): 7-11. 2026.
    The environmental crisis of the twenty-first century has prompted humanity to revisit the ethical and spiritual foundations of its relationship with nature. The Bahá’í Faith was founded in nineteenth-century Persia by Mirza Hosayn Ali Nuri, who is known as Bahā’u’llāh. It offers a distinctive perspective that integrates spiritual principles, scientific inquiry, and environmental stewardship. Unlike approaches that regard nature merely as a resource for human consumption or, conversely, as an obj…Read more
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    Dr. I.J. Singh: A Voice of Wisdom for the Global Sikh Community
    with Bhai Harbans Lal
    The Sikh Review, Kolkata, WB, India 74 (06): 77-79. 2026.
    The Sikh world has lost one of its most respected intellectuals, educators, and interpreters of Sikh thought with the passing of Dr. Inderjit Singh, widely known as Dr. I.J. Singh. He passed away on May 12, 2026, in New York City at the age of 89, leaving behind a profound legacy of scholarship, reflection, and service to humanity. For decades, Dr. I.J. Singh stood as a guiding light for Sikhs navigating questions of identity, spirituality, modernity, and belonging in an increasingly complex wor…Read more
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    Naam, Daan, Ishnaan: A Sikh Response to the AI-Cyber Security Crisis
    with Bhai Harbans Lal
    The Sikh Review. Kolkata, Wb, India 74 (06): 7-10. 2026.
    The digital world is approaching a decisive turning point. Artificial intelligence (AI), once viewed primarily as a driver of efficiency and innovation, is now reshaping the foundations of the internet itself. Systems capable of generating software from simple prompts, while simultaneously identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities within that software, have disrupted the fragile equilibrium that once sustained cybersecurity. What was once a specialized domain is now widely accessible, and with …Read more
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    Sacred Simplicity and Ecological Responsibility: Environmental Ethics in Quakerism
    Harit Sankalp, e-Newsletter on Environment Conservation. Punjab, India 1 (12): 5-11. 2026.
    Quakerism, formally known as the Religious Society of Friends, offers a nuanced and evolving perspective on environment and nature that bridges spirituality, ethics, and scientific understanding. While early Quaker texts do not explicitly articulate environmental doctrines, their foundational principles, particularly the belief in the “Inner Light,” imply an ethic of respect, restraint, and relational existence that aligns with ecological thinking. This article critically examines Quaker testimo…Read more
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    In an age of unprecedented access to knowledge, religion remains one of the most powerful forces shaping human identity, morality, and meaning. At its finest, it provides psychological grounding, ethical direction, and communal belonging. Yet under certain conditions, faith can calcify into something resembling self-hypnosis, a state in which beliefs operate not through conscious reflection but through deep, automatic internalization. Understanding this phenomenon, its causes, consequences, and …Read more
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    Ancient Practices, Sustainable Futures: Ecology in Chinese Folk Religion
    Harit Sankalp. Punjab, India 1 (11): 5-10. 2026.
    This article examines the relationship between environment and nature in Chinese folk religion through an interdisciplinary framework that integrates cultural philosophy, traditional ecological knowledge, and contemporary scientific perspectives. It advances the argument that Chinese folk religion should not be reduced to a collection of superstitious practices; rather, it constitutes a sophisticated system of ecological ethics grounded in the principle of harmony between heaven, earth, and huma…Read more
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    This article explores three foundational metaphysical principles in Sikh philosophy: relativity, interconnectedness, and impermanence. Grounded in the doctrine of Ik Oankār, the affirmation of a single, unifying Divine Reality, Sikh teaching views all existence as embedded within a sacred cosmic order (hukam). The principle of relativity underscores that no phenomenon exists in isolation; rather, every entity and event arises in relation to other beings, contexts, and conditions. The concept of …Read more
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    Environmental crises such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion demand ethical frameworks that complement scientific and technological solutions. This article examines Islamic perspectives on the environment and nature. It demonstrates that Islam offers a coherent and integrated ecological ethic rooted in theology, morality, and rational reflection. Drawing upon Qur’anic teachings, Prophetic traditions, and contemporary environmental science, the study challenges common mi…Read more
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    Dr. D.P. Singh is a brilliant Physicist by training, a practicing Gursikh, and a dedicated researcher of Science and Sikhism. I was wondering how a physicist would justify his new venture as the Director of the Centre for Understanding Sikhism? After reading his half a dozen books on the Sikh religion, I am fully satisfied and testify that DP Singh is one of the best Sikh theologians in the Sikh world. He has not only imbibed the spirit of Sikhi based on the core principles of the Sikh scripture…Read more
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    A Global Faith Trapped in a Local Identity: Rethinking Sikhi’s Future (Guest Editorial)
    with Bhai Harbans Lal
    The Sikh Review, Kolkata, WB, India 74 (02): 6-10. 2026.
    Sikhi is, by its very nature, a universalist spiritual tradition. Its scriptures speak in many languages; its founders travelled thousands of kilometres across continents; its message affirms that divine light pervades all beings without distinction of caste, nation, or culture. And yet, despite this expansive vision, Sikhi today remains predominantly confined to the Indo-Pakistani world and to Punjabi diasporic communities abroad. The paradox is striking: a religion built on global inclusivity …Read more
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    Guru Nanak as a Natural Philosopher: A Comparative Evaluation
    Sikh Philosophy Network. Chandigarh. India. 2026.
    Guru Nanak can be understood as a natural philosopher by situating his thought alongside major figures traditionally associated with natural philosophy, including Aristotle, Nicolaus Copernicus, Giordano Bruno, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Albert Einstein. Although Guru Nanak did not practice empirical science in the modern methodological sense, his metaphysical reflections, cosmological insights, and ethical integration of universal order align with the broader intellectua…Read more
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    Sacred Ecology in Sikh Thought: Environmental Ethics in Sri Guru Granth Sahib
    Sikh Philosophy Network, Chandigarh, India. 2026.
    The contemporary environmental crisis has prompted renewed scholarly interest in religious and ethical traditions that promote ecological responsibility. Sikhi, rooted in the teachings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, presents a deeply integrated spiritual and ecological worldview that emphasizes harmony between humanity and nature. This article examines the prime environmental teachings of Sikhism as articulated in Gurbani and exemplified by the Sikh Gurus. Central to Sikh environmental ethics is the …Read more
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    ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ਼ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਦੀ ਉਹ ਮਹਾਨ ਸਖ਼ਸ਼ੀਅਤ ਹਨ ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਮਨੁੱਖੀ ਹੱਕਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਧਰਮ ਦੀ ਆਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਲਈ ਆਪਣਾ ਜੀਵਨ ਕੁਰਬਾਨ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਜੀਵਨ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਲਈ ਹੀ ਨਹੀਂ, ਸਗੋਂ ਸਾਰੀ ਮਨੁੱਖਤਾ ਲਈ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਣਾਦਾਇਕ ਹੈ। ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਜਨਮ 1 ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ 1621 ਨੂੰ ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਦੇ ਛੇਵੇਂ ਗੁਰੂ, ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਘਰ ਹੋਇਆ। ਉਹ ਬਾਲ ਅਵਸਥਾ ਤੋਂ ਹੀ ਸ਼ਾਂਤ, ਧਿਆਨ-ਮਗਨ ਅਤੇ ਗਹਿਰੇ ਚਿੰਤਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਸੁਭਾਅ ਦੇ ਮਾਲਿਕ ਸਨ। ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ਼ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਜੀਵਨ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਨਾਮ ਸਿਮਰਨ, ਨਿਰਵੈਰਤਾ, ਨਿਡਰਤਾ, ਤੇ ਸਰਬ ਸਾਂਝੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਦੀਆਂ ਅਮੋਲ ਸਿੱਖਿਆਵਾਂ ਦੀ ਦੱਸ ਪਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।
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    The Multifaceted Legacy of Harmandar Sahib
    The Sikh Review, Kolkata, WB, India 73 (09): 19-26. 2025.
    Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, in Amritsar, India, is a cornerstone of Sikhism and a global symbol of spirituality, equality, and resilience. This essay explores its multifaceted legacy across spiritual, historical, architectural, cultural, and social dimensions. As the holiest Sikh shrine, it welcomes all, embodying inclusivity through its open entrances and sacred Sarovar. Historically, it has endured destruction and reconstruction, reflecting the Sikh people's perseverance,…Read more
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    Seven Daily Practices to Imbibe Wismad in Our Lives
    Sikhnet, Usa. (Sikhnet.Com). 2026.
    Wismad is a central concept in Sikh philosophy, referring to a profound state of awe, wonder, and reverential amazement experienced in the awareness of the Divine and the vastness of creation. It is not mere surprise or emotional excitement, but a deep existential and spiritual orientation in which the ego recedes, and the individual becomes receptive to the Infinite. Wismad is cultivated through mindfulness, Naam Simran, and attunement to the Divine presence within and beyond creation.
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    Pope Leo XIV’s recent condemnation of religious violence and call for universal brotherhood at the Council of Nicaea anniversary echoes Sikh teachings articulated five centuries earlier. This article highlights parallels between the Pope’s message and Sikh principles such as rejecting extremism, affirming universal fraternity through “Ik Onkar,” and translating spirituality into service, exemplified by langar. Historic interfaith gestures, such as the foundation of the Golden Temple, reinforce t…Read more
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    Sacred Earth: Exploring Environmental Responsibility in Christian Thought
    Harit Sankalp, Psg, Pb, India 1 (7): 2-5. 2025.
    Christianity offers a profound and often misunderstood perspective on the environment and nature, emphasizing stewardship, moral responsibility, and reverence for creation. Contrary to the common misconception that Christian theology promotes exploitation of the natural world, biblical texts portray humans as caretakers rather than conquerors. Genesis 1–2 emphasizes tending to and caring for creation, while Romans 1:20 and other passages highlight nature as a revelation of divine wisdom. The tea…Read more