{"id":5906,"date":"2016-09-14T12:25:32","date_gmt":"2016-09-14T06:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5906"},"modified":"2025-02-04T13:24:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T07:54:18","slug":"harman-kaur-the-19-year-old-writer-spreading-sikhi-through-her-blogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harman-kaur-the-19-year-old-writer-spreading-sikhi-through-her-blogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Harman Kaur &#8211; The 19-Year-Old Writer Spreading Sikhi Through Her Blogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harman-kaur-the-19-year-old-writer-spreading-sikhi-through-her-blogs\/#A_Young_Writers_Journey_into_Blogging\" >A Young Writer\u2019s Journey into Blogging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harman-kaur-the-19-year-old-writer-spreading-sikhi-through-her-blogs\/#Spreading_the_Message_of_Sikhi_Through_Writing\" >Spreading the Message of Sikhi Through Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harman-kaur-the-19-year-old-writer-spreading-sikhi-through-her-blogs\/#Connecting_People_to_Their_Punjabi_Roots\" >Connecting People to Their Punjabi Roots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harman-kaur-the-19-year-old-writer-spreading-sikhi-through-her-blogs\/#My_Sikhi_Journey_%E2%80%93_A_Lifelong_Commitment\" >My Sikhi Journey &#8211; A Lifelong Commitment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harman-kaur-the-19-year-old-writer-spreading-sikhi-through-her-blogs\/#Encouraging_a_Positive_Approach_to_Sikhi\" >Encouraging a Positive Approach to Sikhi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Young_Writers_Journey_into_Blogging\"><\/span>A Young Writer\u2019s Journey into Blogging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My name is Harman Kaur, and I am a 19-year-old writer from Abbotsford, B.C., Canada. In January of this year, I took a leap of faith and started sharing my writings on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. The response was overwhelming, with immense support and encouragement from readers, solidifying my determination to continue writing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spreading_the_Message_of_Sikhi_Through_Writing\"><\/span>Spreading the Message of Sikhi Through Writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The core theme of my writings is Sikhi. Through my platform, I strive to spread Guru Ji\u2019s teachings and explore various aspects of Sikhi, including Sikh history and Gurbani. One of my most renowned works is a series called #HarjeevsPathofLove. This collaboration with Jeevna Kaur, a Sikh artist from Bangkok, merges poetry with art, portraying the spiritual journey of an imaginary Kaur, Harjeev Kaur, as she navigates through Simran, Seva, Ardaas, and other facets of Sikhism.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connecting_People_to_Their_Punjabi_Roots\"><\/span>Connecting People to Their Punjabi Roots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to Sikhi, I aim to strengthen people\u2019s connection to Punjabi language and culture. My #MaaBoliSeries explores Punjabi and Gurmukhi words, providing their English pronunciation and definitions. Recently, I began writing Punjabi poetry alongside English translations, and the positive feedback has encouraged me to continue this effort.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Sikhi_Journey_%E2%80%93_A_Lifelong_Commitment\"><\/span>My Sikhi Journey &#8211; A Lifelong Commitment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I was fortunate to grow up in a Sikhi-centered household, thanks to my parents. They ensured I learned to read and write Punjabi at a young age. By the age of 10, I had completed Santhiya of Guru Granth Sahib Ji. At 7, I took Amrit, the most beautiful and significant decision of my life. My love for literature led me to storytelling at an early age, and by 16, I began writing poetry, though it took three years to gather the courage to share it publicly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encouraging_a_Positive_Approach_to_Sikhi\"><\/span>Encouraging a Positive Approach to Sikhi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I firmly believe that everyone has a purpose in life. Guru Ji has placed each of us on Earth to fulfill a role, and I see mine as spreading Sikhi through writing. Sikhi is a journey, not a destination. Whether you are just learning about it or struggling to maintain certain practices, never lose hope.<\/p>\n<p>One issue in our community is the judgment of those who may not \u201clook\u201d like a Sikh. While being Amritdhari is an important commitment, Sikhi is about love and devotion to Guru Ji. Instead of judging those who cut their hair or eat meat, we should welcome them with kindness, answer their questions, and inspire them through our actions. You never know when Guru Ji\u2019s blessings will lead them to Amrit. A negative comment can push someone away from Sikhi, so we must uplift and guide, not criticize.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay Connected<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you\u2019d like to follow my work, you can find me on:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udccc <strong>Instagram:<\/strong> @__harmankaur<br \/>\n\ud83d\udccc <strong>Facebook:<\/strong> HarmanKaurWrites<br \/>\n\ud83d\udccc <strong>Email:<\/strong> harmankaurwrites@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>For art from #HarjeevsPathOfLove, follow:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udccc <strong>Instagram:<\/strong> @jeev_art<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Young Writer\u2019s Journey into Blogging My name is Harman Kaur, and I am a 19-year-old writer from Abbotsford, B.C., Canada. 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