Explore the depth of Sikhi through accessible learning, bridging traditional (sampradayik) wisdom with decolonial academic approaches
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Opening up and looking at the treasury of my father and grandfather,
My mind became elated!
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ਪੀਊ ਦਾਦੇ ਕਾ ਖੋਲਿ ਡਿਠਾ ਖਜਾਨਾ ॥
ਤਾ ਮੇਰੈ ਮਨਿ ਭਇਆ ਨਿਧਾਨਾ ॥੧॥
Guru Arjan Dev Ji (Guru Granth Sahib: 185)
JVALA SINGH
Trained in both a traditional Sikh institution (sampradāya) and academic institutions, Jvala received his PhD examining precolonial Sikh history. Having taught for years at various universities, Jvala is now making his courses available to the public.
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The Goal
Study Sikhi's unique two prong approach provides the tools needed to understand Sikh history, Gurbāṇī, poetics, grammar and much more - unlocking insights not available through self study.
Traditional (Sampradāyaik) Perspectives
This approach integrates traditional interpretations, kept alive over the centuries by learning institutions. These provide key internal clues and insights into the tropes, metaphors, poetics, and definitions relevant to understand Sikh literature.
The Decolonial Academic Approach
This approach puts an emphasis on examining precolonial sources, pushing back against colonial and western interpretations on Sikhi. This perspective keeps in mind the effect of colonialism upon South Asian traditions, and seeks to avoid the various pitfalls in the field of Sikh Studies - while drawing from academic literature which provides useful context understand traditions of South Asia.
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