Helping Others...

Article by Shiv Charan Singh The Guru Ram Das Project is more than just an organisation. It is a community of people inspired to serve others. This article explores the significance of human community and service, especially in the light of the teachings of the Guru. Most of what is written here is inspired or borrowed from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and not really my own words. The quality of life that we experience has a lot to do with the quality of the relationships we have with the people around us. The company we keep and the people we meet and the interaction we have...

The Virtues of Water...

Article by Shiv Charan Singh Lets reflect on the virtues of water and what it can teach us about compassion. Water has always been a special element in the history of the Sikhs and the Gurus. There are accounts of wells being found in dry lands and of the healing properties of tanks of water surrounding places of worship; where the divine name has been praised night and day. Water carries the vibrations of its environment so when around sacred places and spiritual gatherings, when singing God’s praises, the water in your body, which is a lot, gets filled with these great vibrations....