A friend asked ChatGPT the following - What are Guru Gobind Singh’s thoughts on the meaning of life and one’s purpose? ChatGPT Reply - Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhism, did not articulate a specific meaning of life or one's purpose in the same way as some philosophers might. However, his teachings and actions provide valuable insights that can help us understand his perspective on life and purpose. 1. Relationship with God: Guru Gobind Singh emphasized the importance of connecting with the divine (Waheguru) through prayer and meditation. He believed that recognizing and experiencing God's presence in one's...

  The Spiritual Warrior shines through, wearing our stainless Damascus steel kara bracelets and artisan kirpans… Our World has a great need - that more of us stand up as Spiritual Warriors – today! People are marginalized all around us on a daily basis. We hear about it on the news or we read about it through varied media. In Sikh history we have a wonderfully noble, most exemplary lineage where many stood up for the rights of others. At Khalsa Raj we are staunch supporters of continuing this noble legacy and tradition. For generations Damascus steel was used for...

I was fortunate to share the following recently in two Sunday Gurdwara programs in Massachusetts USA in April around the time of Baisakhi 2023. One of them in Westborough, where they are all Punjabi and many are friends and acquaintances, there were 200+ folks. Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa ~ Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh – we were taught a nucleus meaning of that which is: I am the divine - so my attributes and so my actions. For me this is both an acknowledgment and a prayer. I would bet that some, if not many of you sitting here have stood up...

 I am most grateful that the One Creator has afforded me the capacity to be very creative and bring forth excellence in all of the edged weapons that we offer. For 45 years I have designed and handmade all kinds of knives, swords and kirpans full-time for collectors and Sikhs from all over the world. Oftentimes it is a privilege, to be afforded the opportunity to create something that may be enjoyed and/or inspire for generations. Recently, I finished two custom natural wood kirpans for a Canadian couple. Prior to shipping, I created a brief video describing the process and sharing...

The kirpan is a sacred Sikh knife. An edged weapon conceived to be used only in defense of oneself or another. Jot Singh has been hand making kirpans, knives and swords full-time for 45 years. Here is a link to a recording of this initial call. At The Khalsa Raj Store, our dedication to providing the Sikh community with the finest religious artifacts is unwavering. Today, we are thrilled to share insights from Jot Singh, who passionately believes that Khalsa Raj's Kirpans are unparalleled in quality and craftsmanship. Join us on a virtual journey as Jot Singh discusses what makes...

Featured on SikhNet.com / click here to read it there.  Many throughout the world who embrace living as Sikhs are proud to be associated with the inspirational legacy of the 10th founder of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh. One of his notable attributes that resonates deeply for me is that he constantly stood up for others who were being marginalized in any way.  I am most grateful, in my 51st year of living as a Singh and a Khalsa, to have this stalwart figure as inspiration for my life course. After being bullied in my early teens, I began embracing...

For almost 5 decades I’ve been fortunate to bring forth original artful products, utilizing the artistic gifts I have been afforded in this life. Regularly it is a rather exciting journey, being an innovator and introducing objects that garner appreciation worldwide. In the wonderfully satisfying realm of providing inspirational, empowering objects of excellence, we do our best to insure customers are satisfied. One of our more recent endeavors, was to create three dimensional portraits of two of the founders of Sikhism. This originated through having to replace a small solid gold portrait panel on one side of a sword handle,...

Article can be read on SikhNet here - correct birth date and corrected marriage year are listed below here. During a visit to the French Embassy in Delhi I saw a magazine “La Passion des couteaux”, published in French language from Paris. While glancing at the attractive magazine I was astonished to see the photo of a young Sikh on the front page, mentioning an article on the best knife-maker of the world. For me it was also an addition to my knowledge that there are magazines which cover only daggers and knives. This 80-page magazine is the foremost in this specialization.  I requested...

One of the gifts I have been afforded in this life is conceiving, designing and fabricating Kirpans of excellence. As a professional contemporary artisan for almost 45 years now, and having many immensely enjoy our ‘one-of-a-kind' Kirpans, we needed to bring out more affordable highest quality, beautiful Kirpans. Sikhs who consider themselves saint-soldiers, or any who are drawn to the concept of standing up for others can find profound blessings in this life through enabling this. To stand up for others who may struggle with the notion of standing up for themselves or others.    So our Kirpans needed to be sharp...

My teacher used to say ‘don’t follow the trend - create the trend’. With gratitude and with God’s blessings and gifts, my team and I continue to conceive and bring forth new, innovative items (at this link we have an introductory offer - 20% off one/ 30% off more than one) to empower, inspire and heal. We consider bringing forth these items and offering them to you and others all over the world, a privilege and great blessing.  Let us know if there is something you would like to see us manifest? Consider commissioning us to create the important kirpan, sword,...

Khalsa Raj may be based in the United States, but their skills and capabilities have won them devoted followers around the globe. One of our earliest and very loyal clients is Dr. Inderbhajan Singh Palahey, who is based in Leicester in the UK, and who first discovered our work close to 30 years ago. “I found out about Jot while I was a student at university,” he recalls. “A dear friend commissioned a Kirpan (Sikh ceremonial dagger) from Jot Singh and was discreetly showing it to close friends, and we were all in total awe. It was like nothing I’d ever...