The Gurus built a Panth that shaped empires. We are building the intellectual infrastructure for the next chapter.
From its origins in the Panjab to its presence on five continents, the Panth has maintained coherence through centuries of transformation. Four program areas now work together to build on that foundation: scholarship that recovers our inheritance, strategy that shapes our engagement with power, stories told on our terms, and institutions transformed into centers of community strength.
Panth & Power
The Khalsa was born as a sovereign force in world affairs. We carry that legacy forward — analyzing geopolitical trends, developing policy frameworks rooted in Sikh political thought, and training the next generation of strategic leaders.
- Strategic research on global Sikh affairs
- Policy frameworks grounded in Sikh political philosophy
- Global diaspora monitoring and analysis
- Fellowship programs for emerging policy thinkers
We Don’t litigate or lobby.We produce the scholarship that informs those who do.
Sikh Intellectual Traditions
The words of the Gurus are our inheritance — but manuscripts deteriorate, interpretations calcify, and too few scholars possess the languages to read our sources in the original. We are training a new generation to safeguard and advance the Panth's intellectual foundations.
- Critical editions of foundational texts across Panjabi, Persian, and Brajbhasha
- Theoretical frameworks for Sikh history, theology, and philosophy
- Educational resources from Harvard seminars to Khalsa school classrooms
- Public engagement — informing documentaries, museums, and community institutions
Rigorous scholarship finds its highest purpose when it empowers the communities it studies.
Art, Media & Sikh Culture
If we don't tell our own stories, others will tell them for us — and get them wrong. We mentor artists, filmmakers, and creators who produce media grounded in historical truth and crafted for impact, ensuring Sikh voices define how the world understands the Panth.
- Scholar-artist mentorship for emerging creators
- Advisory for documentaries, museums, and journalism
- Children's content and educational materials
- Research support for filmmakers, writers, and journalists
We’ve advised PBS, CNN, and the Royal Ontario Museum — ensuring Sikh stories reach global audiences with accuracy and depth.
Governance of Sikh Institutions
Gurdwaras are the backbone of the Panth — but too often they operate without the governance frameworks, leadership pipelines, or strategic capacity they need. We develop resources that transform Sikh institutions into centers of community power.
- Governance frameworks and best practices for Gurdwara management
- Leadership development for institutional decision-makers
- Research on organizational models from Sikh history
- Resources for conflict resolution and community building
When Gurdwaras lead, the Panth’s voice is heard.
