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The Light We Give

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What’s it about?

A Sikh American weaves personal stories of post-9/11 hate with ancient wisdom to show how we can choose to respond to darkness with light, fear with courage, and hatred with love.

You’ll learn

  • Give light through thoughts, words, and actions
  • Practice chardi kala: ever-rising optimism
  • Serve others selflessly (seva) to build connection
  • Respond to hate with love, not retaliation