Hazoor App: Answers through Gurbani

A project of Khalis Foundation
group photo.jpg Prableen Kaur
Milpitas, California, US
$40,300pledged of $50,000 goal
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Our Latest Vision

This project will be incredibly transformational for Sikhs across the world. We will be providing users with the tools to ask questions that they have and to get answers inspired completely by Gurbani. We all often have questions in our mind we want answered - where it’s something that is happening in our lives or maybe we just need some advice on a life event. Sometimes we feel we have nowhere to ask these questions anonymously. With the Hazoor app, your deepest questions can be asked privately to get answers instantly with Gurbani to help guide you.

How Does It Work? 

Let’s say you have a question such as “What happens to my soul after I die?” but are not sure where to even begin looking for the answer or how to go about asking it. Even if you don’t speak Punjabi or Gurmukhi, our Gurbani Chat Bot would make it possible for you to ask your questions and based on Natural Language Processing (NLP), our application will automatically recommend certain shabads to you, and highlight the context that applies to your specific question.

But there is more to this. We are building the next generation of Sikh-orientated apps and tools based on cutting edge technology that includes artificial intelligence and machine learning. We will be able to learn a lot from user behavior and patterns, and also improve the experience of other products whilst keeping the privacy and anonymity of the individual.

 

Our Inspiration

Bots are everywhere. You are probably already using many of them even at your home. Think about Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri, perhaps your thermostat or even your fridge. You might have interacted with one at some point recently where you were speaking to a bot that responded and sounded like a real human. However, the responses you were being provided were by a bot, based on conversational AI that includes machine learning and NLP capabilities.

Our inspiration to build the Hazoor app comes from the emergence of chat bots over the past several years. We have the most user data for Sikhs and the largest, most accurate digital Gurbani database ever created that continues to evolve daily.

SikhiToTheMax is one of the most popular Gurbani websites as well as being the most popular Sikh desktop application. One of the capabilities missing today is precisely what we are trying to build with the Gurbani Chat Bot. Data suggests that users are looking for direct answers to their questions. Current Sikhi apps and websites are not setup to answer these types of searches, unless they are an FAQ-type database - but even these don't have the capability to answer such questions directly.

This app will also allow us to connect non-Sikhs and non-Punjabis with Gurbani who may have felt they had not have access before.

How Can You Help?

Donors can be a huge help towards this project as funding this project can help make this a reality and a success. By donating, you'll be able to help many people get questions on their mind answered in a safe space. This will be crucial for people who are researching, confused, need directions or a little help.

 

How Will Funds Be Used? 

We will be using funds to employ a dedicated engineer, designer and a data analyst to work on this product over a six-month period. This will be an ongoing development effort and improvements will be released overtime. Funding from this project will also be used towards building the infrastructure required to host the data and models to serve responses based on "Natural Language Processing" (machine learning).

Khalis Foundation employees a teams of paid staff located in places like the United States, India (Punjab, Delhi) Australia and Canada, and we have volunteers located globally.

Entire cost of the project will be excess of $50,000 USD but will be offset by volunteer contributions towards the technology and research. 

 

  • 08/06/2024

    Experience the Gurbani Chat Bot & Contribute

    Dear Sangat Ji, 

    We hope you are doing well! We are excited to share an update on this project and extend our sincere thanks for your ongoing support.

    Your generous contributions have propelled us forward in our mission to make the wisdom of Gurbani accessible to everyone. We are excited to report that we have successfully raised $40,091 towards our $50,000 goal. This remarkable progress is a testament to your dedication and faith in our initiative.

    While we celebrate this milestone, we recognize that we still have a journey ahead to reach our final goal. 

    If you haven’t had the opportunity yet, we invite you to test it now live on the Sikhi to the Max website homepage. We value your feedback and would love to hear your impressions of this new feature. 

    Thank you once again for your incredible support. Together, we are making a significant impact.

  • 05/06/2024

    Test out the Gurbani Chat Bot & Donate

    We hope this message finds you well and in high spirits. We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support towards the development of the Gurbani Chat Bot, an endeavor aimed at bringing the wisdom of Gurbani to seekers worldwide.

    Thanks to your incredible generosity, we've made significant strides in our fundraising efforts. As of now, we're thrilled to announce that we've raised an impressive $39,916 out of our $50,000 target goal. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without your unwavering support and belief in our vision.

    However, while we're immensely grateful for the progress we've made thus far, we're also keenly aware that there's still ground to cover to reach our ultimate objective. We're determined to see this project through to fruition and make the Hazoor app a reality for Sikhs and seekers everywhere.

    For those who haven't had the chance to explore it yet, you can now catch a glimpse of the Gurbani Chat Bot feature live on the Sikhi to the Max website homepage. We're eager to hear your feedback on this innovative feature, so please don't hesitate to share your thoughts with us. We have attached images as well in our update. 

  • 02/05/2024

    HAZOOR UPDATE - KEEP SUPPORTING SANGAT JI

    Dear Sangat Ji, our sincere gratitude for your generous support! Thanks to your contributions, we've enhanced the Sikhi to the Max website. The "Ask a Question" feature is now prominently displayed on the main page, streamlining accessibility and reducing overwhelm. Check out the images for a glimpse. Your positive feedback has been incredible. Let's keep the momentum going! With a total of $11,578 raised, we're well on our way to our $50,000 goal. Your donations and shares make a meaningful impact, enabling people worldwide to confidentially seek answers through Guru Granth Sahib. Keep the support flowing by donating and sharing with others.

     

    With gratitude,

    The Khalis Team

  • 11/06/2023

    TESTING NEW POP UP FEATURE!

    We are excited to share some fantastic updates with you regarding Hazoor, we are testing out a new pop-up option. We are hoping that this will make it easier to seamlessly inquire about any doubts or seek guidance without the need to search through multiple options. Your user experience is of utmost importance to us, and we hope this change makes accessing Hazoor a more user-friendly and intuitive process.

    We have also recognized that many individuals might not be aware of the existence of Hazoor or its potential to address their queries. This method may help raise awareness and make it more accessible to everyone in the Sikh community. By simplifying the process, we hope to reach out to a broader audience and provide valuable assistance to those who may have doubts or questions related to Sikhi.

    The impact of Hazoor has been truly remarkable, thanks to the continued support of our donors and the engagement of the Sikh community. This feature has been instrumental in addressing people's doubts, fostering a sense of belonging, and sharing knowledge within the community. We are committed to refining and expanding Hazoor to realize its full potential.

    Your participation and feedback are vital in this ongoing journey. Please continue to share this page with your family and friends, and don't hesitate to reach out to us with any concerns or suggestions. Together, we can further enrich the Sikhi To The Max experience and continue our mission to support the Sikh community.

    Once again, a big thank you to all our donors for making this vision a reality and for the positive impact they have had on our Sikh community. Your generosity and commitment are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to the exciting developments that lie ahead. Thank you for being a part of this transformative journey with us.

  • 08/31/2023

    FIRST VERSION PUBLICALLY LAUNCHED

    Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh Sangat Ji,

    We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Hazoor, now available on our website, Sikhi To The Max. We've included some heartfelt testimonials below to showcase the impact of this groundbreaking feature. We invite you to experience it for yourself by visiting Sikhitothemax.org and clicking on the 'Ask a Question' tab, as indicated in the photos tab of this page and at the bottom of this update. Your participation and feedback are invaluable to us, as this feature is currently in its experimental stage. Please reach out to us with any concerns or suggestions. We deeply appreciate your support in bringing us to this milestone. We are committed to continuously enhancing and refining this feature to help it reach its full potential, please do keep sharing this page with your family and friends so we can reach out target goal for this project.

     

    With heartfelt gratitude,

    The Khalis Team

     

    Testimony - 

    "I had been on a quest for answers through the Guru's wisdom. This feature has been a revelation, allowing me to easily search for answers to my queries, almost as if the Guru is personally guiding me. Waheguru Ji has showered me with love through this app. I feel fortunate to have discovered it! May Waheguru Ji bless your efforts in sustaining this initiative. Bhull chukk muaf krna. Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa. Waheguru Ji ki Fateh 🙏🏻" - N Kaur

    (Received via portal on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 11:55 AM)

     

     

     

     

  • 06/09/2023

    TRIAL LINK CREATED FOR HAZOOR!

    Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh Sangat Jee,

    We would love to update all the sangat about the progress of our exciting project Hazoor. We have successfully completed the integration of Hazoor onto our world-wide, popular Sikhi To The Max website. We have finally created a trial link in which we can begin testing the prototype. This trial period will allow us to improve Hazoor significantly. Following this extensive trial period, we will be able to launch Hazoor to the public.

    We are so thankful for all the sangat that has continuously supported Khalis Foundations initiatives. Your donations have allowed us to reach this point. Help us reach our target goal further by sharing the Hazoor project with your family and friends.

    With gratitude,

    The Khalis Team

  • 04/06/2023

    Prototype of Hazoor Nearly Ready!

    Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh Sangat Jee,

     

    The Khalis Team hopes you are all doing well and you are getting ready for a lovely Vaisakhi. We wished to provide an update on our great progress with the Hazoor App. You may have noticed there has also been quite a buzz around about these kinds of technology as well!

    Our engineers have been working extremely hard on developing the Hazoor Project. They have progressed exceptionally in creating the solutions needed to make this Project a reality and a working prototype. The last steps include integrating it with one of our websites. Following that the team will be doing extensive testing of the prototype to refine each part of the Hazoor Project. Once all feedback has been gathered and improvements have been made we will be one step closer to a full launch for the sangat. We are so excited for the great help that Hazoor Project will be worldwide!

    Thank you to all the sangat that has continued to support this project. We are so close to reaching our aim of $50,000, we are 68.2% there, help us reach 100%. Help us reach our target by sharing with your family and friends!

    With Gratitude, 

    Khalis Team.

    Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh

  • 01/17/2023

    Khalis Progress Update

    Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh Sangat Jee,

     

    The Khalis Team hopes that your new year has gone off to a great start. We wished to provide an update on the Hazoor App. We have extended a proof of concept that was built during our hackathon and tried using tensor flow within it. Various AI and non-AI technology has been researched to find out what would be the best route for this app. We are getting close to finalizing our architecture, tech stack and project plan for the Hazoor app. Following this we are hoping to start development on this architecture and walk towards reaching our milestones.

     

    We are getting closer to our target goal of $50,000 - reaching this will allow us to work on this vision at a greater capacity and allow us to fully develop this concept. Thank you to all the sangat that has donated. We would love if you could share this with your family and friends and help us reach our target.

     

    With Gratitude, 

    Khalis Team.

    Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh

  • 11/10/2022

    Your donations will be TRIPLED!

    Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh Sangat Jee,

     

    There is a TRIPLE fund match starting tomorrow. Every dollar you give will be tripled in donation by Dasvandh Network. This is only available for 10 days so please help us reach our target. This will make a phenomenal impact on our funding. 

     

    Thank you so very much to every single person that has donated to the Hazoor Campaign. We really appreciate your donations, every dollar makes a difference in getting closer to creating this programme. Hazoor will provide an answer for many people, for those with doubts, queries, questions and seeking further knowledge. The greatness of this is that it will be utterly powered and inspired by Gurbani. Our Bani DB is the most accurate database in the world currently. 

     

    We still need to secure all the funds to start working on this project. We are hoping during Dasvandh week we will be able to complete the funding for this project. Each dollar you donate between 10th November and 20th November will be tripled by Dasvandh Network. 

     

    Once we have completed our funding campaign we will start looking for the key contributors of this project. This includes a committed engineer, data analyst and a designer. We hope to create this vision a reality with your help! Share with your friends and family to help us reach our goal. 

     

    If you would like to provide your input or get involved, please feel free to get in touch with us.


    With gratitude,

    The Khalis Foundation Team

  • 09/29/2022

    Update for Hazoor App

    Firstly, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to every single donor for helping us get closer to our goal of creating this app. You are playing an immensely valuable role in helping us create this life-changing tool that will impact lives of Sikhs/Non-Sikhs across the world. This will be be a tool that will help so many lives through the words of Gurbani. Many of us have questions/doubts or need some general guidance in the day, Hazoor will provide this. With the Hazoor app, your deepest questions can be asked privately to get answers instantly.

     

    We still need help reaching our target goal so we would love if you could share this with your family and friends! This will really allow us to start moving forward with our plans and make this into a great reality. 

     

    Once we have secured all funds we will start looking for the key workers that will aid in making this vision. These employees include a dedicated engineer, designer and a data analyst to work on this product over a six-month period. 

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