This is a time to be with Guru ji,
I know, every time is good to be with Guru ji. Yes, that’s true. There is a common saying among Sikhs “Sukh vele shukrana, dukh vele ardas, har vele simran.” In times of peace, give thanks, in times of difficulty pray, at all times meditate.”
This is a time for Sikhs to pray. This is a time to be with Guru ji.
We are all mostly familiar with the current situation in the Punjab. There is great upset and upheaval. As Harijot Singh wrote in the article “Pray For Punjab”
Yes, I know the unrest in Punjab cannot be answered with prayer alone. Everyone wants a change, and it is indeed time for a change. In reaction to what is happening, some will rally for local protests, some will blog, some will call for gatherings, some make declarations, some committees will make news statements and some will create media coverage, and I respect all these things. I will help and participate in any way I know I can. All of this will continue to happen and I'm sure people will continue to mobilize. I simply want to remind people of why. No, I don't assume that we all don't know why but I do think we can always use reminders.
This is all because of Guru ji.
This is all out of respect for Guru ji.
So it is important that we be with the Guru at this time.
This is when we need Guru ji's presence the most. |