Guru Nanak Enlightened Me on the Walls of Separation
The importance of this book lies in establishing the sovereign status of Sikh theology.
Sikhism, as a religion is based so much on equality so why do we appear to have inherent and blatant bias when it comes to cultural practices?
First of all, I commend all the people who take care of the Gurdwaras on a daily basis. It isn't easy (especially living in the conditions some of ya'll do). But don't you think it would help a lot if the people taking care of the Gurdwara could not only speak Punjabi but the language of the local people?
Sandeep Tak a Sikh Female Footballer who tells her story of facing certain challenges in the industry but is determined to stand out from the crowd and succeed and she is an inspiration to many out there.
Uplift and encourage your fellow Sikh brother and sister. If you see someone doing a good job, shout them out. Discuss ways we can contribute to society and tackle social issues/injustices. Just anything that brings light into the world.
But the thing is, if we are to succeed in life, no amount of kohl, kajal, or black eyeliner is going to help. We just need one thing and one thing only: Naam.
At first, it felt odd since so few in our culture cover our hair. However, soon I experienced the spiritual and physical benefits described above, experiencing a strong sense of well-being, centeredness, and balanced. I often wonder if others knew the physical/spiritual benefits of wrapping their heads, if they would do it too.
We often shun real interfaith understanding and communication when the Guru Granth could well be the textbook for such initiatives in the world around us.