Dear children of the Guru: take pride, these are tears of love, do not hide them from the world. Your love is not meant to be a secret.
Even though we feel so frustrated by the present state of Sikh institutions, we continue to create leaders and programs from the top down.
if we are truly people of conscience, we must be willing to put our lives on the line for justice. We cannot sit by idly as people around us are being persecuted.
Although we both criticized each other’s maryada, I was impressed with his discipline and moved by the way he personally connected with the Guru in this way. And then it dawned on me, “Who am I to judge or criticize, when he is up at Amrit Vela..."
Let us not be bitter, discriminatory or violent against those who differ from us in one thing or the other. They should not be perceived as adversaries or as competitors, but instead be acknowledged for what they are: brothers and sisters in faith. All wisdom seekers (Sikhs) must seek and promote unity in congregations, organizations, groups, institutions, and in our diaspora societies throughout the world.
As I mature and struggle to navigate my everyday world whilst continuously contemplating and grappling with the good and bad that competes in my life...
It is strange that patriotic activities of the Sikhs and their sacrifices and sufferings for the independence have been forgotten and they are being blamed for not taking part in the Mutiny which was handiwork of those selfish people who wanted to save their thrones.
The community of the Sikh believers is known as Khalsa Panth. Sikhism teaches that all human beings are equal and can realize the 'divinity' within them through devotion to God, truthful living, and service to humanity.