The TV report was made in early 2014 by a Dutch provincial TV station, In the video you'll see that Theodorus is trying to live up to the standards for being initiated (taking Amrit).
This is the context in which I understand the Sant-Sipahi. Guru Teg Bahadur tried the peaceful way and that did not work. Guru Gobind Singh felt forced to use the sword, but he wanted his soldiers to remain faithful to the Sikh ethical principles.
Come and join the celebration of Sikh heritage, history and culture. The event is organised by the Mayor, with support from Singh Sabha London East and EY Sikh Network.
Who wants to give their head? The circumstances were different, but the meaning of giving your head or carrying your head on the palm of your hand is the same. It means total dedication, total commitment to God.
Throughout many Afghan Sikhs living all over the world there is always one question in their head, and that is “How are Sikhs still living in Afghanistan coping with the ever changing system of Afghanistan?”