Those who consider themselves as being the elite, privileged, because of the color of the skin and perpetuate discrimination will do well to answer the question posed by Kabir to the so called elites of his times in Banaras in these words:
When George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, there were three other officers who ideally stood by. If they had spoken up, Mr. Floyd might still be with us today.
"One day while I was listening to the shabads and contemplating Guru Sahib's martyrdom, I saw Guru Sahib and the scene of his torture. My eyes teared up and I began crying. I saw a glimpse of Guru Sahib and how he saw his beloved Sajanra right next to him, and everywhere, and how he remained by His side until his departure. It was a very moving moment and I knew I had to paint it."
We were in it together, just as we had promised. There was no going back now.
I don’t yet know of a single Sikh in the United States who has shaved his facial hair to preserve his job in this pandemic
With Guru ji's blessing may our children continue to tap into the roots of our values, our history, and go on to show us how it can be lived in our modern world and our future.
Gurdwara Ker Bhag Di and Jaisukhwala (Jaisuk)
Lessons of Life with Kirtan with S.S. Satkirin Kaur Khalsa (English and Spanish Online Workshop)
Strictly in my view, this little bug has the right to cause a degree of panic and that is totally valid