Browsing Tag: Kirpan

Director of United Sikhs, Mejindarpal Kaur, told TOI on Friday that the Sikh community understood the public's concern with national security. "However, we cannot accept an abrogation of a Sikh's constitutional right under article 25 (2) (b) of the Indian constitution, under which a Sikh has a right to wear a kirpan at all times," she said.

Early in my career as an artisan and full time knife and swordmaker, my teacher for over 30 years, Yogi Bhajan, suggested that I use my artistic gifts to create things that uplift and inspire people. This selection of jewelry and objects is the fruit of my earnest effort to do just that, and to offer them to you and your loved ones....

Item number three on the sign above the departure gate at Chandigarh Airport was a bit of a worry: “Note: Sikh passengers have been permitted to carry a Kirpan (up to 6-inch blade and 3-inch handle) in domestic flights only.”

Hayer has worn the kirpan for 13 years and this wasn't the first time he invoked the Guru to bridge the chasm between the kirpan's physical look as a sharp-edged weapon and its spiritual meaning as a symbol of the fight against injustice.

"After an extensive review of all laws and policies pertaining to this issue, we have developed an accommodation plan that will address the situation. While our school district is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all of our students, we must also balance the rights of students to express and practice their religion."

Ron Banerjee of The Canadian Hindu Advocacy group is conveniently riding the wave of anti-Sikh hysteria being perpetuated by current ideological and political views of the Bloc Quebecios.

"Democracy cannot be maintained without its foundation: free public opinion and free discussion throughout the nation of all matters affecting the state within the limits set by the criminal code and the common law."

Several Sikhs were denied entry into the Quebec legislature Tuesday amid a heated debate over multiculturalism and where to draw the line when it comes to tolerating cultural practices.

UNITED SIKHS will strive to coordinate efforts with other civil rights organizations to ensure that our articles of faith are safeguarded. We emphasize that this is not an issue only for advocates, instead, it is an opportunity for all Sikhs to take the initiative to educate their fellow brothers and sisters about what Sikhi is and why our articles of faith are an inextricable part of who we are.

A culture and legal system that respects freedom of expression, freedom of association and assembly, and freedom of conscience, and that doesn't interfere with what people are doing so long as they are not harming others, will necessarily be a culture and legal system in which people are free to worship as they want.

At least one classmate reported the incident to his parents, who raised the issue with school officials. After lengthy discussions between district officials and the family, the boy agreed not to wear the Kirpan until the issue was settled.

I have always been a pacifist, to the point of being a love-bliss, I hate war kind of hippie with thoughts to match it. My favorite musicians, pop idols are John Lennon and Bob Marley. Even though I had been baptized as a teenager, I only wore a small khanda around my neck that my mom gave me.

Guru Ji used the word “Kirpan” for a very specific reason. The word Kirpan can be broken down into two parts; ‘Kirpa’ which means “Mercy, grace, compassion, kindness” and the second part “aan” means “Honor, grace, dignity’. Together the words stand for “the dignity and honor of compassion, kindness and mercy”.

To buttress their decision, the Supreme Court noted there had never been a known case of a kirpan being used violently in any school across Canada. But there have been cases since.

“We are fighting for two symbols all over the world — turban and kirpan,” said Gurdev Gill, who witnessed the attack on Mangat. “They have both been misused in front of everyone. Why would people listen to us?

A mother of boys aged 13, 14 and 15, who wear kirpans to school in South Auckland said the 12cm blades were under a shirt and "not hurting anyone".

About a month ago, I received a new Kirpan from Jot Singh Khalsa (KhalsaKirpans.com) and this particular one has made me think about the purpose of the Kirpan as more than a symbol but also as a practical tool.

Jot Singh Khalsa is a master. His handmade weapons are prized all over the world. But he has always longed to make a kirpan that could be available to everyone.

It is important that all Sikh spectators at the Olympics who wear the kirpan strictly abide by the guidelines.

Sikhs should be allowed to wear their ceremonial daggers - known as Kirpans - to school and other public places, Britain's first Asian judge has said.

Sikhs will be able to carry a kirpan, or ceremonial knife, to Olympic events if they adhere to a number of conditions, the Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security Unit has announced.

The new guidelines were developed in consultation with representatives of the Sikh community to ensure those who carry the kirpan as part of their religious practice are able to attend Olympic and Paralympic events.

A YOUNG Sikh has been removed from a Finchley school after he was banned from wearing a religious dagger.

"Generally, part of the problem has been that police officers don't know what they're looking at when they see a kirpan."

National Heritage Academies has acknowledged that they will allow Sikh students to wear the Kirpan in their schools. Sikhs in the six states were pleased with the news.

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California's proposed law to train law enforcement about Sikh kirpans this week passed the Senate Public Safety Committee with a unanimous vote.

Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) proposal has decided to designate any knife that opens using a spring- or release-assisted mechanism as a switchblade, thus barring its import into the United States.

"The Sikh community... should not live in fear of arrest by law enforcement for carrying the kirpan." -Assemblymember Warren Furutani

We are hopeful for a speedy and amicable resolution to ensure that no further injustice is done to the 3 students who were initially told they would be barred from sitting their exams if they wore their kirpan...