Vaheguru Ji ka Khalsa
Vaheguru Ji ki Fateh!
One thing that one immediately notices about a Sikh - be it a Singh or Kaur is that along with being defined as a Student of Truth, a Lion, a Lioness/Princess and most importantly Saint-Soldier..is that as a Sikh we can often find ourselves as a lone Sikh - that flicker of jot floating in a sea of darkness or better yet, sea of numbness.
Yes, there is the Panth and Sangat, but even when together, historically Sikhs have either been out numbered and left to fend for themselves and/or for others - especially at times of grave life threatening situations - or it just so happens that because Sikhs do not proselytize one moment a Sikh can be surrounded by other Sikhs at Gurdwara and then the next moment as one crosses the street, we can be the lone turban, turning heads at every step - hopefully as a guiding light for all.
Many times, we find ourselves in situations where even if a person is filled with knowledge, good intentions or the best personality, if that person doesn't have that smooth talk that seduces the masses, it seems that most often, one can easily be left talking to the wall. This is not some phenomenon that only happens in a Maya infested world filled with Justin Beibers or Bollywood Beauties, but too among those who claim, like us, to have found their spiritual path and are professing it daily - and talking to the wall can be a lonely conversation.
This loneliness can seem overbearing, this infatuation by humans with what is hip or sick can seem nauseating, but alas, even our first ten Gurus at some point had faced this kind of silly and superficial, moronic behavior. They too were at times deemed as uncool by their contemporaries.
Still today, prophets, gurus and mystics of other faiths are praised and known across the globe and argued about to the point of causing senseless deaths and wars, but our Sikh Gurus, on the other hand, from 1 to 11 are but a flicker, a short circuit in the minds of numb zombies crazed by what the masses think is chic in this 21st century.
Despite the enlightened all inclusive message without the need to follow a religion, despite the bravery and sacrifice when they could have easily chosen to live a life of comfort, they gave their life when asked, literally and figuratively.
True GurSikhs themselves doing so by the command of Akal Purakh without promises of fame, fortune, trinkets or babes they did so with a bowed head, an open heart, a courage of stedfast steel and a smile on their lips at their Beloved's request and not ONCE abusing their power or authority as Gurus, nor betraying anyone-friend or foe, keeping their word to all and always.
If at times we are not cool enough for those around us, even fellow Sikhs, let us remind ourselves why we are truly here, why we were given this path and not another one.
All rivers lead to the Ocean, but only few rivers are strong enough to flow along side the current...and not be overpowered.
I wanted to share with everyone an upcoming project which is a reflection on my journey last year to India and taking heed to the Guru's call. The best way I know how to express my feelings and in general is through children's art so I placed it into a Children's Book format multilingually in Punjabi, English and Spanish. Since this is dealing with such a personal and spiritual theme I have opted to have it available for free in digital format, printing is an option, but only if there is a demand for it, if not, the best way to reach the Sangat is virtually these days and any profit from print would be donated to Pingalwara in Amritsar as it has such a special place for me.Thank you,
Inderjot
Kaur
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