How to maintain connection and purity in the company of those who partake in activities which are not aligned with your Consciousness?
"Minority religions whose faith traditions are often foreign to judges and jurors and who lack political and financial clout to defend against misconceptions are particularly susceptible to having their religious freedoms infringed."
Well into his retirement, he remained a voice for compassion and cross-cultural understanding, and an effective spokesman for the Tierra Buena Gurdwara around which he centered much of his life. His life was predicated along three simple rules he made for himself... "3FO," (faith, family and fellowship).
After going through this book I felt it is first attempt in English to solve many riddles created by some.. against Sri Dasam Granth Sahib. English readers will find it easy to delve deep now into the spirit of this mysterious granth.
The dignity of a man who recently suffered a great loss resonated with the nation. People felt the unimaginable pain of losing a loved one. Things seemed to have petered out and now the world watches as those responsible for breaching the peace are hauled in front of the courts, the veil of their hoods removed...
Life can be hard, especially as Sikhs when we are very aware about the patterns of our mind and our subconscious. Here are some tips that I have learned in my life as a Sikh, some things I have noticed as I journey forward.
The Sikh community is very concerned about the NYPD policy prohibiting beards and requiring a hat.... I've always said that if someone wants to put their life on the line to protect my kids, we should accommodate them. I know the NYPD likes to operate like a military operation, but, ironically, the US Army has now allowed Sikh soldiers in!
I met this Swiss family at the Germany Akhand Keertan Smaagam. I'll try my best to convey the story of how this family found Sikhi....Veer Jee and Bhenji requested the Saadh Sangat to do an Ardaas for them...that Guru jee blesses them..so that they can live a complete Gurmat life-style and then take Amrit.
This week the World has gained a renewed respect for those who give water to their enemies, are willing to die defending the rights and beliefs of others, and truly believe that we are all of the same light as the Earth and the cosmos. Let’s not let them down again.
...despite its lofty goals, it seems that the Gurdwara has become too mired in politics and poor management to be able to achieve its objectives. The National Gurdwara, located on Massachussetts Avenue in Washington, D.C., is in dire financial straits.