Today, despite westernization and concepts of modernity, Sikhs have not deviated from the practice of removing shoes when entering a Gurdwara’s diwan or langar halls. For Sikhs, the bare foot is an expression of humility and connection to the congregation, the Guru, and the Divine.
In the court of the Tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, ushered in a new approach to literature, not only with regard to the understanding of the Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib, but the idea of comparative religion.
“I am proud to be a Sikh because our Gurus, the spiritual teachers, showed how living a life full of spirituality, compassion, simplicity, humility and respect for all can transform a society."
No politician is ready to take up the issue. The Sikh votes are too few and the community too insecure and vulnerable to take any political sides. Their depoliticisation is enhanced by their disenfranchisement which is a result of the difficulties that they face in getting an identity card.
“Our dream of a direct voice to Congress about Sikh related issues has come true....
As the flow of pilgrims waxes and wanes so do the sevadars who come to participate in this beautiful seva, with a consistent core group of sevadars serving throughout.
Reluctance to seek help regarding mental health is not limited to the Sikh faith. People around the world feel the need to keep their illness private.
This is how we ought to feel: shocked, outraged, angry. But this is what we really feel: ....
I had never before seen anyone protest an interfaith gathering.