When we look at Sikh history, it is fair to say that poverty is not a virtue in Sikh Dharma. Rather, the Gurus created a social climate where people could feel a basic level of security, and then have the opportunity to develop their talents, and earn a living.
Let's agree what have we done to reflect ourselves in the community? Yet with the weakening economy people are going to portray us as aliens taking up their jobs. Little do they realize that diversity can be a strength. We all stand out; are most visible, yet we haven't done anything to portray ourselves.
Both cultures have their good and bad parts. Punjabi culture is rich and beautiful, but is still haunted by things like dowry, sexism, and the caste system. Western culture is good because they question everything, but spreads a culture of materialism. Sikh Dharma is beyond culture, and doesn't have any bad points. It is not limited to any country or ethnicity.
We hear a lot about the fake literature of the Minas and the false claim of Prithi Chand and his descendants to Guru Gaddi ( Guru's seat), but no scholar has actually read or published it completely except for a few hymns. Late Prof. Pritam Singh and Dr. Joginder Singh Ahluwalia took this project in hand and did a highly commendable job in bringing out this unexplored area to our attention.
His Love is my constant companion, The Indweller of my beating heart. Come and realize the pleasures of my bounties, Moments of Insights - the Flower, the Bee, Sun & the Moon.
It was about this time last year that I was impelled to share a very difficult, uniquely Sikh challenge for me. I am a woman with a very fuzzy chin. It’s not an exaggeration at all to say I have a beard. Since my hair is dark brown, I can’t even pretend people don’t notice it, even if that’s what they like to pretend.
"Sehaj Paath" of Guru Granth gives great Elation and Balance to one with a Pure Heart, Steeped in Love. It is the Effulgence that Decimates all Want, when in earnest done!
Sadly, in recent times it seems that many Sikh youngsters are going towards dividing themselves in groups and...
Book Review: Jat Sikh Women: Social Transformation — Changing Status and Lifestyle by Amarinder Sandhu
Discrimination on the grounds of caste and social standing in Hindu and Sikh communities - may be happening in the UK,..