Browsing Tag: Courage

The Kaur’s anger rose to a high level and she responded by fearlessly taking on 3 men. The Kaur with tremendous courage started to beat up all 3 men at the same time causing 2 of them to run away.

It was an act of extraordinary courage and kindness - and is still inspiring people today.

...the activist also recorded statements in Urdu and Pashto, languages spoken in Pakistan and Afghanistan. In the Urdu version, Ms. Manji notes, the girl said, “I would be willing to sacrifice myself again.”

Traditionally, the Sikh community does not lament periods of persecution and hardship but instead celebrates the contributions and sacrifices made by the community members and greater society living within those moments.

When I praised his determination, he said, "I do not deserve any praise; it is Guru Ram Das who brings me here everyday"

Love so much that it resonates with every single hair, every single breath, in every single moment, with every single action.

By transcending societal views of beauty, I believe that I can focus more on my actions. My attitude and thoughts and actions have more value in them than my body because I recognize that this body is just going to become ash in the end, so why fuss about it?

“The major reason for our defeat are Sikhs. We are simply unable to do anything before them despite our best efforts. They are very daring people and are fond of martyrdom. They fight courageously and are capable of defeating an army much bigger than them.”

Drawing on Maya Angelou for inspiration, Singh explained, “She said if she could pray for one thing it would be courage, because if you have courage you can do anything.”

Merida isn’t your usual 2-D Disney Princess, as she’ll be hitting theaters in 3-D and CGI like Rapunzel. But you can be sure that Jasmine, Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Belle, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, and Rapunzel will soon be welcoming a Scottish princess.

Though it might not seem like it, this story of rejection actually has a happy ending!

Farukhasaiyer, had had 700 Sikhs rounded up and brought to Delhi, where they were to be executed. Among these innocent woeful men there was a boy hardly eighteen years old. To his mother he was still a child, her boy, tender as a rose...

Last week Baltej, who is in Kindergarten, told me that next Wednesday is ‘Hat Day’ at our school. I asked him what that meant and he let me know it would be a day where you could wear a hat to school. Then he asked me if he could wear a dastaar (turban) on ‘Hat Day’, sensing how excited he was about it I told him sure it was a great idea.

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.

Just as every individual is unique, his/her point of view about love is also unique. This article aims at developing an LQ (Love Quotient) for the revered reader and help make them Love-conscious.

Though Nawdinder Singh, Lance Naik in the 21 Punjab Regiment, did not die in the battlefield fighting against external enemies, his death was no less heroic. He was killed when he rushed to help a constable arrest four robbers...

Turban stands for courage and self-respect for a Sikh. During the two World Wars, turbaned Sikh soldiers, who fought as part of the British Indian Army, refused to wear steel helmets, writes Major-Gen Kulwant Singh (retd).

It takes courage, character and idealism to forsake urban comfort and move to such a harsh, yet beautiful place. But coming as an outsider to a remote village, Malika has taken up women's and environmental issues and is working towards bringing a change in the lives of the womenfolk.

In the village of Poola lived a young man named Taru. He worked very hard every day on his farm with his family. He was also a very devoted Sikh of Guru Gobind Singh and he always loved serving people. Everyone knew he loved to serve and everyone loved Bhai Taru. Bhai Taru believed all people are children of God. He also learned from Guru Gobind Singh Ji to treat all people with equality and love. He didn't care if someone was Hindu or Muslim, he just wanted to serve the God in them.

I was standing at jalandhar station when my attention went towards a Sikh youth standing near me wearing a Black turban having a long beard and wearing a kirpan over his shirt looking similar to a terrorist...

During the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh there was a famous bandit stealing from people. The Maharaja offered "I will offer two villages to anyone who catches this robber alive." The bandit in return posted his own offer, "If anyone can catch me alive I will give them the throne of Lahore." Along came a brave Singh to battle with the bandit to stop his reign. Will the Singh win and be given the throne of Lahore?

Bhai Mehtab was a fearless son of Guru Gobind Singh. When the Hari Mandir Sahib was taken over by a crude Moghul ruler, it turned in to a house of sense gratification. Bhai Mehtab couldn't stand it when he heard this news. He told the people in the village, "Start an Akhand Poth, I will either die or bring back this rulers head by the time it is finished." And to Bhai Mehtab galloped on horse to Amritsar.....

After Guru Gobind Singh's time, during the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, there was a purely devoted fearless Khalsa named Akali Phula Singh. After taking a hukam from the Guru he wouldn't delay his battle plan to attack at dawn. He was the only one to charge in to battle against the Afghan army at first. He fought bravely without fear of death. He said, "The Khalsa of Guru Gobind Singh can do anything."

A king with his army visited Guru Gobind Singh ji. The king obviously thought his army was superior to the Guru's so the Guru decided to teach him a kind lesson. Guru ji asked his Sikhs to use themselves as targets to test a new gun he had received. Two Sikhs wanted so much to give their lives for the Guru they fought over who would be the target. The proud king was greatly humbled.

Letter from an American woman sharing her experience and a story about the Sikhs.