Bhul Chuf Maaf karni, but is this what Sikhs in the modern era have been reduced to -- debating over whether the appropriate, "respectful" image has been portrayed in popular media?
What about doing something for the thousands of people suffering as a result of the disaster in the Philippines? Or volunteering at a local charity? Or if nothing else, at least reading Gurbani to better learn and understand and act on Guru Sahib's teachings?
Sikhs throughout history have never really been bothered by what the masses thought of them. They had total faith in Guru, and they pledged all allegiance to Guru and Guru only. They were more concerned with their own actions and character. The saying goes, "Take care of your character and your reputation reputation will take care of itself." And history is witness to the bravery, valor, and immaculate behavior of the Sikhs. And thus the world lauded them and praised them, and held them in honor and great respect. Even today, in the UK, the heroes of WWII are remembered with the highest honors and respect.
This happened not because the Sikhs of old complained and worried about what the world thought about them. This happened because those Sikhs followed their Guru's teaching in their lives, backed up with action.
In these times it appears that Sikhs are falling prey to the great corporate marketing machine. Sikhi was never about image, it was always all about action.
Our ancestors are dead and gone. They played their part, and they are done. We can't keep riding the coat tails of their successes forever -- at some point we have to step up and deliver. We are in the game now, so it's up to us. We must act and live Sikhi in our daily lives, not just recount stories of old glory and have debates over meaningless issues. Like a toothless old lion.
Bhul Chuk maaf.
Guru Fateh!
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the fast unto death of Gurbaksh Singh in Chandigarh..almost NIL...
