If Guru Nanak knew of Malik Bhago, it was because he knew the 'politics' which went behind in accumulating such wealth. Malik was doing what most people do today. Make money by unfair means and denote a part of it to the 'saints'. But Guru Nanak stood up to the fallacy. How many people in the Gurudwara would stand up against such a thing today?
I also remember a video of a 1984 Delhi widow. She saw some new Sikh Congress members meeting and hugging Tytler etc. She felt really sad. And she said you will remember 1984 when they go against you too.
Meeting up with Right wing parties like Bajrang Dal, RSS and what not. Taking their help in elections. Some politicians have made friends with the enemies to retain the clout.
Every 25 years some big Dera or Sect splinters away from Sikhi. Nothing is done to get those people back into the fold, or make them understand or have a good dialogue. The politicians also fire them up, a person who doesn't get to be the leader he wanted to be goes his own way and we have more enemies than friends.
What is a Sikh? It is as defined as what is a Hindu? We laugh at others but don't look at ourselves. We have big samagams, prachars, talks, sanchars etc and the people organizing don't really follow. There are hundred ways to God. And many more to Sikhi. Then how can this Sikhi be Vaalo Nikki (thin like hair). It is almost a whole gut (braid).
If the Sikhs want, they will take up the minority status and ask for help from the corrupt Indian govt. Ya that is what Guru Sahib taught us, that is the self respect of a Sikh. And let me not start for the caste system, specially when it comes to OBC status.
Gatka and wrestling have been replaced in Punjab by drinks and drugs. The healthy, shining faces of the youth have been replaced by those beaten with hangovers. And those who are safe from addictions are still within the gripe of Cancer in Punjab.
