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Message: <blockquote data-quote="arshi" data-source="post: 197625" data-attributes="member: 9479">My earlier message (Post #8) ) was succinct, but something every Sikh should aspire to. Forgive for having a second bite of the cherry - a more detailed reply must include the three cornerstones of Sikhi (most know but few of us – including me – understand):<?"urn:<img src=" />(1) Naam japna: This does not mean just doing paath in parrot fashion; it is a ‘package’ instruction – it includes execution and incorporation of the message in our day to day living. Repeated number of Paaths is a means to an end – Bani kantth karo ta key saadey zehan vich bus jaa-ey (learn Bani by heart so that it becomes second nature, accessible 24/7 to guide us in all situations).(2) Kirat karni: Honest labour and living.(3) Wand Shakna: Sharing the rewards of our labour including intellect, know-how etc.(4) Tolerance: Tolerance (live and let live) and humility are linked – can’t have one without the other.Fareedaa burai da bhalaa kar gussaa mann na hadhaa-ai (1381 -19)Farid do not harbour grudges; return bad intentions with goodness.Na ko bairee nahee bigaanaa sagal sang ham kao ban aay-ee (1299–14)Treat all mankind as one family; be at enmity with no one - befriend all. bhai kaahoo ka-o dayt neh neh bhai maanat aan.(1427 -7) In short the message is: fear none, frighten none (live and let live policy) Rajinder Singh ‘Arshi’</blockquote>