Without wanting to appear too dogmatic or rigid in reasoning, the question begs another question,"Why do soldiers have wear a uniform?" For me, being a Sikh and wanting to remain one, it sufficient that we were commanded and directed to wear the 5'K's. If I choose to be a soldier there should be no question of being frightened of the bullet which is always pointed at the head of one who chooses the line.

As such being a Sikh, it is an unquestionable obligation that we keep what we were asked to keep. Sikh di shan dooron desdi hai is an added bonus that we can be recognised in whatever the size of the crowd. The Taj is happily visible from a far distance.

To me instead of asking the question why we should keep the hair, we should ask ourselves is whether we consider ourselves Sikhs or not and if we are then let us continue to be proud (without arrogance) to be Sikhs and Khalsa's (Waheguru Ji's humble warriors).

I hope I have not hurt anyone's sentiments as there was absolutely no intention to do so.

Bhul Chuk Maaf Karna. Sat Sri Akal.

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