Future of Sikhism

Neutral Singh · #1 (**permalink**) 19-Oct-2004, 15:28 PM

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do you think that the khalsa will need to eveolve to keep up with the world, i think the time for shastras are nearing an end and the time for spiritual weapons to come. khalsa has grown weaker over the years, i know some people might not agree but it is the truth, we are loosing faith in our guru. the gurdwaras have turned into houses of parliament where politics is fought every day i think for the religion to stay it is the wise people that will lead the religion and not the strongest, it will be the people high in spirituality and not just a sant.what do the sangat think

Neutral Singh · #2 (**permalink**) 19-Oct-2004, 15:29 PM

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Dear Khalsa Jee (jsm s singh),

What anxiety you have expressed in your posy is justified to some extent. it makes us care ful.

In some of my posts here, I have stated that Khalsa is in the process of evolution. We still have to evolve to rightly assimilate the attributes or our Corporate Panth.

Spirituality can never be a weapon. Love is the physical expression of spirituality, such love knows no bounds. How can spirituality become weapon?

Khalsa has become more conspicuous, more educated and more prosperous. Those who have had enough of it are now turning spiritial as a natural consequence. More educated and knowledgible individuals are taking over from illiterate people. It is a good sign. I see that Khalsa is on the course set be our Guru Sahib 'Chardi Kala' i.e. blissful ascendency.

True, there are ugly fight in Gurdwaras, but this has been the case earlier also. The fatherly figure of the Guru at that time could settle the problem , but now Panth being a corporate entity has to cope with its internal democracy. It demands abilities to reconcile different view points. As I have mentioned in my earlier posts, this requires elasticity of brain to understand the other person's view point and plasticity of brain to accomodate it in the solution be evolved and in ones own thinking. This change is currently taking place. What we are seeing and experiencing within the Panth are the pangs of growth. We as a Panth have to pass through it, there is no escape. It is the pains that teaches not the pleasures. this is the nature's way of educating us.

I see from your post, you have not lost faith in our Gurus, I have not lost faith in the gurus. Based on this I say that we have not lost faith in our Gurus.

We are in knowledge age. In this age we cannot expect any individual to do or accept any thing just by saying that Guru Sahib has said so. We have to give rational and logic to our children behind what our Gurus said or did. We have to change our approach. Our mothers have to play a big role in doing it with the young children who have to grow in an environment which is not imbued with Sikhi. That is why we have to take extra effort to educate our daughters.

It is we who have to lead the spiritual aspect of our Panth; get ready for it. It will take time, but will certainly happen.

Khalsa has always come out stronger from any crisis, the same will be the case in coming times.

With this I close.

With love and respect for all.

Amarpal

S|kH · #3 (**permalink**) 20-Oct-2004, 20:40 PM

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do you think that the khalsa will need to eveolve to keep up with the world, i think the time for shastras are nearing an end and the time for spiritual weapons to come. khalsa has grown weaker over the years, i know some people might not agree but it is the truth, we are loosing faith in our guru. the gurdwaras have turned into houses of parliament where politics is fought every day i think for the religion to stay it is the wise people that will lead the religion and not the strongest, it will be the people high in spirituality and not just a sant.what do the sangat think

It's always been like that. Sikhism is a dead end now. It's become exactly what the Guru's tried to go against.
It's become something ritual, and something your born into, a caste on the ladder of religions. It's plagued by Hindu concepts.

Is there a way out? I say no.

Sikhism is like a star that came up out of no where, flashed an enormous amount of light and quickly died away to nothing.

Soon, we'll be history.

You think its education that will keep Sikhism on track? I say not.

"Liberation Theology" is the new way to go, and Political ideologies will become the new sort of religion.

What do I think CAN happen? The ones who remain close to the older religions (any religion)...will be the ones that can use these new types of religion very wisely and correctly. The morals drawn from the previous religion will aide greatly in this transistion.

As far as the Khalsa identity -- It will die.

Arvind · #4 (**permalink**) 21-Oct-2004, 02:50 AM

Dear s|kh ji,
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-youth/858-future-of-sikhism.html

I do NOT think it has hit dead-end. Instead of another 'ism, Think in terms of a way of life, then that will make more sense. Sikhs always came out of worst kind of situations, and stood taller next time. Actually, even I do not agree about dying of Khalsa identity, no-way.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=858

Regards.

S|kH · #5 (**permalink**) 21-Oct-2004, 20:04 PM

We just have different perceptions of reality. Can't say either of us is right or wrong,

Only time shall tell...

Arvind · #6 (**permalink**) 21-Oct-2004, 20:35 PM

O sure, I just aired my opinion / belief, with total regards to urs and others perception. I look forward to time, for pleasant surprises. And this can happen when Sikh or Singh follows the Hukam, no force in the world can take them off the track.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=858

Regards.

Singhstah · #7 (**permalink**) 27-Oct-2004, 23:12 PM

Sikhi will NEVER end, I know this because a kaum with a Guroo like Sri Guroo Granth Sahib Ji Mahraj, will always be on top, it can never be defeated or destroyed. The Khalsa and Sri Guroo Granth Sahib Ji Mahraj is an indestructable force.

the future:RAJ KAREGA KHALSA

drkhalsa · #8 (**permalink**) 28-Oct-2004, 00:06 AM

Dear singhji
can you explain in bit detail what you mean by Identity in

As far as the Khalsa identity -- It will die

Arvind · #9 (**permalink**) 28-Oct-2004, 00:13 AM

By Khalsa identity, S|kh means a free-flowing beard, with turban, all unshorn hair on body, actually with all 5 Kakaars.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=858

S|kh, Please Correct me, if my perception is wrong.

Thanks.