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<blockquote data-quote="arshi" data-source="post: 197938" data-attributes="member: 9479"><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Amarinder ji many thanks for your comments, which clearly reflect your concerns, love and affection for Sikhi. I have commented on some of the points you raised (very valid ones, may I add) below. Your comments are in green ink.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><?"urn:<img src="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/ /></FONT></P><P><I><FONT color=teal><FONT face=Verdana>Same is true for our religion. We fought the hardest battles but is on the verge to loose because of our own people. </FONT></FONT></I></P><P><FONT face=Verdana></FONT></P><P><FONT face=Verdana>Your concerns for Sikhi are quite justified and whilst there are several outside agencies at work to hurt us, the bulk of the fault lies within. We have, increasingly, become our own enemies and this trend is growing. Evidence of this can be seen everywhere, within Gurdwaras, associations, Sikh social circles including internet forums – you will see evidence of this on every one of them – we are so divided in the belief of our concepts, increasingly arguing and challenging well established sidhants of Sikhi. However we must not get despondent, there are encouraging signs of revival within and outside Punjab. Our strong point is <B><I>chardi kala</I></B> which our Gurus have bestowed upon us and despondency was not in our DNA in the past.</FONT></P><P><FONT face=Verdana></FONT></P><P><FONT color=teal><FONT face=Verdana>In my school's class, out of total 20 boys, 18 were sardars and tied turbans. After 12 class, most of them cut their hair. In my college, 40boys were from punjab but only 5 were Sikhs.</FONT></FONT></P><P><B><FONT face=Verdana></FONT></B></P><P><FONT face=Verdana>This was also true of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s in the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />lace w:st="on">United Kingdom</st1:country-region> but this is changing. We have new blood flowing into the once arid crops of Sikhi – many Sikhs are doing sterling work towards revival by running schools in Gurdwaras and setting up schools independently of Gurdwaras. When we first arrived in the <st1:country-region w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region>, from <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />lace w:st="on">Kenya</st1:country-region>, in the late sixties there were none, within or outside Gurdwaras – now we have hundreds. This is a fact for rejoicing and not getting despondent – true a lot of work still has to be done, and it’s the duty of every individual who believes in cares for Sikhi, in some manner or another, to contribute towards progress and redevelopment of the lost causes. I feel very distressed by comments which generate further despondency and panic amongst the nation. Of course we must be down to earth in recognising and determining our problems and not be unnecessarily over-optimistic. Active participation is essential for every well-meaning Sikh. Just sitting on our cushy chairs and preaching is not enough – we need field work. </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Only this morning I had a conversation with an old schoolmate and dear friend of mine who started knocking all and everyone i.e. how we are sliding on a slope towards disintegration and that this slope is getting steeper and steeper, how the Sikh channels are not doing much for Sikhi and the youth. True, I accepted, but what, I asked him is he doing towards correcting this imbalance – <strong>pin-drop silence</strong>. Most of us, I am afraid, are quite happy to criticise and denigrate but shy away when it comes to contribution in terms of money and effort.</span></p><p></p><p><em><span style="color: teal"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">(an indication that sikh boys that study in good colleges). In my MBA class, all boys were from punjab only 2 are sikhs ,including me.</span></span></em></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Again this is very true of academic activity in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />lace w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region>. I have been involved with colleges and universities in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />lace w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region> for over 35 years. I have lectured to very large groups (100 – 150 students) and not a single sabat-surat Sikh to be seen in most lecture theatres but this is changing, new cohorts from the Sixth Form colleges should address this problem – I feel confident things will change for the better. </span></p><p></p><p><em><span style="color: teal"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Whats shocking is that now even the families either dont object to hair cuts or even tell their own sons to get them cut. </span></span></em></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">This is a sad fact – it appears people have become either conditioned to our place/fate in the world or have become far too ‘modernised’ to take their children back into the fold. It would appear the parents are more in need of instruction than the children.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: teal"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">The point is 80 percent of the sikh boys have cut their hair in punjab …. 70 percent sardars are gone within a period of 20 years.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Whilst I do not know the statistics but one does not need to know the exact figures to realise what you are saying is correct. We all know the impact of the 1984 tragic events and the subsequent dilution of Sikh values and morale and the drug problems – problems in abundance plus a very divided nation. This is why Sikhs look to the Sikh Diaspora in countries such as the <st1:country-region w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region>, <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />lace w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region> and the states for solutions and as mentioned above a lot of good work (inter-mingled with issues and problems) is going on in these countries. We all hope our resolve will bring rewards in the near future.</span></p><p></p><p><em><span style="color: teal"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">an indication is that 80 percent sikhs dont do nitnem …. wont be teaching their children about significance of Japji aor Rehras.</span></span></em></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">All the more reasons that we help institutions, set up by well-meaning Sikhs, to ‘spread the word’. It is true that there are people in some institutions with vested interests but we must not tarnish all with the same brush. There are some pretty genuine people with the interests of the Panth at heart. We must recognise these and support them in their efforts to revive Sikhi. There will always be some differences within us and so there should be for a healthy environment. However, whatever our view point we must be genuine in our approach – criticising for the sake of criticising for selfish goals is certainly the way forward. </span></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">We have problems and issues in abundance but as a sucker of chardi kala I look forward to greater unity in the Panth.</span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">The above comments are not aimed at anyone on the forum or otherwise – these are just an expression of my sentiments for the well-being and future of Sikhi. Heartfelt apologise if, inadvertently, I have hurt anyone’s feelings.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Rajinder Singh ‘Arshi’</span></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">PS</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"> when posting this I briefly saw your response to Harry ji’s post blaming NRIs – this is exactly the kind of thing we must avoid – well what about Bollywood, an Indian product – perhaps more on this later.</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="arshi, post: 197938, member: 9479"] [FONT=Verdana]Amarinder ji many thanks for your comments, which clearly reflect your concerns, love and affection for Sikhi. I have commented on some of the points you raised (very valid ones, may I add) below. Your comments are in green ink.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]<?"urn:[IMG]http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/ /></FONT></P><P><I><FONT color=teal><FONT face=Verdana>Same is true for our religion. We fought the hardest battles but is on the verge to loose because of our own people. </FONT></FONT></I></P><P><FONT face=Verdana></FONT></P><P><FONT face=Verdana>Your concerns for Sikhi are quite justified and whilst there are several outside agencies at work to hurt us, the bulk of the fault lies within. We have, increasingly, become our own enemies and this trend is growing. Evidence of this can be seen everywhere, within Gurdwaras, associations, Sikh social circles including internet forums – you will see evidence of this on every one of them – we are so divided in the belief of our concepts, increasingly arguing and challenging well established sidhants of Sikhi. However we must not get despondent, there are encouraging signs of revival within and outside Punjab. Our strong point is <B><I>chardi kala</I></B> which our Gurus have bestowed upon us and despondency was not in our DNA in the past.</FONT></P><P><FONT face=Verdana></FONT></P><P><FONT color=teal><FONT face=Verdana>In my school's class, out of total 20 boys, 18 were sardars and tied turbans. After 12 class, most of them cut their hair. In my college, 40boys were from punjab but only 5 were Sikhs.</FONT></FONT></P><P><B><FONT face=Verdana></FONT></B></P><P><FONT face=Verdana>This was also true of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s in the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = [/IMG]<st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United Kingdom</st1:country-region> but this is changing. We have new blood flowing into the once arid crops of Sikhi – many Sikhs are doing sterling work towards revival by running schools in Gurdwaras and setting up schools independently of Gurdwaras. When we first arrived in the <st1:country-region w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region>, from <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kenya</st1:country-region>, in the late sixties there were none, within or outside Gurdwaras – now we have hundreds. This is a fact for rejoicing and not getting despondent – true a lot of work still has to be done, and it’s the duty of every individual who believes in cares for Sikhi, in some manner or another, to contribute towards progress and redevelopment of the lost causes. I feel very distressed by comments which generate further despondency and panic amongst the nation. Of course we must be down to earth in recognising and determining our problems and not be unnecessarily over-optimistic. Active participation is essential for every well-meaning Sikh. Just sitting on our cushy chairs and preaching is not enough – we need field work. [/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]Only this morning I had a conversation with an old schoolmate and dear friend of mine who started knocking all and everyone i.e. how we are sliding on a slope towards disintegration and that this slope is getting steeper and steeper, how the Sikh channels are not doing much for Sikhi and the youth. True, I accepted, but what, I asked him is he doing towards correcting this imbalance – [B]pin-drop silence[/B]. Most of us, I am afraid, are quite happy to criticise and denigrate but shy away when it comes to contribution in terms of money and effort.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][/FONT] [I][COLOR=teal][FONT=Verdana](an indication that sikh boys that study in good colleges). In my MBA class, all boys were from punjab only 2 are sikhs ,including me.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [FONT=Verdana][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]Again this is very true of academic activity in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region>. I have been involved with colleges and universities in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region> for over 35 years. I have lectured to very large groups (100 – 150 students) and not a single sabat-surat Sikh to be seen in most lecture theatres but this is changing, new cohorts from the Sixth Form colleges should address this problem – I feel confident things will change for the better. [/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][/FONT] [I][COLOR=teal][FONT=Verdana]Whats shocking is that now even the families either dont object to hair cuts or even tell their own sons to get them cut. [/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [FONT=Verdana][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]This is a sad fact – it appears people have become either conditioned to our place/fate in the world or have become far too ‘modernised’ to take their children back into the fold. It would appear the parents are more in need of instruction than the children.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][/FONT] [COLOR=teal][FONT=Verdana]The point is 80 percent of the sikh boys have cut their hair in punjab …. 70 percent sardars are gone within a period of 20 years.[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Verdana][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]Whilst I do not know the statistics but one does not need to know the exact figures to realise what you are saying is correct. We all know the impact of the 1984 tragic events and the subsequent dilution of Sikh values and morale and the drug problems – problems in abundance plus a very divided nation. This is why Sikhs look to the Sikh Diaspora in countries such as the <st1:country-region w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region>, <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region> and the states for solutions and as mentioned above a lot of good work (inter-mingled with issues and problems) is going on in these countries. We all hope our resolve will bring rewards in the near future.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][/FONT] [I][COLOR=teal][FONT=Verdana]an indication is that 80 percent sikhs dont do nitnem …. wont be teaching their children about significance of Japji aor Rehras.[/FONT][/COLOR][/I] [FONT=Verdana][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]All the more reasons that we help institutions, set up by well-meaning Sikhs, to ‘spread the word’. It is true that there are people in some institutions with vested interests but we must not tarnish all with the same brush. There are some pretty genuine people with the interests of the Panth at heart. We must recognise these and support them in their efforts to revive Sikhi. There will always be some differences within us and so there should be for a healthy environment. However, whatever our view point we must be genuine in our approach – criticising for the sake of criticising for selfish goals is certainly the way forward. [/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][/FONT] [B][FONT=Verdana]We have problems and issues in abundance but as a sucker of chardi kala I look forward to greater unity in the Panth.[/FONT][/B] [FONT=Verdana][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]The above comments are not aimed at anyone on the forum or otherwise – these are just an expression of my sentiments for the well-being and future of Sikhi. Heartfelt apologise if, inadvertently, I have hurt anyone’s feelings.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]Rajinder Singh ‘Arshi’[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][/FONT] [B][FONT=Verdana]PS[/FONT][/B][FONT=Verdana] when posting this I briefly saw your response to Harry ji’s post blaming NRIs – this is exactly the kind of thing we must avoid – well what about Bollywood, an Indian product – perhaps more on this later.[/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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