Do you think Sikhism, or the study of Sikhism (by the common man) is leaving India?
There has to be a reason for the growth of cults that target Sikhs, and our leadership is too weak to respond.
- We recite Gurubani in Gurudwaras, understanding for which is gained over a lifetime.
- We do not talk about the teaching of the Gurus.
- No attempt is made to inspire the youth. As long as they go to the Gurudwara they are Sikhs, but what do they gain from the experience that will ‘tickle’ the mind?
Now you look at the West, a lot of people have become westernised. But eventually some will attempt to understand who they are. A lot of young Sikhs who have worn turbans their whole life suddenly have a hunger to understand - so starts a study of their roots & religion. The knowledge and understanding that is gained is clear and crisp…
Do you think things will get a lot worse before getting better?
I do not wish to offend anyone. I understand that there are very many learned Sikhs in India who have enriched their lives. And I bow to you with envy.
These are some of my thoughts which I hope will incite a fruitful debate.
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There has to be a reason for the growth of cults that target Sikhs, and our leadership is too weak to respond.
- We recite Gurubani in Gurudwaras, understanding for which is gained over a lifetime.
- We do not talk about the teaching of the Gurus.
- No attempt is made to inspire the youth. As long as they go to the Gurudwara they are Sikhs, but what do they gain from the experience that will ‘tickle’ the mind?
Now you look at the West, a lot of people have become westernised. But eventually some will attempt to understand who they are. A lot of young Sikhs who have worn turbans their whole life suddenly have a hunger to understand - so starts a study of their roots & religion. The knowledge and understanding that is gained is clear and crisp…
Do you think things will get a lot worse before getting better?
I do not wish to offend anyone. I understand that there are very many learned Sikhs in India who have enriched their lives. And I bow to you with envy.
These are some of my thoughts which I hope will incite a fruitful debate.
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