SinghMunda

I'm not Amritdhari. I think ideally, Gursikhs should not refer to other Sikhs by any caste reference. I don't see a great difference in what you have suggested. What shall jutts be called then? Why is 'jutt' not offensive in the same way? Why do Ravidasiye prefix their temples with 'Ravidaas' ?

Sunnysingh ji, do you think now is a good time for Sikhs to be clinging to and associating with this bhangra culture that has made them the subject of widespread mithe in India, as well as internationally ? I agree that dancing is a good form of exercise and many Panjabis really need exercise big time! They could alternatively do martial arts or Gatka also But, maybe keep it on the low-down at home rather than publicising it too much ? Let the monay and non-Sikhs promote it. These 'Sardaars' are making Punjabis confused that this is part of 'Sikh' culture. And we should not bother about what other think, even if they are commenting positively. The last video is embarrassing. I think part of our Gurus wanting a Khalsa identity including wearing Dastaar is to make us think twice about how we look when doing such things, and it does not suit the old man here.

Hardly. Panjabi culture just like many other cultures has its positives and negatives. I have a 'really wealthy' cousin who is of a jutt background and he and his brother never had any dream of coming to England to become a builder. The cousin came here to study (so it would look good on his CV when he would eventually return to India, also he proved that they are not "Too stupid to use their families wealth to educate themselves") but decided he had no need to stay here like some of his friends did. You are lumping all villagers as jutts. Those who can afford it will find a way to leave to go abroad for better opportunities. There are plenty of chamaars here in the UK also doing laboring jobs. Same in other parts of Europe. Why are you yourself, working on building sites? You've mentioned before you were a teacher? I don't know anyone who is 'educated' who would chose to do a laboring job long term.

Does anyone know of another link for this video?

Also, I would like to ask what is the purpose of covering the head when one is eating/drinking and going to the toilet? I think I may have heard one time that this is to prevent splashing of dirty water/waste and or food from the head.

I know that this topic was posted 7 years ago, so it's not surprising that the links no longer work. Can anyone post new links? Thank you

The beginning had transliteration of Panjabi into English, but not the later part. Could you please add it Veer ji? Thank you

Excellent. Thank you.

This is excellent! Thank you

Why not split sleep between waking up at Amritvela and doing Paath. For example 4 hours sleep before waking, and then 2-3 hours of sleep again (if that fits in with going to work/school early).

"It is home to a substantial community of Sikhs, the city’s most troublesome minority. Not only are Sikhs responsible for a very disproportionate share of crime, but they are culturally incompatible with white Canadians and flex their political muscle in ways that harm white interests. Canada’s Sikhs also have a history of vicious terrorism" This is ridiculous. There is no way they would be able to get away with writing this sort of rubbish in a national newspaper.

I would think "Increasing your personality" means it makes you a stronger personality in your general dealings and with other people. People would respect you more perhaps too.

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This is really good!

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