ਅੱਜ ਦੇ ਸਿੱਖ 1984 ਦੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਘੱਲੂਘਾਰੇ ਤੋਂ ਕੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ? । What can we learn as Sikhs today from the 1984 Sikh holocaust?

 

Question: What can we learn as Sikhs today from the 1984 Sikh holocaust? 

 

Answer:

1984 was not the first time that the holy complex of Amritsar has been attacked. Throughout history, invaders and those who have sought to destroy the Sikh religion have attacked the holy shrine. However, the Sikh response has always been that whenever the shrine has been destroyed, it has been rebuilt. The whole community would get together and rebuild it with their hard work and effort. Therefore, Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, represents the resilience and forever high spirits of the Sikh community. This is a lesson for life - if someone falls, then stand back up. The fact that today we are still standing, is a testimony of faith. We should be grateful that today we have the opportunity to live freely and practice our faith; enjoy the freedoms of the country we live in, and at the same time appreciate those who gave up their lives but not their principles or faith. 

 

The best tribute to those who died in the holocaust is by becoming that which was sought to be destroyed. If a Sikh’s turban came off, then we tie a turban. If a Sikh’s hair was cut, then we keep our hair. If our scriptures were burnt, then we begin reading our scriptures, etc. This spirit of turning suffering into positivity is something that our Gurus have taught us through their practical lives and in Gurbani (scripture). This is spirit of ‘Chardee Kal-haa” – forever rising spirit of optimism.

 

 

 Bhai Manvir Singh, Bhai Manvir Singh, Bhai Manvir Singh, Manvir Singh Khalsa, Manvir Singh Khalsa, Manvir Singh Khalsa