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these religions are older so have had more time to spread and have more people. main thing, i think, is that in teh previous generation or two there was a lot of english prachaar from buddh dharm. in sikhi, the english language prachaar is only starting in this generation with Tirath Singh Nirmala and Kamalpreet Singh pardesi and some others. We had english books before, but almost every single one of them was very shallow and not really spiritual but focused on outer rules etc which doesn't attract non-sikhs; or they were historical/political. another factor, they were in a good position to take advantage of the explosion of interest in non-xtian dharm during the hippie eras. In sikhi, i think only Yogi Bhajan ji was properly positioned to take advantage of these times. So... bottomline, it's mostly due to circumstance, but probably our community's focus on making their kids into moneymakers like doctors and pushing them away from non-making pastimes like prachaar has also contributed.

Let me give you some practical advice, it may sound ridiculous to you, but I think it has a good shot of working. Seems to me that you are in this misery for 2 reasons: - parents expectations of you - your willingness to match their expectations combined with the fact you have been unable to do so So, the plan goes something like this: 1. Rent the bollywood movie called '3 idiots'. I know that bollywood movies have a bad rep, but this is the only bollywood movie I have seen in over 10 years and I must say I LOVED IT! This movie so brilliantly portrays the condition of a large majority of students of Indian origin 2. Watch the movie your self first, you will likely cry. Don't hold back! Let it all out!!! 3. Watch the movie again but this time with your parents, as a family 3. Once the movie finishes, tell your parents in great detail of your own condition that their expectation has put you through. I'm sure once you do this, they will understand. No parent wants their child to suffer, they are pushing you to become a doctor because they think (even though we know it's not true, my parents do this too) that having a good degree will give you respect (and money) and allow you to live in society with your head help up high. Also, it helps their 'societal status', especially when it comes to marriage. I'm not sure about India, but in western countries such as England, US, and Canada, one can easily make a decent living without having a fancy degree. Now, go and implement the plan. I hope to see another update from you in the coming days to see how it went

External Link ੴ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਹਿ।। DASAM GURU, GRANTH SAHIB and not DASAM, GURU GRANTH SAHIB There goes a story that the husband of a lady had gone for fishing and did not return for three days. Desperate wife left the prayer message for the pastor to read, "John having gone to sea, his wife requires the prayer of the congregation for his safe return." The pastor read the message, "John having gone to see his wife, requires the prayer of the congregation for his safe return." Misplacing a simple comma in the sentence had catastrophic implications on the prayer. Guru Granth Sahib says ਗੁਰੁ ਅਰਜੁਨੁ ਘਰਿ ਗੁਰ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਭਗਤ ਉਤਰਿ ਆਯਉ ॥1॥ (ਗੁ.ਗ੍ਰੰ. ਸਾ. 1407). In order to get the real essence of the above tuk the comma (pause) has to be at the correct place. Hence, ਗੁਰੁ ਅਰਜੁਨੁ ,ਘਰਿ ਗੁਰ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਭਗਤ ਉਤਰਿ ਆਯਉ ॥1॥ This means Guru Arjan has taken birth in the house of Guru Ram Das ji. However, if the comma is placed after arjan ghar it will read as ਗੁਰੁ ਅਰਜੁਨੁ ਘਰਿ, ਗੁਰ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਭਗਤ ਉਤਰਿ ਆਯਉ ॥1॥ and will carry a wrong meaning that Guru Ram Das has come to the house of Guru Arjan. This is what happens when the comma is not put at the right place. This is what is happening in not placing the comma correctly while mentioning the title of Dasam Guru, Granth Sahib or more commonly called Dasam Granth. Since its compilation the voluminous tome from the pen of Guru Gobind Singh ji was appropriately called Dasven Patshah Ju Ka Granth or 'The Granth of the Tenth Master'. The message is absolutely clear that this is the Granth of The Tenth Master. Even the copy of the Dasam Guru, Granth Sahib at Patna Sahib, which was compiled in 1698 AD, carries the title Dasven Patshah Ju Ka Granth. Table of contents page of Patna Sahib Beerh (1698 AD) that bears the name 'Dasven Patshah Ju Ka Granth' Dasam Guru, Granth Sahib and not Dasam, Guru Granth Sahib The only Granth which has been bestowed with the title 'Guru' is Guru Granth Sahib and none else. In the title 'Dasam Guru, Granth Sahib', the word 'Guru' refers to 'Dasam' and not at all to 'Granth'. Hence 'Dasam Guru, Granth Sahib' means that this is the Granth of the Dasam Guru. If we wrongly place the word 'Dasam' with 'Granth' then it will carry the meaning that it is the tenth Guru Granth. If that's the case then where are the other nine Guru Granths? Hence, this makes the assumption of those detractors utterly flawed who insist that calling the Granth as 'Dasam Guru, Granth Sahib' is a challenge to Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The word Dasam is for the Guru and not for the Granth. This is the only correct interpretation and meaning. Even the title Dasam Granth is misnomer and denotes that this is the tenth Granth and does not reflect the correct meaning. The issue is not in the composition of the name but how to call it. 'ਸ੍ਰੀ ਦਸਮ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ'ਵਿਚ ਗੁਰੂ ਪਦ ਦਸਮ ਨਾਲ ਜੁੜਦਾ ਹੈ, ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਨਾਲ ਨਹੀਂ. ਜੇ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਇਸ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਪੜ੍ਹਿਆ ਜਾਵੇ 'ਸ੍ਰੀ ਦਸਮ-ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ' (ਭਾਵ ਦਸਮ ਗੁਰੂ ਦਾ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ) ਤਾਂ ਅਰਥ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਸਾਫ ਹੋ ਜਾਣਗੇ. So the appropriate title for the collected works of Guru Gobind Singh ji, as has been prevalent since its inception, is Dasven Patshah ka Granth. It ought to be addressed as Dasven Patshah ka Granth or Dasam Guru, Granth Sahib. ----------- Gurcharanjit Singh Lamba. Editor Sant Sipahi Courtesy: Patshahi10.org