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Yes they can and that's not the issue. The issue is that Rana was content in projecting himself in a high profile representative role within the mainstream and the Sikh community. This is not an isolated incident, we have some Gurdwara pardaans with baggage and some who are still known for their immoral activities. All this does is put a on a façade and encourage hypocrisy, further pushing those away who feel the Sikh institutes are all full of corruption, But we don't have any collective influence in influencing who puts themselves forward as a representative of the Sikh Community. This just shows us as a collective Sikh community we lack a real relationship with the elite or influential in British Society, it can be too easily hijacked by individuals with their own agendas.

http://www.sikhnet.c...5671#f238873b98 Recently I went to a Chinese restaurant near work; I have found they make the best ‘vegetarian’ chicken. Being an avid meat eater for most of my life, I still crave meat, even after not having it over a year, I still remember the taste. I despise veggie burgers which ‘claim’ they are just like the meat equivalent and find them lacking in so many regards. But at this Chinese restaurant, their vegetarian chicken is better, it’s still not chicken obviously, but it has the closest texture and taste that I have eaten so far. This is a small carryout restaurant, sort of a mom and pop place, the workers seem like they are all related and there are a few seats in the front area so you can wait for your carry out order. As I sat down, there was an elderly Chinese man sitting on the seat beside me. It seemed like he was an elderly relative of the family as he was not waiting for food. As soon as he looked at me he said: “Are you Hindu?” I said "no, I am not," to which he questioned again “Are you Muslim?” I smile and shake my head indicating I am not. I was waiting for him to guess again but since it was a long pause I decided to tell him “I am Sikh.” “What do you believe?” was his follow-up, and in my mind I was fully prepared with my answer ready from years of constant questioning of what a Sikh is, what Sikhism is, why I wear the turban, why we don’t cut hair, all these thoughts were on the tip of my tongue but something else came out. “I believe in Ek Onkar” He had a confused look on his face, and I was surprised that all of a sudden I had given such an atypical answer. I started to panic a little wondering what did I just say, why didn’t I answer normally? I started to look around the restaurant, a little hesitant, I had completely lost the train of thought of my standard answer. “What is that?” he prodded further. I had his full attention now. “It means there is one God. We are all part of one creation and we are all one.” That was the only thing I could think about at that second, whatever came out. I was growing increasingly uncomfortable with my own lack of thinking, how could I forget everything and give such a simple response. “What else do you believe?” He was directly focused on me, and I was totally brain dead, I was like how come there is nothing else coming to my mind? How could I not do a better job of explaining my own faith? “That’s it, that’s all I believe, Ik Onkar.” was my quick reply, as I looked away. By now I was repeating Ik Onkar in my mind and thinking about Guru Nanak. I had sort of left this uncomfortable question and answer session and indulged in my own thoughts. The old man looked away, I figured he was either disappointed with my answer or he just felt that I was not willing or unable to explain my faith to him. Neither was the case I was just stuck. My mind was just, for some reason at that moment, not able to think further. I sat there uncomfortably next to this old man for what seemed like such a long time, but was only a few minutes. I kept thinking about Guru Nanak and Japji and Ik Onkar and how the Buddha statue was also Ik Onkar; this old man next to me was Ik Onkar; all the workers working at that restaurant were Ik Onkar, and that everything was One, what a great, great start to our religion that was, to bring everything together. Finally they called me for my order; I got up and grabbed the bag, as I turned to walk towards the door, the old man suddenly said “HEY!” I stopped and was like ok, he’s going to start asking me more questions, and by now I had somewhat come back from my Ik Onkar trance and was ready with my standard history lesson about Sikhism. “I know why you only believe that one thing…. it is the only thing worth believing!” At that second I felt myself exhale, I was amazed how this old man, who knew nothing of Sikhism summed it up more perfectly than I could have ever done. All I could do was smile and wave, I didn’t even have a response, and as I sat in my car I kept thinking "wow, what a simple and profound philosophy our religion was started upon, and how in all the messages we try to give, in all the translations and explanations we forget the simplicity of our religion." The first message, Ik Onkar. There is only One. In the complexities of our lives we sometimes forget; in our intellect and explanations we try to give so much more, yet it is as simple as understanding that in the first two words that Sikhism was founded upon, all questions are answered. Ik Onkar, the only thing worth believing.

#10DaysofTerror The National Sikh Youth Federation (NSYF) is an independent NGO and Think-Tank that works with individuals and organisations in the Sikh Community. NSYF specialises in research and education for the advancement of core issues that affect our community. We also promote spirituality and networking amongst Sikhs in the UK. We work to support an environment that fosters collaboration and unity. http://www.nsyf.org.uk/index.html

some photos of 1984 genocide and operation black thunder and others 2nd to last picture is shaheed bhai surinder singh ji sodhi

I have noticed that since India got a shock during the Bhai Rajoana protests, that Sikhs and Punjab and across the world are no longer going to tolerate injustice against them, the Indian media have stepped up negative reporting against Sikhs.This reminds me of the 80's and 90's when the Sikh movement was strong how Indian correspondents for both Indian and foreign papers spewed venom against the Sikhs.This paper the Daily Mail is a British paper with a Punjabi Hindu correspondent who is labelling Sikhs terrorists, he also factually incorrect when he states the DDT published a booklet when it was the Dal Khalsa.. The best way to deal with this is to write to the editor and complain ( contact details are on the paper website) . The Sikh organistions should also write in, papers dare not write anything against the Jews because their organistions immediately contact the media if anything is written against them. British media is also watched by the press complaints authority so worth writing to them also.

They turned into Sant-Dokhis well that's there life laid out for them by Sukhmani Sahib

pav is such an <banned word filter activated>. She speaks as if she is some sort of authority on what happened. All she saw was a mere glimpse of Sant Jee and from that she bases her opinion. People like pav and bharadwaj think that everything just started off with Sant Bhindranwalay. They don`t see the discrimination Sikhs faced after 47 such as Punjabi language not getting official recognition, Punjab being unfairly divided and Punjabi speaking land being given to Himachal and Haryana. Chandigarh which was clearly Punjab not belonging to Punjab. The river waters being stolen from Punjab and given to Haryana and Rajasthan. Then how Sikhs from Punjab were not even allowed to enter Delhi through Haryana during the Asian games. Any Sikh that attempted was arrested in Haryana. How the government supported and helped the Nirankaris in 78 instead of doing the right thing and arresting them. What Sant Jee did was to awake the Sikh nation and tell them not to take it anymore and for that he is our hero and centuries to come. People like pav come and go with no one even noticing, but Sant Jee`s memory will always remain cherished amongst the Sikh nation.

And who's the person who comes out with this new headline? Nazir Afzal, a chief prosecutor. Didn't want to offend his own (pakistanis) so he says asian instead. What a fool.

I totally agree with ChuckSinghNorris on this one. Let your Sikhi be your own. Take inspirations from those who are worth it and ignore the ones who aren't. We spend so much time judging other people, observing their behaving and dwelling on them. The best thing is do focus on bettering our own lives for the better. Let's focus on becoming one with Maharaj and developing a beautiful Gursikhi Jeevan. Everyone's path is different so one cannot compare. Just my view . . . :happy2:

thanks mehtab singh ji boht vadiya jhujaru singh 1988

Recent snaps taken at various historic Gurughars in Delhi Gurdwara Sisganj Sahib Shaheedi Asthaan of Sahib Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Patshah Ji Maharaj Gurdwara Bangla Sahib Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib Gurdwara Nanak Piyao Sahib. This is the well where Sahib Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj served the travellers/passing people by providing them water to quench their thirst. Gurdwara Motibagh Sahib. This is the deohri from where Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj shot the arrows and has been preserved and paavan pavittar saroop of Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj has been installed there as a mark of respect to the superb archery of Guru Sahib. And yes, this is also at Gurdwara Motibagh Sahib in DELHI !!!!!