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Last few days there's been alot of awareness for Jaggi in social media and even USA republicans senators have shown support. Its been 1000 days now. What do you think will happen to him? Had he not been 'British' no doubt he would have been killed by now. Either they will Kill him, rule it as 'suicide', or let him go if British gov put pressure on them ...if they let him go, wont do much damage to India, or bring 'Justice' to Sikhs, change anything etc..because we are powerless, dont have the Sikh Raaj and have little interests in West for them to care . We are not like Muslims, who have Gulf states Jews etc... What are your thoughts what will happen to him?

Hey there, I was thinking of doing a project whereby we can create a digital decentralized khalsa. Whether that would be backed by a blockchain technology or how it would work needs to be discussed. I am thinking of a network where the action is rewarded. And hence we can have a community of the khalsa doing things the khalsa should be doing and getting rewarded for it..

Or...start a matrimonial section on this forum (hint hint @ADMIN)?!

you are absolutely right. I especially see some jathas appropriate their members as gursikhs in order to take their behaviour and views as almost-perfect! Such a shame!

I don't think you can tell what happens in these other countries, especially with the way elements of our community like to bury their heads, what usually happens is that we only find out about such things afterwards, and then we find out the problem was bigger than we thought in the first place. In england successive governments, and police and social services scattered around the country as well as mainstream media seem to have quietly conspired to undermine Sikh concerns in this area (and factor in the effects of our own cowardly, ostrich-like conservatives who don't like facing issues). That explains why even raising awareness was an uphill struggle. Thankfully social media gave a way to communicate directly with the masses and circumvent these obstacles.

Sounds interesting. Any example ?

Fair enough, but 'Gursikh' is used way too much these days

70 Billion Gallons Wastage of Water on lawns everyday in US alone. I also did google search for you and please stay with one guest name. Homeowners spend billions of dollars and typically use 10 times the amount of pesticide and fertilizers per acre on their lawns as farmers do on crops; the majority of these chemicals are wasted due to inappropriate timing and application. These chemicals then runoff and become a major source of water pollution.Last but not least, 30 to 60 percent of urban fresh water is used on lawns. Most of this water is also wasted due to poor timing and application. Many home irrigation systems are wasteful; they spray sidewalks or over water, leading to water running right off into the drain. While it is impossible to know the exact amount of water used on lawns on a daily basis across the entire country, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 30% of the average household’s water use is outdoors, and half of that is to water lawn.

An Amritdhari is a Sikh who has taken Amrit and is initiated into the Khalsa. A GurSikh is a Sikh of the Guru, and is all ways Amritdhari. All GurSikhs are Amritdhari, but not all Amritdhari are GurSikh, because some "Amritdhari" Sikhs might have taken Amrit but don't follow it. All Sikhs should constantly strive to take Amrit and become true Sikhs of the Guru. The terms Gursikh and Amritdhari are usually used to refer to the same thing and can be interchangeable. I was a gursikh when I followed it. I fell off for a bit...remained Amritdhari and now am currently on my way to be a Gursikh again. Baba deep singh ji is much more than a Gursikh he is a Maha purak You need to get your definition straight brother. "If your not Guru da sikh (gursikh), then who sikh are you? " I came here for support. And I got that. If you have any words to give your support please do so. BTW its not ego. Im grateful ... I repeatedly said I was low. Anyone with ego wouldn't say that. Please.... I do not want to comment on other things This is a topic for another thread my brother

I guess we were misinformed by our panj pyaarr at our amrit sanchaar. Thanks for your input though. Some would not agree with your opinion. Some might. But its just that, your opinion . And I'm glad your here to share it with us. According to Bhai jagraj singh anyone who gives there head and takes amrit is now guru da sikh. (A gursikh). He once said, "if your not gurus sikh then who's sikh are you?" Something to think about perhaps And I'm glad you found my journey interesting. I didn't mean to share it as a story. Just what I'm going thru. And in order to tell the sangat about my current situation its best they know my past. Thank you for your message. I appreciate your time. Good night

Interesting story, but why do you think you are a Gursikh? Taking amrit doesn't magically turn you into a Gursikh.

Thank you for messaging Dally singh. Yes you are absolutely right, agree with you 100%. Yes I do know Gurmukhi how to read it. But I don't understand the meaning yet. I'm relying on videos posted by Bhai jagraj singh from basics of sikhi to help me. The translations are not always correct I am very much grateful. I decided to remain a Gursikh. I feel great I have the spark light up within me again. Started doing nitnem, and some more Chaupai Sahib paat. Asking Guru ji to help me stay grounded. Keep me in sikhi. And to never fall of this path. Yes I agree and it does make sense. Learning things in the former and latter and applying it moving forward. We all learn from our mistakes I suppose. No I guess I'm not tough at all lol. This proves it if I was questioning to remain a gursikh or not. Horrible I feel soo low for even thinking it. But wahegurus kirpa, I'm back and pray this never happens to me again. Yes for sure there were people tougher than me. At the time I use to like to think I was tough. Toughness is defined as the ability to deal with hardship or to cope in difficult situations. I did not cope well to the situation back in those days. The drugs were not helping. I suppose anyone who gets caught or killed didn't cope well. Even if those lucky ones who think they got away with it, they will have to answer to Waheguru. Perhaps I will too. I must try harder to make it right. I'm currently helping young teens. Bringing awareness about drugs and using my life as a living example. I've tried to help a few. Usually the older siblings or families invite me to their house to speak with them. Some of them talk to me on the regular. Just about sports or anything else. Some I go to the gym with or play ball with. Trying to be a friend and stay close so they don't get stuck in the bad sangat. I'm open to helping older people too but right now its only the parents who are reaching out. Trying to make it right and hope others don't make the same mistake I did. Trying not to sound selfish... But sometimes I feel like this helps me redeem myself. A road to redemption. Anyways thanks for messaging Waheguru ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ke fateh

Yes... we are glad to have this Sangat's support here You are doing great veer ji..Keep it up

We must realize that almost half of the Gurdwaras in USA are operated by Indian government agents. This one in Elk Grove was next to our home. Nice and shiny for weddings and calling Sikh missionaries Dhunda, Ranjit Dhadrian etc to stir up trouble. Quiet a few others are the Sikh institute of Fresno calling missionaries since 2003, Selma Gurdwara, Caruthers etc. the committee members are extremely rude. They are funded by Indian government and propagate anti Sikh activities periodically to demoralize the upcoming youth in the name of Punjabi culture.

Waheguru! Thank you for sharing. And thank you for your support. I decided to stay as a Gursikh. This is my decision. Its nice to know my wife wanted me too as well. She's very supportive and didn't want me to leave sikhi. Guru jis kirpa I'm starting my nitnem again and simran. *DELETED* Anyways. Just wanted to say thanks again. For your help Waheguru ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ke fateh

Thank you for replying. Its nice we can turn to the Sat sangat for support and still stay anonymous. This site is helping our kaum. Its hard to talk about my personal life with sangat at the gurdwara. I feel comfortable staying anonymous. Gupt Sangat has provided that for me and probably many others. Sat Sangat is Guru panth. Reading all the advice from this forum from you and many others to me is the support I needed and I'm glad I can turn to the Guru panth in this time of need. Thank you sister. I will look into a vegetarian diet soon. I think I need to hire a dietitian this time to avoid nutrient deficiency. Like I said before the vegan diet ruined my health. Maybe I did it wrong. Its actually very complicated. Hard to get the nutrients you need to stay healthy. *DELETED* That way I think I can meet my nutriention requirements and stay vegetarian. Thanks for all your help. Waheguru ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ke fateh

Hello sister. Just wanted to say thanks to you and everyone else on this thread for all their support. However I had a talk with my wife and son. My wife really wants me to stay amritdhari. She likes it. My son does not want me to cut my hair. But its about how I feel. And I think your right sister. In the time of need i turned to sikhi for guidance and support. And Guru ji gave me my life back plus soo soo soo much more. And its wrong for me to leave once I'm comfortable. I decided to stay a gursikh and try to keep my nitnem. I still eat meat though .... to some people that maybe an issue. However the Sikh Rehat Maryada says i can eat meat as long as its not Halal. So I will continue to do so and this will not break my amrit. I know God made human beings as omnivores. The vegetarian diet was only added due to the brahmin influence. Our elders, the Guru panth knew this and created a marayada accordingly. Anyways the a topic for another thread l I feel excited again. I got that spark in me again to become a better Sikh. I did ardaas and hope Guru ji forgives me for losing my way. I was weak and let maya get me Thank you sister

Totally... When we experience it, only then we can understand it

I think people fail to realise (going to use some modern terminology )that Sikhi provides the toolset to bring out the best in yourself. Simran and nitnem gives structure, discipline and settles the mind and provides clarity.

Beautifully explained.. So much to learn..Thank you

Honestly, god help him. But he needs as much support as he can get. About time people see the sh1t indian gov does

Are you a child?