MisterrSingh

It is disappointing to observe these issues when in places like Punjab. When you're hoping for some cultural authencity, but you end up with a eastern-tinged facsimile of what you came from in the West, it does make you wonder why there's a sense of something verging on embarrassment to be proud of their natural state of being. Or maybe it's globalism and the forces of capitalism in full flow?

Any theories on whether the internet is a technological abberation of our times or is it here to stay for good? I have to say my soul says it's a temporary diversion, albeit a pretty major one, that symbolises the contemporary trivialities of our shallow and somewhat empty modern lives. Its impact on people's consciousness outweighs the admittedly good that it potentially offers for education and enlightenment. A double-edged sword if ever there was one.

Because it wasn't practiced on a scale where the day to day experiences of a Dalit or other so-called lower caste individual reflected that ideal. If things are barely improving at a snail's pace in these times, imagine how obvious and pervasive it must have been back then.

I'm guessing sometime in the future, horses will again become the standard mode of transport if most of the major religions state the end-of-times Messiah (or whoever) will arrive on a horse. I wonder if this follows a worldwide societal regression of technological progress, caused by the fallout from conflict and war? Sadly, no prophesies about unidentified flying objects, lol.

The anticipation of his arrival is palpable among certain Sikh groups whether we "believe" in his divinity or not. He's enough to warrant a mention in Dasam Guru's Bani in somewhat positive terms, so there must be something in his coming that will spell a change for all humanity, including Sikhs.

Are you based in India?

Angry Hindu mob. That's the only form in which they feel emboldened. Get these scrawny little weasels one-on-one, and they're begging for mercy.

They could all be gay! ?

Anyone wondering if the Kalki avtaar -- who the Dharmic faiths consider to be their "good guy" -- might be the Anti-Christ in accordance with the beliefs of Abrahamic religions, lmao? That would certainly be an amazing plot twist.

Lol, padh.

An unfortunate choice of words.

I understand now. Thanks. I always assumed they were receiving a modest yet steady income from views. Was that a decision made by Bhai Jagraj Singh, or was that YouTube's doing? Also, I didn't realise there was an umbrella organisation involved. Well, BoS has been a huge force for awareness for Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike. It's one of the few non-partisan sources of Sikh parchaar in these times, and as such it's essential.

Have their videos on YouTube been demonetised? If not, they'll continue to generate money based on views. Under what basis are their finances under threat? I'm not quite clear on the scenario being posited.

I once got hit bare back by the following: I never misbehaved thereafter. ?

From a wider perspective, the perpetuation of the idea of "love" and other related ideals, that are packaged and incessantly pushed onto the masses via the entertainment industries, has been toxic to the attitudes to marriage and relationships in general. The "waiting for the one" nonsense has resulted in people who have no business being picky suddenly gaining airs and graces, lol. I understand females deviating to that norm, but men, too? It's hilarious.

Pakistanis are alright on the whole. I went to Pakistan a couple of years ago (no, not for a "training camp" ?) and they were pretty cool. They have their quirks and idiots like all communities.

When the opposition -- and there is undeniable evidence there is opposition to the existence and prosperity of the Sikh identity (even if you do try to limit it as a coarse, Godless, solely cultural antithesis of Sikh theology) -- hasn't any semblance of an inclination to abide by the admittedly noble ideals you describe, what should be done? Hope those who bear us ill intentions leave us in peace? Pray the hostility away? Kumbaya, my satguru, kumbaya? If your convictions stem from a place of honest-to-God naivety then fair enough. But I suspect there's a less than altruistic motivation behind the impassioned appeals to a higher state of Sikh consciousness. A reply is unnecessary. I predict we will be travelling in ever decreasing circles.

I've noticed some of my generation (30s and younger Sikh) are shutting up shop with just one child. There's ZERO knowledge, interest, and affinity for any of the points raised in this thread.

What he means is if the dark days of the 80s and 90s are, somehow, visited upon Sikhs who are now settled in the West individuals such as yourself would be content to see Sikhs dominated and cornered by the followers of a certain religion for whom domination and subjugation of the other is a fundamental requirement. In fact, put the mad mullahs to one side: if whites suddenly grew a conscience and a backbone and decided to give the visibly ethnic in their lands a bit of "what-for," you'd be upset to see us defend ourselves. You don't like Sikh strength. It upsets you. You seem to enjoy the idea of Sikhs being rudderless, demoralised, disorganised, and ultimately useless. In the utopian vision of the world that's playing out in your head, such dark events could never happen and if they somehow do, Sikhs -- as you seem to have always implicitly skirted around the edges of suggesting without ever nailing your colours to the mast for as long as you've been posting on this forum -- should never assert and defend themselves, because that would lead to a form of Sikh unity, and for some reason the thought of such an idea is apparently anathema to you.

Yes, this would concern me, too.

Your circumstances are unique, shall we say. I'm referring to instances where the union isn't taking place under duplicitous circumstances, no offence, I.e. both parties are actively looking for a partner with whom they want to be willingly joined.

She's going to find out one day, Ajeet Singh. You can hope it never happens, but how can she not? Maybe I'm giving her too much credit? Are you one of those effeminate, limp-wristed gays or are you manly type? Do you have gay friends and acquaintances who you keep in touch with via the phone? What if she sifts through your phone and finds compromising things? Are you going to lead a secret double life, whereby you perform the duties of a householder during the week, but let your hair down (not literally; that would make you a trans) on the weekends and meet with your gay crew as an outlet for your true desires? It seems like so much of a psychological burden.