We Need To Co-operate With Each Other

[AK47]

Co-operation i belvie is a great virtue. If a person tries to force himself on anyone, he will only create disruption. Tolerance is, therefore, to be pracitised by Sikhs. But this tolerance is meaningless where its value is not recognised or if others engaged treat is as subservience.

Where there is no tolerance of others views there can be no genuine disscusiion or debate. One cannot always agree with everyone - but one can agree to disagree- this is the spirit and essence of tolerance and without it man would revert to his animal state when he makes use of instinct and not intelligence.

To co-operate we have to acquire the ability to respect others personalities and views. Each persons opinions count otherwise democracy cannot exist.

Co-operation moreover, extends further. The creation of an atmosphere of fello- feeling: mutual trust and respect is necessary to make everyone in the group lose or cast away self consciousness, or forget. So co-operation must be both active and passive.

He does not speak empty words; he gathers in the wealth of tolerance, and burns away his anger with the Naam.

[nWo]

Gian (Wisdom) This is the complete knowledge of a set of religious principles. It can be achieved by hearing goo, thinking good and doing good. A person of wisdom tries to achieve a high moral standard in his life and interaction with others. According to Sikhism, the first step to wisdom is to consider yourself as an ignorant person who has to learn a lot in life.

Sat (Truthful Living) This is more than "truth". It means living according to the way of WaheGuru i.e. the thoughts should match the words that a person speaks and his actions should also match his words. Truthful living brings a person closer to God.

Niaon (Justice) This means freedom and equal opportunities for all. Respect for the rights of others and the strict absence of attempts to exploit a fellow being. Sikhism forbids the desire to loot another's property. It also strictly instructs the Sikhs to show respect for the women and children of an enemy.

Santokh (Temperance) This means self control, which has to be developed through meditation and prayers. A Sikh has to banish evil thoughts from his mind by constantly repeating "WaheGuru" and reciting prayers. Torture to the body to develop self-control is not advocated in Sikhi.

Dhiraj (Patience) This means to have a high level of tolerance and empathy for others. It requires control over your ego and the willingness to overlook another's weakness and/or mistakes. We, the Sikhs, should be strong willed and kind hearted at the same time.

Himmat (Courage) This means bravery i.e. absence of fear. It is the ability to stake your life for your convictions and for saving others from injustice and cruelty.

Nimarta (Humility) This is the deliberate denial of pleasure of your own praise and admiration. It means underplaying your own strengths and respecting the abilities of others. It is the antidote to "ahankar".

Sabar (Contentment) This means to refrain from worldly fears and submitting yourself to the will of WaheGuru. The typical worldly fears can be death, poverty, disrespect and defeat. It is the virtue that has given the Sikhs the moral strength to withstand all the atrocities they have faced in each and every one of the last four centuries.