*IS THERE A FUTURE OF CHILDREN BECOMING GURSIKHS?*

[sher_panjabi]

OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE

by Manvir Singh Khalsa

Why are our children not attracted to going to the Gurdwara?

Why are our children drifting away from Sikhi?

Why are our children forgetting their great Sikh history?

Why are our children not respecting their parents?

Are the Gurdwaras to blame?

Are the schools to blame?

Is the Panth to blame?

The fundamental blame goes to the mothers and fathers.

Parents say that our children don’t listen?

Parents say that our children are not interested?

Parents say that they don’t have enough time?

‘Kabeer, whether it is for an hour, half an hour, or half of that, whatever it is, it is worthwhile to speak with the Holy. ||232||’

(Ang 1377, SGGS)

How can we inspire our children to realise how precious and beautiful Sikhi is?

How can we inspire our children to realise how great our Guru is and how rich our history is?

How can we inspire our children to respect their parents and to become successful adults?

SACRIFICE!

Our Spiritual Father is Guru Gobind Singh Jee Mâhârâj.

Our Spiritual Mother is Mâta Sahib Kaur Jee.

Our Brothers are the Four Sahibzâdas (Princes).

Guru Gobind Singh Jee sacrificed his four sons for us!

Guru Gobind Singh Jee s

acrificed his father for his us!

Guru Gobind Singh Jee sacrificed his home for us!

Who are we?

We are the children of Guru Gobind Singh Ji!

We are the family of Guru Gobind Singh Ji!

We are the sons & daughters of Guru Gobind Singh Ji!

However, how much have we listened to our Father?

How much have we accepted our Father’s instructions?

How much respect have we shown our Father?

How are our children going to listen to us, if we don’t listen to our Father?

How are our children going to respect us, when we don’t respect our Father?

How are our children going to do what we say, when we don’t do what Guru Gobind Singh Jee tells us to do?

SACRIFICE!

We leave our children with babysitters.

We leave our children in nurseries

We leave our children with their grandparents.

‘I have no time to look after my child’s Kes!’

‘I have no time to discuss Sikhi with my children!’

‘I have no time to send them to Panjabi classes!’

Where is the SACRIFICE?

‘Telling the stories of one's ancestors make the children, good children.’ (Ang 951, SGGS)

Could you sacrifice 5 minutes for your children to read them bedtime stories about our great Gurus and Martyrs?

Could you sacrifice 5 minutes for your children to recite with them, the ‘Mool Mantar’ before they go to sleep?

Could you sacrifice 5 minutes for your children to discuss with them about life, their ambitions and the rewards of following Sikhi?

Do we want our children to grow up to be proud of who they are and where they come from?<

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Do we want our children to live happily and be successful, with the support and guidance of the Lord and Guru Ji?

Do we want our children to take care of our Father Guru Gobind Singh Jee’s pagh [turban] and make it sparkle?

Involvement, love and participation are crucial if you want your children to do something.

Involve your children in the Gurdwara and they will take interest.

Involve your children and explore Sikhi and they will be inspired.

Involve your children and they will never forget

HOW MUCH SACRIFICE HAVE YOU MADE FOR YOUR CHILDREN?

Be inspired and inspire others! May Waheguru bless you!

manvir_singh_khalsa@yahoo.co.uk

[GuruManeyoGranth]

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa!

Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

thank you very much for sharing!!!

Waheguru

[Mahavir]

Manvir Singh,

You are a very inspiring guy Manvir. I read your article on Sikhnet about your experience with growing your hair and tying a turban while living in a hostile society.

Honestly, your story is very close to mine. Perhaps some day I will also share with the sangat how I became a Sikh.

Just wanted to say that your spirit inspires us all.

Consider our love and prayers with you always. :TH:

Fateh

[sall]

Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh!

Sorry the enter button got hit in the last post.

Very valid point rasied, this seems to be the crux of the problem and a great challange for us.

We can't keep on blaming we need to take action and one way is for all the youth that do kirtan and can do kirtan is for them to learn what they are singing about to greatest of knowledge and then explain it in English after or before you do your shabad. We have people like Maskeen Ji, and Profeessor Darhshan Singh Ji, but the need is for them to be in English. One way is to learn shabads on which they have done vichaar and katha and then try and do the same in English.

[smartsingh24]

100% true!!! Mad respect for writing this out

[Jash]

[khalsa mero roop]

excellent post, i will try this with my cousins who don't have a clue about sikhi!

credit goes to manvir Singh

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa!

Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

[kaur03]

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa!

Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

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[Khalsa_starr]

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa!

Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

This is a common trend in many religions and will continue unless parents/leaders/followers don't pay enough attention to their kids. This problem can be lessened if we show our youth the downsides and dangers of falling away from sikhism.

This my sound contradictory because i myslef left another religion for another, but it is happening in the JW/islam/hindu faiths as well.

It is a shame to see popular punjabi music stars slowly but noticably promote a lifestyle and degrated view of sikhism.

Leaders such as these have great influence over many sikh youth.

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa!

Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

[GuruDaSipahi]

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