#Sikh community

[emperornorton47]

I expect many of you will hate this but I like it.

[rrcraft-and-lore]

One of the hardest lines still ever comes from Punjabi and the Sikh culture:

ਅਸ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਨ ਖੰਡੋ ਖੜਗ ਤੁਪਕ ਤਬਰ ਅਰੁ ਤੀਰ ॥ ਸੈਫ ਸਰੋਹੀ ਸੈਹਥੀ ਯਹੈ ਹਮਾਰੈ ਪੀਰ ॥੩॥

The kirpan, the khanda, the scimitar, the axe, the rifle, and the arrow. The saif, the dagger, the spear: these indeed are our saints!

For those who've read The Doors of Midnight, you'll also see a nod to my Sikh heritage/ancestry in the nod to the Kara...and it's classical use...and Ari's particular investment and modification.

No lie...it was wonderful being able to use that and keep it in the book.

[head-post]

US demands India’s accountability for Sikh separatist murder plot

US officials said they wanted a swift outcome and greater accountability from the Indian side after an investigation into Indian involvement in a foiled plot to kill a Sikh activist in the US, according to Reuters.

An Indian Enquiry Committee visited Washington last week to discuss India’s investigations. The move came after the Justice Department said an Indian intelligence official masterminded plans to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun who held dual US-Canadian citizenship last year.

We’ve communicated really clearly that the US government isn’t going to feel fully satisfied until we see that meaningful accountability takes place. We have been emphasising that we hope that India will move as quickly as possible through their investigative process.

Last week, the United States indicted Vikash Yadav, a former officer of India’s spy service Research and Analysis Wing, for leading a plot against the separatist Sikh in New York. According to the indictment, Yadav, who was then an employee of the Indian government, collaborated with others in India and abroad to mastermind a plot against Pannun beginning in May 2023.

India labelled Sikh separatists as “terrorists” and a threat to its security. The Sikh separatists, in turn, demand the secession of the homeland, known as Khalistan, from India. The insurgency in India in the 1980s and 1990s killed tens of thousands of people.

Pannun claimed Yadav was a “mid-tier soldier” tasked with organising the killing by senior Indian officials. Since India announced in November 2023 that it would conduct a formal investigation into the allegations, it said almost nothing publicly.

New Delhi separately continued its diplomatic dispute with Canada over the June 2023 assassination of another Sikh leader. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated in September that his country was investigating allegations that the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was behind the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh separatist.

Read more HERE

[bhaskar-hindi]

डिसाइड की गई तारीख पर रिलीज नहीं होगी कंगना की फिल्म 'इमरजेंसी', 19 सितंबर को हाईकोर्ट सुनाएगा फैसला

डिसाइड की गई तारीफ पर रिलीज नहीं होगी फिल्म 'इमरजेंसी'19 सितंबर को हाईकोर्ट सुनाएगा इमरजेंसी पर फैसला

[rightnewshindi]

सिख समुदाय ने कभी नहीं की खालिस्तान की मांग, एसजीपीसी ने Emergency के निर्माता को भेजा कानूनी नोटिस

Kangana Ranaut Emergency Film: हिमाचल प्रदेश के मंडी से भाजपा सांसद और बॉलीवुड अभिनेत्री कंगना रनौत अभिनीत आगामी फिल्म इमरजेंसी के निर्माताओं को मंगलवार को एसजीपीसी ने सिखों के चरित्र और इतिहास को गलत तरीके से पेश करने का आरोप लगाते हुए कानूनी नोटिस भेजा। इसमें कहा गया कि जरनैल सिंह भिंडरावाला और सिख समुदाय के किसी भी व्यक्ति ने कभी खालिस्तान की मांग नहीं की है। यह फिल्म पूर्व पीएम इंदिरा गांधी…

[mysterioushimachal]

Sobha Singh Art Gallery Palampur: A Brush with Heritage and Elegance

In the heart of Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, lies the Sobha Singh Art Gallery, a sanctuary of artistic brilliance dedicated to the renowned Sikh painter Sobha Singh. Situated in Andretta village, just 14 kilometres south of Palampur, this gallery pays homage to the legendary artist and showcases an exquisite collection that echoes the rich cultural heritage of Punjab. Delve into the profound world…

[jeevanjali]

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2024: गुरु गोबिंद सिंह के ये अनमोल विचार, बदल देंगे आपकी जिंदगी Guru Gobind Singh Ke Anmol Vichar: इस साल सिखों के दसवें और आखिरी गुरु गुरु गोबिंद सिंह की जयंती 17 जनवरी को मनाई जा रही है। उनकी जयंती को प्रकाश पर्व के रूप में मनाया जाता है। सिख समाज के लिए प्रकाश पर्व का विशेष महत्व है।

[akathkatha]

New simran audio file is here.

Swaas-Giraas-10 @ 30.36 mins.

Here is the link ⬇️

[thenationaltv243]

Bettle Saragarhi The Legendary Battle of the 21 Brave Soldiers

On September 12, 1897, 21 brave soldiers of the British Indian Army fought against a force of 10,000 Afghan tribesmen at a remote outpost in Saragarhi, located in the North-West Frontier Province, now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This battle, also known as the Battle of Saragarhi, is regarded as one of the greatest last stands in military history.

[prabhghuman]

DHAN BABA DEEP SINGH JI

BABA DEEP SINGH JI SHAHEED 🙏🏻 (26 January 1682 - 13 November 1757)

��ਜਉ ਤਉ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਖੇਲਣ ਕਾ ਚਾਉ॥ ਸਿਰੁ ਧਰਿ ਤਲਿ ਗਲੀ ਮੇਰੀ ਆਉ॥ ਇਤੁ ਮਾਰਗਿ ਪੈਰੁ ਧਰਿਜੇ ॥ ਸਿਰੁ ਦਿਜੈ ਕਾਣਿ ਵ ਕੀਜੈ ॥੨੦ ॥”

( If you desire to play this game of love with Me (god), Then stop onto My Path with your head in Hand. When you place your feet on this Path, Give me your head and don’t pay any attention to public opinion. ॥20॥)

{From: Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang: 1410 to 1412, section: Salok Varan Thay Vadhekh }

Baba Deep Singh ji was a Sikh leader known for his bravery and devotion to Sikhism also one of the most hollowed martyrs in Sikhism. He is remembered for his sacrifice and devotion to the teachings of the Gurus .

Baba Deep Singh ji was born on 26 January 1682 in Sandhu Jatt Sikh family. His father name was “Bhai Bhagta ji” and he was a farmer and his mother was “Mata Jioni Ji”. He born in Pahuwind village in Tarn Taran, Amritsar district of Punjab, India.

He was the first head of Misl Shaheedan Tarna Dal and first head of Damdaki Taksal, then head of Sharomani Panth Akali Buddha Dal.

The Battle of Amritsar, also known as the “Siege of Amritsar”, occurred in 1757. It was a fierce battle between the Sikhs and the Mughal forces. The Sikhs were defending the city Amritsar and the Golden Temple from the Mughals Afghan Army. During the battle, Baba Deep Singh offered prayers before starting “May My Head Fall At The DARBAR SAHIB”. Baba Deep Singh, who was in his 70s, displayed exceptional courage and determination. Despite being severely wounded, he continued fighting and ultimately fulfilled his vow to reach the Golden Temple. His act of bravery and sacrifice is celebrated in Sikh history and culture.

In 1757 on 13 November, during the Battle of Amritsar, he fought fearlessly and sacrificed himself . The Battle of Amritsar strengthened the resolve of the Sikh community and solidified their commitment to defending their faith and sacred sites. It also contributed to the historical significance of the Golden Temple in Sikhism.

He also fought the Battle of Chapal Chiri (1710), Battle of Sadhuara (1710) and Siege of Sirhind (1710) alongside with BaBa Banda Singh Bahadur.

His courage, dedication and legacy is a powerful reminder of the strength of faith and the importance of standing up for what you believe and also for religion. Baba Deep Singh Ji's unwavering determination and fearlessness in the face of adversity are truly inspiring. His commitment to protecting the Golden Temple and his willingness to sacrifice himself for his beliefs are qualities that inspires us to be stand up for ourselves.

[rrcraft-and-lore]

Happens here too. The US.

And I tried to address a lot of this stuff and some of the things said in my cab driver novel.

The problem it's "hard to connect" to by an industry predominantly filled with people who've never experienced that and don't understand the impact to people, character, and how much that changes personal narrative and thus back into a fictive one from that perspective.

Your entire thought process on life and risks and everything are different.

There's an expectation for certain Asian communities to fall into the model minority trap.

Also be: submissive, meek, compliant.

When I first pursued acting I saw this stereotype enforced and expected almost unknowingly by people.

Same in fiction.

It's changing now, but...it's an uphill battle.

Take for example the history of Sikhs in warfare. Used as cannon fodder by the British, well respected warriors, served in armies around the world, even WWI and WWII for America as well, not just the British. But you don't hear about that. It's something that's talked about in Asiatic circles.

With what Bruce Lee did for the Chinese community. He smashed through stereotypes and showed badassery. Chinese martial arts. A Chinese ass kicking hero. But there were obstacles.

And it's what motivated me to write a book based off things I saw and experienced and also understand - trying to address stuff I don't think people are aware of especially in fiction. And, make a narrative that actually reads in that way - the pacing, considerations, and more.

We're told to always have actiony/ACTIVE characters.

But what we forget is a lot of poc's don't have that activeness/agency in their own lives due to certain systems, expectations, and things like this. And, other concerns. So what then does that narrative actually look like? And, what does that fight and reconciliation with one's self to get that agency look like as well? I worked hard to answer that and more in The Cab Driver.

I def need to thank WaylandSmith1 and ZacTopping for reading, liking, blurbbing, and vetting the accuracy of certain law enforcement, gang, and other aspects of the novel too.

But, yeah. It's been on my mind.

[apostate-in-an-alcove]

Controversial opinion perhaps but based off of experience, Sikhs are far more kind, more charitable and more accepting than Christians ever could hope to be.

[normalweirdoboy]

THIS IS BULLSHIT:

Yeah sure, just a cherry on a dung cake lol.

Diversity doesn't mean shit to anybody in this country, just a decoration to be discarded whenever seen fit.

A Sikh will be mocked as a Khalistani

A Muslim will be called a Jihadi terrorist

A Christian, and especially if he's from the North East? You're an exotic species brooo!

And it doesn't even matter if you're a Hindu, 'cause a Nepali will just be a 'chinki minki' to these North Indians (the people who constitute majority in our nation, not saying everyone is like that but you can't deny that most cases of racial or communal discrimination and bullying happens in North India or by North Indians).

Oh and I'm not making this up. It's stuff I've seen in my own college, which is supposed to be relatively better in terms of anti-bullying regulations. I wonder how people-of-diverse-backgrounds survive in other colleges.

Honestly, our generation is far worse than our parents or grandparents. At least, even if they disliked other communities, they had the decency to shut up and keep their thoughts to themselves and not go around bullying others.

And don't go in the comments starting a rant about political parties. They are just a face of what the people want and I doubt the people (or at least the majority population) wants peace or diversity. They only use it when they need to subdue the others or show a front in front of foreigners calling India a 'unity in diversity' or whatever. Then they go home and tell their kids to bitch about Bengalis or mock Marathis.

Can we just see people as people and stop picking out everyone for their religion or ethnicity? Or the least u can do is let people just live and mind your own fcking business...

[the-heaminator]

Happy Diwali/Bandi chor Diwas to all who celebrate!!!