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Elon keeps tweeting about this even though this attack happened 3 years ago. It’s highly suspicious why this incident is being blasted all over social media in the last week.

This is the 3rd stabbing by Kirpan in the UK. This type of incident has not happen anywhere else.

Vikram Singh Digwa stabbed Henry Nowak with a Kirpan. While Henry was bleeding out, the police arrested him and put him in handcuffs even though he was dying. Instead of arresting Vikram

Vikram claims it was self defence. Apparently Henry was drunk and knocked Vikrams turban off and said he would kill him. Vikram then chases him down and stabs Henry.

Justified or not?

Rights for Sikhs to wear Turban and Kirpan in professional spaces developed slowly through policy changes/human rights accommodations, and court rulings.

These racists claim just because Sikhs can wear Kirpan, then they should be able to carry a knife too. Or if Sikhs don’t have to wear helmet then they shouldn’t either.

Maybe they should learn to stand up for themselves against their government and fight for their rights like Sikhs did.

Hi.. can any one tell what this means idk punjabi/gurmukhi

Laziness in Sikhi.

Being lazy in Sikhi is not good. Sikhi is built from many factors and when these come together, they make a person spiritually and physically strong — I would even say unbreakable. But there are many parts to Sikhi, not just one or two.

The main things we all know are Bani and Naam Simran, and every Sikh should have these in their life. But this is where many of us stop and think Sikhi only goes as far as reading Bani and doing Simran, when in reality it does not.

For a Sikh to build a strong foundation in Bani and Naam Simran, they should also do other things they enjoy, as long as they are within Gurmat — and honestly, 90% of normal healthy things are. Playing sports, going into nature, walking, exercising, staying active — all of this matters too.

Doing things and not becoming lazy is very important.

When Kalyug met Guru Nanak Dev Ji, he tried to scare Guru ji, thinking he was like ordinary people. But he realised Guru Nanak was Akaal Purakh Himself. As Bhai Gurdas Ji says:

“ satigur naanak dheau hai paramesur soiee|
Guru Nanak is the true Guru and is God Himself.”

And Bhai Gurdas ji also says:

“ pooran braham gur gobi(n)dh gobi(n)dh gur abigat gat simarat sikh sa(n)t hai ||56||
Similarly all powerful, all knowing Guru is God Himself. He is both Guru and God. This incomprehensible state can best be understood by a Guru-conscious person”

And has Guru Arjan Dev Ji says:

“ apane kaj kau kiau alakaieeaii
Why are you so lazy in your mission (to become one with God) “

Then Guru Nanak and Kalyug spoke. Kalyug said that he would make people lazy, unwilling to even leave their beds. Guru Nanak replied that in the home of His Sikh who reads Bani, Kalyug’s power would not work.

Do not become lazy.

If you wake up at 4am, then wake up properly, do what you need to do, and later rest if needed — no problem. If you wake up at 9am, still get up and begin your day instead of wasting hours laying around.

Keep your body healthy because physical health affects mental health, and mental health affects spiritual growth. A healthy and disciplined body can help a Sikh progress both spiritually and physically.

Being a Sikh does not mean sitting in one place all day only doing Naam Simran. You can go for walks, bike rides, spend time in nature, and still remember Waheguru.

Personally, I even find Simran easier while walking. Once you get into that rhythm and pace, Naam Jap begins flowing naturally and you can continue for a long time without feeling tired.

Many Sikhs nowadays have forgotten that Sikhi is more than just reading Bani and doing Simran. It is also about taking care of the body that Waheguru has given you.

Of course, we all work jobs, get tired, and become ill at times. Rest is important when needed. But there is a difference between genuine rest and becoming attached to comfort. That short comfort from constantly staying in bed can slowly damage a person spiritually, physically, and mentally over time.

Many people say they want to begin Sikhi or progress further in it. One piece of advice I would give — though there are far greater Sikhs than me and I am only the dust of the Sikhs — is this: if you are struggling in Sikhi, start spending more time in nature, start moving your body, and slowly bring discipline back into your life. As your body becomes more active, your mind and your connection to Sikhi often become stronger too.

Do not become lazy, because laziness also strengthens the Five Thieves — but that is a discussion for another day

Sinners in Sikhi.

The word sin itself carries a very heavy meaning. It is heavier than the weights people lift in the gym. But can a sinner be forgiven in Sikhi?

Throughout the Jeevans of the Guru Sahibs, many people committed sins and still received forgiveness from Maharaj.

Understand it this way: no matter your age, spiritually we are still like toddlers. A toddler makes mistakes, sometimes knowingly and sometimes unknowingly. The parents forgive the child, teach them, and help them not repeat the same mistake again. Sikhi is similar.

If a Sikh commits a sin and truly realises it, then the first step is awareness. The person accepts what they have done instead of hiding from it.

The second step is coming to the Guru with Nimrata and Ardaas, asking for forgiveness with a sincere heart.

And the third step — the hardest step of all — is not repeating that same sin again.

This is where many people struggle. Some people continue doing the same wrong actions over and over again while expecting forgiveness every single time without truly changing themselves. That becomes dangerous.

We all have free will. Think of it this way: if you give a lion complete freedom and remove the cage, it can become destructive. The human mind can become even more dangerous than a wild animal when it is left uncontrolled.

Do not misunderstand this. Guru Sahib is extremely compassionate and forgiving. But if someone knowingly keeps repeating the same sins again and again without effort to change, then they should not expect good outcomes.

As Guru Sahib says:

je gur kee saranee fir oh aavai taa pichhale aaugan bakhas liaa ||
But if he should come again to the Sanctuary of the Guru, then even his past sins shall be forgiven.

jan naanak anadhin naam dhiaaiaa har simarat kilavikh paap giaa ||2||
Servant Nanak meditates on the Naam, night and day. Remembering the Lord in meditation, wickedness and sins are erased. ||2||

Guru Sahib forgives those who come with hearts full of Sharda and sincerity. But a Sikh should not take forgiveness as permission to keep repeating the same wrong actions endlessly.

Sometimes, just five minutes of pleasure can turn into hours, days, or even years of Dukh.

Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia was a prominent Sikh military leader during the Misl period and was elected Commander-in-Chief of the Dal Khalsa in 1748. He was later honored with the title of Nawab in 1754 after the passing of Nawab Kapur Singh. Born in 1718 in Ahlu village, Lahore District, he was raised with Sikh values and trained in Gurmat Sangeet under Mata Sundri Ji.

Jassa Singh survived both the Chota Ghallughara (1746) and Vadda Ghallughara (1762), where thousands of Sikhs were massacred. He played a major role in rebuilding Sikh power, defeating Ahmad Shah Abdali’s forces, and restoring Harmandir Sahib after its destruction. In 1783, alongside other Sikh leaders, he helped capture Delhi and hoisted the Nishan Sahib at the Red Fort.

ਦੁਨੀਆ ਮੁਕਾਮੇ ਫਾਨੀ ਤਹਕੀਕ ਦਿਲ ਦਾਨੀ ॥

dhuneeaa mukaame faanee tahakeek dhil dhaanee ||

The world is a transitory place of mortality - know this for certain in your mind.