Jan-March 2006 - Institute of Sikh Studies

LET WISDOM PREVAIL43LET WISDOM PREVAILBIRENDRA KAUR *A GREAT PEOPLEThe Sikhs, nurtured by their great Gurus, are a great people onthe whole:– Their concept of One Almighty of all humanity is exclusive, takingequality to its heights;– Their worship of Word Guru is unique, as it puts all individualson a common platform, each capable of direct communion withthe Lord;– Fineness becomes integrated into their personality, as their onlymode of worship is singing in ragas the poetic compositions oftheir Eternal Guru, Guru Granth Sahib;– Their concept of bravery/sacrifice in defense of the needy,irrespective of race, region, and religion, is unparalleled;– It is compassion and humility personified when they pray, withfolded hands, for the welfare of entire creation;– Their natural looks and unshorn hair reflect true understandingof living in tune with nature;– Their colourful, spectacular congregations/processions, with men,women and children in service of all, are indicative of their vibrantdisposition;– Their langar amazes even the socialist states of the world today;– Anand bhaya meri maye recited at the end of every ceremony on alloccasions, happy or sad, is indicative of the fact that they takemiseries and joys of life in their stride; and, so on.* Dr, # D-151, ELTOP, Indl Area Phase VII, SAS Nagar, India 160 071;