The Meaning Of Life.indd - Raj Karega Khalsa Network

The Meaning Of Lifesomething…”A Sikh never turns away the needy. One day the world willunderstand Sikh philosophy, someone asked me, “How comethe Sikhs are the only ones to serve free food?” I replied, “Inour religion people line up to give their heads so what’s so differentin making lines of people to eat!” As time progresses theworld will understand Sikh philosophy. Sometimes we refuseto give a beggar even 2 rupees or 2 chipattees, but we forgetthat our Guru is the Cherisher-of-the-Poor, Gareeb-Nivaaj. Weforget that mouth of the poor one is the Guru’s money-box(gareeb da moo - guru da golak). The poor one is the life of theGuru.…Hari Singh said to the beautiful princess, “O Mata jee, dearestMother, a Sikh never turns away anyone empty handed, soask what you have to ask.” She said, “Baba jee, I need a sonlike you.” He replied, “A son like Hari Singh can only be bornto Hari Singh’s mother, no other mother can make a son likeHari Singh. Mata jee, a Sikh never turns anyone away emptyhanded, O Mata jee sit down.” He continued, “Mata jee, I amnot going to make another Hari Singh with you, it is better thatyou see ME as your own son!” The general’s wife was greatlymoved, she went back to General Mohammed Khan and said,“O foolish husband, give up any hope of beating the Khalsathey have too much honour.”Back in the jungle, Baba Deep Singh jee had heard the screamingprincess and sounded the battle-cry Jakara - Bolay So Nihal-SAT-SREE-AKAAL! Firmly holding the Khanda, he killed3 or 4 Pathan soldiers. The others were falling over themselves159