Dhan Guru Nanak Dhan Guru Nanak Dhan Guru Nanak Dhan Guru Nanak Dhan Guru Nanak Dhan Guru
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It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Pennsylvania samagam which was held in such high spirits. We are truly blessed to have had the opportunity to attend.
At the children’s class, on the first day, in the first half of the class, we played a game called “Who wants to be a Sikh Millionaire” in which we learnt some historical facts. According to the feedback delivered it appeared like the game was successful at two levels;firstly it was fun and secondly we ended up learning some facts important sikh history!
The game had some glitches, but hopefully we can improve on it even more.
Any computer techies who can offer some help or suggestions, please ?
In the second half of the class we read the first part of a letter written by a young college boy to his father questioning the significance of the five symbols. - the 5 K’s. It is evident that this boy after having done a lot of research is confused and wondering why we need to keep the 5K’s in the present modern times. He feels that they are all outdated. In order to clarify his thoughts he turns to his father and writes this very frank letter.
On the second day we read the response of his father, who lovingly explains why it is still important for us to continue to keep the 5K’s.
A discussion followed in which many of you came forward with your views about whether you agreed or disagreed about the 5K’s and the commitment we make in keeping them. At the end a very strong message of love, faith and devotion that is implicit in the receiving and wearing of the 5K’s.
I am posting this letter ‘We are not symbols” on the blog for all of you who were unable to attend and for those of you who requested to read it themselves - because of time restriction we skipped over several parts.
I was deeply touched with the love displayed by some of you. Thank you for your faith and devotion that is an inspiration to all of us.
If you have any comments, do post them on the blog. Hopefully others will join in the conversation.
Oh by the way, there is a riddle/poem on the top of the letter – about the centipede. Can you figure out why this was placed there?
If so will you take a minute to write your response.
PS. The picture above, taken at Dodra in March 2011 is an example of the love and dedication displayed for the five beloved ones (The Panj Pyare) . These were part of the clothing that was washed and hung to dry after one of the ‘amrit shuk’ ceremonies.
ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ