"Diwali-Diwala" alias Bandi-Chhor
by the turbaned 'Brahmins-Hindus' in 'The Sikh Identity"
Sardar Kalvinder Singh ji,
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa,Waheguru ji ki Fateh!
Is there any relationship between Guru Hargobind Sahib ji were released from the Gwalior jail and the Brahmins-Hindus-Traders' "Dewali-Diwala" day and the Sikhs celebrating their enemies' Diwali-Diwala day as the "Bandi-Chhor day' at the Darbar Sahib Complex, Amritsar, and the whole Sikh world?
Please consider it very seriously and do not fall in the trap of the Sikhs' enemies and saying that the Sikhs' celebrate their 'Bandi-Chhor' day on the 'Diwali-Diwala' day of their enemies, i. e., Hindus-Brahmins-Traders.
Has there been any Historical evidence from the Sikhs' Historical point of view that the "Bandi0Chhor' day is celebrated on the 'Hindus-Brahmins' "Diwali-Diwala" day?
Would you consider seriously that the "Hindus and their -ism is "Netither a religion nor a Culture", according to well knows academics; whereas, the Sikh Religion is the 5th largest religion of the world?
Would you find any evidence in Guru Granth Granth Sahib about the "Bandi-Chhor divas", which is related to the "Diwali-Diwala" day of the "Hindus-Brahmins-Traders" and advertised by the cohorts of Hanera (Prakash/Darkness) Sinh Badal, Badal himself and his "joe boys and joe-girls?"
Would you find out that how much Guru Khalsa Panth's money is spent on the Hindus' Diwali-Diwala days, simply to become copy-cat of the 'Brahmins-Hindus-Traders'?
Above all, you are requested to think the repercussions of your "Diwali-Dila" day's Mubarakvad
This is all against the philosophy of the Sikh Gurus' teachings, inscribed in Guru Granth Sahib and the Guru Khalsa Panth.
Your reply will be appreciated.
Your brother,
Awatar Singh Sekhon (Machaki)
This is the worst article I have ever read in my life. It is full of grammar mistakes, and primitive remarks.
ReplyDeleteAlso this is clearly not the work of a scholar.
My suggestion to the author is to understand the definition of words before he uses them in his future writings.
No religion has one "culture", it varies from one place to another. Therefore a Sikh male growing up and learning his Sikh heritage in Canada, will have a different culture then a Sikh male growing up in England or India. This means if someone is growing up in the western world is not less of a Sikh then someone in India, for religion does not discriminate on your location.
I don't recall Sikhism being a religion that promotes hate towards another philosophy such as Hinduism. If my understanding is correct, Sikhism is the most beautiful religion in the world and this author should be ashamed of spreading such hatred. All Sikhism promotes is Love and Knowledge, Sikh's have no enemies.
When I look into my neighborhood on Diwali, I see Sikh's and Hindu's laughing, playing, and celebrating together. Every Sikh's should know the history of their religion and why we celebrate this day. Even more important is how many great memories it has created over the years as the entire world celebrates.
I promote Diwali because it's a day when Sikhs's and Hindu's step out of their way to do good in the world. I feel a warm feeling when I see all the lights lit up outside of the Gurdwara as the entire community celebrates unity. I will fight to keep this tradition alive, for it only promotes good.
This is my view on your article.
Granted you may not like it. But I only spoke the truth.
Also Mr. Awatar Singh Sekhon i hope in your next article you will promote a positive message and you will make the rest of your Sikh brothers, and sisters proud.
Thank You.