AdminHope in Unity! Recently, Saharanpur was in news because of Sikh Muslim riots. It was disheartening. India is a land of diverse religion and culture. We belong to same color but different religion and this marks the major reason for all riots in India. Back in 2011, UK riots were in limelight. There was destruction […]
Hope in Unity!
Recently, Saharanpur was in news because of Sikh Muslim riots. It was disheartening. India is a land of diverse religion and culture. We belong to same color but different religion and this marks the major reason for all riots in India.
Back in 2011, UK riots were in limelight. There was destruction everywhere. The police wasn’t able to control the boisterous mob. The Sikhs and Muslims were in limelight too, for a different and a noble reason though. When Birmingham was facing the ravages of time, audacious Sikhs of Britain took over the streets to defend homes, businesses and places of worship. Armed with swords, and carrying hockey sticks, the rebellious Sikhs guarded their temples. And they were ready for any coup de main. They not only guarded their temples but also stood guard outside Mosque when Muslims were offering their Ramadan prayers. After this bravado act by Sikhs, Muslims also came forward and they stood guard outside Sikh temple when Sikhs were offering their prayers at night. Sikhs and Muslims not only guarded temples and mosques of the city, but they united to guard Churches of the city too. Social media, be it twitter or facebook, newspapers were brimming with this lion-hearted act. No matter what, Sikhs always stand against evil and this quality they have got from their ancestors and teachings of their Gurus. Since childhood Sikhs have learned that – “Maanas ki jaat sabai ekai pehchanbo” or “Aval allah nor upaya kudrat ke sab bande” meaning everyone belongs to ONE CREATOR.
There is harmony in unity, and peace in harmony. And there is a hope in unity!
~ Gurpreet Kaur
~ New Delhi, 9th Aug ’14