What Is Sikhism?
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Channel: Cogito
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Length: 20min 18sec (1218 seconds)
Published: Sat Jan 11 2020
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How truthful this video is, notwithstanding, while I was growing up as a Jehovah's Witness we routinely met people that were not interested and this wasn't surprising and was common, however most of the Sikhs we met were very welcoming, they would invite us in, offer us food and listen to us even though there was probably little chance of them converting. They did seem genuinely interested in what we had to say as a religion, for their own learning, and their hospitality was very nice.
Everyone should at least know something about Sikhs. Itβs really added a lot to my interaction with Punjabi people if anything. Their ethics around fair business practices make them more trustworthy than a lot of the people in the religion I ended up raised in. Also, this might be more Punjabi culture than Sikh culture, but a lot of the people Iβve met have been really good humored and gregarious. Theyβre like the best people for a backyard bbq.
I visited a Sikh Gudwara once on a school trip in a series of trips to religious sites to learn more about religions and the main thing that stuck with me is that most temples are equipped with a kitchen as communal meals are part of worship and if you're ever really desperate for shelter and food, regardless of religious belief, Sikhs are obligated to provide you with a meal. Thought that was kind of cool.
Probably my favorite thing about Sikh's (aside from the free food thing, which i think every religion should do because it's awesome), is that they have a long history with weapons. Their flag's symbol is 3 swords and a throwing disc, what more could you ask for?
Weapons are literally part of their religion.
To those talking about how the food is probably dirty (rly just one bigot) β another pillar of Sikhism is cleanliness. Before attending the gurudwara, you are supposed to bathe. You also must wash your hands and feet before you physically walk in to the gurudwara. I have NEVER gotten sick from langar and have been eating it my whole life.
Your immune system is only as fragile as you make it folks!
This has lots of elements in common with buddhism! So cool! I'll try to visit the temple someday, the meal seems an eye-opening event.
In the city where I live, there is a large population from India and a lot of Sikh people. Some of the most good-natured and genuinely decent, caring humans I've ever encountered.
My best friends growing up were a Sikh family down the street. Some of the kindest, friendliest people you will ever meet. They are also some of the rowdiest, funniest people to party with. Still close to all my punjabi homies to this day.