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Summary of Question:	"Our Children & Sikhi"...
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Wednesday, 3/31/2004 3:15 AM MDT

OUR CHILDREN AND SIKHI by Manvir Singh Khalsa

Why are our children not attracted to going to the Gurdwara?

Why are our children drifting away from the Sikhi?

Why are our children forgetting their great Sikh history?

Are the Gurdwaras to blame?
Are the schools to blame?
Is it the Panth to blame?
The fundamental blame goes to the mothers and fathers.

Parents say that our children don’t listen?
Parents say that our children are not interested?
Parents say that they don’t have enough time?

‘Kabeer, whether it is for an hour, half an hour, or half of that, whatever it is, it is worthwhile to speak with the Holy. ||232||’
(Ang 1377, SGGS)


How can we inspire our children to realise how precious and beautiful Sikhi is?
How can we inspire our children to realise how great our Guru is and they have done for us?
How can we inspire our children to know how great our history and heritage is?

SACRIFICE!

Our Spiritual Father is Guru Gobind Singh Jee Māhārāj.
Our Spiritual Mother is Māta Sahib Kaur Jee.
Our Brothers are the Four Sahibzādas (Princes).

Guru Gobind Singh Jee sacrificed his four sons for us!
Guru Gobind Singh Jee sacrificed his father for his us!
Guru Gobind Singh Jee sacrificed his home for us!

Who are we?
We are the children of Guru Gobind Singh Ji!
We are the family of Guru Gobind Singh Ji!
We are the sons & daughters of Guru Gobind Singh Ji!

However, how much have we listened to our Father?
How much have we accepted our Father’s orders?
How much respect have we shown our Father?
How are our children going to listen to us, if we don’t listen to our Father?
How are our children going to respect us, when we don’t respect our Father?
How are our children going to do what we say, when we don’t do what our Father tells us to do?

SACRIFICE!

We leave our children with babysitters.
We leave our children in nurseries
We leave our children with their grandparents.

‘I have no time to look after my child’s Kes!’
‘I have no time to discuss Sikhi with my children!’
‘I have no time to send them to Panjabi classes!’

Where is the SACRIFICE?

‘Telling the stories of one's ancestors make the children, good children.’ (Ang 951, SGGS)

Could you sacrifice 5 minutes for your children to read them bed time story about our great Gurus and Martyrs?

Could you sacrifice 5 minutes for your children to recite the Mool Mantra before they go to sleep?

Could you sacrifice 5 minutes for your children to discuss about life and the beautiful benefits of Sikhi?

Do we want our children to grow up to be proud of who they are?

Do we want our children to live happy all their life and take the support of the Lord and Guru Māhārāj?

Do we want our children to take care of our Father Guru Gobind Singh Jee’s pagh [turban] and make it sparkle?

Involvement and participation are crucial if you want your children to do something.

Involve your children in the Gurdwara and they will take interest.

Involve your children and explore Sikhi and they will be inspired.

Involve your children and they will never forget

HOW MUCH SACRIFICE HAVE YOU MADE FOR YOUR CHILDREN?

Be inspired and inspire others! May God bless you!