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Summary of Question: | Keep Your Head Up -The Guru Is Always With You. |
Category: | General Sikhism |
Date Posted: | Tuesday, 3/15/2005 2:48 PM MDT |
One thing to remember, many (maybe most) people stare simply out of curiousity and not b/c their prejudice or trying to be mean. As for the snickering, that's their own ignorance and they will pick up some of your bad karma for it - so best not to worry about it.
As for people purposefully embarassing you in front of others - why not challenge them? I do. I ask them "Why is that?", "How does that work?", "How is that true?". It puts them on the defensive. I have had professors make comments before and when I challenged them they ended up hanging their heads and staring at the floor b/c they had nothing to say!! Or I simply ignore them. Educate yourself about your religion (and history) and a bit about other religions, it's easier to debate that way. Also, ask them about their beliefs, compare if you want. It's not a big deal. If they stare, stare back if you want. If you don't feel comfortable staring back, then I suggest you join a gym or learn self defence- it works wonders for self esteem. Or ignore them, whatever makes you feel better.
btw, I'm not married, I was a university student when I went through all this.
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fathe!!!
(REPLY) Sat Nam. Thank you for this wonderful message! Your words are right on target! May God and Guru bless you, SP