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Summary of Question: | About Using Five Symbols |
Category: | General Sikhism |
Date Posted: | Saturday, 7/23/2005 5:23 AM MDT |
(REPLY) Sat Nam. Symbols remind us of our commitment to walk the path laid out by Guru Nanak and completed by Guru Gobind Singh. Without our symbols, we forget too easily! Every nation, every religion has its symbols. Whether it's a flag or a cross, or a star, or whatever, symbols are important and necessary because our human minds are so easily distracted and detracted from the values and virtues that are the foundation of a Sikh way of life. For us, as Sikhs, our symbols are especially important as we live in a world once again (or still) divided by religious intolerance and persecution. Our symbols give remind us to always have the courage to stand for righteousness, and live according to the Guru's teachings. Never underestimate the power of symbols. Our bana and the symbols also make a statement to to others that we are committed to our faith. SP