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Summary of Question:	"Why Dont U Cut Ur Hair" Most Anoying Question In The World
Category:	Hair
Date Posted:	Thursday, 2/20/2003 5:44 PM MST

waheguru ji ka kalhsa waheguru ji ki fateh!!!

wat do i say when ppl tell me to cut my hair. I know why we keep our hair and all that but i dont think ppl want to hear that especaily when there ur own kind

i get asked questions like: "dont u think u would look better with cut hair" "forget ur jura jus cut ur hair u'll look crazy" "i think u look better with cut hair"
and the worst thing is that its punjabi's who r saying this to me!

i used to have cut hair about a yr ago but then i grew it and nwo i have a jura:> (and proud) im sick and tired of our own people trying to abolish the sikhi idenity why cant they just stop sayin stupid things like u look better with cut hair all i say is 'is not about looks" and they understand i geuss. but there are still ppl who say cut ur hair jura doesnt look good this that
even people from india say this to me.
wat can i do to keeep the khalsa idenity alive within the sikh youths?(i am a yought 15yrs old)

there r singhs like me but very few and even sum of my singhs shave there beards they do it to get girls"

wat can i do to keep the khalsa spirit alive within youths?

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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh! Congratulations on your conscious decision to grow your kesh!

Your question is what this youth forum is all about. Perhaps reading the many posts/replies on Turban, Hair, and Sikh practices will give you information to help YOU keep Khalsa spirit alive within the youthful Sikh community.

You might tell Indians/Sikhs this: "I keep my hair because I like how it makes me feel: I feel like a son of Guru, who gave me the gift of kesh. Why do you CUT your hair?" TURN the question around. These folks are uncomfortable that you do not conform or look like they do. They think you should worry more about how you look and whether girls like you than being Sikh. The path of Khalsa is not easy; we walk the edge of the sword, always.

You are right, the questions ARE tiresome. I have had this experience personally. The other thing you should do is look for young keshdhari Sikhs who become part of your circle. It is easier to be who you are with the support of at least a couple others who believe as you do. Also, a neutral mind will give you strength to encourage Khalsa spirit and deflect the questions. And the way to attain and maintain your neutral mind is to practice Naam Simran. This will also give you strength of purpose and spirit to continue your life as Khalsa.

Guru ang sang,
-DKK