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Summary of Question:	Confused To See This Conflicting Images
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Monday, 8/16/2004 7:10 PM MDT

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<http://www.spiritvoyage.com/shopping/detail.cfm?PC=1263>

I was surfing the internet on information about Sikhism and found a above mentioned website. As one can see on the cover of the music cd that there is a picture of Ganesha, Hindu diety, and Ikonkar written in Punjabi. I find it very shocking to see it because the basic message that one can infer is that Sikhism and Hinduism are just one religion. I became more shocked when I am able to know that this music album is made by a turban Sikh, Guru Ganesha Singh. I don't know what the artist wants to convey to the public through the album but I believe that the appearance of it is disgusting. Please enlighten me.

Bul Chul Maf
Harmanjeet Singh

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Sat Siri AKaal. I know the musician you mentioned. He is a devoted Sikh and hardly a hindu, no offense meant. I believe the picture was because his name has Ganesha in it. (Guru is part of his name, it is NOT a title.) Anyway, I'm sorry it bothers you. I can see where those looking at it would wonder about Sikhi and Hinduism being non-distinct, but I can assure you that was NOT the intent of his message. Perhaps you should write him care of Spirit Voyage and tell him your concerns yourself. I for one, think he would appreciate your perspective. Guru ang sang,
-DKK