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Summary of Question:	Why Sikh Brothers Insult Vegiterian ?
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Sunday, 8/19/2001 1:53 AM MDT

I am having big problem with sikh brothers, when ever they talk in public they insult me because I am don't eat meat. Even they laugh at me, they make fool of me, not even that they call me names.

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Sat Siri AKaal. Dear one, you are being tested. Stick to your practice and principles, and remember that the one who slanders you takes on your karma. Sikhs have suffered far worst torment before your time, remember their sacrifices and understand torment for vegetarianism is nothing compared to losing your head.

Perhaps they feel they have to torment you because they think you are setting yourself ABOVE them, and they want to bring you down. Ignore them, and if you can, bless them. Bless them for reminding you WHO YOU ARE and thank them for teaching you to bear insults with grace.

Practically speaking, put yourself often in the company of Sikhs who practice vegetarianism as you do, and you will not have this problem. You do not have to stay in the company of those who torment you.

You can see more in this Youth Forum by searching keywords: vegetarian, meat, slander.

Guru ang sang,
-DKK