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Sikhi in Everyday Life...

This week Harman Singh of New Zealand made headlines around the world as a young man who removed his turban to help a young boy injured in a car accident.  A heartwarming story about empathy, kindness and humanity that had a happy ending for both the young boy in the accident and Harman Singh. 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/18/sikh-harman-singh-turban-child_n_7308140.html

We’ve been chatting about the story this week at KF and reflecting on how Sikhi truly is more of a way of life, than a religion.  

Over the past few months we’ve gone into several classrooms and educator conferences to talk about Sikhi and what it means to live as a Sikh.  Much of the discussion/questions are around why Sikh men and women wear turbans and have a visible identity. In these discussions we talk about how the visible identity of a Sikh is like a uniform.  A uniform that reminds a Sikh of his/her relationship with the Guru, but also a uniform of someone who stands up when they see something that is not right or see someone who needs assistance.  

The story of Harman Singh is a beautiful example of Sikhi in everyday life, and a great way to wrap up the week before a long week-end. :)

Enjoy and be safe!

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Sikh puts religious rule aside to help injured boy. He unveiled his turban to place under boys head.

Harman Singh did not think twice about removing his turban to cradle the bleeding head of a 5-year-old who had just been hit by a vehicle on his way to school. Mr Singh, 22, was at home when he heard car wheels screeching, and then a commotion, and ran outside...

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