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| Sikh Man at Agra (Photo by Yann) |
Sikhs are often publicly identified by the wearing of turbans.
Sikh Net
explains that the turban signifies “you are committed and have dedicated yourself to the Guru and shall serve ALL…”
So what happens when removing the turban in public is the very thing that will serve someone who is urgently in need?
What hopefully happens is that love trumps protocol, for love seems to be the essence of all true religions.
And love did, indeed, prevail when a Sikh man recently used his turban as a first-aid measure for a boy who was struck by a car.
Ariel Bogle of Mashable
explains that this man, Harman Singh, rushed to the boy after witnessing the accident. Singh
then quickly “took off his turban in order to help staunch the flow of blood.”
It is equally commendable that Singh's action has “been credited by fellow Sikhs, as well as by the public at large.” Perhaps the world is finally beginning to realize that love is not only the goal, but also the path.
Resources
http://fateh.sikhnet.com/s/WhyTurbans#Gift%20of%20the%20Guru
http://mashable.com/2015/05/26/sikh-man-turban-young-buy/
Copyright May 26, 2015 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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