While some keyboard warriors are intentional in their behavior, others might be harassing Kaurs without even being aware of it or the consequences.
At this point in time, Sikhi does not have a collective, communal idea of what a Kaur looks like or what her physical identity should portray. So, each Kaur decides for herself what identity to don and what will help her become closer to the Divine.
At this point in time, Sikhi does not have a collective, communal idea of what a Kaur looks like or what her physical identity should portray. This begs the question: Are Kaurs, as a collective, suffering from a physical identity crisis?
We all hear whispers in our gurdwaras of men who have been accused of sexual harassment, whether they be uncles, gianis, or bhai sahibs. We tell each other, “Be careful and keep the girls away.” How about we put these men away?
Why do Sikhs keep long, un-cut hair? Seriously, give me a good reason! What’s the point of my kesh? Kesh, or uncut hair, is considered to be an essential part of Sikhi. Yet, growing up, no one gave me a convincing answer as to why it is essential or why the Gurus commanded Sikhs to keep long hair.
Sukhjit discusses her relationship with body hair throughout her life. Learn more about what Sukhjit is up to here: https://www.facebook.com/sukhjit.khalsa
Rupi Kaur details how she went from self-published student poet to the top of the New York Times best-seller list with fans like Sam Smith tattooing her artwork, plus she shares a poem from her second collection, 'The Sun and Her Flowers'.
I stepped to the encompassing pole, grasped the handle, and kept my mind focused on the Guru. I checked the flags progress, inhaled and kept up the circular force while the orange and blue sign of Sikh identity danced in the forceful, multi-directional wind. Success was achieved! Our identity was flying high!
I’ve put together my ‘frequent five’ ways of being to push the envelope - not only for greater success, but ultimately for greater meaning and purpose in what we do as women.
Many of us have made our home in our panth, our sangat, our memories, and our history; often captured in photographs.