There are still many Buddhists in India, and throughout the whole of Asia as well. But such people don’t say I believe in Buddha so I can’t nothing else. This is especially true in Nepal, where people say I a Hindu AND a Buddhist. The largest Hindu temple in the world is in Cambodia that is now overwhelming Buddhist. Should you say, Buddhists wiped Hindus out of Cambodia? (and Southeast Asia in general)We can only speculate about why religions come and go in countries and it is not interesting at all. It is about the here and now. The message of the SGGS is of timeless value and the true strenght and backbone of Sikhism. The teachings and sacrifices of the Guru’s appeal to many if they only heard about these fascinating realities but if you fight about which movement is the one and only true representation of Sikhism I am afraid many people will walk away.

The hatred you ooze out of every word that you type never ceases to amaze me either, Mr. Gill. May God bless you with patience so that you keep your calm even when you are tortured. That’s what Guru Arjan Dev Ji stands as a symbol of. Guru Ram Das Ji built Golden Temple with a Muslim peer laying the foundation … and four doors welcoming people of all creed and religion … and today, you are maligning Hindus on the whole as a people. Good for you. God bless.

If you have read about the history and oppression of the dalit and shudra people you may have some understanding of why they ‘are hell bent on starting their own version of the sikh faith’. It is called survival. Although our faith is built on values such as equality and tolerance this did not always exist and low caste people were excluded and alienated from soceity by sikhs as well as the hindus. As a result they identify with specific baghats who reflect their background and set up religious institutions in their name.

I believe that it is time that we moved on and came together as one, under the banner of sikh. However, we all need to have the tolerence and understanding which is required in such a complex and sensetive task. Nothing will be achieved if members of sikh sects are told that they are wrong. Any dialogue will have to be made with love and understanding of peoples views and needs. God Bless

Easier said that done obviously, but just making a point.

And, one day with these inner and outer conflicts, Sikhs will realize the Khalsa way and that is when Khalsa will rise.

People that follow these cults and sects are truly misguided and the so called “sants/babas” should be stopped. No I am not saying that you need to kill them or use violence but they need to be stopped. For some unknown reason people feel they need to follow some baba around to help them spiritually when they already have a perfect Guru. Perhaps re-education for these people is the most important issue, then perhaps these cults and sects will come to an end.