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Former beauty queen, television host and compere, Manpreet Brar Wallia, in a B&E exclusive, offers a faithful’s insight into the unique philosophy and practice of Sikhism – the faith of valour!

The month of April in North India, especially Punjab, heralds the festival of Besakhi, which marks the Punjabi New Year and a beginning of the harvest season. Historically, this is a very relevant day for Sikhs. It was on this day in 1699 that the 10th Guru, Guru Gobindh Singh Ji had invited all his followers to the Baisakhi Fair near Anandpur. And it was here that Guru Gobindh anointed the ‘Panj-Pyara’, as soldiers who would dedicate their lives to the service of others and pursuit of justice for all. On this historic day, he also gave the Sikhs the five K’s (Kirpan, kesh, kachcha, kada, kanga) by which they would be recognised. He gave them a physical form that would distinguish them and make them stand apart. One of the most wonderful things about Sikhism is its sense of tolerance and liberalism. As the founder and the first guru, Guru Nanak formed this to unite people and taught them the unity of God.

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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2007

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