#harmansingh

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!

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...