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1. All will be able to reflect upon and think about how we can help those who are less fortunate than us.
2. Most will be able to understand why Sikhs care for the poor.
3. Some will be able use Sikh’s concept of Sewa in order to express the importance of caring for the poor
Sikhism teaches that people should try to become less self-centred and more God-centred and should live their lives in the selfless service of others (sewa). This means that for Sikhs, helping others as part of their worship to God. Sewa may mean giving money, time to help someone else.
It was the year 1704, there was a battle at Anandpur between the Khalsa (Sikhs) and combined Hindu hill Rajas and Mughals. The Khalsa were defending the Anandpur fort as the enemies launched a heavy attack. Bhai Kanhaiya was given the duty of giving water to the injured Sikh’s during the battle. When Bhai Kanhaiya got on the battle field, all he could see was the face of Guru Gobind Singh Ji in everyone and God dwelling in everyone, therefore neither seeing anyone as friend or foe, he served everyone. Bhai Kanhaiya was seen by other Sikh’s giving water to the enemy and told Guru Ji, “We have a traitor in the camp, he is helping the enemies heal so that they can get up and attack the khalsa again.” When hearing this some of the Sikhs got angry and went for their swords and asked Guru ji’s permission to punish Bhai Kanhaiya. But Guru ji told the Sikhs to look into Bhai Kanhaiya’s eyes . When they gazed closely into his eyes they saw Guru jis reflection instead of their own. Guru Ji gave Bhai Kanhaiya a hug and said, he is not a traitor, but has a pure heart and see’s God in all. He is innocent. We are all children of Waheguru (God), we are the creation of the same creator, and just as Bhai Kanhaiya saw me in all, in the same way God, dwells in all. God dwells in the good and evil. We don’t fight with hate; we only fight for truth, justice and humanity. Our fight isn’t due to racism it is to uphold righteousness in the world. “Recognise the Human Race as one” Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji - Dasam Granth.
Baljit Singh explains how the Sikh religion is based on equality and love and how this expresses itself in 'sewa', or selfless service to others. This inspired Sikhs in Hounslow, London, to organise a convoy of trucks during the Kosovo conflict. Baljit describes how they delivered relief supplies to Albanian people, and felt the importance of prayer.
In the back of your book write down 10 words that YOU best feel sum up Khalsa Aid.