ViewFinder: Sikhs in America
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- The Sikh community is an important part of northern Californias cultural tapestry, yet the Sikh religion and cultural traditions are not widely understood. This documentary captures Sikh social and family life, spiritual life, and economic and work life. Witness a beautiful Sunday service at a gurdwara, a Sikh wedding, the tying of a Sikh turban, and a look at the game Kabbadi. Visit tinyurl.com/otbvy8 for more program information.
Sikhs are absolutely the kindest people on this planet.
Their not
@@pomo1697explain how???
They seem like a beautiful people.
i will second that!!!
@Sinjin Smythe Na bruh it's Kirpan and as no use as of a knife.
@Sir Sinjin Smythe had u ever seen a Sikh using that knife on someone it's for protection like in America people use guns
Oh they really are
Kanishka plane bombing Canada........search it online.
this video is 10 years old, and nothing has got better for the sikhs
What do you mean friend?
@@josephohara2457Sikhs are very much unappreciated
i am an American Sikh and prayed several times at our Yuba City California Gurudwara! Thank you so much for posting this wonderful video! Waheguru Ji.
The moment he said " we are misunderstood for something that we have nothing to do with "
I got you. You need to educate Americans..!
I'm an American, and I will tell you here and now they REFUSE to be educated.
@@phantasmtheater6015 100% agree ☹
@@phantasmtheater6015 and i am not american and I agree with you😂
@mmmxxz american karen
@MM He’s talking about you. Educate yourself
as a German American I am proud & blessed by my Sikh Family members. They are wonderful people.
Freut mich! Grüße aus Wien :)
We always proud to our Sikh brother s
My best friend is a Sikh Indian!! WOOOOOOOOTTT!!!
She is probably indian not sikh sikhs have to many responsibility
Sikh means learning this world .every world student.this world magic city not a home
Sikh means disciple mean a Sikh is a student born in the world to learn
We all are born sikh
We learn to talk we learn to speak we learn to walk we learn to love and we learn to give that’s what Sikhism is
Google it you will find a magic
Sikh simply means two things. God's disciple, and perpetual learner.
There is no hell in the after life, except present now on earth, so our individual job now, is to be the best human possible, so we stop further reincarnation.
The hell is the process of being reincarnated again, which is only stopped at becoming close to human perfection, where one then resides in soul form, with the creator God.
Judaism, and oddly Christianity, also have similar reincarnation concepts, to Sikhism.
very nic video..
i proud to be a sikh
if u r proud to be a sikh then first become a sikh
then keep your hair if you are proud to be a sikhi
@@kiranchanna6700 and @jasdeep sabharwal true
@@jasdeepsabharwal9165 yea
@@jasdeepsabharwal9165
He is a sikh like me. We're not muslims. My family have the 5Ks. I just believe in God. God is the highest.🌕
This is a very nice video. my life story is very much similar with my sikh brother who lives in california. i came to Australia in 2009 with 900 dollars in my pocket. my first job was working as a kitche hand in restaurant. now i bought my own truck cost 70 thousand dollers just in 3 years.
Did you keep yiur faith in tact or ?
Christian,white,American sayin.be who you are! I welcome a Sikh any day of the week .
omg the white guy actually pronounced punjab right !! woooo
and even sikhs
Panjab ..:: not sure why spelled Punjab , probably British were not able to pronounce tea-pee , Punjab pronounced Poonjab , which kind of , off from Paa paa , tea pee , jaajaa Kaana Baabaa
Yes, we should feel blessed that we don't suffer persecution/murder/rape, just because of our religion/identity. My family came to Britain in the 1950s and we live our Sikh lives, side by side with our neighbours.
Sikhs are the beautiful gift of the God to humanity,hard working,honest,sharing,believe in equality.away from caste,creed,colour,gender,love humanity irrespectively of high or low or religion.
Wonderful video explaining the Sikh diaspora in America
@hunkpunk123 Hey I cut my hair when i was 12, joined the Marines as an infantryman, while there i got in touch with sikhs who taught me the true meaning of universal love, there I fell in LOVE with Sikhi... and decided to keep my Khes. I am by no means an expert but i do understand, we are creating resentment and beforee you know it... our quom will be divided by caste, colour, creed... everything we stand against. I look at a good practicing sikh and i see all the patients in the world :D
Good
What educational and uplifting experience, God bless the Sikhs !
God bless you as well, Sir!
I have nothing... nothing...but respect for the Sikhs!
Degh tegh fateh...
Beautifully made video showing sikh way of life.
SSA . Small Correction : Guru Gobind Singh Ji baptized the sikhs with the 5 K's,NOT Guru Nanak Dev Ji , as the speaker Veer Sukhcharan Singh mentions in the above video..That might just be a genuine error on his part & the word guru nank might be in his mind , since he's president of the guru nanak sikh society .. Secondly,let us not lose track of the most important philosophies of sikhism..meditate on god's name , do kirat or good karm , & share before eating , care for your fellow man..
Satnamsriwahegurujeefromdelhi,,,india
Next Gen Americans. Exactly what America needs. Infusion of good, motivated hard working people. So many of the people in the video were so on point in their beliefs and mindset. I hope more 2,3,4,5 Gen Americans still hold these truths about what we can do when we work hard in America
My family are White Hispanics from Brazil and they also started working in local farms when they arrived in America.
No description of God is enough to describe God's greatness or expanse! The reason initiated Sikhs don't cut their hair is to perserve the God given form intact.
Yes, indeed
Ap ne buhat achi bat kahi
❤ yes, indeed. This will be my 4th video in a row on Sikhs. I don't know what started my curiosity, but I am very glad I followed threw, and even happy to know videos like these exist.
Maybe its my upbringing, but I always considered it bad manners to ask questions about someone's personal beliefs and faith. I could never walk up to a man wearing a turban and just start asking questions. BUT...I am beginning to understand that the very word "sikh" means to learn. And i also learned a guru (Gu =dark Ru=light) is one that guides you from the dark into the light.
I can respect the purpose of this faith: to learn, to serve others, to protect, to work honestly and work hard, and to sit as equals with your neighbors, and all of Gods creations.
They DO NOT preach about conversion, and welcome all forms of worship of God to live among them. This is the only religion **that I am aware of*** that lives in harmony with the nature of all creation. I am really surprised I am only just now learning about this.
The pillars of Sikhism
@@GypsyEncounters Thank you God bless
You are doing good job I am so proud of you guys
Beautiful
ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਲੱਗਾ ਅਮੈਰਕਾ ਵਰਗੇ ਦੇਸ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਰਹਿਕੇ ਵੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਅਪਣੀ ਪਰੰਪਰਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਭੁੱਲੇ ਪੰਗਤਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੈਠਕੇ ਲੰਗਰ ਛਕਦੇ ਨੇ
Sikhism is a beautiful progressive religion
Wahguru ji Wahguru ji Wahguru ji
I wish the program had been a little longer. They did show a wide range of the Sikh spectrum but not enough about Orthodox Sikhs, especially women. Wish they went into the history a little deeper and emphasized/explained Gatka more as it is the main* Sikh martial art. Still, good points were made even though it was also Punjabi centric and didn't depict or mention any non Punjabi Sikhs.
Proud to be a sikh punjabi.
Same
Good example of hard working and smart investment people 💪🏾
9:03 ... wrong information
The 5 Ks date from the creation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
That guy had no idea at all about Kakaars. Called Kachhehra an underwear and portrayed Kirpan as a small dagger. Stupid.
“Just because you’re white Caucasian doesn’t make you more American than me” uhh louder for the people in the back pleasee 💯 😤
Sikhs always add value to the Society they join.
hard work is key,and God help those who work hard,God is able to to everything,
Waheguru ji 🙏
sikh kom zindabad brave kom guru siri gobind singh dhai sachai sikh sarbat dha bhala mangan walai nai app dha dass daya singh virk from uk
The film have a negative view of Sikhs most of the people in the film we're not respecting or practicing Sikhs , being in the military is nothing to be proud of without your faith. Also not showing more Sikhs who were practicing getting there understanding would be good there is plenty of well educated Authodox Sikhs in USA . The lad saying he feels better and more excepted by cutting his chair and denouncing his faith , he was a very very bad example of a Sikh especially as it should've been pointed out the importance of hair , in Sikh history upon till now Sikhs have sacrificed their lives but not give up their faith as easy as people not excepting them HS
waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji
Always held in high respect though I came from Arya Samaj family flow of life brought me lord Jesus I found peace n rest.believed in Vasudev. Kutumbhakam.,wahe guru.
THANKS VEER JI
First Sikh temple bulite in America 18 century stocktan..
Waheguru ji Waheguru ji
shiv om jee jadon tusi milogey, main tuwannu sikhi sikhawanga.
hats off to u who made this documentry.. bless pbs...
Wahegurujeemaherkarejee,khalsawahegurujeekifateh
I hope the new generation of Sikhs don’t fall into the trap of materialism, egotists , and all that riffraff on the internet it’s a nasty world.
I am from Indian descent which includes Sikh culture, my wedding was in the gurdwara. I try not to eat halal.
19:50 did this gentleman just say *_myspace_* ???? That is very antiquated.
Yes. This video was filmed in like 2007 lol, in Sacramento, Yuba City. etc. This was before facebook when myspace was big
Do not mix sikhi and Punjabi culture
I agree 💯
@Harmanpreet Singh Singh
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh. YES! Sikhi is spreading, I am of European and Native American decent and I became a Sikh over 5 years ago and know many others like myself of all races.
Waheguru ji
very very nice.
For your information I'm talking about 'Sikhs' here and not about Punjabis. And I never said I'm perfect.
Correct the word oh bloody as kabaddi at 10.52 min in video
In Indian armed forces langurs are held at every moment , and I love to serve their ....
What
@twistedwest1 my family is sikh from punjab thier very strict on religion and culture
Sikhs DO NOT CUT their hair....not even a single in the video has tied a turban .....except that doc! Waheguru meher bakshe🙏🙏🙏
they're talking about marrying Sikhs only and arranged marriages? how many generations is that even going to last? the only reason these kids follow this stuff is because their parents came to USA from India.....after 2-3 generations how many future generations will be traditional Sikh or Indian?
These kids are only traditional because their parents grew up in India and then moved to the USA in their 20s or 30s
bartman1995 yes the second gen may follow but 3rd gen wont be
Sikhs came in America 18 century
I tie turban , i dont drink/smoke , i am vegetarian but i have an american girlfriend. My parents are fine with it .. My girlfriend is fine that i am a sikh.. i am fine that shes a Christian .. everythings cooooool ... Not all Sikhs are that conservative ... I talk very openly with parents..I was born raised in India though
I went to school with a Gagandeep singh, cool guy. I realize it's a common name though.
WE SHALL SEE!!!!!!!
Im from U.K people don't understand Sikhism you often find political entities and media corporations trying to belittle you as is the case for Lord Singh recently and many others
Plz say in simple words
TBH, kicking your own son out of your house because he fell in love with someone outside their race or religion doesn't seem very Sikh to me, neither does constantly lying to one's father.
You should speak the truth to your father and family. You should also recognize that love is love and it comes from god. Who are you to pass judgement? We are all equal and come from the same creator.
Maybe god placed his girlfriend in your path because she needs your guidance? Or maybe you need a lesson from god on acceptance of others and humility? This is how a Sikh sees things.
Have to? Supposed to? You make it seem like you don’t want to but you’re forced. I understand it’s because English is not our first language and we interchangeably use “have to” in place of “we do”. No offence really just making sure we are all on the same page.
Says he got what I needed to do some research projectnow you children can ride your bikes and do your thing at the school okay everything's fine and it's back in Los Angeles okay not to worry I'll see you Sunday for work but remember always say no to strangers thank you and have a good day
We belive god created us in image of thyself and thats is why we refrain from removing anything from our physical bodies as god has granted us
then you dare say our guru were stupid? who gave thier lives for not cutting hair? . i am with you aman113
Jai shree ram ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji waheguru ji
ਸਿੱਖ ਕੇਸ ਕੱਟਕੇ ਕਬੱਡੀ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਦਿਖਾੳੁਣ ਦੀ ਕੀ ਲੋੜ ਸੀ ।🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
JO SACH HA DIKHAYA HA...
JEDDE NASHE KARDE NE UNNA TOU THIK NE
Nice video, but I don't feel it showed the diversity of the Sikh people very well. A wider group of people should have been interviewed, with more faces and personalities shown. We Sikhs are a very heterogenous population, with our own distinctive personalities, even though we share common values.
Can we trade all of the Muslims here for a few million Sikh's. Great people. Wish there were more here.
+Frank Fraser your comment is just as bad. not all muslims are bad. please check your wording before you sound ignorant.
+Mai Ger Vang Well said.
+Frank Fraser wtf are you talking about?! Your comment just sounds so ignorant and stupid!
+Mai Ger Vang I think we have enough Muslims in the USA.
I think we have enough of the type of people like you in USA.
I remember in the 80’s 90’s There was a lot of racism against siks
Does the Sikh community socialize outside the Sikh community (ex whites,)?
I'm white, and my husband is a Sikh. I have received nothing but love and acceptance from my husband and in-laws.
+Chelsealynnism I'd love to be with a Sikh man
+Cat lover There are no objections unless they do not want be with you
Sikhs believe that every human being is equal.
Yes why wouldn't Sikhs speak to others? Sikhs work normal jobs, have friends, neighbors, etc.
@hunkpunk123 It's like when i used to go to the gurdwara and the baba would force us to sit there and teach in this very strict manner. I lost faith [that was then] today Punjabis are leaving Sikhi because no one teaches with love, they go to the gurdwara and see the religion of their fathers and mothers not of their own, because it's more appealing to hang out with friends than to learn from a baba who is more interested in the money coming in from the Bebe's and the Uncles.
Fateh :)
ਸਰਕਾਰੇ,,ਖਾਲਸਾ
Kulwant Johal says Poonjab while actual presenter says actual pronunciation Panjab. LOL
It's Punjab Bro .....😊
ViewFinder:Sikhs in America
I was hoping this was about the religion and not about tying a certain culture to the belief. Ah well...
Am against the use of word "Temple" instead of "Gurdwara", the reason would be that most Americans does not know what a Gurdwara is, but if you are not educating them, how would they? Nobody else use this word in any religion like.......Christain Temple, Muslim Temple, Jews Temple.......then why Sikh temple? It just gives an impression that it has something to do with hinduism....which it is not.
@george shah it is common knowledge that it is called darbar sahib in the community, which means gurdwara, Harmandir sahib - the name for obvious reason in those days for people who didnt knew what a gurdwara is, which means the House of God......again, nothing to do with hinduism
@george shah I know where u are going with this and this makes me blunt in my response. For ur knowledge I would mention that there are versus (in Sri guru granth sahib ji) of many so called hindus saints, who were even not allowed to enter a hindu temple because they were from lower caste, and bani of Muslim saints too are there in Sri guru granth sahib ji which is a symbol of universal brotherhood.
By the way if u are trying to prove that sikhs came from hindus, yes they came from hindus (and from muslims too) who were not treated like humans in their own hindu community. Once u leave a community behind u start afresh, that means that it dioesnt matter if u were a hindu or muslim earlier, u have now embraced sikhi and erased everything of ur past (I guess this goes for every religious conversion). One leave a community or religion coz he or she is not happy being in it in the first place or they dont feel worth pursuing it, so if somebody was "once upon a time" born in a hindu family and now converted to sikhi, it doesnt make sense (for you) to feel proud or brag about it (infact one should have an opposite emotions on this) ....or maybe they did convert to sikhi and thats the reason you feel frustrated which is clearly evidence from your low life question....isn't it? Dont you have anything better to do in life than to try to prove that sikhs are hindus?
@george shah really? i dont think the tone of your questions suggests such innocence (even from your earlier comments & your last line surely put a stamp on the kinda person you are). For what i know about our discussion you surely do know alot about sikhi, and if you are so much interested in getting more knowledge (especially about hindus in sikhism) you can surely get it on google too. Now u want to twist the table on me (since you are cornered and have no return argument).....that wont happen (i dont intend to waste my more time with you), people can see the way you are putting your frustrations.....so do i....so if you didnt intended to be rude to me...then you better get a course on how to write a polite request letter......
@george shah you are welcome
One thing is for sure : Sikhs/Punjab people hate it when they get caught stealing , and even if you catch them red handed stealing , they will deny it for eternity and none of their fellow people will ever call them out on it.
I hate to confirm it as a punjabi sikh jatt myself its the delusional sold un media about the purity of our morality that never introspect at all but rather throw the one caught under the bus
Rocky William The Great stop saying ur jatt. No caste system in Sikhism. We are one
USA
United Sikh Association
13:30 if he is complaining about the turban and saying it is uncomfortable for him then it seems like it is the parents responsibility to cut his hair.
As this clip is to do with Sikhs, I can only comment on that.
To gain sympathy for your cause, I'd try doing it without swearing. Other than that,
you've told me something I wasn't aware of.
@twistedwest1 that dont make sense im a 18 year old boy and i dont wear a turban i shave eat meat drink and even eat beef wot would you call me im suppose to be sikh
There is huge difference between Punjabi and Sikh culture... indian state destroy our Darbar Sahib in 1984 (holy building).
With so much hate in the world, perhaps it really will end in December 2012.
To the young Sikhs who disregard their heritage - you can be both 'modern' and a Sikh, at the same time. Don't change your Sikh name to Harry, Dave etc. You have no need to anglonise your name. When you do that, you give the white the upper hand. He/she thinks that they are so special, that you want to be them. Never think that you are neither higher NOR BELOW
anyone. Keep your heads up!!
@absspare Yes!
@hunkpunk123 wow... what Sikhs who cut there hair aren't as good as you? Lose the ego.
-Khesdhari Singh
Sin - consists evil, crime - is universal problem, is ubiquitous. Humanity contaminated by sin. Sin in us by default, not learnt, not taught. Sin manifests in many forms. Sin is the opium. The origin of sin is unanswered.
My journey.
Sin is pre-existing in all. Nobody taught us to sin. Sin pre-dates The Bible. The Bible explains origins of sin. The Bible provides remedy for pre-existing sin, through Jesus Christ death and resurrection. The Bible is best selling book in the world for this reason. Sin is real, The Bible is relevant. Sin is born at every child birth. Sin is disease of heart, and Jesus Christ is the cure.
Satan is the enemy, came to steal, kill and destroy. Misleads us to blame good loving God. God is not the author of evil.
Media, Police, Defense, Judiciary, Penitentiary, Security, Contracts confirm sin exists.
The origins of life, natural laws, sin, morals, purpose, meaning, conscience, music, creativity, intelligence, beauty, color, nature, water, air, light and amalgamation, remain unevidenced - elsewhere.
We love truth when it enlightens us, but hate when it convicts us.
Instructing to "Heart wash" from sin is not "Brainwash".
God created universe, placed natural laws, made man in His image, gave talents, instructed man to multiply and explore - The Initiation of Science. Science is the legitimate child of natural laws.
We are made with good purpose and meaning. We are good. Then sin entered and we all fallen. Disease, despair, deformities, deficiencies, depression, stress, guilt, greed, hate, anger, rebellious spirit, spiritual death entered. Sin plays spoilsport.
Unloose the Soul from the tight knot of sin. Soul outlasts death.
Sinners cannot save themselves from sin. Jesus Christ, the Holy God, intervened, willingly died on The Cross and resurrected, for remmissions of our sins, to save us from sin and hell.
We are weak at the core, however we try to portray otherwise. We need Holy God's help, who is willing to help with open arms.
Unable to find any motive any reason for Jesus Christ to die willingly on Cross and resurrect - except His love to save us from pre-existing sin and hell.
Nobody died for our sins and resurrected - except Jesus Christ. Exclusivity.
Jesus Christ claimed:
"I am The Way, The Truth and The Life". "I am The Resurrection and The Life".
"I am The Good Shepherd".
Jesus Christ has the authority to forgive sins.
Religion says "Do". Jesus Christ says "Done".
Religion is man attempts to 'search gods'. Jesus Christ came from heaven in 'search of man'.
Salvation from sin and hell is not earned through works or deeds or pilgrimages or rituals or ceremonies or traditions or cultures or meditations or public displays or making personal sacrifices or making animal sacrifices.
Salvation from sin and hell is free, but not cheap. Because Jesus Christ laid His life on The Cross, and resurrected.
God loves the sinner, but hates the sin. Just like a mother loves child, but hates disease in child.
We are saved by God's grace, not by our works.
Karma is getting what we deserve. Grace is getting what we don't deserve. Only Grace can be pre-fixed with Amazing. Amazing Grace. Karma is not Amazing.
GRACE: Getting what we don't deserve - i.e. forgiveness of sin, eternity in heaven through Jesus Christ.
MERCY: Not getting what we deserve - i.e. punishment of sin, separation from God, eternity in hell.
God offers grace and mercy for free through Jesus Christ death and resurrection.
Jesus Christ suffered, ridiculed, spat-on, humiliated, crucified on The Cross, and therefore He understands our pain. He raised victorious, we will too. Those who endure till end are victorious.
Jesus Christ coming again to judge all. The doors will be closed. Jesus Christ reveals every mystery, answers every question. He is The Alpha and The Omega. He judges everyone.
One day every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
The First Christmas - Jesus Christ came to earth from heaven to save us from pre-existing sin.
The First Good Friday - Jesus Christ crucified to The Cross, died willingly for remission of our sins.
The First Resurrection Day, also linked to Easter - Jesus Christ resurrected from death.
Jesus Christ made entry to Holy Heaven free through Him. Repent of sin and be saved. Easy.
The First Coming of Jesus Christ - He is Lamb, slaughtered for remission of sins to save us from sin and hell. And resurrected.
The Second Coming of Jesus Christ - He will be Lion, The Judge. The Lion and The Lamb.
Jesus Christ forgave all who crucified Him, and now forgives all, even who reject, ridicule and mock Him. He loves all unconditionally.
Believe, trust, repent of pre-existing sin in Jesus Christ that He died for remission of our sins and resurrected, and coming back to judge, accept Him as Lord and Saviour, and be saved from sin and hell. Any time, any where. Even now. Simple.
Nothing to lose, everything to gain.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
I found God loved me regardless of sins, weaknesses and rejections by others. As sinner I cannot save myself through deeds. He believed me and has faith in me. I am not in competition with others. God loves you all, individually.
(My journal. Journey to life - after testing all 'isms' and religions, after failing to find origins, purpose and meaning of life, after swallowing pride, egos, anger, hate.)
Thank you for proclaiming your faith. I hope your message spreads
Obviously they need to update there small swords to pistols , look what happened in Australia ✊🏽
they cant, the 'small sword'is called a kirpan and its on of the 5k's. speaking as a sikh myself.. the small sword is very religious to cary
@@okayyoshi5270 nope, pistols can be carried. You need to be armed no matter kirpan or pistol
5:32
saabat soorat dastar sira!
those who cut their hairs in any form,,,,,,,they cannot call themselves sikhs at all.
Truly said brother❤️
This is in Yuba City lol
sikh ehliye bun gaye ney pur bharosa nahin kurna
That's ALOT of hair under that turban.
Singh is king s
Pure sikh identify with 5 k.
Half cut sikh
No khalisa. Should be puri just like me at India kmr.