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The shaheed sacrifices himself for dharam, for justice, for the common good.
The beneficiaries of that sacrifice pour out their gratitude in the form of garlands. They honor and raise the shaheed high above the common level.
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The beneficiaries of that sacrifice pour out their gratitude in the form of garlands. They honor and raise the shaheed high above the common level.
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Kings are shaheeds-in-waiting, at least in some traditions. Ready to sacrifice themselves to uphold dharam and justice, their primary responsibility.
So the garlands of the shaheed become the necklaces of the king. The king is honored in advance of his sacrifice.
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So the garlands of the shaheed become the necklaces of the king. The king is honored in advance of his sacrifice.
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Modern sardari is associated with high living - fashion, cars, and all that - because of this. We are the heirs of those kings and shaheeds honored above the common level.
It is the echoes of past sacrifices alone that make this association seem natural.
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It is the echoes of past sacrifices alone that make this association seem natural.
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So long as the memory of past sacrifice is still strong, it will continue to seem natural. But when too much time goes by without us fulfilling our responsibility, it will come to be resented. As it has in many other times and places. Perhaps it already is.
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Pictured at the top on the left is Baba Nihal Singh, the "living shaheed."
His story is incredible. Listen to it here:
Photo by Herrai Singh: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8nxvkolOgK/ Lots of other gems!
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His story is incredible. Listen to it here:
Photo by Herrai Singh: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8nxvkolOgK/ Lots of other gems!
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