https://www.upworthy.com/sikhs-prepare-meals-for-quarantined
I lived with a Sikh family briefly many years ago. They were kind and generous, often inviting me to dinner. Most people who know Sikhs say they are gentle and upstanding without exception.
What little I know of their religion is that they study a book written by their saints and founders several hundred years ago. This holy scripture, known as the Guru Granth Sahib, is considered the authority on their religion. Sikhs do not have people they consider priests or gurus per se--all humans, Sikh or not, are considered equal and no one holds authority over another. All people reflect, or have within them, godliness, or the potential for it.
Serving others (sewa) is a central practice of their religion. Their temples regularly provide food for anybody who is hungry, Sikhi or not.
During this pandemic, it's always inspiring to hear about people doing good!
Totally unfamiliar with Sikhs but they sound like what we should all be like them, especially now. Kudos to them for stepping up at this time. Thanks for this bit of light.
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