Let us pray
On this Khalsa Day
Let us pray!

May the spirit of Sikhi rise
in every Sikh, in every way,
Gurbani alone be our guide
to lead as the Gurus say
Let us pray!

Let every Gurdwara be
of caste and faction free,
biased singers, speakers
fake babas or preachers
shouldn’t hold a sway
Let us pray!

Let money-makers who dare
to sell us path or prayer
or distort our bright annals,
find no Sangat or channels
such sly games to play
Let us pray!

Let us learn Mool-mantra
with its meaning at least,
be able to read Gurbani
and look not for a priest
brokers be kept away
Let us pray!

Let us tell the global village
who the Sikhs are,
how relevant is Sikhi
to the present and time afar
its values never gray
Let us pray!

Of our rich heritage
the youth be made aware,
empowered to play their role
with trust and loving care
Lest they go astray
Let us pray!
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(14.04.2004)