The Warrior Mind Set
Another Martial Arts related post :
Sikhi Related comments are in RED. The below points are taken from the book ' Living The Martial Way' by Forrest E. Morgan.
The Martial Way is not a sport, hobby, or occasional pastime. It's a way of life. Sikhi is also a way of life and being a Sant and Saphi is ordained by Guru Jee. We encourage every Sikh to learn a Martial Art. Obviously the best would be Gatka, but if that is not possible then any other Martial Art which emphasis discipline and humility should be learnt.
Warriors belong to a elite group - one that knows no cultural boundaries. Gursikhs after taking Amrit also belong to a elite Warrior group. They see Waheguru in everyone, and they treat Friend and Foe the same.
Begin by acknowledging your Warriorship. Think, Feel, and act like a Warrior. Set yourself apart from the rest of society by your personal excellence. Where Warriorship was once a birthright, it is a now a calling. Replace the words Warriorship with Sikhi and Warrior with Gursikh and then you will realise what Guru Jee meant when he said he wanted his Sikhs to be Sant - Saphi.
Throw away your vanity, and pursue internal objectives. learn to recognise the difference between internal and external motivations. The Martial Way is a discipline devoted to the perfection of character, not the collection or prizes and praise. Beware of rank; train to achieve personal excellence; not certificates and belts. Remember all systems are artificial. There is only one true Martial Way. Gursikhs who know and train regularly in the Martial Arts should live by the above point.
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