Overpowering Quotes
After his predecessor had been tortured and beheaded—see {618267}–the Guru decided that to deal with the Muslim forces arrayed against them, Sikhs should take up the sword. He was very successful and Sikhism grew. The 10th Guru was the one who introduced the 5 Ks (Unshaved Beard, carrying a knife, wearing special underwear symbolizing chastity and others) by which we physically recognize Sikhs today.
Many New Yorkers—police, firefighters and others—risked their lives to try and assist others even though many of them died. However the goodness of their act was dramatic when compared with the evil of the terrorist attackers.