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	<title>Comments on: Drug Addiction in Punjab - 3HO SuperHealth</title>
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		<title>By: samar</title>
		<link>http://www.mrsikhnet.com/index.php/2006/11/30/drug-addiction-in-punjab-3ho-superhealth/#comment-21035</link>
		<dc:creator>samar</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 06:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Warm welcome,
As we are working for those who are dishearted by there numerous tries to come out of drugs, we are helping those dishearted to become a responsible and productive member of society. As we are not doctors , but we have practical experiences which no doubt help to make there dream true.
As we are all Professionals working with the different -2 companies, and we have our families too to look after.
But we give little time to the people who are in pain.
1. As we dont have any membership charges.
2.The only requirement is to Just Ask for help.
3. To any religion or creed u belong is not our concern.
4. Every thing from name to city (i.e personal information will remain Anonymus.
5. we genrate the funds by selling small stickers with the massage to society, (which never cost more than 5 rs)
6. Apart from this we help the girls/boys of slum families for studies till class 5. 
so plz we need ur support and suggestions for fund raising and want u to be part of our group
Any suggestions,
email :- &lt;a href="mailto:imp.update@indiatimes.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;imp.update@indiatimes.com&lt;/a&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Warm welcome,<br />
As we are working for those who are dishearted by there numerous tries to come out of drugs, we are helping those dishearted to become a responsible and productive member of society. As we are not doctors , but we have practical experiences which no doubt help to make there dream true.<br />
As we are all Professionals working with the different -2 companies, and we have our families too to look after.<br />
But we give little time to the people who are in pain.<br />
1. As we dont have any membership charges.<br />
2.The only requirement is to Just Ask for help.<br />
3. To any religion or creed u belong is not our concern.<br />
4. Every thing from name to city (i.e personal information will remain Anonymus.<br />
5. we genrate the funds by selling small stickers with the massage to society, (which never cost more than 5 rs)<br />
6. Apart from this we help the girls/boys of slum families for studies till class 5.<br />
so plz we need ur support and suggestions for fund raising and want u to be part of our group<br />
Any suggestions,<br />
email :- <a href="mailto:imp.update@indiatimes.com" rel="nofollow">imp.update@indiatimes.com</a></p>
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		<title>By: kapil sharma</title>
		<link>http://www.mrsikhnet.com/index.php/2006/11/30/drug-addiction-in-punjab-3ho-superhealth/#comment-20469</link>
		<dc:creator>kapil sharma</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:44:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi,
   Gentlemen &#38; ladies
       i am from patiala, i studing in punjabi uni versity patiala . i argued that things in , now, punjab youths are very attractive in drugs &#38; alochol . not in young generation but also in ous'r elders are commited in these things . i m also include in drurgs addtiction</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi,<br />
   Gentlemen &amp; ladies<br />
       i am from patiala, i studing in punjabi uni versity patiala . i argued that things in , now, punjab youths are very attractive in drugs &amp; alochol . not in young generation but also in ous&#8217;r elders are commited in these things . i m also include in drurgs addtiction</p>
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		<title>By: manuel arqueros</title>
		<link>http://www.mrsikhnet.com/index.php/2006/11/30/drug-addiction-in-punjab-3ho-superhealth/#comment-17338</link>
		<dc:creator>manuel arqueros</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 13:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>hello

I am manuel, and need help to see the light, I am tooking drugs, i and want to stop. I am 40 years .
I am from Madrid (Spain), a friend of mine told me about us.
I want to go India, for 40 days,20 julay 1 september, is that posible?
Thanks
Manuel
marfer35@hotmail.com</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>hello</p>
<p>I am manuel, and need help to see the light, I am tooking drugs, i and want to stop. I am 40 years .<br />
I am from Madrid (Spain), a friend of mine told me about us.<br />
I want to go India, for 40 days,20 julay 1 september, is that posible?<br />
Thanks<br />
Manuel<br />
<a href="mailto:marfer35@hotmail.com">marfer35@hotmail.com</a></p>
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		<title>By: Simran Kaur</title>
		<link>http://www.mrsikhnet.com/index.php/2006/11/30/drug-addiction-in-punjab-3ho-superhealth/#comment-11623</link>
		<dc:creator>Simran Kaur</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Waheguru! Waheguru! WAHEGURU!


Ok… I’m excited about helping to come up with some solutions for getting this program spread WIDE AND FAR!  Age appropriate booklets are a good start… however, usually Kundalini practices are purposefully NOT taught in such a way due to potential malpractice… Yes?  I mean... it so potently affects the endocrine system that for someone in recovery, even holding their limb at the incorrect angle could be detrimental to their health… hmmmm… drug free solutions… YES!

I’m a busy woman, however, with my experience in yoga, past drug use in the rave scene, my experience with recovery programs, and my current ever expanding knowledge of sound and light frequency healing… this is just the project I’ve been searching for to give back to our global community and make the world a better place for ALL of our children. 

Delegate me please!  I desire to be of service!

Sat Nam

Yours in Love and Light

Simran Kaur

P.s. Attn.  Arty!

Also, I am a musician with electronic dance music currently rising on some US record pool charts… Having produced some tracks in India, I know this style of music is very popular there too…. The youngsters LOVE it.  I would also like to perpetuate the message that we can all have fun and dance SOBER!  How can I contact you?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Waheguru! Waheguru! WAHEGURU!</p>
<p>Ok… I’m excited about helping to come up with some solutions for getting this program spread WIDE AND FAR!  Age appropriate booklets are a good start… however, usually Kundalini practices are purposefully NOT taught in such a way due to potential malpractice… Yes?  I mean&#8230; it so potently affects the endocrine system that for someone in recovery, even holding their limb at the incorrect angle could be detrimental to their health… hmmmm… drug free solutions… YES!</p>
<p>I’m a busy woman, however, with my experience in yoga, past drug use in the rave scene, my experience with recovery programs, and my current ever expanding knowledge of sound and light frequency healing… this is just the project I’ve been searching for to give back to our global community and make the world a better place for ALL of our children. </p>
<p>Delegate me please!  I desire to be of service!</p>
<p>Sat Nam</p>
<p>Yours in Love and Light</p>
<p>Simran Kaur</p>
<p>P.s. Attn.  Arty!</p>
<p>Also, I am a musician with electronic dance music currently rising on some US record pool charts… Having produced some tracks in India, I know this style of music is very popular there too…. The youngsters LOVE it.  I would also like to perpetuate the message that we can all have fun and dance SOBER!  How can I contact you?</p>
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		<title>By: ARTY</title>
		<link>http://www.mrsikhnet.com/index.php/2006/11/30/drug-addiction-in-punjab-3ho-superhealth/#comment-11461</link>
		<dc:creator>ARTY</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2007 05:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hello,

We are a small record label which makes music that inspires the youth to awaken to deeper truths. We have birdged the subcultured with the missing knowledge of the Sikh and Sufi, to serve and love God.

Please consider mail ordering music from us....

We are hopeful that you are willing to share with others, build community and recognize the young talent which is manifesting antidrug messages by saying yes to the music.

Whisper back</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>
<p>We are a small record label which makes music that inspires the youth to awaken to deeper truths. We have birdged the subcultured with the missing knowledge of the Sikh and Sufi, to serve and love God.</p>
<p>Please consider mail ordering music from us&#8230;.</p>
<p>We are hopeful that you are willing to share with others, build community and recognize the young talent which is manifesting antidrug messages by saying yes to the music.</p>
<p>Whisper back</p>
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		<title>By: Christopher A. Brown</title>
		<link>http://www.mrsikhnet.com/index.php/2006/11/30/drug-addiction-in-punjab-3ho-superhealth/#comment-10621</link>
		<dc:creator>Christopher A. Brown</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hello All Sikh's, Punjab and other ancient peoples,

I was alerted to this article by my friend Martell who has built this site.

http://web.mac.com/mediumisthemessage/iWeb/Medium%20is%20the%20Message/WEAVING%20INTO%20COMMUNITY/WEAVING%20INTO%20COMMUNITY.html

I am an activist for a potent experimental treatment which acesses the unconscious mind directly and am posting a copy of an email I'm sending to an executive of "usnodrugs.com".

If any Sikh medical professionals reading this understand the proposal and can support it comment from their authority on it, this would be much appreciated.

I am sending this mesage to;

info@usnodrugs.com

ATTN: RYAN

Greetings Ryan,

This proposal for support of an experimental treatment concerns the exploitation, usage of primordial instinct.  Most standard treatment programs do the same thing but do not address the unconscious mind directly which is where the instincts reside.  That fact underlines the limits of success of the standard methods.

By your organizations name "usnodrugs" I conclude that your treatment program does not use drugs.  This is what I've often seen but this treatment has potentials so great that I still must present it because it really only relies on drugs to initiate its effects.  past that initiation, it is completely natural and effectively exploits the subjects own instincts.

There are very good reasons why we are currently unable to utilize the natural methods that can do exactly the same thing I propose with no drugs what so ever.  That discussion is not the purpose of this message.  This message is about how to unequivocally protect the lives of the many addicts of the many substances that currently destroy lives in our society.

Please, examine the attached scan of a letter from the Santa Barbara County Department of Alcohol, Drug &#38; Mental Health Services from September 24, 1999.

Please be aware that no response from the State Mental Health Department was ever received and I'm quite certain that was not because of reluctance of Merna McMillan or DR. Charles Nicholson to follow through with the proposed treatment.  I believe that the their superiors interfered and forbade them to continue with the process the began.  That process is completely in accord with California State law, Health and Safety Code 1370.4 which directs municipalities using a State HealthCare plan to work with the public to develop "investigational or experimental treatments".  That interference, I believe was founded in religious principal as they are improperly blended into interests of the state.

Here is a factor to consider when reacting to the use of nitrous oxide in narcohypnosis.  In my discussion with addicts of this treatment, I found them very open, indeed, even eager to undergo the treatment because they saw in it a powerful drug experience, which it is.  The treatment I propose, which was presented to the Director of Santa Barbara County Mental Health and its Chief Medical Doctor, includes rendering the subject totally unconscious for 1 or 2 seconds prior to a very standard administered mix of dentistry consisting of 67% nitrous and 33% oxygen.  It is during that state where the hypnotic suggestions are given.

Those hypnotic suggestions invoke an absolute recognition of the subjects purposes in living and if they do want to live, commands them to do whatever is needed to protect their lives.

What this treatment represents to the addicts I've spoken with, as they understood it, is a method to create a resolve so deep that the discomfort; anxiety, cravings, depression, angst, whatever recovery/withdrawal; is offset by their deepest instincts to survive, to be happy and to find or protect love in their lives.  

What this treatment represents to the addicts I've spoken with, as they understood it, is a method to create a resolve so deep that the discomfort; anxiety, cravings, depression, angst, whatever recovery/withdrawal; is offset by their deepest instincts to survive, to be happy and to find or protect love in their lives.  And this was done within the onset of a powerful drug experience, something they are familiar with and enjoy.  The nature of the treatment is that deep respect will be created for that experience as it protects their lives and the lives of the ones they love.  Basically, at best, representing their last drug experience.  From the research I have conducted which sources commonly available texts, indeed historically authoritive texts, there are no greater naturally present instincts that exist within a human being that can be relied upon to compel their alteration of self destructive or other behaviors.

Please consider this proposal and respond with any thoughts you may have.

Know that I am ready to assist in the immediate development of this treatment and have already refined some technology needed to administer this safely which was also described to the Santa Barbara County Mental Health Department personel.

Thank you sincerely,

Christopher A. Brown

ATTACHED SCAN:
http://algoxy.com/psych/psyimages/confirmsbcomh.jpg

Here is my email address for any Sikh's who might wish to comment or communicate with me on this subject.

elanuslecurus@lycos.com</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello All Sikh&#8217;s, Punjab and other ancient peoples,</p>
<p>I was alerted to this article by my friend Martell who has built this site.</p>
<p><a href="http://web.mac.com/mediumisthemessage/iWeb/Medium%20is%20the%20Message/WEAVING%20INTO%20COMMUNITY/WEAVING%20INTO%20COMMUNITY.html" rel="nofollow">http://web.mac.com/mediumisthemessage/iWeb/Medium%20is%20the%20Message/WEAVING%20INTO%20COMMUNITY/WEAVING%20INTO%20COMMUNITY.html</a></p>
<p>I am an activist for a potent experimental treatment which acesses the unconscious mind directly and am posting a copy of an email I&#8217;m sending to an executive of &#8220;usnodrugs.com&#8221;.</p>
<p>If any Sikh medical professionals reading this understand the proposal and can support it comment from their authority on it, this would be much appreciated.</p>
<p>I am sending this mesage to;</p>
<p><a href="mailto:info@usnodrugs.com">info@usnodrugs.com</a></p>
<p>ATTN: RYAN</p>
<p>Greetings Ryan,</p>
<p>This proposal for support of an experimental treatment concerns the exploitation, usage of primordial instinct.  Most standard treatment programs do the same thing but do not address the unconscious mind directly which is where the instincts reside.  That fact underlines the limits of success of the standard methods.</p>
<p>By your organizations name &#8220;usnodrugs&#8221; I conclude that your treatment program does not use drugs.  This is what I&#8217;ve often seen but this treatment has potentials so great that I still must present it because it really only relies on drugs to initiate its effects.  past that initiation, it is completely natural and effectively exploits the subjects own instincts.</p>
<p>There are very good reasons why we are currently unable to utilize the natural methods that can do exactly the same thing I propose with no drugs what so ever.  That discussion is not the purpose of this message.  This message is about how to unequivocally protect the lives of the many addicts of the many substances that currently destroy lives in our society.</p>
<p>Please, examine the attached scan of a letter from the Santa Barbara County Department of Alcohol, Drug &amp; Mental Health Services from September 24, 1999.</p>
<p>Please be aware that no response from the State Mental Health Department was ever received and I&#8217;m quite certain that was not because of reluctance of Merna McMillan or DR. Charles Nicholson to follow through with the proposed treatment.  I believe that the their superiors interfered and forbade them to continue with the process the began.  That process is completely in accord with California State law, Health and Safety Code 1370.4 which directs municipalities using a State HealthCare plan to work with the public to develop &#8220;investigational or experimental treatments&#8221;.  That interference, I believe was founded in religious principal as they are improperly blended into interests of the state.</p>
<p>Here is a factor to consider when reacting to the use of nitrous oxide in narcohypnosis.  In my discussion with addicts of this treatment, I found them very open, indeed, even eager to undergo the treatment because they saw in it a powerful drug experience, which it is.  The treatment I propose, which was presented to the Director of Santa Barbara County Mental Health and its Chief Medical Doctor, includes rendering the subject totally unconscious for 1 or 2 seconds prior to a very standard administered mix of dentistry consisting of 67% nitrous and 33% oxygen.  It is during that state where the hypnotic suggestions are given.</p>
<p>Those hypnotic suggestions invoke an absolute recognition of the subjects purposes in living and if they do want to live, commands them to do whatever is needed to protect their lives.</p>
<p>What this treatment represents to the addicts I&#8217;ve spoken with, as they understood it, is a method to create a resolve so deep that the discomfort; anxiety, cravings, depression, angst, whatever recovery/withdrawal; is offset by their deepest instincts to survive, to be happy and to find or protect love in their lives.  </p>
<p>What this treatment represents to the addicts I&#8217;ve spoken with, as they understood it, is a method to create a resolve so deep that the discomfort; anxiety, cravings, depression, angst, whatever recovery/withdrawal; is offset by their deepest instincts to survive, to be happy and to find or protect love in their lives.  And this was done within the onset of a powerful drug experience, something they are familiar with and enjoy.  The nature of the treatment is that deep respect will be created for that experience as it protects their lives and the lives of the ones they love.  Basically, at best, representing their last drug experience.  From the research I have conducted which sources commonly available texts, indeed historically authoritive texts, there are no greater naturally present instincts that exist within a human being that can be relied upon to compel their alteration of self destructive or other behaviors.</p>
<p>Please consider this proposal and respond with any thoughts you may have.</p>
<p>Know that I am ready to assist in the immediate development of this treatment and have already refined some technology needed to administer this safely which was also described to the Santa Barbara County Mental Health Department personel.</p>
<p>Thank you sincerely,</p>
<p>Christopher A. Brown</p>
<p>ATTACHED SCAN:<br />
<a href="http://algoxy.com/psych/psyimages/confirmsbcomh.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://algoxy.com/psych/psyimages/confirmsbcomh.jpg</a></p>
<p>Here is my email address for any Sikh&#8217;s who might wish to comment or communicate with me on this subject.</p>
<p><a href="mailto:elanuslecurus@lycos.com">elanuslecurus@lycos.com</a></p>
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		<title>By: Gurumustuk Singh</title>
		<link>http://www.mrsikhnet.com/index.php/2006/11/30/drug-addiction-in-punjab-3ho-superhealth/#comment-10016</link>
		<dc:creator>Gurumustuk Singh</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 22:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Raising spirits to combat alchoholism 
By By Tracey Logan
Presenter, Health Check Alcoholism special
Source- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6309619.stm</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Raising spirits to combat alchoholism<br />
By By Tracey Logan<br />
Presenter, Health Check Alcoholism special<br />
Source- <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6309619.stm" rel="nofollow">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6309619.stm</a></p>
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		<title>By: kiron patel</title>
		<link>http://www.mrsikhnet.com/index.php/2006/11/30/drug-addiction-in-punjab-3ho-superhealth/#comment-9894</link>
		<dc:creator>kiron patel</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>it seems that the ideology of the 12 -step penerates regardless with comments of how many stayed clean....</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>it seems that the ideology of the 12 -step penerates regardless with comments of how many stayed clean&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>By: Ravinder Singh Randhawa</title>
		<link>http://www.mrsikhnet.com/index.php/2006/11/30/drug-addiction-in-punjab-3ho-superhealth/#comment-9316</link>
		<dc:creator>Ravinder Singh Randhawa</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 15:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I can believe the 80% figure in Punjab. In fact i could believe the 80 - 90% figure for Sikh youth outside Punjab too, in Australia, US, Canada, etc. There is a very high percentage of youth that take drugs, whether it's alcohol or other substances. The major contributing factors are seeing their parents drink, family problems, influence through music where alcohol is popularised and peer pressure / friends.

This issue is effecting the youth everywhere and they are leaving Sikhi as this is what they see as a regular and normal thing in Sikhism and socially acceptable. We have to make changes in Punjab as well as worldwide. I can guarantee that everyone on here knows a Sikh that drinks (at least), their behaviour can only change by you discussing it with them how this is not permitted in Sikhi, in fact the taking of any intoxicants is not permitted. Not only is it not permitted in Sikhi but they should realise how it is impacting other peoples lives as well, along with the thought of how their grandfather would react if he found out what they are doing drinking.

Let's take this posting further.. what can be done? Well firstly there has to be a categorisation of youth and a tackling of the issue at different levels, the 0 - 8 year old's would need a specific level of teaching that would be different to each of the age groups 9 - 15, 16 - 21, 22 - 30, 30+.

For too long have i heard we have youth teachings but for a 24 or 27 year old sitting around with 5 or 6 year old kids is not going to be where they want to learn. We have to realise the different age groups, youth are not just young kids but also young adults. This issue has to tackle all the age groups and this is vital especially since most Sikh youth are now partaking in alcohol and other substances so they are already older than 18 and you all must know how once they have their behaviour changes but this can only be changed back by sitting down with youth in their age bracket. 

Another important aspect is youth leadership. It is important for Gurdwara's worldwide to now change their ways and let the youth run the show to put it as for too long the older generation always said they knew the way and left the younger generations out, so no wonder they feel left out of their own community (sangat) and partake in other things.

Change starts with you and everyone should be focusing this in the Gurdwara's. How many times have you seen kids running around in a Gurdwara? Too many if you ask me. What are they learning running around? Well i don't think much so remember change starts in your backyard as well as in Punjab. Honestly being a young adult i have seen too many Sikh youth on the wrong path and their parents are powerless but if caught early and with teaching we can make a difference, but you have to start it now. We also should be reaching out to all irrespective of age to tackle this issue. Everyone here should be trying to outreach to everyone in their society.

At the end of the day the Gurdwara is the best place to do this as this is where the Sangat gets together to discuss and talk about God and to learn and teach each other as this was the system taught by the Guru's instead of the current Sunday procedure of doing kirtan, followed by ardas, followed by parshad and ending with langar. Where is the outreach? What happens if the youth have questions? There is no one to discuss with apart from other youth who are mostly not Sikh or Sikh's influenced by what they see on tv and music. So please please make a difference worldwide the youth are begging for it, but the problem is most of them don't know... I beg you to please bring about youth leadership in Gurdwara, give them more say, give them leadership roles in events, etc.

I beg of the Sikh Sangat before it is too late as it is getting that way now... a generation of lost youth.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I can believe the 80% figure in Punjab. In fact i could believe the 80 - 90% figure for Sikh youth outside Punjab too, in Australia, US, Canada, etc. There is a very high percentage of youth that take drugs, whether it&#8217;s alcohol or other substances. The major contributing factors are seeing their parents drink, family problems, influence through music where alcohol is popularised and peer pressure / friends.</p>
<p>This issue is effecting the youth everywhere and they are leaving Sikhi as this is what they see as a regular and normal thing in Sikhism and socially acceptable. We have to make changes in Punjab as well as worldwide. I can guarantee that everyone on here knows a Sikh that drinks (at least), their behaviour can only change by you discussing it with them how this is not permitted in Sikhi, in fact the taking of any intoxicants is not permitted. Not only is it not permitted in Sikhi but they should realise how it is impacting other peoples lives as well, along with the thought of how their grandfather would react if he found out what they are doing drinking.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s take this posting further.. what can be done? Well firstly there has to be a categorisation of youth and a tackling of the issue at different levels, the 0 - 8 year old&#8217;s would need a specific level of teaching that would be different to each of the age groups 9 - 15, 16 - 21, 22 - 30, 30+.</p>
<p>For too long have i heard we have youth teachings but for a 24 or 27 year old sitting around with 5 or 6 year old kids is not going to be where they want to learn. We have to realise the different age groups, youth are not just young kids but also young adults. This issue has to tackle all the age groups and this is vital especially since most Sikh youth are now partaking in alcohol and other substances so they are already older than 18 and you all must know how once they have their behaviour changes but this can only be changed back by sitting down with youth in their age bracket. </p>
<p>Another important aspect is youth leadership. It is important for Gurdwara&#8217;s worldwide to now change their ways and let the youth run the show to put it as for too long the older generation always said they knew the way and left the younger generations out, so no wonder they feel left out of their own community (sangat) and partake in other things.</p>
<p>Change starts with you and everyone should be focusing this in the Gurdwara&#8217;s. How many times have you seen kids running around in a Gurdwara? Too many if you ask me. What are they learning running around? Well i don&#8217;t think much so remember change starts in your backyard as well as in Punjab. Honestly being a young adult i have seen too many Sikh youth on the wrong path and their parents are powerless but if caught early and with teaching we can make a difference, but you have to start it now. We also should be reaching out to all irrespective of age to tackle this issue. Everyone here should be trying to outreach to everyone in their society.</p>
<p>At the end of the day the Gurdwara is the best place to do this as this is where the Sangat gets together to discuss and talk about God and to learn and teach each other as this was the system taught by the Guru&#8217;s instead of the current Sunday procedure of doing kirtan, followed by ardas, followed by parshad and ending with langar. Where is the outreach? What happens if the youth have questions? There is no one to discuss with apart from other youth who are mostly not Sikh or Sikh&#8217;s influenced by what they see on tv and music. So please please make a difference worldwide the youth are begging for it, but the problem is most of them don&#8217;t know&#8230; I beg you to please bring about youth leadership in Gurdwara, give them more say, give them leadership roles in events, etc.</p>
<p>I beg of the Sikh Sangat before it is too late as it is getting that way now&#8230; a generation of lost youth.</p>
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		<title>By: Kamaldeep Singh</title>
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		<dc:creator>Kamaldeep Singh</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2006 15:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I cannot believe that 80% of Punjab is under the control of narcotic substances.
When I read this, I felt incredibly upset and that something needs to be done.

I too believe that the 3HO is the answer to the problem and would be willing to contribute monthly to help our Sikh brethren.

Gurumustuk Singh Ji, may I ask what you think the start up costs are and how much you believe would be needed to keep them going?

Re the Government of India, please pay no attention to them. Throughout the whole of Sikh history, they have done nothing but try to subdue us.

Though I do not reside in Punjab, I am pretty sure that they can be set up.

Also, as a collective, I believe that a significant difference can be made.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I cannot believe that 80% of Punjab is under the control of narcotic substances.<br />
When I read this, I felt incredibly upset and that something needs to be done.</p>
<p>I too believe that the 3HO is the answer to the problem and would be willing to contribute monthly to help our Sikh brethren.</p>
<p>Gurumustuk Singh Ji, may I ask what you think the start up costs are and how much you believe would be needed to keep them going?</p>
<p>Re the Government of India, please pay no attention to them. Throughout the whole of Sikh history, they have done nothing but try to subdue us.</p>
<p>Though I do not reside in Punjab, I am pretty sure that they can be set up.</p>
<p>Also, as a collective, I believe that a significant difference can be made.</p>
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