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Integration OR "Unity in Diversity" much before Independence - Sikhism is Humanity (the Majority)

Few Facts about Sikhism and Golden Temple: Guru Granth Sahibji has extracts of many Hindu scriptures 1. It has poetry of Bhagat Ravidas – an untouchable from Chamar community , disciple of a Brahmin 2.  Fareeduddin Masood, a sufi saint known as Baba Farid 3. Bhagat Kabir dohas are part of Guru Granth. Kabir's origin is known to none..  He just emerged out of the blue and merged back in it. 4. ... and Many saints, gurus and various thought leaders along with baani of ten Gurus of Sikhism. Golden Temple: It's foundation stone was laid by a Muslim  - Hazrat Mian Mir in 1588, centuries before the construction of our Constitution, division of India and Pak  and the seeded politics behind it... till date we are cutting the thorny branches of bitterness which is endlessly growing and is watered with human blood. Fundamental rights ??? They still lie in hands of politicians.  Unity in Diversity has been talked about centuries before.....

Matters of Heart.... Regal league - Ranbanka Jodhpur

When it comes to Royal treats, Rajasthan is top of the mind recall for anyone, be it India or abroad. Royal is not only in terms of the old charm “Heritage” what I realised immediately after having breakfast when I spotted a craftsman sitting on the grass on the lawns of Ranbanka Palace in Jodhpur. In old traditional style he showcases the handmade embroidered footwear and leather bags. Shopping is part of being a woman, something probably that completes you before anyone can ;) So I just started checking out footwear. They were one of the best in terms of quality and design…keeping all this aside what touched me most was the regal aspect of the heart. Manohar lal, the craftsman sits on these lawns since last 10 years and doesn't pay a single penny to the owners of Ranbanka… that's what is our cultural heritage, commercials come later. I was urged to immediately pen this down as in new millennium this is one of rarest aspect. Moreover Manoharlal too doesn't charge a pre...