Dec 16, 2009

The Punjabi complex

Whereas the Punjabis have a rare gift of Gurbani there is much
adultration in the language. Can we be proud of Punjabi?Probably 20%of
the language is made up of abuses.The chances of you being addressed
as Sardarji are very high outside Punjab.In Punjab it would almost be
a surprise if you are addressed with ji.Polite language seems
not to be a part of Punjabi culture.There are Gurudwaras all around
reciting Gurbani but the ears appear to have become deaf.I feel that
it is only an illusion that other places are better.They may actually
be worse.When we are away from Punjab we miss it.We miss the frankness
of Punjabi.However when we live here we do not value it.Good or bad it
is ours.The tongue speaks what is there in the mind.Are our minds
polluted?