Hello Readers, I’m Gurkaran, and welcome back to my blog, ThoughtTrailBlog.com. Today, I am not here with a happy post — I’m writing this with a heavy heart and a lot of frustration. There are some things happening in our society, especially in Punjab, that I just can’t ignore anymore. I feel angry, sad, and helpless all at once.

As someone who was born and raised in Punjab, I deeply care about our land, our people, and our values. I’m proud of our culture and heritage — the rich traditions given to us by our great Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak Dev Ji laid the foundation of Sikhism with teachings of equality, honesty, and service. Later, Guru Gobind Singh Ji created the Khalsa Panth to fight against injustice. Punjab was once a land known for its strength, pride, and moral values, especially during the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji. But today, that pride seems to be disappearing fast.

Let’s talk about the issues one by one.

1. Religious Conversion in Punjab — A Growing Threat

One of the most painful things I see today is the way people are changing their religion just for money, emotional comfort, or blind faith. Christianity is spreading rapidly in many areas of Punjab, especially in rural and economically weak regions. People are promised a better life, wealth, and healing miracles if they convert. But is that the right way to promote any religion?

I was watching a talk show recently where a Sikh Parcharak (preacher) was debating with a Christian leader. The Sikh preacher asked, “Why do you stop people from taking parshad at Gurudwaras?” The Christian leader replied, “Our Bible says only one God exists — Jesus. Others are just common people, not gods.”

Seriously? How can someone disrespect the belief systems of others like this? If your religion is great, share your message. But why bribe poor people with fake promises and freebies? That’s not faith — that’s business.

And don’t think these so-called religious leaders are saints. One of the most famous pastors in Punjab was recently caught in a rape case. This same man used to run healing shows on stage, acting like he could solve everyone’s problems with a prayer. How disgusting! Using people’s pain to become popular? That’s emotional fraud.

They especially target simple-hearted people in backward areas — border villages, slums, tribal zones — where education and awareness are low. People there are desperate for solutions, so they blindly follow anyone who promises peace.

I even saw a huge Christmas Yatra (procession) last year in Punjab with thousands of people. And yet, most of them don’t even know the sacrifices of the Sahibzade — the sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji — who were bricked alive in Sirhind. That’s our real history!

2. Fake Babas and Blind Faith

Another big issue is the rise of fake babas in Punjab. Every few months, a new baba appears with a beard, long hair, and a magical smile — promising miracles and blessings. And within a few years, we hear that same baba is arrested in a rape or murder case.

The sad part? People still follow them. Even in my own family, one of my cousins used to follow Baba Ashutosh. He believed the baba was in samadhi, not dead. Years later, he returned to Sikhism after realizing the truth — but only after wasting years of his life. It’s heartbreaking.

When someone from the Sikh community like Bhai Amritpal Singh tries to awaken people and educate them, the government suddenly takes strict action against him. Why? Because educated people are dangerous — they can’t be fooled. But these babas? Political parties love them. They bring in votes and keep people distracted.

This one really shocked me. On April 26, a Pride Parade was held in Amritsar. Yes, Amritsar — the holy city founded by Guru Ram Das Ji. I don’t understand how the government even allowed such a thing.

I am not against anyone’s personal life, but making it public in the streets of a sacred city? That’s too much. I see it as a disrespect to our gurus and our land. Punjab is already suffering from drugs, unemployment, and religious confusion. And now this?

The LGBTQ community might have their issues, but using Amritsar as a platform for such events is not acceptable. Why not hold it somewhere else? Why in a city that holds so much spiritual importance?

Even in the West, countries like the USA under Donald Trump tried to control such movements. But in India, we’re blindly copying Western culture without understanding the consequences.

4. Government Silence — A Big Reason

Why is the government silent about all this? Why are these conversions happening openly? Why are fake babas protected? Why are parades allowed in religious cities?

Because the truth is — they benefit from all of this. They get votes from brainwashed followers. They use religion and identity politics to divide people. And when someone like Bhai Amritpal Singh tries to unite the Sikh youth and talk about real issues — they declare him a threat.

I feel sad. I feel angry. But most of all, I feel worried.

5. Case Studies and Real Incidents

Let me give you some real examples:

• In Moga, a Christian pastor promised healing to a cancer patient. The poor family sold their land for donations. The woman died in pain, and the pastor disappeared.
• In Batala, a fake baba was caught sexually abusing women in his dera. Police found black magic tools and millions in cash.
• In Tarn Taran, thousands of youth joined a “healing crusade” only to find it was a money-collecting scam. No one was healed — but donations were taken.

This is not religion — it’s fraud.

Final Words — Wake Up Punjab

I know this post might offend some people. But I don’t care. Because someone has to say it. Someone has to stand up and say, “Enough is enough.”

We are the land of martyrs. The sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji didn’t die for us to forget our roots. Bhagat Singh didn’t sacrifice himself so that we could blindly follow fake babas and imported ideologies.

I urge every reader — wake up. Think. Ask questions. Don’t follow blindly. Educate your children about Sikh history and values. Read about Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings. Visit Gurudwaras not just for langar, but to learn. Stop chasing shortcuts and start standing for the truth.

Punjab needs its people now more than ever. Let’s not lose our identity.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.

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