Guru Nanak Sahib must have shocked the masses when he pronounced in the oft quoted verse that only the Creator exists outside of women.
Clearly he was seeking to raise awareness of the power of women and their role in society.
That was the fifteenth century. Today injustices against women continue. Their very life is snuffed out in thousands before they are given a chance to be born. One in three women are raped or beaten in their lifetime.
Numerous social initiatives and organizations are converging to end injustices against women. It is about time.
This year, SikhNet.com is focusing its lens on Sikh women for their annual SikNnet Youth On-Line Film Festival.
Harpeet Kaur, Director of The Widow Colony and other documentaries, (Sach Productions: www.sachproductions.org) provides a wonderful example of what can happen when a woman decides to put her voice and her values into action through film.
Harpeet Kaur recorded a very special message to the Sikh youth, encouraging them to participate in the Film Festival, and to focus on stories of Sikh women. We would like to share that message with you in the hope that you are inspired to participate in the Film festival.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCBgzlmRRi4&feature=player_embedded&noredirect=1
When the voice of a woman is heard, it adds a rich dimension to the conversation. Pointing out injustices that need to be addressed. Celebrating life. Creating change in the world.
Let your voices and perspectives be heard. And creativity flow. It is through solidarity that we will effect change and allow the power of women to unfold.