Quote of the Day

We know our religion orders us to show pity and be helpful to those in trouble, but we must be extremely careful when we deal with the enemy. Their one aim is to remove us from the face of the earth, and we cannot expect any sympathy from them. Under these circumstances we must first see to our security before we let the enemy into our midst, however desperate his condition may be. We cannot and must not compromise the safety of the Jatha! - From Bhai Vir Singh's Sundri

Written in 1898, Bhai Vir Singh describes the sentiments of two Singhs who are taken aback when they see Sundri kindly helping a wounded Mughal soldier. This was a translation by 'Bimal Kaur'.

Earlier, I asked someone to guess the origins of the quote, (I removed the last sentence which contained the word "Jatha") their answer was "Donald Rumsfeld" - Current US Defense Secretary.... Innerestingggg...

Today is Bhai Vir Singh's birthday.