Before going to bed, I make it a point to do Ardaas — a heartfelt prayer to the Almighty for Sarbat da Bhala, the welfare of all. This is the essence of my faith, a core principle in Sikhism, reflecting the belief in universal well-being, irrespective of background or belief.
After the prayer, I quietly decide the color of the turban I will wear the next morning, never repeating the color worn the day before. Only then do I select my clothes, either to match or to contrast with the chosen turban.
I have the added joy of choosing an under-turban, freshly washed each day, in a color that complements or contrasts the main turban. Together, the two harmonize, either blending or balancing, much like the harmony we seek between body, mind, and spirit.
In this small ritual, I find order, peace, and a touch of creativity, a reflection of gratitude to the Divine and to the beauty of life itself.
