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1: Harvind Kaur (Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.), September 15, 2009, 8:49 AM.
An excellent explanation. One of the best I've read so far. I'd like to add that this very significant ceremony is also appropriate for young women who make the personal choice to wear the Dastaar. While it is not prescribed in the Rehat Maryada that women must wear the Dastaar, they are not prohibited. Therefore, I would like to add, that women who make a choice to wear the dastaar should also be encouraged to be "crowned" in the Guru's presence.
2: Roopinder Singh Bains (Surrey, British Columbia, Canada), September 15, 2009, 12:28 PM.
The Turban is indeed a Crown. I was in California in 1989 and a young fellow approached me and asked "Where did you get that Crown from?", referring to my turban.
3: Chintan Singh (San Jose, California, U.S.A.), September 15, 2009, 1:07 PM.
An excellent description of a Sikh's duties and the ceremony. It reminded me of my own dastaar sajaani ceremony back in New Delhi. I once again have to thank my premier alma mater, Guru Harkrishan Public School, for giving me the love and confidence to carry my turban, and consider it a no less than a crown gifted by my Guru.
4: Maria Kaur (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), September 15, 2009, 6:01 PM.
Very good article. It offers a deeper understanting of the dastaar. I agree with Harvind: women making the choice of wearing the turban should be encouraged.