'Blasphemous': Sikh Republican Harmeet Dhillon Flamed for Offering 'Ardas' for Trump at RNC
Harmeet Dhillon offered Ardas, a Sikh prayer, in front of thousands, including former US President Donald Trump, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on this Tuesday. The former vice-chairperson of the California Republican Party addressed the audience, reflecting on the recent assassination attempt on the former President. She said, “I come from a family of Sikh immigrants and I'm honoured to share with you, my fellow Republicans and guests tonight, a prayer from my faith and tradition practised by over 25 million worldwide.”
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00:00Thank you, everyone.
00:07These last 48 hours have been some of the most intense, yet most prayerful of our lives.
00:14The heinous attack on President Trump and his supporters made all of us pause and seek
00:19answers and comfort.
00:21I come from a family of sick immigrants.
00:23I am honored to share with you, my fellow Republicans and guests tonight, a prayer from
00:28my faith tradition, practiced by over 25 million worldwide.
00:32We recite the Adas prayer before any new endeavor, giving thanks to God and asking for His protection
00:38and help to uphold the values of humility, truth, courage, service, and justice for all.
00:46To show respect, we cover our heads when we pray.
01:16To show respect, we cover our heads when we pray.
01:47Dear Waheguru, our one true God, we thank you for creating America as a unique haven
01:56on this earth, where all people are free to worship according to their faith.
02:01We seek your blessings and guidance for our beloved country.
02:05Please bless our people with wisdom as they vote in the upcoming election, and please
02:10bless with humility, honesty, skill, and integrity all those who conduct the election.
02:17Finally, we thank you for the Chardikala spirit that we have witnessed in President Trump.
02:24That is, the tireless and uplifting spirit that is sustained even in the face of violent
02:30adversity, like a founding father centuries ago.
02:34And we thank you, dear God, for protecting his life.
02:37We thank you for his examples of nirbha, fearlessness, and nirvair, the absence of
02:44hate when faced with vitriol.
02:46These examples of extraordinary calm inspire us.
02:51Nanak Nam Chardikala Terebane Sarbatapala.
02:57May your name forever be exalted, spreading happiness and blessings and good spirit, that
03:03everyone may prosper and enjoy the grace of your peace.
03:07Thank you.
03:08We love you, honey!