What makes the Jakara Movement so unique is that we attempt to create a grassroots conference run exclusively by the youth to address our concerns. This purpose makes us differ from many other traditional Sikh youth camps and conferences. Constructive criticism has helped us define our goals and intent over the years. In the Panthic Reht Maryada, two operant levels are described – individual and corporate responsibilities. A number of institutions address the individual responsibilities with various levels of success. However, we felt that few address the corporate responsibilities.
What are the corporate responsibilities of the Sikh Qaum? We do not claim to have the answers, but are trying to provide a forum where these ideas can be discussed and entertained. The corporate responsibilities involve the pursuit of justice, liberty, freedom, fraternity, and equality (to only name a few). Jakara does not seek to enforce some type of personal puritanism, but rather focus on issues that deal with the Qaum as a whole. We know the problems; it is now time to find the solutions. As the next generation of Sikhs, we are the inheritors of the Sikh tradition and we will determine its future – Jakara is your chance to have your voice heard. Together, we are the movement.