Six months ago I started an effort to know Sikh faith, the most noble and important religion I have already known.

Sikhi has a well-defined body of teachings, presents clear-cut rules of secular behavior and provides an enriching and mystic way of life.

I would like to issue a challenge to Sikhs worldwide in order to promote Nanak's teachings. Why not extend the Sikh Diaspora to Brazil?

Although not encouraging proselytism, Sikhs have the universal commitment of propagating the Truth contained in the SGGS.

In Brazil we have a suggestive situation. Although we are a Christian country, people are looking for practical ways to change their material and spiritual lives. Our traditional churches don't know how to face the new demands of society, which requires a more pragmatic approach to daily problems. We live in a growing violent society where the hope horizons are moving far away. Christian charismatic or nehecostal movements are the only segment that shows an increasing number of members.

What about inviting Sikhs to come to Brazil? We must organize a Brazilian non-profit organization with logistic and financial support from abroad. I offer to work full time since international organizations have a real interest in financing multiple activities here.

Let us remember that a Sikh Missionary Center in Brasil is like to manage a business in a very competitive scenario: it's work for professionals, not amateurs and requires much more than a great ideal. It must be approached with updated management/marketing techniques. In Brazil, Sikhism must present its pragmatic side.

We can start the projects even in the midst of difficult times. It may grows largely because of our commitment and belief that Sikh scriptures have the potential to transform people and the world around, promoting peace, justice and inner enlightenment.

The fundamental purpose of life is the search for Truth. After all our earthly achievements we live in fear and uncertainty. People in Brazil, like in other countries, feel emptiness inside their hearts.

Why not to build a small but modern Gurdwara in Brazil following updated trends in architecture? We have many empty buildings in our old downtown, ready to be retrofitted at a relatively low cost. This could motivate international contests for architectural projects. And about establish a Pingalwara? We could spend time promoting, besides Gurbani studies, social and ecological awareness among Brazilians.

I can offer my full time dedication as a Brazilian liaison for Sikh organizations, helping missionaries to learn Portuguese, doing translations and recommending specialized professionals as accountants and lawyers for establishing a non-profit organization, engineers and all kind of collaborators.