In the 8th episode of Contemplation Cafe, Sarat speaks with Jas Sajjan (Jaskaran Singh Sajjan), an advocate for raising general awareness about the Sikh faith and philosophy in America.  Jas has worked and contributed to the We Are Sikhs campaign in hopes to educate the ignorant and fight intolerance against Turban wearing Sikhs.  We Are Sikhs campaign has made great strides with awareness ads and targeted marketing campaigns in areas like Fresno, California, which has a large Sikh community.

In this episode, Sarat talks to Jas Sajjan about growing up a Sikh in America and gets educated about the intolerance and bullying that Turban wearing Sikh's face on a daily basis.  Jas drops knowledge t with facts like, "99% of Turban wearers are Sikh". The impact of 9/11 on the turban wearing Sikh's is also discussed; whether it's due to lack of awareness, ignorance or good 'ole xenophobia, the Sikh community saw an immediate uptick in hate crimes right after the terrorist attacks.  Jas talks about the We Are Sikhs campaign in detail and explains their long term goal of spreading awareness across the American populous.  Sarat reveals his fear and hatred towards lobbyists (you fear what you don't know BRO!) and interrogates Jas to reveal his true identity as illuminati!? (not really)  Finally, the 49ers (YES...NFL AGAIN...) and their future is discussed to wrap up the podcast.  Jas will be back in the future to provide us an update for his cause as well as cry about Jimmy G. and the niners!