Who are in these images?
Posted by unclenatelovestrains@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 36 comments
I see these types of images on other trucks and want to know their significance. Not trying to be rude, I'm just uninformed and interested. Is it a religious figure? Cultural?
DaRealMexicanTrucker@reddit
Juges 14: 5-6
5 Samson went down to Timnah together with his father and mother. As they approached the vineyards of Timnah, suddenly a young lion came roaring toward him.
6 The Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him so that he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as he might have torn a young goat. But he told neither his father nor his mother what he had done.
Norsedragoon@reddit
It has absolutely nothing to do with your infantile barely 2 millenia old desert cult.
DaRealMexicanTrucker@reddit
Why do you hate Jesus when he loves you bro? Sad.
Norsedragoon@reddit
Why would anyone hate a religion who has for the majority of its 'peaceful' existence committed itself to crimes against humanity in the name of conversion? You claim by your username to be Mexican, but you forget what the monotheistic church did to your people. Advocating for a cult that committed atrocities against your ancestors while claiming peaceful intent, then you come onto a post asking about an image associated with a culture that has existed far longer than your cult in order to co op it for your own corrupt use.
I'd say fuck Jesus but judging by how he got nailed by a bunch of Roman guys, he would probably think I am flirting.
DaRealMexicanTrucker@reddit
Im talking bout Jesus bro. Not religion. I'll pray for you, and I hope Jesus touches your heart one day. Love thy neighbor.
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.
40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Norsedragoon@reddit
I'm not an altar boy left unsupervised with the local priest so Jesus can keep his damn hands off me. You can't seperate your supposed deity from the cult that claims to represent him. So by talking about the one, you are in fact discussing the other because without the degredations and atrocities committed by the one you would not know about the other.
DaRealMexicanTrucker@reddit
Jesus still loves you bro. Take care. 🙏😇
Cowboysfan95@reddit
That’s the driver fighting his dispatcher
CrashingTiger@reddit
this is the only correct answer.
BTeamTN@reddit
🫡
paulbunyanshat@reddit
Its me
CalmAnxitey87@reddit
Quick question, does anyone make you bleed your own blood?
paulbunyanshat@reddit
Never
derpmcturd@reddit
Idk but stay away unless you want to be in an accident. It's sikh, they originate from India.
Norsedragoon@reddit
I'll take your average Sikh over your average gen z driver with their eyes glued to a phone as they drive.
ratzm@reddit
My take.
The driver is Indian and the level of sophistication is these images will make me look cool and maybe I’ll get a chick…
doobersthetitan@reddit
No different than a " don't tread on me" sticker or the cartoon pissing on...insert clever thing here.
ratzm@reddit
K
bustex1@reddit
The AI response:
This image depicts a famous legendary event involving the Sikh general Hari Singh Nalwa (1791–1837), who served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Sikh Khalsa Army under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The scene illustrates how he earned his name: * The Legend: According to historical accounts, during a hunting expedition in 1804, a tiger attacked Nalwa, killing his horse and trapping him. Instead of waiting for help, he reportedly fought the tiger with his bare hands and a dagger, eventually killing the beast by snapping its jaw or decapitating it. * The Name: Following this feat of incredible strength and bravery, Maharaja Ranjit Singh bestowed upon him the title "Nalwa" (derived from Nala, a legendary king known for killing a tiger with his bare hands) and the cognomen "Baghmar" (Tiger-killer). * The Context: This specific artwork is a popular modern painting by artist Bhagat Singh (Sikhi Art). It is a common symbol of "Bir Ras" (warrior spirit) within the Sikh community, which explains why you might see it on the back of a truck, as many long-haul truckers in North America and India are of Sikh heritage and use such imagery to represent courage and protection on the road. The image is a tribute to one of the most feared and respected generals in history, who was known for his successful campaigns against the Afghan Empire and for securing the Khyber Pass.
kingsnow18@reddit
Cool 😎
0263111771@reddit
Thank you for that.
Ohiolongboard@reddit
I believe it has to do with the Sikh religion, but I’m not sure. The headdress and ceremonial dagger look Sikh to me
unclenatelovestrains@reddit (OP)
I think so too and there's Arabic writing on the truck, but i don't speak Arabic so it isn't much help 😂😂
Nudes_of_Al_Roker@reddit
If you have an android hold down the bottom most "o" button like you were going to the home screen. It will take a temporary screenshot of whatever is on your phone and Google translate the text. It works with the camera open too.
There's an option on iPhones but I don't have one to say how.
Pakman____@reddit
It's most likely Hindi(India) or Urdu(Pakistan).
MR_6OUIJA6BOARD6@reddit
Also missing the AK and cellphone.
nanneryeeter@reddit
Heeeeey bud-dee.
ArtDecoModerne@reddit
Off topic, but as people who consume podcasts like water I'd like to plug one here that covers lots of Indian history: Empire Pod UK
If you go back to the first episodes, it starts with the story of the British East India company, leading into the British Raj, and eventually Independence and Partition. There are many later episodes focusing on the Mughal emperors and more niche subtopics that involve India as well. The whole subcontinent is filled with absolutely bonkers history, and is absolutely fascinating to learn about. It wont help you recognize these folk stories on sight or anything, but if these images make you curious you will definitely dig it.
NorthP503@reddit
Fucking tight is what they are
No_Butterscotch1150@reddit
That's so effing Sikh 🔥
Opuswhite@reddit
Poor helpless animals
ParticularArrival111@reddit
It's indian rednecks.
DrJJStroganoff@reddit
Unsure, but 1 thing is for sure... that is one guy you don't wanna mess with.
SuspectOk2931@reddit
PUNJABI POWERRR
0263111771@reddit
Can we see if he is wearing flip-flops?
Norsedragoon@reddit
Hari Singh Nalwa vs tiger. here is a link to the story on youtube