Browsing Tag: Akal Takhat

[PHOTOS] Amardeep Singh Photographer gives a recount of the events of 1984 with his perspective followed by his stunning photography. "May the future generations continue to reflect and talk about history as means of increasing love across communities and build on the ideals of value."

This fantastic,powerful, potent and deep painting portrays the Sixth Guru, Hargobind - who erected the Akal Takht in the 17th century at the young age of 11 years old, to be the seat of Sikh Temporal Authority - along with scenes from 1984.

Jathedar Akal Takhat addressed the world-wide Sikh community at the 10th Anniversary event of the passing of Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan.

This flowing written thought explores faith and justice and challenges us to believe. We have inherited history, teachings and a lifestyle that is very profound. If we live it will we not change history? Can we not bring justice to the earth?

A flow of powerful thoughts that may shift how we see what happened, why it happened and what approach to move forward. "If this situation in India could happen-and it has happened-than it must be the Will of God because God is everything. All things come from God...

The painting was initially inspired by the artist's anger at the "inadequate and biased media coverage which contradicted the personal, eye witness accounts, that were filtering through from the Sikh community in India at the time and, later, the various Amnesty International and Human Rights Movement reports".

Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa witnessed the build up of events in 1984 when he stayed in Amritsar during those chaotic months to study Sikhi. After June 1984 he wrote this song (lyrics and music by himself) as an ode to the Akal Takhat.

One of the key things Guru Gobind Singh gave us was that we are always the victor, and never the victim. He lost everything a man can lose and then he wrote the victory letter, Zafarnama. Our victory is in the battlefield of morals.

On June 6, 1985, the Siri Singh Sahib gave a landmark talk about the martyrdom of the Akal Takhat. In this talk, he reminds the Sikhs that our history is filled with challenge and betrayal, because that is sometimes the only way to understand and experience the invincible power of the Heavens.

As a Kaur married to a full kesh and beard, turban-wearing Punjabi Singh, how could I support him in days when his beard or turban may create an issue in some other person’s life; someone who was ignorant regarding its true purpose, if I had no idea what that felt like in person?

Giani Gurbachan Singh said, “decreasing population of Sikhs is adversely affecting the progress of Sikh community”, adding, “time has come to discard the slogan of Hum Do Hamare Do....

The highest worldly seat of authority for the global Sikh community has directed all of its gurdwaras around the world to not perform same-sex marriages.

The Sikhs rejected en-masse Jathedars like Arur Singh for their sycophancy to the state. The Sikh psyche salutes Jathedars like Gurdev Singh Kaunke even though the state refuses to prosecute his extra judicial killings. On this Bandi Chor Divas (Freedom day), let’s light the lamp to free ourselves from political-spiritual fortifications.

Though Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh had appreciated the spirit of Bhai Rajona’s letter reportedly told Times of India on October 26, 2013: “We would maintain the maryada”.

It is learnt that in wake of some miscreant attempting to dishonor the Sikh traditions the [appointed] Akal Takht Jathedar, after consultation with Jathedars of other Sikh Takhts, has barred using the title of ‘ Patshahi’ by any individual except while mentioning the Sikh Gurus.

On the 29th year of 1984 genocidal attacks on Sikh community, Sri Akal Takhat Sahib Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh issued a historic edict directing the Sikh groups to submit a “Genocide Petition” with the United Nations in Geneva on November 01, 2013.

Giani Gurbachan Singh objects to upcoming movie Singh Sahib the great“ The word Singh is a very religious and respectable word in the Sikh religion.

True that we would like NOT to see a Sikh reading the Guru Granth sahib with a glass of wine in his hand but that still leaves a distinct issue here that deserves to be addressed. These are individual infractions that should be managed at the local level by the local sangat at the local neighborhood gurduara.

Miri Piri Divas was celebrated at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib to remember the blessings of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the sixth Sikh Guru. Sangat in considerable size was gathered at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib to take part in the religious ceremonies. Akhand Path sahib was concluded and kirtan was performed.

This year Eco-Amritsar started celebrating this day as an annual event with the environmental focus areas....

A flag represents loyalty, unity and distinction. Nishan Sahib stands for the Sikhs in their body, mind, and action.

The SGPC held a Akhand Path Sahib of Sri Guru Granth Sahib on June 04... In Ardas, held during this Samagam, it was mentioned that the Central Govt. of India had launched armed attack of June 1984

My prayer for all our community is that everyone be blessed to visit Sach Khand of Sri Darbar Sahib at least once in this life.

A Sikh body, All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) has approached Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh against an upcoming Hindi TV serial titled “Gurbani”.

Humans are social animals and, in time, their way of life evolves into a codified set of traditions and laws - a code of conduct.

Jathedar of Akal Takht- Sikh's supreme temporal seat- Giani Gurbachan Singh has sought clarification from Sri Hemkunt Sahib Management Trust, Uttrakhand on the incident of 'seize' of Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib by wild bear's during winters when Gurdwara remains closed due to heavy snow.

After Guru Arjan Dev’s martyrdom, Guru Hargobind Rai completely transformed Sikhs from just spiritual beings to ferocious warriors. He encouraged people to maintain physical fitness and keep themselves ready for physical combat.

This short documentary tells the story of Operation Bluestar in an impartial and objective way in the context of the history surrounding it .

Rejecting Balwant Singh Rajoana’s appeal for reviewing the ‘zinda shaheed’ (living martyr) status, the Akal Takht said the title would stand against the name of the Babbar Khalsa militant.