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Akal means undying, and Takhat means throne. By the definition Guru
Hargobind Ji gave it, Akal Takhat is a throne that cannot be destroyed.
It is the highest earthly authority for all Sikhs.The Akal Takhat
sits across from the Harimandir Sahib at a slight angle to show the
humility a political authority should have towards a spiritual
authority.
Sikh Dharma International invites you to celebrate The Awakening of the Khalsa. We will release 11 historic video
Gurdwara lectures by the Siri Singh Sahib in which he explains the
significance of the Akal Takhat Martyrdom
Shanti Kaur shares some inspiring words. She talks about the Akal Takhat and how it was attacked by the Indian Army June 6th, 1984 and thousands of Sikhs were brutally killed. She explains why many of us celebrate this day as the Martyrdom of the Akat Takhat and gives an explanation about why.
 Akal Takhat and Narayan Shabad A very inspiring talk describing the Akal Takhat in relation to the events of 1984. This lecture is also about the power of singing the Narayan Shabad as a way to restore the glory of the Sikhs and the Akal Takhat. Read Article |
On June 6, 1984, the Akal Takhat, the seat of religious authority for
Sikhs, was attacked. Hundreds of pilgrims were sent back to Waheguru. Many remember the tanks and bullets and thousands
of lives lost, yet through the lens of the unseen, we see God in
everything. Like the phoenix that rises from the ashes, Khalsa will
always prevail.
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We invite you to join a
world-wide effort to do Chaupai Sahib 1 million times collectively.
Today it seems we have lost our way and rather than helping others, we
find ourselves knocking at different doors asking for justice and
protection. This is a small attempt to remind us that the only door we need to knock at, is that of the Guru.
Read this article about about one man's thoughts and experience with
the Akal Takhat Martyrdom written 5 years ago at the 20th Anniversary
of the Martyrdom. |
