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In 1977 after the death of Sant Kartar Singh Ji, Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Bhindrawale became the head of Damdami Taksal preaching to the masses to follow the Sikh faith and keep a high code of conduct. Sant ji was willing to give their life when the indian government attacked Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) the sikh's holiest shrine in 1984, but was told by 5 Singhs to leave and to return to |
In 1977 after the death of Sant Kartar Singh Ji, Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Bhindrawale became the head of Damdami Taksal preaching to the masses to follow the Sikh faith and keep a high code of conduct. Sant ji was willing to give their life when the indian government attacked Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) the sikh's holiest shrine in 1984, but was told by 5 Singhs to leave and to return to lead the Sikhs once again {{http://www.damdamitaksal.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=8}} |
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The Damdami Taksal is a 300 years old educational organization[1] founded by the tenth Sikh Master, Guru Gobind Singh.[2][3]. It was entrusted with the responsibility of teaching the correct reading of Gurbani (santhiya), analysis (vichar) and recitation of the Sikh scriptures. It was more recently brought to wider attention by Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale. It's headquarters are located in the town of Chowk Mehta, approximately 25 miles north of city of Amritsar.[4]
History
The Damdami Taksal was started by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji[3] and given to Baba Deep Singh JiTemplate:Http://sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Baba Deep Singhto lead.
In 1706, when Guru Gobind Singh was encamped at Sabo Ki Talwandi, where a Sikh was reading their Panj Granthi (a collection of prayers from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) and made a mistake. Guru Gobind Singh Ji made the Sikh realise that Gurbani is the Guru's form and mispronouncing Gurbani hurts the Guru. Bhai Daya Singh Ji who gave their head first on 1699 when the Khalsa was created, did a humble request to Guru Gobind Singh Ji to teach all Sikhs how to read Gurbani correctly, thus Damdami Taksaal was "founded, a distinguished school of exegesis".[5]
Leadership
Under Sant Sunder Singh Ji (1883 to 1930), the Taksal came to the forefront.Template:Http://www.damdamitaksal.org/index.php?option=com content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=8 Sant Sunder Singh Ji set about preaching to the masses about the power of Gurbani and the Sikh practices, hoping to have a uniform Sikh community. Part of this strategy was to have a standardised code of conduct(Rahit).Template:Http://www.damdamitaksaal.org/index.php?option=com content&view=article&id=80&Itemid=68
Sant Sunder Singh Ji was succeeded by Sant Gurbachan Singh Ji in 1930(1902–1969), after whom, Sant Kartar Singh Ji continued his work. The Taksal continued to be a key player in the development of a unified Rahet (code of conduct).
In 1977 after the death of Sant Kartar Singh Ji, Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Bhindrawale became the head of Damdami Taksal preaching to the masses to follow the Sikh faith and keep a high code of conduct. Sant ji was willing to give their life when the indian government attacked Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) the sikh's holiest shrine in 1984, but was told by 5 Singhs to leave and to return to lead the Sikhs once again Template:Http://www.damdamitaksal.org/index.php?option=com content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=8
Beliefs
The Damdami Taksal code of conduct has continued from the time of Sri Guru Gobind Singh JiRehat Maryada (Code of Coduct) which they call the Gurmat Rehat Maryada [6] This differs from the Orthodox Rehat Maryada published by the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee.
The Damdami Taksal has been linked to the Khalistan movement.[7]
References
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- ^ http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20041225/punjab1.htm#5
- ^ http://www.damdamitaksal.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3&Itemid=8
- ^ a b http://www.sikh-heritage.co.uk/arts/musicPunjab/Music%20of%20Punjab.htm
- ^ Mahmood 1997, p. Page 75
- ^ Martin E. Marty, R. Scott Appleby, John H. Garvey, ed. (1996). Fundamentalisms and the state: remaking polities, economies, and militance. The Fundamentalism Project. Vol. 3. University of Chicago Press. p. 266. ISBN 0226508846, 9780226508849.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: invalid character (help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: editors list (link) - ^ "Gurmat Rehat Maryada". Damdamitaksaal.org. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
- ^ Sikhism and history by Pashaura Singh, Norman Gerald Barrier Page 208
