Amritsar: The Foundation Day of Sri Akal Takht Sahib was celebrated today with reverence by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee . Gurmat Samagam was held in this regard at Sri Akal Takht Sahib. After the bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib , the jatha of renowned raagi Bhai Gurmeet Singh Shant connected the congregation with Gurbani Kirtan with ancient stringed instruments. Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh, SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami and other prominent personalities participated in the congregation.
On this occasion, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh congratulated the community on the Foundation Day of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and said that Sri Guru Hargobind established Sri Akal Takht Sahib in front of the center of spirituality Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib, so that a Sikh who follows the path of spirituality is not dependent on someone else politically. He said that the Sikhs have to perform their religion and politics only in the shelter and faith of an Akal Purakh (Timeless Being). The Jathedar said that this is why Sri Akal Takht Sahib has always been seen as a challenge in the eyes of worldly thrones. He said that the rulers of the time from Abdali to Indira Gandhi attacked to damage Sri Akal Takht Sahib, but the glory of Sri Akal Takht Sahib is still intact, but the world saw the end of attackers. He said that the Sikhs became masters of their own kingdom by taking guidance from Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Maharaja Ranjit Singh ruled for forty years and gave the world a kingdom of kindness.
Giani Raghbir Singh said that Sikhs have always kept their faces towards Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib and Sri Akal Takht Sahib while traveling in every region of the world, but today’s political people have turned their backs towards these holy Sikh places and faces towards Delhi, due to which, the Sikh politics is becoming weak.
The Jathedar said that if the Sikh political people again turn their faces towards Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib and Sri Akal Takht Sahib, then the Sikhs will definitely rule the state again. Emphasizing the need to guard Sikh principles, traditions and Maryada (conduct), the Jathedar said that when we are theoretically and principally mature, the hand of the Akal Purakh will be on our shoulders. Today, we need to gather under the umbrella of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, guarding the Guru princicples, to get out of the situation of fruitless efforts.
On this occasion, the Jathedar also instructed the Sangat coming to pay obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib to take care of the Maryada while they are inside the complex of this holy Sikh place. He said that devotees should keep their phones switched off keeping in mind the Maryada at Sri Darbar Sahib. Along with this, he also specifically said that the artists who come to pay obeisance here should not use this holy place for the promotion of their films but should get spiritual power from here. He also urged the devotees to stand wherever they are inside the complex of Sri Darbar Sahib and participate, when the Ardas (Sikh prayers) is being offered at this Central Sikh place, so that the ancient Maryada is maintained.
Meanwhile, speaking to the media, SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that the principle of Miri-Piri (Sikh doctrine of close relationship between religion and politics) in Sikh faith is elevated by Sri Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru, who was adopted by Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib along with the foundation of Sri Akal Takht Sahib by wearing the two swords of Miri-Piri and made it an important part of Sikh life. He said that the relationship of religion and politics is very important in Sikh faith, in which religion has prominence. Advocate Dhami congratulated the community on the foundation of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and said that Panthic power should be strengthened by connecting with the principles of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and the Sikh Gurus. Talking about the attacks on Sri Akal Takht Sahib from time to time by the attackers, the SGPC President said that it is the throne of Akal and the people who came with the purpose of demolishing it always had to face defeat while the existence of this true Takht (throne) is eternal.
On this occasion, SGPC Advocate Bhagwant Singh Sialka, Dharam Prachar Committee member Bhai Ajaib Singh Abhyasi, Head Granthi Giani Gurmukh Singh and Giani Malkit Singh, SGPC secretary, more officials and a large number of congregation was present.
