Today, Akal Takht is being presented as Theo-political seat of the Sikhs. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the supporters of the party controlling the SGPC claim that Akal Takht is ‘Throne of Akal (God)’ and the verdict, edicts, fatwas issued by the chief priest (whom they...
This thread is inspired by a related thread at http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/general-discussion/40208-gurdwara-management-seva-election-majority-vote.html#post180380 The related thread concerns the value of consensus over election methods when selecting gurdwara management. In that thread a...
SARBAT KHALSA & GURMATA
I.J. Singh
In a few days, July 21st to be exact, the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI.org) holds a daylong
community retreat on what for Sikhs is the age old and revered but neglected idea of Sarbat
Khalsa.
In the popular Sikh mind the concepts of Gurmata and...
Sovreignty of the Akal Takht (from Sikh Archives blog)
Introduction
The history of Sri Akal Takht is well known for its controversial ambiguities rather than for clarity and continuity. It has been venerated differentially in history and its status is interpreted and treated differently by...
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