Parallel Parkash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Sri Dasam Granth Sahib

[Sikh Theology]

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The linked article is titled "Parallel Parkash: An Analysis of the Evidence Presented in Sri Guru Granth Sahib and Sikh History" by Dr. Dapinder Singh (U.K.)

Key Points from the Article:
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1. Supremacy of Sri Guru Granth Sahib:
   • Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the eternal Guru of the Sikhs, appointed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
   • No other Granth, including Sri Dasam Granth, can hold the same status.
2. Historical Context:
   • Guru Gobind Singh Ji explicitly gave Guruship to Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
   • Guru Gobind Singh’s bani (writings) were intentionally kept separate from the Aad Granth (Sri Guru Granth Sahib).
3. No Parallel Authority:
   • Throughout Sikh history, no other Granth was ever enthroned or given ceremonial symbols (Takht, Chaur, and Canopy) alongside Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
   • Parallel Parkash is described as a recent innovation, not an established historical practice.
4. Scriptural Evidence:
   • Quotes from Sri Guru Granth Sahib emphasize the singularity of the Guru and reject any parallel authority.
   • Historical Sikh scholars like Bhai Mani Singh, Bhai Nand Lal, and Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha also rejected parallel Parkash.
5. Modern Practices at Takhts:
   • Practices at places like Takht Patna Sahib and Hazoor Sahib, where parallel parkash is seen, are described as deviations introduced under historical and political influences.
6. Clarifications on Respect for Sri Dasam Granth:
   • While Sri Dasam Granth contains Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s bani and must be respected, it does not hold the status of Guru.
   • It can be placed respectfully on a separate platform for recitation, but not in parallel with Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
7. Conclusion:
   • Parallel parkash is against Gurmat (Guru’s teachings) and Sikh tradition.
   • Sikhs are encouraged to uphold the supremacy of Sri Guru Granth Sahib and avoid practices that undermine its authority.

The article is thorough in its approach, citing historical records, scriptural references, and Sikh Rehatnamas (codes of conduct) to make its argument.

 

[A_seeker]

Sikhi have never been a path of believing in a book , worshipping it .. its based on the concept of Living Guru - Sikh relationship .The modern sikhism as we see today is very different from what it could have been seen in Gurus time