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On the 21st June 2008, the above Gurdwara broke the Sikh code of conduct and made a mockery of Sikh principals. The pardhan of this Gurdwara Bukhtar Kandola aka Tari has been a thorn to the Sikh community. A known criminal and drug dealer, why the hell is he a leader of a Gurdwara beats me. The Sikh community must really think about this! The Akal Thakt has passed a hukamnama that only Sikhs (no matter what spiritual stage) can be have an Anand Karaj in presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. This is to preserve the Sikh identity and keep the respect of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in high regards.
Self proclaimed gangster tari thinks he is higher then the Akal Thakt and allowed a marriage of a non-Sikh in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
It is understood that Rulda Singh (a leading figure associated with Rastriaya Sikh Sangat (RSS) is the vichola between the two families. The Akal Takht has clearly issued a Hukamama to stop Sikhs associating with the RSS, for their blasphemous attacks on Sikh identity.
The groom has confirmed that he will not convert to Sikhism, and a parallel Hindu wedding ceremony will take place at a local
I think enough is enough it’s about time the Sikh Community get together and remove this pardhan from his position.
As of 16th August 2007 new guidelines issues by Sri Akal Takhat
Any persons previously of a religion other than Sikhism must show his/her commitment to the PURSUIT of Sikhi by applying the following criteria:
Include Singh or Kaur in the name - Changing by Deed Poll including Passport & Driving License.
Translation of royal order:
Ik Ongkar Sri Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, Sri
Giani Joginder Singh, Jethadar
Date: 16-8-2007
Anand Sanskar"Marriage Ceremony"
This is a message to all the Sikh Sangat that according to the Rehat Maryada only Sikh couples (male/female) can engage in the Anand Karaj Ceremony. If the couple or either one of them is not a Sikh, then they must embrace the Sikh faith.
This includes that they must change their second name to Singh or Kaur in their official document (e.g. driving licence, identity card, and passport) before the marriage.
(Signed)
(Joginder Singh)Jathedar
We must all keep in mind we only become a true Sikh once we take Amrit and follow rehat maryada. only then do we become a real Singh and Kaur.
For the protection of Sikh ethics, the Respectful conduct of Guru Granth Sahib Ji and the preservation of the Khalsa Panth in the
Yes the Sikh Gurdwara is open to all faiths, colours, castes and backgrounds. Sikhs believe that God exists in everyone therefore serving the creation is like serving the creator. How ever Sikhs do have a code of conduct which has been put in place to maintain the respect of Sikh principals. Some Gurdwara sahibs in the
Reasons why some feel this practice is making mockery of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji: In order to be a Sikh you must have faith in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and recognize Maharaj as the true Guru. You may not be a fully practicing Sikh, but one day you aim to become one. So one point is that if a person is not a Sikh, why would they want a Sikh wedding? (There is no logic in this). If you live in
In a court of Law a Bible is presented to a Christian, a Quran to a Muslim on which an oath is sworn, and not vice versa. A marriage is also an oath, and in the presence of ‘Jaag di Jhot’ Dhan Guru Granth Sahib Ji only those who have accepted Guru Granth Sahib Ji as their Guru should be taking marriages vows - otherwise it’s a mockery of the system, and disrespect to Guru Sahib”
We do not oppose interfaith marriages, but we will not tolerate the abuse of the Sikh Gurdwara code of conduct. Those wanted to have a interfaith marriage should have a wedding some where else and not bring their unlogical activities into the Gurdwara.
What is the traditional code of Conduct laid by Guru Ji and the Sikh Rehatnamas?
Have relations with a Sikh of the Guru. (Rehatnama Bhai Chaupa Singh)
Killing a daughter or to give a daughter (in marriage) to a non-Sikh, such a person commits great offence. Sikh should give his daughter (in marriage) to a Sikh. Thus Gurmukh meets a Gurmukh. Giving a daughter to a Bhadni (non-Sikh) is like giving nectar to a snake. (Rehatnama Bhai Desa Singh)
A Sikh gives (in marriage) his daughter to a Sikh and does not accept any money in exchange. He is my Sikh and will reach in my presence. – Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
When the daughter comes of age only then relations should be contracted, not for a very young girl. And the relations should be Sikhs of the Guru. (Prem Sumagar)
