FIVE TAKHATS of KHALSA

Takhat (in layman’s language) refers to a four-legged wooden seat meant for Imperial Throne or Royal Seat of a monarch. But these Takhat get eroded by time.

In GURMAT, the TAKHAT has a UNIQUE Conception which is

• ETERNAL(Sarv-vyapak)
• IMPARTIAL
• INDEPENDENT
•   SOVEREIGN on the ways of the GURU Panth only. 

Thus TAKHATS in Sikhism are an outcome of Sanjhivalta from the Sikh Gurus. The Five Takhts are the five Gurudwaras. They are considered the seats of Sikh religious authority. The important decisions concerning the religious and social life of the Sikh community are taken here.

There are FIVE TAKHATS, being two located out of Punjab & other three in Punjab.

Ø  SRI AKAL TAKHAT SAHIB, Amritsar

Ø  TAKHT SRI DAMDAMA SAHIB, Talwandi Sabo (Bathinda)

Ø  TAKHT SRI KESGARH SAHIB, Anandpur Sahib

Ø  TAKHT SRI HAZOOR SAHIB, Nanded(Maharashtra)

Ø  TAKHT SRI PTANA SAHIB, Patna(Bihar)

                          SRI AKAL TAKHAT SAHIB: Throne of the ALMIGHTY

"Akal Takht" is a combination of two words: Akal (the Almighty) and Takht (Throne) meaning thereby the "Throne of the Almighty".  Sahib is used as a mark of respect for Guru Sahib and the Sikh institutions. Akal Takht Sahib represents the Sikh institution of Miri *–Piri *(Oneness of Shakti & Bhagti).

The Akal Takht is situated opposite to Harmandir Sahib and is connected by a passage.

The building of the Akal Takht opposite the Golden Temple has a special meaning. While the Darbar Sahib stands for spiritual Guidance ; the Akal Takht symbolizes the Dispensing of Justice and Temporal activity.

During the day the Guru Granth Sahib is kept in the Golden Temple, while at night it is kept in the Akal Takht Sahib.

Sixth Nanak, Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji laid down the foundation stone of the building of Akal Takhat Sahib (in 1609). The rest of the structure was completed by Sikh saint Baba Buddha and Sikh intellectual Bhai Gurdas.

It is here that Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji used to hold his Court and receive ambassadors, emissaries (agents), diplomats and other dignitaries. In the evenings this was a place for signing of heroic ballads by the "dhadis"(ballad singers).

The Akal Takht is the oldest of the Five Takhts. Akal Takht Sahib is the senior-most seat of Sikh authority. The Hukamnamas issued from Akal Takht Sahib are obligatory for each and every Sikh. A Sikh daring to defy the Hukamnama of Akal Takht Sahib ceases to be a member of the Sikh Panth.

                                           TAKHAT SRI DAMDAMA SAHIB

Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is situated in the village of Talwandi Sabo near Bhatinda.

At this place Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji stayed here for approximately a year and compiled the final edition of Sri Guru Granth Sahib JI also known as the Damdama Sahib Bir in 1705.

                            TAKHAT SRI KESGARH SAHIB

Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib is situated at Anandpur Sahib; the birthplace of the Khalsa. The order of the Khalsa was founded here by SRI GURU GOBIND SINGH JI in 1699. Some of the weapons of SRI GURU GOBIND SINGH JI are displayed here. The most precious of these is the actual Khanda (double edged sword) used by SRI GURU GOBIND SINGH JI to prepare AMRIT used in the first Khalsa initiation ceremony.

                                             TAKHAT SRI HAZOOR SAHIB

Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib is situated on the banks of Godavari River in Maharashtra state. This is the place where Guru Gobind Singh left for Heavenly abode. The inner room of the Gurdawara Sahib is called Angitha Sahib and is built over the place where SRI GURU GOBIND SINGH SAHIB JI was cremated in 1708.

                                       TAKHAT SRI PATNA SAHIB

Takht Sri Patna Sahib is situated in Patna city which is also the capital of Bihar state. SRI GURU GOBIND SINGH SAHIB JI was born here in 1666 and he spent his early childhood here before moving to Anandpur Sahib. Besides being the birthplace of SRI GURU GOBIND SINGH SAHIB JI, Patna was also visited by Guru Nanak Sahib Ji and Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji at different points of time.

Bhul Chuk Maaf Karni Ji..

Guru Roop Sadh-Sangat Bakshan yog hai jee.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa !!

Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh !!

 

*** At Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib Ji & Takht Sri Patna Sahib Ji; the anti-Sikh forces have succeeded to a great extent in bringing in practices completely against Sikh worldview. But we must not get indulge in these as we are to follow the HUKAM of our GURUS; the HOLY GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI.

Mata Sahib Kaur Ji

                 Mata Sahib Kaur Ji : Eternal Motherhood of Khalsa Panth.

 

In Sikh history Mata Sahib Kaur Ji is known as the Mother of the Khalsa. This honour was bestowed upon her by the Tenth Nanak, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib.

Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, whose name before taking Amrit was Mata Sahib Devaan Ji, was born on the 1st November 1681 ( 18th Katak samvat 1738 bikrami) in a village called Rohtas, District Jhelum, in West Punjab, (now in Pakistan). Her mother’s name was Mata Jasdevi Ji and father’s name was Bhai Ramu Bassi Ji. Her brother’s name was Saheb Chand Ji. Her father, who was an ardent sewak (devotee) of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, influenced her to the extent that she wanted to devote her whole life in the service of the Guru Sahib. 

From her childhood, Mata Sahib Kaur Ji was a sweet and quiet natured girl. Because of the religious atmosphere at home, she was deeply influenced by Gurbani during her formative years. (It is possible that in her childhood she might have seen Guru Gobind Singh Sahib at Sri Anandpur Sahib during the visit of her family.) She had inherited humility, love and sacrifice to humanity and devotion to Waheguru.

When she came of age, her father and other devotees of village Rohtas, took her to Sri Anandpur Sahib and requested Guru Gobind Singh Sahib to take her as his bride. Guru Sahib told the Sangat that he was already married and could not marry again. However, Mata Sahib Devaan Ji's father had pledged his daughter to Guru Sahib and no-one else would marry her now. Therefore, Guru Sahib said if Mata Sahib Devaan ji agreed to be as “Kunwara Dola”, she could stay with the Guru's family, however, they could not marry or ever have children.

Guru Sahib instead promised Mata Sahib Devaan Ji, that you will become a great Mother to thousands. Mata Sahib Kaur Ji lived in the Guru Sahib's household and served Guru Sahib and the Sangat with full sharda (devotion).

Mata Sahib Kaur Ji accompanied Guru Sahib throughout his life, even during battles, serving him in every possible way. 

On Vaisakhi 1699 ( Bikrami samant 1756), in the first Amrit-Sanchar, Mata Sahib Kaur Ji participated in the sewa of the Amrit-Sanchaar by adding Pataasey (sugar wafers) to the Amrit, and was bestowed the honour of Eternal Motherhood of Khalsa Panth.

When Guru Gobind Singh Sahib reached Abchal Nagar (Sri Hazoor Sahib), he sent Mata Sahib Kaur Ji to Delhi and stay along with Mata Sundri Ji. Guru Sahib also gave her five weapons ( Talwaar, Khanjaar, Jamdhaar, &  Khandi- 2) of the Sixth Nanak, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, for safekeeping. These weapons are today displayed at Gurdwara Rakabganj in Delhi. Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, passed away before Mata Sundri Ji. She left for heavenly abode at the age of sixty six in 1747 ( Bikrami samvat 1804) and her last rites were performed in Bala Sahib, Delhi.

Bhulan Chukan Di Khima Karni Ji 

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa !!

Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh !!

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Present GURU Till ETERNITY- In Brief

                    Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji – Present GURU Till ETERNITY

Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the Holy Scripture of Sikhism. It is a voluminous text of 1430 Angs, compiled and composed during the period of the Sikh Gurus from 1469 – 1708. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was assigned Gurgaddi by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji before his departure from the World in 1708.

To prevent the spurious compositions creeping in & to consolidate the Baani of Previous GURUS, Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji started compilation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Adi Granth) in 1601 & completed the task in 1604. The Adi Granth was written by Bhai Gurdas Ji. The Adi Granth was re-compiled by Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji in 1704 at Sabo-Ki-Talwandi (Damdama Sahib) in order to incorporate the Baani of Guru Tegh Bhaadur Sahib Ji ( 59 Shabads & 57 Saloks in 15 Raags ) without disturbing the order set by Guru Arjan Sahib Ji.

The Adi Granth was brought (Parkash) to the Darbar Sahib, Amritsar with great honour. Baba Budha Ji carried the Adi Granth on his head while Guru Sahib Ji himself carried the Chaur Sahib & walked barefoot from Ramsar to Sri Harmandir Sahib reciting Kirtan all the way. Baba Budha Ji, one of the most respected Sikhs of Guru Nanak Sahib’s time, was appointed as the First Head Granthi to read out the First Hukamnama, 

“Suhi Mhalla-5!!

ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫!!

Santa Key Karaj Aap Khaloeya, Har Kum Karavan Aeya Raam !!

ਸੰਤਾ ਕੇ ਕਾਰਜਿ ਆਪਿ ਖਲੋਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਕੰਮੁ ਕਰਾਵਣਿ ਆਇਆ ਰਾਮ !!

Dharat Suhaavi Taal Suhaava Vich Amrit Jal Chhaiya Raam !!

ਧਰਤਿ ਸੁਹਾਵੀ ਤਾਲੁ ਸੁਹਾਵਾ ਵਿਚਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਜਲੁ ਛਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ !!
Amrit Jal Chhaiya Puran Saaj Karaiya Sagal Manorath Poorey !!

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਜਲੁ ਛਾਇਆ ਪੂਰਨ  ਸਾਜੁ ਕਰਾਇਆ  ਸਗਲ ਮਨੋਰਥ ਪੂਰੇ !!

Jai Jai Kaar Bhayia Jag Antar Laathey Sagal Visurey !!

ਜੈ ਜੈ ਕਾਰੁ ਭਇਆ ਜਗ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਲਾਥੇ ਸਗਲ ਵਿਸੂਰੇ !!

Puran Purakh Achut Abinaasi Jas Veyd Puraani Gaaiya !!

ਪੂਰਨ ਪੁਰਖ ਅਚੁਤ ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਜਸੁ ਵੇਦ ਪੁਰਾਣੀ ਗਾਇਆ !!
Apna Birad Rakhiya Parmesar Nanak Naam Dhiaaya !!11!! ”

ਅਪਨਾ ਬਿਰਦੁ ਰਖਿਆ ਪਰਮੇਸਰਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇਆ !!੧੧!!
                                                                              (ANG-783)

Arrangement & Layout:

The majority of the language of Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the Punjabi dialect prevalent at that times, Gurmukhi; some hymns are also found in Persian (ਫ਼ਾਰਸੀ), Marathi (ਮਰਾਠੀ), Sanskrit(ਸੰਸਕ੍ਰਿਤ) and Arabic(ਅਰਬੀ) . All these Hymns are written in the standard Punjabi scrip, Gurmukhi, popularized by the Second Nanak; Guru Angad Dev Ji.  

All the hymns have been laid out in a very scientific & well planned manner as devised by Guru Arjan Sahib Ji. The hymns have been arranged

·         According to the Melody (Raag) in which they are meant to be sung. (Raag Anusaar)

·         According to the nature & metre of the poems themselves. 

·         By Author

·         On the Clef or Key (explanation or meaning) deemed appropriate to them.

The Whole Baani is divided into 33 sections; first section contains the Epic “JAPJI” by Guru Nanak Sahib Ji, which is not meant to be sung. The final section is a collection of assorted verses including the Saloks & the Swayyas of Bhatts ( a group of musicians). The remaining 31 sections are the Raags:

(1) Sri Rag- ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ               (11) Jaitsari-  ਜੈਤਸਰੀ              (21) Maru- ਮਾਰੂ  

(2) Majh- ਮਾਝੁ                          (12) Todi- ਟੋਡੀ                        (22) Tukhari- ਤੁਖਾਰੀ 

(3) Gauri- ਗਉੜੀ                      (13) Bairari- ਬੈਰਾੜੀ                (23) Kedara- ਕੇਦਾਰਾ

(4) Asa- ਆਸਾ                           (14) Tilang- ਤਿਲੰਗ                   (24) Bhairo- ਭੈਰਉ 

(5) Gujari- ਗੂਜਰੀ                     (15) Suhi- ਸੂਹੀ                         (25) Basant- ਬਸੰਤ    

(6) Devgandhari- ਦੇਵ ਗੰਧਾਰੀ   (16) Bilawal- ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ             (26) Sarang- ਸਾਰੰਗ  

(7) Bihagra- ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ              (17) Gaund- ਗੌਂਡ                     (27) Malar- ਮਲਾਰ

(8) Wadhans- ਵਡਹੰਸ               (18) Ramkali- ਰਾਮਕਲੀ            (28) Kanara- ਕਾਨੜਾ 

(9) Sorath-ਸੋਰਠਿ                       (19) Nat Narain- ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਣ (29) Kalian- ਕਲਿਆਣ   

(10) Dhanasari- ਧਨਾਸਰੀ         (20) Maligaura- ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾ    (30) Prabhati- ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ

                                                                                             (31) Jaijawanti- ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ

The Raags are further divided into the nature of the metre:

(1) Chaupadas: an average of four verses each,

(2) Ashtpadis: an average of eight verses each,

 (3) Special long peoms,

(4) Chhants: six line verses,

(5) Special short peoms,

(6) Vaars: consisting of two or more paragraphs (Saloks) followed by a concluding stanza (Pauri) and

(7) Poems of Bhagats (various Saints).

At the end (after Salok Mhalla-9) is the conclusive hymn of Sri Guru Arjan Sahib ji in  MUNDAVANI meaning the closing hymn;

Mundaavani Mhalla-5 !!

ਮੁੰਦਾਵਣੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫!!

Thaal Vich Tin Vastu Payeeo Sat santokh Vichaaro !!

ਥਾਲ ਵਿਚਿ ਤਿੰਨਿ ਵਸਤੂ ਪਈਓ ਸਤੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਵੀਚਾਰੋ !!

Amrit Naam Thakur Kaa Paeyo Jis Kaa Sabas Adhaaro !!

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਕਾ ਪਇਓ ਜਿਸ ਕਾ ਸਭਸੁ ਅਧਾਰੋ !!

Jey Ko Khavey Jey Ko Bhunchey Tis Kaa Hoey Udhaaro !!

ਜੇ ਕੋ ਖਾਵੈ ਜੇ ਕੋ ਭੁੰਚੈ ਤਿਸ ਕਾ ਹੋਇ ਉਧਾਰੋ !!

Eh Vastu Taji Neh Jaayi Nit Nit Rakh Ur Dhaaro !!

ਏਹ ਵਸਤੁ ਤਜੀ ਨਹ ਜਾਈ ਨਿਤ ਨਿਤ ਰਖੁ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੋ !!

Tam Sansar Charan Lag Tariye Sab Nanak Braham Passaro !!1!!

ਤਮ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ਚਰਨ ਲਗਿ ਤਰੀਐ ਸਭੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਪਸਾਰੋ !!1!!

Followed by;

Salok Mhalla-5 !!

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ !!

Tera Keeta Jaato Naahi Maino Jog Keetoyi !!

ਤੇਰਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਤੋ ਨਾਹੀ ਮੈਨੋ ਜੋਗੁ ਕੀਤੋਈ !!

Mai Nirguniaarey Ko Gunn Naahi Aapey Taras Paeoyee !!

ਮੈ ਨਿਰਗੁਣਿਆਰੇ ਕੋ ਗੁਣੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਆਪੇ ਤਰਸੁ ਪਇਓਈ !!

Taras Peya Mehraamat Hoyi Satgur Sajan Milea !!

ਤਰਸੁ ਪਇਆ ਮਿਹਰਾਮਤਿ ਹੋਈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸਜਣੁ ਮਿਲਿਆ !!

Nanak Naam Miley Taan Jeevan Tan Man Dheevai Hareya !!1!!

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਤਾਂ ਜੀਵਾਂ ਤਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਥੀਵੈ ਹਰਿਆ  !!੧!!

At Ang 1429-1430 are Raagmaala (beads of Raags or Melodies).

An additional of 6 Raags used along with 31 Raags:

·         Lalit   

·         Aasawari

·         Hindol

·         Bhopali

·         Bibhas

·         Kaafi

Thus make 11 mixed Raags :

·         Gauri Manjh

·         Aasa Kaafi

·         Tilang Kaafi

·         Suhi Kaafi

·         Suhi Lalit

·         Bilaawal Gaund

·         Maaru Kaafi

·         Basant Hindol

·         Kalian Bhopali

·         Prabhaati Bibhaas

·         Aasa Aasawari

Guru Granth Sahib Ji comprises Baanis of a total of 35 Holy Souls irrespective of their caste & creed, thus giving a message of SARAB SANJHI GURBANI :

v  6 GURUS

Ø  Guru Nanak Sahib Ji

Ø  Guru Angad Sahib Ji

Ø  Guru Amardas Sahib Ji

Ø  Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji

Ø  Guru Arjan Sahib Ji

Ø  Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib Ji

v  15 BHAGATS

Ø  Bhagat Kabir Ji

Ø  Bhagat Namdev Ji

Ø  Bhagat Ravidas Ji

Ø  Bhagat Tarlochan Ji

Ø  Bhagat Farid Ji

Ø  Bhagat Baini Ji

Ø  Bhagat Dhanna Ji

Ø  Bhagat Jaidev Ji

Ø  Bhagat Bheekhan Ji

Ø  Bhagat Parmanand Ji

Ø  Bhagat Sain Ji

Ø  BHagat Peepa Ji

Ø  Bhagat Sadna Ji

Ø  Bhagat Ramanand Ji

Ø  Bhagat Soordas Ji

v  11 BHATTS

Ø  Bhatt Kalshar Ji

Ø  Bhatt Gyand Ji

Ø  Bhatt Bhikha Ji

Ø  Bhatt Kirat Ji

Ø  Bhatt Mathura Ji

Ø  Bhatt Jaalap ji

Ø  Bhatt Salh Ji

Ø  Bhatt Bhalh Ji

Ø  Bhatt Bal Ji

Ø  Bhatt Harbans Ji

Ø  Bhatt Nal Ji

v  3 SIKHS

Ø  Baba Sunder Ji

Ø  Baba Balwand Ji

Ø  Baba Satta Ji

Bhulan Chukan Di Khima Karni Ji………

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa !!

Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh !!