SIKHI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question: What is the concept of ‘Khalsa Raaj’ and will it come into play?
Answer: It is important to understand who and what Khalsa is. ‘Khalsa’ refers to those that belong solely to God and free from worldly influences and corruption. As Sikhs we become ‘Khalsa’ when we follow God’s standards of living and live godly lives through taking Amrit (initiation), refraining from corrupt thoughts and actions, behaving saintly, doing selfless service of humanity, defending others rights, and protecting the poor. However, most importantly the Khalsa meditates and seeks to become spiritually wealthy through connecting with God and seeing God’s presence in the creation and in all people.
Guru Nanak Sahib Ji’s prophesy of ‘Khalsa Raaj’ is recorded in the manuscript called ‘Janam Sakhi’, and Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s prophesy of ‘Khalsa Raaj’ is recorded in his commandments written by the Sikhs of his time. Khalsa Raaj will see the turn of darkness to enlightenment and spiritual advancement in society, where spiritual people will be guiding society and ensure everyone enjoys equality, safety, protection, staying free of fear, and live a healthy and holy life.
When this will come is for God to know, all we need to know is that we need to prepare for the prophesized 'Khalsa Raaj' to come. From a personal level, we can begin ‘Khalsa Raaj’ within our own lives, which will help us earn the Almighty's Grace. Let’s aim to become ‘Khalsa’, free ourselves from addictions and bad influences, become more spiritual, and take on the virtues and good qualities in our daily lives - which brings a feeling of peace, safety, protection, and holiness to others. This reality, will one day become reality in Punjab and borders beyond.
Question: Did Guru Gobind Singh Ji give divine-powers to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji to revenge the shaheedi (martyrdom) of the Sahibzade (sons of the Guru)?
Answer: Firstly, Guru Sahib has taught us that ‘revenge’ is negative. God is without hatred and enemy, and so are the Sikhs. So Guru Gobind Singh Ji never sent Baba Banda Singh Ji to Punjab to get revenge for the martyrdom of his innocent young children.
History tells us that Guru Sahib sent Baba Banda Singh Ji to bring ‘Khalsa Raaj’, which meant to free people from oppression, to free them from taxes, to free them from slavery, bring religious freedom for people of all faiths, and ensure all communities have human rights. As well as to stop and punish the evil-doers who were committing atrocities on innocent people at that time.
Baba Banda Singh Ji was a normal human being. He did not use magical powers to bring justice to the people and free them. He used his hard work, effort and inner strength to do the right thing from God - through prayer and meditation. The power that he received from the Guru was the power of having faith and trust in what the Guru had asked him to do, and faith and trust that if he follows the Guru’s Path, the Guru will guide him and give him inner-strength. We all have the opportunity to get this power from the Guru if we choose.
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