It has to be appreciated Seva Panthis, like the other
Sanatan Sikhs, also had a good knowledge of ancient Hindu religious
texts. Karam Das Udhasi speaking on behalf of Seva Panthis comments:
‘On show is only [Adi] Guru Granth, but, if a person
comes of such a thinking and desires a religious [Hindu] text
to read and wants to appreciate it’s teachings, then,
he won’t be turned away by us [Udhasis and Sevapanthis].’
(Karam Das Udhasi, transcript of a recording, 06-03-2001)
Shriman 108 Mahant Bhai Gulab Singh
Ji 'Seva Panthi' (1871-1950)
The founder of Tikana Bhai Jagta Ji Sahib, Goniana Mandi, Batinda,
Punjab
Baba Karam Singh explains how Seva Panthis also visited
Hindu religious festivals such as Kumbh Mela (held every 12 years),
and other festivals:
‘Seva Pathis then went there [Kumbh] when
we [Udhasis] sent them a invitation that: ‘Oh Maharaj
we are all to gather at such such a place. There we to inaugurate,
plan something etc.’
There they attended all our functions and we attend all there
functions.’
(Baba Karam Das, transcript of a recording, 06-03-2001)
Shriman 108 Mahant Bhai Tirath Singh Ji 'Seva Panthi' (1925-
)
The great genius ascetic saint and present head of the Seva Panthi/Addan
Shahi order
Like the Nirmalas and Udasis drawing from Hindu scriptures,
the Seva Panthis drew upon the common lessons of human love and
compassion found in the holy Koran and Adi Guru Durbar to expound
the philosophy of oneness of Nirankar God and all mankind.