The Multifarious Faces of Sikhism
throughout Sikh History
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Bhai
Randhir Singh da Jatha/Akhand Kirtani Jatha
cont'd
Although in public the A.K.J. will claim that
they follow the ‘Panthic Rehit
Maryada’ (codes of conduct) as
advocated by the S.G.P.C., they in fact have
their own peculiar ‘Rehit Maryada’
called ‘Bebecki Rehit’
(or ‘Rehit Bibeck’).
This ‘Bebecki Rehit’ is based upon
the works of the infamous excommunicated Teja
Singh Bhasauria. In 1909, he published a text
named ‘Khalsa Rehit Prakash’
which contained expunged versions of Khalsa
Sikh Rehitnamas.
Bhai Randhir Singh Narangwal
Bhai Randhir Singh was known throughout the
Sikh world for his
strong discipline in maintaining his strict
Rehit even during his time in jail
With regards to the scriptures, in addition
to their disapproval of ‘Raagmala’,
they do not accept that Dasam Guru Durbar is
the work of Akali Nihang Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Many have not heard of Sarbloh Guru Durbar,
but these A.K.J. that have also claim that this
work is not of the Guru’s hand.
Raag
A depiction of Raag Todi (Pg. 711 - 718 of Adi
Guru Durbar) done in the Kangra style
The extensive references to Hindu mythology,
drugs, meat, alcohol, sexuality, erotica, polygamy,
untamed love, hunting, etc. given by the Tenth
Master as found in the 'Charitropakyan'
are considered to be offensive by the A.K.J.
This attitude is once again a legacy of the
ultra-radical Tat Khalsa Singh Sabhia and anti-Hindu
Teja Singh Bhasauria.
Charitropakyan
Within the 404 tales written by Akali Nihang
Guru
Gobind Singh are many that deal with the wiles
of untamed women