Namdhari Sikhs

Today we associate Sikhs with bravery, protection,and as executors of humanitarian efforts.This was not the face of Sikhi after Guru Gobind Singh ji. There came a ‘dark age’ for Sikhism, where Sikhs had moved away from the values and lifestyle instilled by the tenth Guru. The revival of Sikhi can be attributed to Sri Satguru Ram Singh Ji; founder of the freedom movement and the Namdhari Sant Khalsa (Kuka Sikhs). Sikh history is rich with sacrifices made by our Gurus for protecting our people, land, and religion. Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji was subjected to immense torture, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji was beheaded, Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji sacrificed his family and Sri Satguru Ram Singh ji was exiled.

In fighting the Moguls, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji formed the Khalsa and gifted them with a unique identity and the five symbols such as the Kara, Kacha, Kesh, Kirpan and Kanga all symbolizing a way of life. In addition to these, Sri Satguru Ram Singh Ji created a unique identity for the Sant Khalsa in His peaceful protest to Imperial rule: White Kurta Pjamas, Mala (rosary), Garva (metal pot), Pauye (wooden Shoes). All of these symbolize not only a Namdhari way of living, but a Satyug way of life which embodies purity and peace. So who are these warriors dressed in white? Who are the Namdharis?