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1978 Hukamnama

Source: BC Sikh Youth Blog

Below is a copy of the Hukamnama from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib on June 10, 1978, instructing all of the Khalsa panth to boycott the “Nakli Nirankari” (a.k.a. Narakdhari) movement and to undertake any and all efforts to prevent the spreading of the Nakli Nirankari propaganda. This was after the Shaheedi of 13 Singhs in the Vaisakhi 1978 Massacre by Nakli Nirankaris. This copy of the hukamnama appeared on the inside cover of Western Sikh Samachar from July 1978 (Edition No. 71) and underneath there is a quote from then Jathedar Singh Sahib Sadhu Singh Bhaura (Translated from Punjabi): “This is not an appeal, this is a hukam. By not following this, even the biggest of Sikh leaders cannot escape from being repremanded.”

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Hukamnama (Religious Order) released by Sri Akal Takht Sahib (Sikh Throne of Authority), India in March 1998

This Hukamanama instructs that Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikh Holy Scriptures treated as the living Guru) must not be taken to a hotel, banqueting suite, club, pub, bar etc for Anand Karaj’s (Sikh religious wedding ceremony) as this is direct abuse to Sikh Principles. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji must not be present where alcohol, meat or tobacco is served or consumed.

This decision was made with unanimous agreement from the Jathedars (Sikh Leaders) of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Sri Patna Sahib, Sri Damdama Sahib, Sri Keshgarh Sahib & Sri Hazur Sahib.

All Granthis (Sikh Priests), Ragis (Sikh Minstrals), Gurdwara (Sikh Place of Worship) Committee Members and Organisers of Sikh Related Programmes must not partake in this sacrilegious act. Sikh Rehit Maryada (Sikh Code of Conduct) must be maintained and adhered to in all circumstances.

Those who act in direct conflict to this Hukamnama will face Pesh (penalty) from Sri Akal Takht Sahib.

A more recent Sandesh from Sri Akal Takht Sahib (released April 2006) states that in order to maintain Sikh Principles, Anand Karaj’s (Sikh religious wedding ceremony) must be performed in Gurdwaras (Sikh Place of Worship).

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Sandesh issued my Sri Akal Takht Sahib - April 2006.

As the Sikhs’ supreme authority, Sri Akal Takht Sahib has voiced its concerns by issuing a new 'Sandesh' strongly reinforcing Sikh Rehit Maryada (Sikh Code of Conduct) and Gurmat (Sikh principles) on the following issues:

• Any form of intoxicants (alcohol, drugs etc) and preparation or consumption of foods such as meat, fish and eggs are not permitted on Gurdwara property.

• Guru-ka-Langar should be prepared and observed in accordance to Gurus' maryada (tradition).

• No person under the influence of intoxicants is allowed inside Gurdwara property.

• Inside the property of the Guru Sahibs, only the recital of Gurbani, katha, kirtan and reccounting of the Gurus' history are permitted.

• Buildings bought or constructed using the Daswand (one tenth of earnings) of the Sikh Sangat or Gurdwara donations are solely to be used to be used for Gurmat purposes and the betterment of society.

• Anand Karajs (Sikh wedding ceremonies) etc must be performed in Gurdwaras in accordance to Gurmat and the Panthic accepted Sikh Rehit Maryada.

• There is no permission granted for dancing and singing or any acts which go against the principles of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

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A HUKUMNAMA REGARDING NAAMDHARI and other DEHDHARI Groups.

Maata No: 13, passed by 5 Singh Sahibaan on 24th October 2000 at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab.

In relation to Namdharis and Kirtan in Gurdwara Sahibs, 5 Singh Sahibaan agreed that those who do not believe in the 10 Gurus and Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as their salvation, and instead believe in Dehdhari Gurus and Devi Devte cannot be permitted to do Kirtan in Gurdwara Sahibs.

Jatherdar Joginder Singh Vendanti

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Hukamnama (Religious Order) released by Sri Akal Takht Sahib (Sikh Throne of Authority), India in March 1998

This Hukamanama instructs that Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikh Holy Scriptures treated as the living Guru) must not be taken to a hotel, banqueting suite, club, pub, bar etc for Anand Karaj’s (Sikh religious wedding ceremony) as this is direct abuse to Sikh Principles. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji must not be present where alcohol, meat or tobacco is served or consumed.

This decision was made with unanimous agreement from the Jathedars (Sikh Leaders) of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Sri Patna Sahib, Sri Damdama Sahib, Sri Keshgarh Sahib & Sri Hazur Sahib.

All Granthis (Sikh Priests), Ragis (Sikh Minstrals), Gurdwara (Sikh Place of Worship) Committee Members and Organisers of Sikh Related Programmes must not partake in this sacrilegious act. Sikh Rehit Maryada (Sikh Code of Conduct) must be maintained and adhered to in all circumstances.

Those who act in direct conflict to this Hukamnama will face Pesh (penalty) from Sri Akal Takht Sahib.

A more recent Sandesh from Sri Akal Takht Sahib (released April 2006) states that in order to maintain Sikh Principles, Anand Karaj’s (Sikh religious wedding ceremony) must be performed in Gurdwaras (Sikh Place of Worship).

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Sandesh issued my Sri Akal Takht Sahib - April 2006.

As the Sikhs’ supreme authority, Sri Akal Takht Sahib has voiced its concerns by issuing a new 'Sandesh' strongly reinforcing Sikh Rehit Maryada (Sikh Code of Conduct) and Gurmat (Sikh principles) on the following issues:

• Any form of intoxicants (alcohol, drugs etc) and preparation or consumption of foods such as meat, fish and eggs are not permitted on Gurdwara property.

• Guru-ka-Langar should be prepared and observed in accordance to Gurus' maryada (tradition).

• No person under the influence of intoxicants is allowed inside Gurdwara property.

• Inside the property of the Guru Sahibs, only the recital of Gurbani, katha, kirtan and reccounting of the Gurus' history are permitted.

• Buildings bought or constructed using the Daswand (one tenth of earnings) of the Sikh Sangat or Gurdwara donations are solely to be used to be used for Gurmat purposes and the betterment of society.

• Anand Karajs (Sikh wedding ceremonies) etc must be performed in Gurdwaras in accordance to Gurmat and the Panthic accepted Sikh Rehit Maryada.

• There is no permission granted for dancing and singing or any acts which go against the principles of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

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could someone confirm for me wherther the translations above are correct and word for word from the hukamnama re beadbi?

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