Ranjit Singh Dhadrian Wala
Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale | |
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| Born | Ranjit Singh Bal 7 July 1983 (age 41)[1][better source needed] |
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| Language | Punjabi |
| Tradition or movement | Sikhism |
Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhandrian Wale (born 7 July 1983) is a preacher of Sikhism.
Gurudwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib
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The building of Gurudwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib, completed in 2010, is situated on the Sangrur-Patiala Road Shekhupur, Punjab.[2] The gurudwara complex also includes Kalgidhar Sangat Niwas and a massive diwan hall with the seating capacity of over 50,000. Here, monthly Guru Maneyo Granth Chetna Samagam (holy congregation) is organized on First Saturday of every month. Sikh devotees (Sangat) gather in huge numbers and Amrit Sanchar is also held on same day. The programs are uploaded and broadcast live on TV, website,[3] YouTube[4] and a dedicated app.[5]
Philosophy
[edit]Dhadrianwale urges people to practice the teachings of Sikh gurus in daily life, instead of just performing rituals. He urges common Sikh people to read and understand the Gurbani themselves. People must be honest, hardworking and should follow their responsibilities with passion. He teaches people to live a practical and truthful life. He refuses to believe in heaven or hell and claims that all our Karmas are paid-for at mental, emotional and spiritual levels in this life. He also opposes ritualistic animal slaughter practices that are prevalent in some sects. According to him, the faith in God is not limited to any deity, personality or holy place. He emphasizes that the whole universe is the embodiment of God (Ik Onkar) itself including the humans. He strongly criticizes exploitation of the environment, "We must take care of nature as it takes care of us"[6][7] The law of nature is one thing he strongly believes in. Nature is bound by laws, and if we follow them, the desired results are bound to come.[8]
In recent years, he shifted to a different perspective understanding the ideas in Guru Granth Sahib. There has been some ongoing controversy among some Sikh scholars and Sikh groups over this. In 2016, a conflict started with Jathedar Harnam Singh of Damdami Taksal. The basis of this was ideological disagreement.[9] On the evening of 17 May 2016, while Ranjit Singh was travelling to attend a Diwan (congregation) in Ludhiana district, more than two dozen armed men attacked him. His aide Bhai Bhupinder Singh Khasi Kalan was shot dead, but Ranjit Singh survived.[10] Dhadrianwale continued to receive death threats from various groups.[11][12] The Chief Minister of Punjab Amarinder Singh intervened and asked them to stop giving such threats.[13]
Rape and murder allegations
[edit]On 7 December 2024, The Punjab Police has filed a case against Dhadrianwale regarding the alleged rape and murder of a woman in Patiala in 2012. The FIR, registered under Sections 302 (murder), 376 (rape), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code, was filed at the Passiana Police station following a complaint from the victim's brother.[14]
The victim was found unconscious outside the gurdwara on 22 April 2012, and later died at a hospital without being able to provide a statement. Initially, her family did not suspect foul play, and a postmortem indicated death by poisoning from aluminum phosphate insecticide. However, the victim's brother has since alleged police inaction and intimidation.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Gurdwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib Patiala | DhadrianWale pages". www.parmeshardwar.in. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- ^ "Gurdwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib Patiala | Dhadrian Wale". www.parmeshardwar.in. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Parmeshar TV | Official Website of Bhai Ranjit Singh Khalsa Dhadrianwale". Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ "Emm Pee - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Dhadrianwale - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ Emm Pee (27 April 2019), We all are in Nature | Bhai Ranjit Singh Khalsa Dhadrianwale, retrieved 31 May 2019
- ^ Bhai Ranjit Singh Khalsa Dhadrianwale (29 May 2018), **LETS MAKE THE EARTH INTO HEAVEN**…Sikhi is about giving others life, not taking lives|Dhadrianwale, retrieved 31 May 2019
- ^ Emm Pee (17 April 2019), Law of Nature | Bhai Ranjit Singh Khalsa Dhadrianwale, retrieved 31 May 2019
- ^ "What's at the heart of Dhumma-Dhadrianwale rift?". www.hindustantimes.com. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "One dead in attack on Sikh preacher Dhadrianwale". www.hindustantimes.com. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale alleges fresh threats from Damdami Taksal - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 May 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Damdami Taksal threatens to eliminate Dhadrianwale". Tribune India.
- ^ "Capt warns Damdami Taksal over alleged threats to Dhadrianwale". The Pioneer. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ a b PTI (11 December 2024). "Sikh preacher Dhadrianwale booked for rape, murder: Punjab Police tells High Court". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 December 2024.