Jathedar Ranjit Singh: Sikhs should emphasize on Shastar and Knowledge, not on Hatha Yoga

AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—Jathedar Bhai Ranjit Singh has strongly condemned the motives of making yoga a national trend, which he believes has also engulfed the Sikhs in it.

He said that the Sikhs shouldn’t start following Yoga merely on recommendation of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Badal. He added that Hath-Yoga doesn’t hold any place in Sikhi and Sikhs need to emphasize on ‘Shastar and Shaastar (knowledge)’ to control their minds.

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He said that Gurbani scriptures are witness to the view of Sikhi on Yoga, in which Guru Sahibs have strictly prohibited Yoga for spiritual uplifting. He added that basic principle of Sikhi were ‘Naam Japo, Kirat Karo and Vand Shako’.

He appealed the Sikh masses to boycott state policies which were against Sikhi. He revealed the principles depicted by Guru Gobind Singh ‘Pooja Akaal Ki, Parcha Shabad Ka and Deedar Khalse Ka’ should be followed by all Sikhs.

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