Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale
Born
Ranjit Singh bal

7 July 1983[1]
Dhadrian, Sangrur, Punjab, India[1]
Occupations
  • Religious preacher
  • public speaker
Theological work
LanguagePunjabi
Tradition or movementSikhism

Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhandrian Wala (born 7 July 1983) is a preacher of Sikhism.

Gurudwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib

Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale with parents.

The building of Gurudwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib, completed in 2010, is situated on the Sangrur-Patiala Road Sheikhupur, Punjab.[2] The gurudwara complex also includes Kalgidhar Sangat Niwas and a massive diwan hall with the seating capacity of over 50000. Here, monthly Guru Manyo 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]

Gurudwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib

Philosophy

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 Baba 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, 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 life threats from various groups.[11][12] The chief minister of Punjab intervened and asked them to stop giving such threats.[13]

In February 2020, activists from Sikh groups including Damdami Taksal disrupted his sermons alleging Dhadrianwale of distortion of Sikh history and opposition of core Sikh principles like Naam Japna (meditation with recitation of God's name); waking up at amrit vela (early morning) and belief in heaven and hell. Dhadrianwale preaches that these principles should be as per the judgement of an individual.[14]

In March 2020 a group of protestors warned Dhadriawnale to face unpleasant response if he addresses any congregation in Punjab. Singh then decided not to hold gatherings to avoid any serious problem to sangat.[15]

In August 2020, the Akal Takht directed the Sikh community to boycott Dhadrian Wale till he seeks clemency for his alleged objectionable remarks against 'Sikh principles', the Jathedar of Akal Takht and distortion of Sikh history.[16][17] Dhadrian Wale was previously asked to participate in a meeting with a five-member committee constituted by Akal Takht Jathedar Harpreet Singh at Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib, Patiala in December 2019, but he declined the invitation.[17]

References

  1. 1 2 "Gurdwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib Patiala | DhadrianWale pages". www.parmeshardwar.in. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  2. ↑ "Gurdwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib Patiala | Dhadrian Wale". www.parmeshardwar.in. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "Parmeshar TV | Official Website of Bhai Ranjit Singh Khalsa Dhadrianwale". Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  4. ↑ "Emm Pee - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  5. ↑ "Dhadrianwale - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  6. ↑ Emm Pee (27 April 2019), We all are in Nature | Bhai Ranjit Singh Khalsa Dhadrianwale, retrieved 31 May 2019
  7. ↑ 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
  8. ↑ Emm Pee (17 April 2019), Law of Nature | Bhai Ranjit Singh Khalsa Dhadrianwale, retrieved 31 May 2019
  9. ↑ "What's at the heart of Dhumma-Dhadrianwale rift?". www.hindustantimes.com. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  10. ↑ "One dead in attack on Sikh preacher Dhadrianwale". www.hindustantimes.com. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  11. ↑ "Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale alleges fresh threats from Damdami Taksal - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 May 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  12. ↑ "Damdami Taksal threatens to eliminate Dhadrianwale". Tribune India.
  13. ↑ "Capt warns Damdami Taksal over alleged threats to Dhadrianwale". The Pioneer. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  14. ↑ "In Dhadrianwale-Sikh bodies tussle, it's reason vs ritual". Hindustan Times. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  15. ↑ Singh, Harjeet (14 November 2019). "Dhadrianwale cancelled congregation to avoid any deadly resistance from rivals". ParmesharDwar News. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  16. ↑ "Takht calls for social boycott of preacher Dhadrianwale". Hindustan Times. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  17. 1 2 Rana, Yudhvir (19 December 2019). "Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale may invite Akal Takht's ire for possible no-show | Amritsar News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
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