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Summary of Question:	Raj Karega Khalsa
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Saturday, 6/08/2002 6:01 PM MDT

I want to know what does Raj Karega Khalsa means to white Sikhs. I've heard that they have different intrepretation for it. So I would like to know that. Did this different meaning come from Yogi or not? If not then how did you guys come up with? Who was the first one to come up with it? Why does it not mean that Khalsa Shall Rule? Also, if Khalsa shall not rule then Army of God is homeless. If this world is our home then we shall rule it to guide people onto the right path.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

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Sat Siri Akal.

All Sikhs-regardless of what their cultural background-recognize the line as saying, "Khalsa shall rule." The question is-in what manner will they rule? If you look at the rest of the song where this line comes up, it describes exactly how they shall rule. Khalsa are those who do not speak ill of others. They conquer the five passions within themselves. The are merged in the Naam. They help the needy. The do not indulge in lust. They are ready to stand up and defend themselves and others in the battle of Truth. So really-there is no issue, there is no difference. The song describes how Khalsa shall rule-through service and spiritual wisdom.

The rulership of Khalsa is not one of physical might, but one of spiritual sovereignty. Anyone who becomes a Khalsa as described in this song will be automatically loooked upon by others as a natural leader. There is no question about it-it is effortless. But when we are in one of the five poisons-when we fight from greed, pride, anger, attachment or lust-then we are not fighting as Khalsa. Any rulership that comes from the poisons is false. The Khalsa warrior first conquers his own passions and then, in surrender to God, serves others and defends the truth. Without first conquering the passions within himself and merging with the Naam, he is not Khalsa and any "rule" is false.

Also-Khalsa does not need to lead others onto the right path. God is the doer and God leads those people. A Khalsa is nothing more than God's servant-and knows nothing except God's command. HE decides whose time it is to awaken and whose to stay asleep. It is not within the realm of the mortal to know or order these things.

I hope this has been helpful.

Sincerely,

GPK