Anandpur Sahib, December 5, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)
A day after surviving an attack outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal was joined by his family in performing ‘Sewa’ at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib.
Sukhbir Badal’s wife, Member of Parliament Harsimrat Kaur Badal, along with their children—son Anantbir Singh and daughters Harleen Kaur and Gurleen Kaur—participated in the sacred service as a part of his penance.
Family Joins Sukhbir Badal in Sacred Service
The participation of Badal’s family in the act of ‘Sewa’ reflects their collective reverence for religious traditions. The ‘Sewa’ was ordered by the 5 ‘Singh Sahibans’ after declaring Sukhbir Singh Badal as ‘Tankhayiya.’ The directive required him to perform ‘Sewa’ at various sacred places, including the prominent Takhats, as a part of his spiritual penance.
Badal’s Resilience Following the Attack
This event comes just a day after an armed attack targeted Sukhbir Singh Badal near the Golden Temple. Despite the incident, the SAD President demonstrated resilience and continued to fulfill his religious obligations. His presence at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib alongside his family underscored his commitment to faith and service.
FAQs
1. Why was Sukhbir Singh Badal performing ‘Sewa’?
Sukhbir Singh Badal was performing ‘Sewa’ at various sacred places as directed by the 5 ‘Singh Sahibans’ after being declared ‘Tankhayiya.’
2. Who joined Sukhbir Singh Badal in performing ‘Sewa’?
His wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, and their children—Anantbir Singh, Harleen Kaur, and Gurleen Kaur—accompanied him for the sacred service.
3. What is the significance of ‘Sewa’ in this context?
The act of ‘Sewa’ is a form of religious penance and service to atone for actions as prescribed by the Singh Sahibans.
4. Where did Sukhbir Singh Badal perform ‘Sewa’?
He performed ‘Sewa’ at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, one of the prominent Sikh Takhats.
5. What happened to Sukhbir Singh Badal prior to this event?
A day before performing ‘Sewa,’ Sukhbir Singh Badal was the target of an armed attack near the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
6. What are the Singh Sahibans’ directives for Sukhbir Badal?
The Singh Sahibans ordered him to carry out ‘Sewa’ at multiple sacred places, including Takhats, as a form of penance. These include cleaning toilets, cleaning utensils, serving as a ‘Chobdaar’ and listening to Gurbani Kirtan besides doing a path of Shri Sukhmani Sahib.
