Panth Rattans of the West

In every society, there are outstanding individuals whose life work is dedicated to the greater good. In Sikhism, we honor those people with title of Panth Rattan, which means ‘The Jewel of the Nation.’ This honorific denotes great appreciation for service given to the Sikh panth. It is a title seldom granted, and then, only after serious consideration. For the first time in our history, this meritorious honor has been give to both the husband and the wife of a dedicated Gursikh family. Harbhajan Singh Khalsa, also known as Yogi Bhajan, received the title from the Jathadar of Takhat Keshghar Sahib in April 1999. And his wife, Inderjit Kaur, received this title in September 2005 from Jathadar Iqbal Singh of Takhat Patna Sahib. Together, they have dedicated their lives to spreading Sikhism throughout the world, changing the face of Sikhism in modern times. With grace and dedication, they have helped people from all races and creeds to understand the Sikh philosophy, and join together in love for the Siri Guru Granth Sahib. Read Article

By Shanti Kaur