Jhatka Prakaash

The early 20th century British employed and educated revisionist Sikhs, had money, resource, marketing and the power of the printing press. They bombarded the Panth with long dismissed Vaisnu beliefs and started a campaign to eliminate the original maas rehits of Guru...

Guru Kiyan Sakhiyan, Bhai Swaroop Singh Kaushish

After paying obeisance at various places including Damdama Sahib, they arrived at Anandgarh. They dismounted their horses and the priest presented the supplication. With the permission of Guru Ji, five he-goats were slaughtered with single strokes (jhatka) by the Panj...

Guru Kiyan Sakhiyan, Bhai Swaroop Singh Kaushish

Guru Jee descended from the platform, holding him (Bhai Daram Singh) with his arm, took him to the first tent and ordered, “Hold this sword and exterminate this young he-goat.” On getting the order, with one stroke, he slaughtered (the he-goat). Outside, the...

Asiatic Annual Register (1809)

Now becoming a Singh, he is a heterodox, and distinct from the Hindus by whom he is considered an apostate. He is not restricted in his diet, but is allowed, by the tenets of his new religion, to devour whatever food his appetite may prompt, excepting beef. SHARE...

William Francklin (1805)

The Sikhs are remarkably fond of the flesh of the jungle hog, which they kill in chase: this food is allowable by their law. They likewise eat of mutton and fish; but these being unlawful the Brahmins will not partake, leaving those who chose to transgress their...