The idea that the Singh Sabha established the identity of Sikhism as a separate faith is a lazy meme that is something of a cope mechanism for propagandists.
The moment Sikhism was established as an organised distinct religion - by Guru Nanak - it had a distinct religious (rather Panthic) identity, that is distinct from other Dharmic Panthas, though remaining in a civilisational dialogue with them, as it was with various Islams.
The collation of various semiorganised and unorganised ‘Hindu’ sects and Panths into what we now call Hinduism, that occurred especially in the colonial era, occurred generations, or even centuries, after this foundational establishment, so even raising this argument is more of a fantasy conjured up by social media discourse than an academic debate.
Yet, Sikhs took back control and rebuilt it every time within a few months.
It took around 500 years for you to build the Ram Mandir, and then your own people started stealing from it within 2-3 years.
Even the first attempt to build the Ram Mandir was done by Nihang Sikhs in 1858.
On 28 June 1839 the corpse of Mahārājā Ranjīt Singh was prepared for cremation. His body was bathed, dressed in new clothes and placed on a sandalwood bier adorned with golden flowers. Of his Hindu wives, Mehtab Devi (Guddan Sāhibā), daughter of Raja Sansar Chand; Rānī Har Devi, daughter of Chaudhri Ram, a Salaria Rājpūt; Rānī Raj Devi, daughter of Padma Rājpūt; and Rānī Rajno Kanwar, daughter of Sand Bhari, along with seven Rajput concubines bearing royal titles, committed satī by voluntarily mounting the funeral pyre as an act of devotion despite Kharak Singh’s pleas.
Before the pyre was lit, Rānī Gaddan Mahtab Devi extracted solemn oaths of loyalty from Raja Dhian Singh and Kharak Singh, cursing any betrayal with the destruction of the Sikh state. She then mounted the pyre, placing the Mahārājā’s head on her lap. The other women seated themselves around the body with calm dignity. The pyre was ignited. All were reduced to ashes without a single cry.
Mark my words land will be one of the biggest assets in India over the next decade or two.
A relative of mine bought a flat in Chandigarh for ₹28 lakh in 2004 by selling 15 acres of land at just ₹2 lakh per acre.
Today, that same land is worth around ₹92 lakh per acre, while the flat has appreciated to only about ₹1.5 crore.
Just imagine the difference! Urban properties do appreciate, but in the long run, well land can create far greater wealth.
Wherever you buy, land is likely to remain the real game changer! 😉
“Just because someone belongs to a farming family doesn’t mean every family member is a farmer. Let me give you an example: my brother works with EY and handles major operations across the UAE. He earns crores every year through his profession.
In fact, when Ratan Tata was alive, he reportedly wanted my brother to take on a major management role within his companies because of his capabilities. So why can’t a family have successful professionals and still own a good house?
Do you have the courage to question corrupt politicians, or is it easier to target farmers? And if farming is such an easy, tax-free goldmine as some people claim, then why don’t they start farming themselves?
I challenge anyone who thinks that way come to my place. I’ll give you 10 acres of land to cultivate free of cost. No rent, no charges.
Earn your ‘tax-free income’ and then tell me how easy it is after working in 47°C heat, facing weather risks, rising costs, and uncertainty.
People with zero knowledge love lecturing farmers! Idiots