All our “places” (probably means Gurudwara) are not “sacred / holy” but are historical places only.ĭ). In Sikhi the concept of visiting places of pilgrimage ( ਤੀਰਥ ਯਾਤਰਾ) is not acceptable. Therefore this had an influence on this concept.ī). Pandit Tara Singh Narotam who first promulgated this concept was of Sanatan Matt and was a regular visitor to places of pilgrimage ( ਤੀਰਥ ਯਾਤਰਾ) e.g. We have to understand this activity from the concept of Sikhi.Ī). Then Sohan Singh discovered the location in 1936.ģ. After that Bhai Vir Singh wrote “Guru Gobind Singh Chamatkar” and put this information in writing. The geographical research was done in 1884 by Pandit Tara Singh Narotam. There was no mention of Hemkunt until after 1975Ģ. The interviewer started with the question:ġ. The concept under discussion is Yatra to Hemkunt Sahib and the topic is “The thought behind a visit to Hemkunt: is it the Truth ( ਸੱਚ) or just a consolation to the mind ( ਦਿਲ ਨੂ ਤਸੱਲੀ)”. Link A: Video “The thought behind a visit to Hemkunt: is it the Truth ( ਸੱਚ) or just a consolation to the mind ( ਦਿਲ ਨੂ ਤਸੱਲੀ)” by Bibi Inderpal Kaur. The essence of the video interview is presented below (Link A). Lastly calling the devotional and spiritual act of a pilgrimage to Hemkunt, MANMAT, shows a lack of true understanding of the teachings of Gurbani. Her perspective of applying logic to spiritual activities questions whether she appreciates that spirituality is “not a game of logic” but a “game of love with the creator”. Her concept that Gurbani rejects pilgrimage is analysed and shown to be questionable.Īnalysis of her comments reveal that she questions the wisdom of Guru Gobind Singh Ji as well as the judgement of the higher intelligence (God).īibi Ji’s comments on the pilgrimage as well as the pilgrim to Hemkunt, shows a lack of understanding of the “living presence”. Historical events are outlined and it appears the Bibi Ji seem to have got her facts wrong. Bibi Inderpal Kaur presents her views on this topic in this interview. In this article we will analyse the video interview (see Link A under section LINKS) which addresses “The thought behind a visit to Hemkunt: is it the Truth ( ਸੱਚ) or just a consolation to the mind ( ਦਿਲ ਨੂ ਤਸੱਲੀ)” with Bibi Inderpal Kaur of Canada. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh. NOTE: Audio/Video is included under each section.