Last Resort Art

Sikhs have duties to fight for justice and to protect minorities, and war must be a last resort. When all other methods have failed, it is permissible to draw the sword. Certain Sikhs mastered a perfect fighting system combined with spiritual practices, resulting in extremely effective attacks and defence. This martial art is called Gatka or Shastar Vidya. Guru Har Gobind Singh Ji wore two swords and Mala beads, representing spiritual power. Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji led the Sikhs into battle for the right to religious freedom. Guru Gobind Singh Maharaj organised the Sikhs into an effective army after the Khalsa. Sikhs were willing to give up their lives for religion.

The Khanda, much like war, is a supreme weapon of last resort, generating maximum damage due to the sheer force of its double-edged blade. Most art of Baba Deep Singh portrays a Khanda sword, having achieved martyrdom while fighting overwhelming odds on the battle of Amritsar in 1757.

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