Gurtej Singh (left) with Kala Afghana (centre).

In another move , hurting the Sikh community's sentiments, Gurtej Singh (IAS)—who in June of 2003 awarded ex-communicated Gurbakhsh Kala-Afghana a “gold” medal for his blasphemous writings against the Sikh Panth—went on a Canadian public radio station and called Dasam Granth a “gund da tokra” (literally a ‘garbage can’) that should be thrown out in the trash.

This so-called ‘professor of Sikhism’ was invited on Nirvair Radio which was aired on Toronto’s CJMR 1320 AM last week by Balwinder Singh and Amrik Singh Mukatsar to speak on the topic of Dasam Granth.  According to local sources, Nirvair Radio was warned not to air guests that would criticize the Bani of Dasam Patshah, as there was a HukamNama from Sri Akal Takht Sahib forbidding such criticism by labeling them as “shararteee ansar” (mischievous elements).

Gurtej Singh  spent over 45 minutes criticizing the Bani of Guru Gobind Singh, and openly referred to Guru Ji's compilations as “gand da tokra.” He insisted that the Sikh community should throw it (Dasam Patshah’s Bani) out immediately.

When asked what he thought about the sacred Sikh Nitnem Banis that were part of Dasam Granth, the so-called ‘professor of Sikhism’ stated that according to his knowledge the Nitem Banis were all contained in the beginning angs of Guru Granth Sahib Ji, which is untrue.

“Gurteja has a long history of anti-Panthic activities, and this is just the latest.  He, along with the Nirvair Radio management needs to publicly apologize for airing such hurtful remarks against Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Bani and our sacred Nitnem." - Khalsa Alliance

This is not the first time Gurtej has insulted the sacred Bani of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.  In 2004, he referred to Dasam Patshah's Chaupai as "koor-kabarr" (trash) during a debate between Sant Sipahi Magazine editor Gurcharanjit Singh Lamba and himself.

Editors Note: Visit www.panthic.org for further information and audio of Gurtej Singh's comments. 

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Har Singh said:

I listened to the debate of Mr Gurtej Singh and Gurtej Singh denied that it is Dasam Bani. He asserts that Guru Gobind Singh is not the author of this Granth and it is insulting to push writings under his name, without his desire. The appalling amount of graphic sexual content on women is not a method of learning, Prof Mehboob says. Gurtej asserts that it is ignorance to suggest that Mahakaal is God since Mahakaal is described as a war mongering personality. I think it is absolutely inaccurate to post the assertion of an individual out-of-context. Such a rhetoric is misinformation and doesn't suits the caliber of your site. Please inform, not misinform. Many Sikhs have called this sexual literature "Gand-da-Tokra" also and it is an controversial subject.

February 11, 2008

GMANN said:

Readers are reminded that we post various news stories, as in this case we have given the source of the story. We have added a link so readers can visit the original site and listen to the audio of the comments made by Gurtej Singh. However the writings of the Dasam Granth cannot be subjected to insults and slander, so in line with the Editorial policy we will uphold and protect the Heritage of Punjab. G Mann, Content Editor: Punjabheritage News.

February 11, 2008

sodhisingh said:

He should take his turban off kutha ! Want to remove Dasam Bani you may aswell remove nitnem and ardas, and all the history too, fools and intellectuals whats the difference ?

February 12, 2008

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