Raj Karega Khalsa


Raj Karega Khalsa is a slogan represents the Sikh idea of sovereignty and it is recited at the conclusion of Ardas.
Raj Karega Khalsa, lit. "the Khalsa shall rule," a phrase expressive of the will of the Sikh people to sovereignty, is part of the anthem which follows the litany or ardas recited at the end of every religious service of the Sikhs. While the ardas is said by an officiant or any Sikh leading the sangat standing and facing Guru Granth Sahib jii, the anthem is recited aloud in unison by everyone present, with responses from the assembly.
The slogan is not present in any of major early Sikh Scripture like Guru Granth Sahib, Dasam Granth, Sarabloh Granth, Rehitnamas, Janamsakhis etc. Full details explaining the source and context for this line can be read on the topic of
The original ardaas which was recited in history is:
Britishers banned this ardaas because they wanted to diminish the power of Sikhs feeling empowered by this ardaas. Therefore, they mentioned not to say the first two stanzas and only start with "Raj Karega Khalsa".
The last two lines are recited after the Ardaas and their meaning is well known and can be easily searched. The first two are not.
Delhi Takht Par Bahegi Aap Guru Ki Fauj:
On the Delhi Takht, the Army of the Guru will sit. ie the Sikh Army will overrun Delhi.
Chattar Firega Sees Par Badi Karegi Mauj.The royal umbrella will float over their heads and they will enjoy the ultimate bliss.
Raaj Karega Khalsa Aakki Rahe Na Koye, the Khalsa Army will rule without any opposition. Khuaar Hoye Sab Milainge Bache Sharan Jo Hoye, the areas and people who are missing, will be reunited, and all those who will come into sanctuary of the Khalsa, will be saved.
Its understandable when this phrase had been banned by the British.
There is clear martial tone to this Dohra.
When the appropriate time came, Sikh Army, in the command of Baba Baghel Singh, Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, Sardar Jassa Singh Ramgarhia and few other chieftains, conquered Delhi and did seva of all the historical gurdwaras of Delhi. That was their spiritual heights, even after conquering, they didn’t claim over the crown and just asked the ruler of Delhi to rule with “conscious” and don’t put ‘jajiya’ tax on non Muslims. There are many places in Delhi showing the invasion of Delhi by Sikh Army, including, Tees hazaari, mori gate and many more.