Nirmal Kutiya Johalan

Nirmal Bhekh

Nirmalas had a specific job to perform. The propriety set by Sahib Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji and suitable decency and civility added by Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji led to the establishment of different Deras by the Nirmalas, in different parts of Punjab as well as outside the state. This happened when the chief of one Dera asked a particular Chela who according to him had accomplished scholarly level and attained spiritual level, and could now make a new beginning on his own. This Chela then moved out of the Dera and established with his own Bhakti a new Dera at a different place.

Two types of Sadhus of the Nirmala Bhekh (SECT) took shape. One who remained in the Dera and the other who visited different places to preach.

Many Deras engrossed themselves in teaching Gurumukhi, explaining the history of the Sikhs, spreading the teachings of the ten Gurus; discussing Brahma Vichar and reminded the devotees about the wisdom as observed in Guru Granth Sahib. Some of the Deras took up the challenge of encouraging their devotees to get baptized and accept the sole authority established by the ten Gurus.

Whatever the objectives of a Nirmala Dera, the root doctrines and canons were followed by each one of them. A few of these are listed below:

Nirmalas had a specific job to perform. The propriety set by Sahib Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji and suitable decency and civility added by Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji led to the establishment of different Deras by the Nirmalas, in different parts of Punjab as well as outside the state. This happened when the chief of one Dera asked a particular Chela who according to him had accomplished scholarly level and attained spiritual level, and could now make a new beginning on his own. This Chela then moved out of the Dera and established with his own Bhakti a new Dera at a different place.

Two types of Sadhus of the Nirmala Bhekh (SECT) took shape. One who remained in the Dera and the other who visited different places to preach.

Many Deras engrossed themselves in teaching Gurumukhi, explaining the history of the Sikhs, spreading the teachings of the ten Gurus; discussing Brahma Vichar and reminded the devotees about the wisdom as observed in Guru Granth Sahib. Some of the Deras took up the challenge of encouraging their devotees to get baptized and accept the sole authority established by the ten Gurus.

Whatever the objectives of a Nirmala Dera, the root doctrines and canons were followed by each one of them. A few of these are listed below:

1. Complete love and devotion of God,
Belief only in the teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus and Guru Granth Sahib.
2. Belief that the ‘MOOL MANTRA’ or the ‘ORIGINAL HYMN’ was heard by Guru Nanak Dev ji from the AKAL PURKH and therefore considered it their privilege to be blessed with the ‘MOOL MANTRA’ and other teachings from their mentor, a live Guru.
3. After the baptism (Amrit Sanchar), they, in reverence touch the feet of the chief saint, since it is with his blessings that they have attained this state. Touching the feet and bowing on the feet of their live Preceptor is a daily tradition.
4. Consider it auspicious to establish religious places (Gurudwaras), where any of the ten Gurus had the occasion to visit and had some historical significance. They also establish Gurudwaras at places visited by their Preceptor and considered by them as pious places.
5. They don saffron or white clothes on their body. The robe is called GATTI.
6. Teachings of Guru Granth Sahib is foremost, but are considered scholars of Vedas and Puranas.

1. Complete love and devotion of God,
Belief only in the teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus and Guru Granth Sahib.
2. Belief that the ‘MOOL MANTRA’ or the ‘ORIGINAL HYMN’ was heard by Guru Nanak Dev ji from the AKAL PURKH and therefore considered it their privilege to be blessed with the ‘MOOL MANTRA’ and other teachings from their mentor, a live Guru.
3. After the baptism (Amrit Sanchar), they, in reverence touch the feet of the chief saint, since it is with his blessings that they have attained this state. Touching the feet and bowing on the feet of their live Preceptor is a daily tradition.
4. Consider it auspicious to establish religious places (Gurudwaras), where any of the ten Gurus had the occasion to visit and had some historical significance. They also establish Gurudwaras at places visited by their Preceptor and considered by them as pious places.
5. They don saffron or white clothes on their body. The robe is called GATTI.
6. Teachings of Guru Granth Sahib is foremost, but are considered scholars of Vedas and Puranas.

The NIRMALAS practice celibacy and are devoted to scriptural and philosophical study. Their contribution towards the preaching of Sikh doctrine and production of philosophical literature in Sanskrit, Braj, Hindi and Punjabi is considerable.

Nirmala scholars along with their disciples attend religious fairs at prominent pilgrimage centers and join in the processions taken out at the time of various Gurpurabs.

History tells us that when Guru Gobind Singh ji established the ‘KHALSA PANTH’ by baptizing the Sikhs with ‘AMRIT’. Many Nirmala saints at that time considered it their privilege to also get baptized. So much so that when the news of the ‘KHALSA PANTH spread far and wide, Nirmala saints from far off places like those living in Kaanshi, Varanassi etc, came to Anandpur Sahib and requested the Tenth Guru to bless them with the ‘AMRIT’.

History tells us that when Guru Gobind Singh ji established the ‘KHALSA PANTH’ by baptizing the Sikhs with ‘AMRIT’. Many Nirmala saints at that time considered it their privilege to also get baptized. So much so that when the news of the ‘KHALSA PANTH spread far and wide, Nirmala saints from far off places like those living in Kaanshi, Varanassi etc, came to Anandpur Sahib and requested the Tenth Guru to bless them with the ‘AMRIT’.