Sant Sipahi

Sant Sipahi (English: Saint-Soldier) was an ideological shift of the Sikhs under the inspiration of the 6th Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind, following the execution of his predecessor, Guru Arjan Dev.

Guru Gobind Singh (Tenth Guru of Sikhs) was also an inspiration for the concept of Sant Sipahi using the established selfless philosophy instructed by the Ad Granth. The ideology was helped with the martial art known as Gatkha, also created by Hargobind. Sant Sipahi describes a saint soldier who would adhere one's life in strict discipline both in mind and body.

A Sant Sipahi is dedicated to a worthy cause and selfless service, becoming a weapon for altruistic purposes, and raising the sword to protect the innocent in corporeal, temporal and spiritual defence. A Sant Sipahi does not utilize enlightenment nor physical superiority for personal gain.[1]

References
  1. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2005/06/03/june-3-2005-sikh-saint-soldier/12270/


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