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They neither bury nor cremate their dead, but rather consign bodily remains to flowing river water. Nirankaris recite as mantra Dhan Dhan Nirankar meaning "Blessed is the Glorious Formless One." They prohibit the use of alcohol and tobacco. Their main focus has to do with the message of First Guru Nanak, without consideration to the legacy of initiation according to Tenth Guru Gobind Singh, or Guru Granth Sahib. The movement got is start with Gautam Singh in Rawalpindi of Punjab and has had several successors including, Darbar Singh, Sahib Rattaji, and Gurdit Singh. The Nirankari movement is based on the teachings of Baba Dyal who lived during the Reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and wrote against idolatry emphasizing Nirankar the formless aspect of the divine. Areas of conflict with mainstream Sikhs include revering anyone one other than Guru Granth as guru, revering worship of cows, and fire ceremonies. The Namdharis fly a white flag symbolizing Peace, Purity, Simplicity, Truth, and Unity, but respect the Sikh Nishan Sahib banner as symbolizing Sikhism.
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They do not observe caste, and follow a code of conduct which forbids association with anyone aborting, or otherwise killing daughters, dowry exchange, or selling brides. They have a distinct style dress including white oval turbans and kachhera, primarily white kurtas, but never wear black, or blue colors. They are animal activists, as well as strict vegetarians and drink only rainwater, or water from a well, river, or lake.ĭevout Namdharis keep their hair intact and maintain the articles of Sikh faith, wear a corded prayer mala with 108 knots. Namdhari means to "live beholding God's name" and meditation is key to their belief system.
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They also believe in the three fundamentals principals of Sikhism as taught by First Guru Nanak. Namdharis revere both the Guru Granth, and Dasam Granth, and recite selections of their scriptures in daily prayers. Ram Singh who was born in 1816 exiled from India by the British in 1872 is commonly believed by Namdharis to still be alive and is expected to return and take up his leadership role. the Namdhari succession includes Ram Singh, Hari Singh, Partap Singh, and Jagjit Singh. The Namdhari sect believes that rather than appointing Guru Granth Sahib his successor at the time of his death in 1708, that Tenth Guru Gobind Singh really lived to be 146 years of age, and nominated Balak Singh of Hazro to succeed him as guru in 1812.