MUMBAI: Music Today presents Har Sachche Takht Rachaya – the first ever presentation of the history and significance of the five Takhts of Sikhism, in the form of shabad-kirtan and vyakhya by renowned ragis, in the 5 CDs of this pack. Each album also features the history of the Takht as narrated by the respective Jathedars.
This pack also features a special 6th album presenting Gurbani by the original Jathedar of Nankana Sahib. Nankana Sahib is the place where the founder of the Sikh religion, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, was born on 15th April, 1469 A.D.
The concept of Takht, literally meaning a throne or a seat of authority, is the result of historical development of Sikhism. The five Takhts, holding special significance for the Sikh community, are instituted in five Gurudwaras. These Takhts are the seats of Sikh religious authority. For centuries, important decisions concerning the religious and social life of the Sikh community have been taken here.
The use of the word �Takht' in Gurmat is unique. The Takht is not subjective but an eternal concept. It is free from the limitations of time and place. Such a conception of the Takht was formulated by the Ten Gurus of Sikhism. A Takht advocates impartiality, independence and sovereignty of the Guru Panth. All the Five Takhts are fountainheads of inspiration and centres of enlightenment for the entire Khalsa Panth
The five Takhts of Sikhism are- Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Amritsar; Takht Sri Harmandar Patna Sahib; Takht Sri Keshgarh Anandpur Sahib; Takht Sri Damdama Sahib; Sabo Ki Talwandi & Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib, Nander.