Khalsa
Philosopher-Kings, Saint-Soldiers
17-Jun-2023
Khalsa: literally answerable to the Sovereign
Masters of Philosophy, Governance, History, Economics, Statecraft, and Warfare
Comparable to Plato's epistocrats
They are trained to govern and run institutions with benevolence and meritocracy
Philosopher Kings, Saint-Soldiers
Masters of Philosophy, Governance, History, Economics, Statecraft, and Warfare
Comparable to Plato's epistocrats
They are trained to govern and run institutions with benevolence and meritocracy
Philosopher Kings, Saint-Soldiers
The closest translation of the word 'Khalsa' is one 'answerable to the Sovereign'.
Khalsa are Sikhs who model their life on the life of the Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708). Guru Gobind Singh was a Philosopher-King who created the Khalsa in his likeness. Khalsa live their life guided by his teachings.
Khalsa are masters of Philosophy, Governance, Statecraft, History, Economics, and Warfare. Political power in those times came from military strength in battle. Guru Gobind Singh ordered the Khalsa to be superlative warriors, always carry weapons, and be ready for war.
There is a deeper reason for being armed at all times.
Only those who are armed can take courageous decisions. Only those who are well read will fight for the right reasons and not be misled into unjust wars.
All Khalsa are Sikhs, but not all Sikhs are Khalsa.
The power in the kingdom of Sikhs was vested with the Khalsa. The Khalsa are the governors. They are trained to govern and run institutions with benevolence and meritocracy
They spend their day studying, in military training, in their worldly affairs, and with their families. Every Sikh - even priests and warriors - are expected and encouraged to enjoy family life.
Men like these is what Plato had in mind as Governors. "Plato argues instead that the state should be ruled by philosopher-kings who have the wisdom and moral character required for good rule. He thus defends a version of what David Estlund calls 'epistocracy', a form of oligarchy that involves rule by experts (Estlund 2003)" - Source
Khalsa are Sikhs who model their life on the life of the Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708). Guru Gobind Singh was a Philosopher-King who created the Khalsa in his likeness. Khalsa live their life guided by his teachings.
Khalsa are masters of Philosophy, Governance, Statecraft, History, Economics, and Warfare. Political power in those times came from military strength in battle. Guru Gobind Singh ordered the Khalsa to be superlative warriors, always carry weapons, and be ready for war.
There is a deeper reason for being armed at all times.
Only those who are armed can take courageous decisions. Only those who are well read will fight for the right reasons and not be misled into unjust wars.
All Khalsa are Sikhs, but not all Sikhs are Khalsa.
The power in the kingdom of Sikhs was vested with the Khalsa. The Khalsa are the governors. They are trained to govern and run institutions with benevolence and meritocracy
They spend their day studying, in military training, in their worldly affairs, and with their families. Every Sikh - even priests and warriors - are expected and encouraged to enjoy family life.
Men like these is what Plato had in mind as Governors. "Plato argues instead that the state should be ruled by philosopher-kings who have the wisdom and moral character required for good rule. He thus defends a version of what David Estlund calls 'epistocracy', a form of oligarchy that involves rule by experts (Estlund 2003)" - Source
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