Siri Singh Sahib Ji

Yogi Bhajan was both a master of Kundalini Yoga and a Sikh. As thousands of people flocked to study yoga with him, some of his students became fascinated by the Sikh tradition. One by one, through his inspiration and example, they began to adopt the Sikh way of life – Sikh Dharma.

Through his personal efforts, Sikh Dharma was officially recognized as a religion in the USA in 1971. In 1971, in acknowledgement of his extraordinary impact of spreading the universal message of Sikh Dharma, the president of the  SGPC  (the governing body of Sikh Temples in India), Sant Chanan Singh called him the  Siri Singh Sahib , Chief Religious and Administrative Authority for the Western Hemisphere. He was given the responsibility to create a  Sikh Ministry  in the West by the Akal Takhat, the Sikh seat of religious authority in Amritsar, India. He was honored with the title  Bhai Sahib by the Akal Takhat in 1974.

Founded in compassion, and a commitment to sharing teachings that would help free people from their pain and confusion, Yogi Bhajan built his mission for nearly 40 years. Under his spiritual guidance, ashrams, yoga centers, Gurdwaras and communities sprang up all over the world. He was also a pioneer in the interfaith movement and a friend and mentor to public leaders everywhere.

From 1968 until his death on October 6, 2004, Yogi Bhajan traveled, taught, and inspired millions around the world. His work had such far-reaching impact that after his death, a special bipartisan  Joint Resolution  was issued by the United States Congress honoring his life and work. He taught that God lives in everyone and everything. And that to experience the Divine is the privilege, right and ultimate aim of each human life.

2005 Concurrent Resolution from the 109th Congress of the United States of America

2001 Memorandum of Understanding with the Jathedar of the Siri Akal Takhat Sahib

1979 Beads of Truth Article: Khalsa in the West Takes a Stand

1977 Beads of Truth Article about the Siri Singh Sahib Ji receiving his title

1977 letter and telegram confirming appointment

1976 SGPC Approval of Sikh Dharma Brotherhood Constitution

1974 SGPC Letter Affirming Title of Siri Singh Sahib