From where the concept of free kitchen (Langar) was adopted by the Sikhs?
From where the concept of free kitchen (Langar) was adopted by the Sikhs? Correct Answer Sufi dargahs
- Langar, the practice and institution, was first started by Baba Farid, a Muslim of the Chishti Sufi order.
- The institution of the langar was already popular in the 12th and 13th century among Sufis (Muslim mystics) of the Indian subcontinent.
- Langar, or sacred food service from the Guru's free vegetarian kitchen, is an important concept in Sikhism which began when Sikhism's founder Guru Nanak fed hungry holy men.
- Second Guru Angad Dev's wife, Mata Khivi, became instrumental in the development of langar serving alongside the first five gurus in Gur ka Langar, the Guru's free kitchen.
- Third Guru Amar Das developed the concept of pangat sangat, meaning everyone regardless of rank sits and eats together as equals in the congregation.
- Langar provision, preparation, service and cleanup is voluntary and is today an integral part of every gurdwara and Sikh worship service.
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Feb 20, 2025