Amritpal Singh has shared a second video address since March 18, 2023. His first came yesterday, March 29, 2023 – you can read a translation of that address here.
The second video is in Punjabi, which we have translated into English below. As with all translations, there will be elements lost to translation.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
I addressed the entire Sikh Sangat through a video where some had doubts about whether the video had been made in police custody, as I am glancing in different directions during it.
So I want to say to the Sangat that it’s not my habit to sit and make videos face-to-face as I had. If you look at old videos, I don’t look at the camera much.
The first substantial thing we must discuss is that we should not take everything as a conspiracy.
With Satguru Sachay Patshah’s blessings and support, we should understand the Guru’s play as very great. We should not start to believe the Indian government or police to be great. We should consider Kalgidhar Sachay Patshah’s miracle as great. If Sachay Pathshah has taken me out of such an encirclement, it must be for a reason.
For those who think I am a deserter and have left my companions behind, they should not keep that kind of doubt in their minds. I am not afraid of dying.
ਮਰਣੁ ਲਿਖਾਇ ਮੰਡਲ ਮਹਿ ਆਏ ॥.
I am fully standing by these words of Gurbani. The day we take birth in this world, the path towards death starts; no one can save themselves.
But today, I appeal to the Sangat, that if I am free today and Satguru Sachay Patshah has kept me outside of the cordon, the meaning of this is that I should do something for my companions, for my nation, for the youth, and for the rights of my nation.
I will come forward in front of the world very soon. I will come and meet with the Sangat. I am not one of those people who will leave the country and then give messages to the people through videos once I have left. It is nothing like that. During the days of rebellion, you have to endure a lot. You have to travel on challenging paths. For miles and miles – 20-22 miles a day by foot, every day. This is not an easy path. Once a day, I eat, if I can get it. Otherwise, I make do by drinking water.
These days of rebellion are very difficult. But I appeal to the Sangat, we have to stay in Chardi Kala. To stay in Chardi Kala means that when we walk this path, we know from the start that this path has many thorns.
Sachay Patshah left the fort of Anandpur Sahib and then eventually went to the Machiwara jungle and his feet were badly injured and bloodied. You have to walk these routes while on the path of Dharam.
I appeal to the Sangat that I made a call for a Sarbat Khalsa. I said this to Jathedar Sahib because he made a call for a meeting and asked all the Jathebandis to come. They came, and for those who spoke words in support, I’d like to thank them. And those who spoke in opposition I’d like to thank them as well. I do not speak against anyone. It is not the time to oppose anyone.
The nation is in a time of crisis and we should all stand together.
The effort Jathedar Sahib made was good. Some who were not invited – I think there should have been an open invitation to everyone, but whatever has happened is fine.
After that Jathedar Sahib said small Vaheers (caravans) should be taken out.
When we look at the word Vaheer, and we revived this old word after coming back to Punjab, it means to take out a Vaheer and then to move and not care about anything. When a Vaheer starts, no one can stop it.
Jathedar Sahib if you want to take out a Vaheer, then I have a request, it would be good if you accepted it. Because right now is a time of testing for you as well. I am going through my test. But this a test for you as well. You are in the position of Jathedar, and while sitting in this position of Jatehdar Sahib, it is your test as well – how strongly can you stand in favour of your Kaum (nation)?
So if you want to take out a Vaheer, then you should take it out in such a way that it starts from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, and in some days, it arrives at Damdama Sahib for Vaisakhi and there the Sarbat Khalsa would take place there.
I never said Vaheers should not be taken out. I said to take out the Vaheer, but small Vaheers in villages to raise awareness would only be a mere formality. The people are fully aware, and there is no need to make them more aware. There is a need to mobilize the Sangat. To unite the Sangat and take the terror of the State out of them.
So today, we need to come together and stand for the Kaum. And to those that have doubts – do not worry. I am on this land and I will spill my blood on this land. So let go of that rumour that I am a deserter.
Satguru Sachay Patshah has done such blessings and grace on me that I cannot even dream of being a deserter.
Some said that I had cut my kes. All these things are baseless. Before cutting my kes, I am willing to have my scalp removed. I cannot think of cutting my kes.
So I appeal to the Sangat and everyone else that do not put your hands together in supplication to anyone. In the first video, I addressed the Sangat, and so when I address the Sangat, I put my hands together in humility and I gazed downwards.
I am addressing the state now – I did not fear the state yesterday, nor do I fear the state today. The state can do whatever it wants.
I am not afraid of arrest. I have not put any conditions for my arrest. There are these things being said – I never talked about my arrest. They are saying that I put three conditions for my arrest, including that I should not be beaten in police custody. I say whoever wants to beat me can try to beat me. Whoever wants to try to torture me can try that. I am not afraid of torture or being cut piece by piece. So, I appeal to the Sangat, do not be caught up in any misleading propaganda.
I am in Chardi Kala (free). And until this date, I am in Chardi Kala.
After today, everything is in Satguru Sachay Patshah’s hands. If Satguru has protected me from so many dangers, he will continue to do so in the future. There is nothing lacking in Maharaj’s house. My faith and support are in him. Not on the world or on the courts or anything else. My faith and support and in Satguru Sachay Patshah’s Court. He will do justice with me. I appeal to the Sangat to remain firm. Do not go into falling spirits, nor speak in such a way.
And I appeal to my family, you too should not speak in a low spirit way. To put your hands together and ask people to support you. The entire Sangat supports you. Even if someone does not, this is the path of Satguru Sachay Patshah. While travelling on this path, Satguru Sachay Patshah left the fort at Anandpur Sahib, people shut the doors of their homes. People said you have had your sons killed, and now you are here to have ours killed.
So I think asking for the Sangat’s support – the Sangat will give it themselves. We should stay in Chardi Kala and accept Satguru Sachay Patshah’s will. Everything will happen by following his will. If we try to do anything against his will, it won’t happen. Everything will happen while staying in his will.
Those are my requests. Jathedar Sahib should call the Sarbat Khalsa. If he does not, then this is the time of testing for him. What will he do for the Kaum, and what won’t he do for the Kaum.
There is an accusation made against him that he follows the politics of one family. So it is time to free himself from that accusation as well.
Today, let’s try our utmost to support the call for the Sarbat Khalsa. I appeal to the Sangat that you make announcements in the villages that a Sarbat Khalsa be called on Vaisakhi at Damdama Sahib.
Those are my requests.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
