The Song of the Khalsa was written by MSS Livtar Singh back in 1975, and recently, SS Charansev Kaur from Chile, has brought new life to it.

About the Original Recording

Livtar Singh shares the story behind the composition of the song:

“The “Song of the Khalsa” is from 1975. I always have to look it up by the movie that inspired it, “The Human Factor” starring George Kennedy. That movie made me understand the term “fearless.”   Not overcoming fear, but being utterly without fear, the state of the enlightened.  I came home from the theatre, and I was so inspired I was almost agitated. I wanted to put it in some form that could be transmitted to others… to bottle it. That’s how this song, through the filter of my sadhana and seva, came to be.

So leave the fear. Bani, Bana, Simran, and Seva can wash away any of that. Be in the flow and enjoy the “movie.” Long answer to a short question, but that title got me going….

I worked on the song in our sadhana room at the ashram. It took two or three hours, which is very quick for me. After I thought the song was finished, with four verses being written, I had a feeling of completion and great relief that it came out well. I decided to go upstairs to my bedroom and rest.  Just as I was passing through the doorway, I felt as if someone or something started knocking gently on my head, as you might knock lightly on a door…”

What the Siri Singh Sahib said about it

On February 13, 1977, Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan said this about Song of the Khalsa:

“Mukhia Singh Sahib Livtar Singh, put our entire philosophy into one Song of the Khalsa, which we always sing with every prayer and in every congregation to remind ourselves that we must know who we are, what our goal is and what our concept is. Hopefully, as the Guru shall will, we’ll expand and flourish despite persecution.

Remember, all people are judged, but the best judge of a man is the enemy of the man and the opposition of the time.

Our will should be like that of steel; our practice should be steady like a mountain; and we should make a mark against the wind of the times to relate that we existed on this planet earth, so that the generations to follow should stand and understand that we excel as a human race. May the Guru guide us through the time and space.”

A Legacy for Our Future Generations 

Charansev Kaur’s Spanish rendition not only showcases the global reach of the Khalsa spirit but also highlights the importance of sharing this sacred legacy with future generations. As we face a rapidly changing world, it’s vital that we pass down the teachings of the Khalsa—of courage, compassion, and service—to the next generation. Charansev’s music is a reminder that the values embedded in The Song of the Khalsa transcend borders and time, offering wisdom and strength to people everywhere.

Through her work, Charansev Kaur proves that the Khalsa’s light continues to inspire, and that by sharing this powerful song with our children, we ensure that its spirit lives on for generations to come!

Charansev Kaur became an ordained Sikh Dharma Minister on November 21, 2020. She lives in Viña del Mar, Chile with her husband Agya Akal Singh and their son.  She was trained as a marketing engineer and is currently working in a real estate and construction company.  She serves as a board member at Sikh Dharma Chile and the chairperson of Breathe Global. By Guru’s Grace, she launched her first mantra and shabad music album with the band Nam Devam, in 2019 and recorded the first Spanish version of Song of the Khalsa as a gift to uplift the sangat.