Jai Shree Ram
Khatri Welfare Sabha (Regd.)
The Khatri community has a rich and significant history in India, especially in northern regions like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Known for their roles as traders, administrators, and warriors, the Khatri’s have made important contributions to India’s social, economic, and political development.
Historically, the Khatri’s were involved in business and administration, playing a key role in the country’s economic growth. They also became an integral part of Sikhism, with many Khatri’s embracing the religion and helping it spread across India.
Vission
Our Vission
The Khatri community is renowned for its rich heritage and multifaceted contributions across various domains. Historically engaged in business, trade, and administration, Khatris have excelled as merchants and industrialists, and they continue to thrive in modern industries like textiles, pharmaceuticals, and retail. Deeply rooted in their cultural pride, they are known for their strong sense of community and active participation in gurdwaras, reflecting their significant Sikh representation. Education has been a cornerstone of their values, enabling social mobility and professional excellence in fields like law, medicine, engineering, and politics. Religious values, inspired by Sikh principles of equality, selfless service (Seva), and honesty, greatly influence their worldview. The community is equally known for its social responsibility, frequently engaging in charitable activities and societal betterment initiatives. Adaptable to change, Khatris have successfully embraced modernization while preserving their traditional values, integrating seamlessly into urban and global economies. Their unity and cooperative spirit, fostered through strong intra-community ties and cultural gatherings, remain integral to their enduring success.
While Khatris are proud of their legacy, they also face challenges in the contemporary world, such as the need to adapt to a rapidly changing economy, the pressure to maintain traditional values amidst modernization, and the issues related to caste-based social divisions. Despite these challenges, many in the Khatri community continue to thrive by embracing change while maintaining their strong cultural roots.
Mission
Our Mission
The mission of the Khatri community centers on empowering its members through education, fostering entrepreneurship, and advancing economic prosperity. They prioritize unity, cultural preservation, and promoting religious values like selfless service (Seva) and honesty, ensuring these traditions are upheld for future generations. Committed to social welfare and philanthropy, Khatris actively contribute to education, healthcare, and supporting the underprivileged. They also advocate for equality by fighting caste discrimination and promoting inclusivity. Embracing modernity and technological advancements, the community strives to thrive in the contemporary world while maintaining its rich heritage.
The mission of the Khatri caste can be summarized in the following points:
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Promoting Education and Knowledge
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Progress in Business and Entrepreneurship
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Unity and Cooperation within the Community
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Preserving Religious and Cultural Heritage
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Fighting Caste Discrimination and Promoting Equality
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Social Service and Philanthropy
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Embracing Modernity and Advancing Development
In summary, the mission of the Khatri caste is to empower its community through education, business, and cultural preservation while contributing to the welfare of society, promoting equality, and adapting to modern advancements. A primary mission of the Khatri community is to ensure that every member receives quality education and is well-prepared to seize opportunities in society. They focus on advancing education to improve the social and economic standing of their people.
Caste Anthem
जाति गान
ब्रह्मा विष्णु-शिव शक्ति उपासक, निरंकार ओंकार आराधक।
सूर्यवंश तब चंद्रवंश तब, अग्रिवंश जय है, क्षत्रि जाति जय है॥
खत्री जाति जय हे ।।
शिवा चंडीका, जोनें वाराहि, अष्टभुजि जय, विंध्यवासिनी।
वैष्णो माता ज्योति वालों की जय माता दी जय है, क्षत्रि जाति जय है॥
खत्री जाति जय हे ।।
भृगु अंगिरा अत्रिकुल संस्कृति, नानक श्री चन्द्र, गोविन्द, संतति ।
सैनिक, शासक, भूपति पालक, सो निहाल जय हे, क्षत्रि जाति जय हे ।।
खत्री जाति जय हे ।।
ऋद्धि-सिद्धि समृद्धि दिवाकर पर दुःख कातर, सहज कृपाकर ।
जन-जन सेवक, सेवा प्रेरक, आर्यवंश जय हे, क्षत्रि जाति जय हे ।।
खत्री जाति जय हे ।।
अनुवाद
सूर्य वंशी, चन्द्र वंशी, अग्नि वंशी गौरवशाली खत्री (क्षत्रि समाज) की जय हो जो आदि काल से त्रिवेद (ब्रह्मा-विष्णु-महेश) और आद्या-शक्ति का उपासक हो कर भी “इक ओंकार सत् नाम" जो निरंकार है उसकी आराधना करता आ रहा है। आराध्य कुल देवियो शिवा, चंडिका, जोन वाराही, अष्टभुजी, विन्ध्यवासिनी तथा अखण्ड ज्योति वाली वैष्णों माता की जय-जय कार करने वाले खत्री (क्षत्रिं) समाज की जय हो ।
महर्षि भृगु, अंगिरा तथा अत्रि के कुलो से पुष्पित संस्कृति से आत-प्रोत, महान संत श्री नानक देव, श्री चन्द तथा गोविन्द सिंह की धीर-वीर सन्ताने जिनका इतिहास सैनिक, शासक राजा, आश्रितो का पालन करने वाला रहा है तथा जिनका जयकारा “सो निहाल” रहा है ऐसे खत्रि (क्षत्रि) समाज की जय हो ।
परिवर्तित परिवेश में भी अपने कुशल विवेक के कारण धन-वैभव के साथ-साथ रिद्धि-सिद्धि प्रेमी बने रह कर, दूसरों के दुःख से दुःखी होने वाले और समाज ही दीनों पर कृपा करने वाले, व्यक्ति-व्यक्ति की सेवा में लगे रह कर, सेवा की प्रेरणा देने वाले आर्य वंश खत्री (क्षत्रि) समाज की जय हो
अमर शहीद सुखदेव थापर
सुनो-2 मेरे देश वासीयो, अमर शहीद सुखदेव थापर दी अमर कहानी
फुलां तों कोमल पत्थरा तों सख्त - इन्कलावी सुखदेव दी इहो निशानी ।
मुहल्ला नौधरा थापरा लुघ्याने विच सी जिसने जन्म हॉ पाईया
माता रली देवी पिता राम लाल थापर जी दासी - होनहार पुत्र कहाईया
ताईया चिन्त राम जी ने वचपन तो फांसी तक सी पिता समान फर्ज निभाया
भाई मथरा दास जी ने ईजनिर्यग छोडी - तन मन धन सव वीर लई वर दिखाईया
अंगरेज़ सामराज दे मजवूत थम हिलाके - वारी देश लई चढ़दी जवानी
सुनो-2 मेरे देश वासीयो, अमर शहीद सुखदेव थापर दी अमर कहानी
भगत सिंह राजगुरु सुखदेव ने फांसी दा फन्दा गल पा लिता
बम्व पारलीमैंट विच सुटके ते - अंगरेंज सामराज नुं सवक सिखा दिता
साडरस वरगे जालमा नूँ जुलम दा अर्थ पढा दिता
हिन्दी मर मिटदे हन वतन लई - दुनियां नू इह करके दिखा दिता
हिन्दी मर मिटदे हन वतन लई - दुनियां नू इह करके दिखा दिता
वचपन विच भी सुखदेव सूरमें ने - अंगरेंज़ा नूँ नही दित्ती सलामी
सुनो-2 मेरे देश वासीयो, अमर शहीद सुखदेव थापर दी अमर कहानी ।
लाला लाजपत लाठी खाई - जलीयॉ वाले वाग दा न सहिया अपमान
इनकलावी लहर दी खातर — तन मन धन सव कर गए कुर्वान
गुलामी नालों मौत है चंगी - हसदे गाऊदें लोका नूँ इह समझाऊन
कतल किसे नूँ कर सकदे हो पर रुक सकदे नही झुक सकदे नही देश भगतां दे फरमाण
इनकलाव जिन्दावाद - अंगरेज़ कहूमत मुरदावाद दे नारियाँ नालवारी जिन्दगानी
सुनो-2 मेरे देश वासीयो, अमर शहीद सुखदेव थापर दी अमर कहानी
फुलां तों कोमल पत्थरा तों सख्त इन्कलावी सुखदेव दी इहो निशानी
It is a matter of Immense Pleasure for me that Khatri Welfare Sabha Ferozepur and Yuva Khatri Maha Sabha Punjab are With Joint Venture Setting Up a Website's Which Will Contain Activities of Khatri Sabha, Yuva Khatri Sabha and Mehla Khatri Sabha.The Bringing Out of Said Website's is a remarkable Job and Service Rendered by its makers and Contributors. I Extend my thanks, Gratitudes, Best Wishes and Blessings to its makers and Contributors of this Valuable Website's. This Website Will not Only Keep Record of Activities Rather it Will give a Bigger Glimpse of the Overall Vision of Khatri Maha Sabha Punjab and it's Frontier Wings Like Mehla Maha Sabha and Yuva Maha Sabha.
Khatri Maha Sabha Punjab Aims to Develop Well Integrated Personalities in Our Khatri Community and to Inculcate in them a Spirit to Attain Excellence in all Spheres of Human Activities to Advance the Only and Only Object of Khatri Maha Sabha Punjab to Unite all the 34 Lacs Khatries of Punjab on the Plateform of Khatri Maha Sabha Punjab. The Khatries must Work, not Only to Civilise the World, not Only to Smooth the Face of Society, not Only to Spread Knowledge, not Only to Cultivate Reason, not Only to Turn the Whole Earth into Heaven but to bring down Heaven on Earth.
I Pray that my Khatri Community may Touch higher and higher pinnacles of Glory in the Years to Come and may become a ' Light House' for the others to emulate.
Jai Shree Ram.