The tradition of Charan Pahul was prevalent from Guru Nanak Sahib to Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. This tradition of Charan Pahul was changed to Khande Ke Pahul, when Khalsa Panth was founded by Guru Gobind Singh Sahib at Anandpur Sahib on 14.04.1699. (Gregorian). Now water is stirred with a dragger (Khanda) containing Patasas and five Banis are recited. Taking Khande Ke Pahul from the Five Pyaras is compulsory to become a complete Sikh. Every Amritdhari should read, study, understand and follow Gurbani written in Guru Granth Sahib. He should understand the Principles of Sikh religion and follow them.
Author: Dr. Sarbjit Singh