PANGAT
Literally: Sitting in a row.
In Sikh context, it has been wrongly interpreted as “sitting on floor while eating Langar.”
Pangat is, in fact, equality. The basic concept of Pangat is rejection of hierarchy of status, caste, colour, gender and every type of distinction.
Pangat does not mean sitting in a row or on the floor. If everyone shares the same food with equal treatment, it will form a Pangat even if it is on chairs and tables.
Pangat teaches humbleness, national unity and social cohesion.
Pangat is not to be observed only in the Langar hall but also in every sphere of life, every time and at every place.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)