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Raj Karega Khalsa (Punjabi: ਰਾਜ ਕਰੇਗਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ; means The Pure will Rule) is a slogan represents the Sikh idea of sovereignty and it is recited at the conclusion of Ardas.

RAJ KAREGA KHALSA, lit. "the Khalsa shall rule," a phrase expressive of the will of the Sikh people to sovereignty, is part of the anthem which follows the litany or ardas recited at the end of every religious service of the Sikhs. While the ardas is said by an officiant or any Sikh leading the sangat standing and facing Guru Granth Sahib, the anthem is recited aloud in unison by everyone present, with responses from the assembly.

The slogan is not present in any of major early Sikh Scripture like Guru Granth Sahib, Dasam Granth, Sarabloh Granth, Rehitnamas, Janamsakhis etc. Full details explaining the source and context for this line can be read on the topic of Guru Maneo Granth (Third part of the Dohra)

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Raj Karega Khalsa Wikipedia