2023 was a pivotal year for the Sikh Panth. A year of shock, awakening, and reckoning.
We witnessed the arrest of Bhai Amritpal Singh — a prominent Sikh preacher and leader who ignited imaginations and fears alike. We also witnessed the shaheedi of influential Sikh figures around the world, including Bhai Hardeep Singh in Canada. These were not moments of mourning — they were moments of reflection, of remembrance, and of resolve. Each shaheedi was a reminder of the deeper current that has always flowed through the Sikh struggle known as the Khalistan Lehar.
Like many of you, I didn’t just witness these events unfold — I felt them deeply. But I couldn’t stop at merely feeling. I kept asking myself:
“What were our Shaheeds really fighting for?”
“What vision did the Kharkus hold in their minds when they picked up arms — or laid down their lives?”
The answer, time and again, was the same:
A space where the sovereignty of the Khalsa Panth was upheld, and where governance operated within a just and ethical framework. For most, this vision pointed clearly toward the formation of a Sikh state — Khalistan.
But vision without strategy is just a dream.
That’s when I knew it was time to do something different — something grounded in statecraft and built for impact. That’s how The Outpost was born: North America’s first statecraft-driven chauni — a strategic Sikh intentional community.
What’s Holding Back the Sangarsh?
In reflecting on where our struggle stands today, I identified two major gaps holding us back — both critical to any sovereign movement rooted in statecraft:
Hard Power: Economic strength. Strategic infrastructure. Military capability — when the time and global conditions align. Without hard power, sovereignty can’t sustain itself.
Soft Power: Influence. The ability to shape perceptions, build cultural and ideological influence, and assert legitimacy — without coercion.
Both are necessary. Neither can be skipped. And our goal is not simply to match the Indian state in these areas — but to exceed it. To outperform it economically, outbuild it institutionally, and outshine it ideologically. This is the only way forward for a sovereign and self-sustaining Panth.
What is The Outpost?
The Outpost is a chauni — a base. A seed. A beginning.
This is a Sikh intentional community designed to cultivate soft power—through local service, education, and culture. But it’s more than a single project: it’s a replicable model. One we hope others will adopt, adapt, and multiply—forming a decentralized yet united network of urban and rural Sikh intentional communities across the globe.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
Sikh Agrihoods
Sikh Pocket (Neighbor)hoods
Sikh Villages (including ecovillages and tiny house villages)
Sikh Housing Co-ops
Each rooted in shared vision. Each contributing to a broader movement for sovereignty—not just spiritually, but strategically.
The Outpost is a lifelong project—a generational effort rooted in vision, resilience, and service. In time, we intend for it to grow into a small Sikh retreat village: a collective of individually rooted households, connected through shared land, infrastructure, and a commitment to sovereignty. What begins as a chauni will, over the years, evolve into a living ecosystem of Sikh values in action—spiritually grounded, agriculturally supported, and strategically designed for impact.
Collaboration Over Isolation
This vision was never meant to be pursued alone. The Outpost welcomes collaboration — with those in the Sikh community who align with our principles and direction. When like-minded individuals and organizations unite, the Sangarsh moves from momentary responses to strategic initiative — grounded, coordinated, and future-focused.
With that all being said, this is just the beginning.
Our Comprehensive Plan
If you'd like to learn more about our model, explore ways to get involved, or start your own community, check it out below. For those interested in the full details of our community's vision and the work underway to bring it to life, you can download the complete plan here. This is a living document, and we welcome feedback as the project evolves and grows.
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