He was given the title of Panth Ratan, the highest honor awarded by one of the Takhts to an individual for their exceptional services to the Sikh cause and mankind through the message of Gurbani.
Panth Ratan is a title that signifies the highest honor awarded to an individual by one of the Sikh seats of power for their remarkable commitment to the Sikh cause and the advancement of human welfare through the message of Gurbani.