The process is repeated each evening in reverse.
Inside the Sanctum the Guru Granth Sahib's Manji (throne) is placed so that the Granth is seated higher than any other seat in the Darbar. Along the way a Sikh volunteer waves a Chaur Sahib over the Granth in the same manner accorded the living human Gurus. Early each morning with the sound of a regal trumpet announcing the coming of The Holy Granth which is lovingly carried in a Silver and gold Palki from its place of rest at night in the Akal Takhat to the Harmandir Sahib itself to the Darbar Sahib (The Court of the Lord). The respect held for the Holy Granth is illustrated best at the Harmandir Sahib or as it is better known around the world the Golden Temple. The Holy Scripture is placed on the dominant platform (a throne with beautiful and colourful fabric) in the main hall of the gurdwara during the day. The SGGS forms the central part of the Sikh 'house' of worship called a gurdwara. The Shri Guru Granth Sahib is held in the highest regard by the Sikhs and is treated just as their living Gurus were with the same decorum and loving traditions shown to the 10 living Gurus. The Guruship of the Sikhs was passed by decreed of Guru Gobind Singh ji to the Granth, which is the eleventh - eternal Guru of the Sikhs. The Sikhs treat this Granth (holy book) as a living Guru.The Sri Guru Granth Sahib, or SGGS for short, is more than a holy book of the Sikh people. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib or Adi Granth Sahib Ji, is more than just a scripture of the Sikhs. Guru Nanak | Guru Angad | Guru Amar Das | Guru Ram Das | Guru Arjan | Guru Hargobind | Guru Har Rai | Guru Har Krishan | Guru Teg Bahadur | Guru Gobind Singh "When all other means have failed," he said, "only then is it righteous to take up the sword." He was the defender of the poor, the meek, and the oppressed masses of India. He was also an inspired and prolific writer, courageous warrior, and a source of Divine Wisdom to his Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the Tenth Guru, exemplified the Sikh ideal of the 'Sant-Sipahi', which directly translates as Soldier-Saint. The "Guru" guides us to experience the Truth (of God).Įach one of the ten Gurus represents a divine attribute: Thus, a "Guru" is one who takes a person from darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge. The word "Guru" is derived from the root words "Gu", which means darkness or ignorance, and "Ru", which means light or knowledge. Passed always to the person who showed himself to be each new Nanak's replacement. Subsequently, the light of Guruship was passing in the same manner. Choosing his replacement he laid his hand upon him and announced him 'Angad'(part of his own body.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji rather than simply passing the Guruship of his teachings onto his own sons (as was the custom at the time) looked for someone to show up who revealed himself as the most deserving of the Guruship. The foundation of Sikhism was laid down by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The Golden Chain The Ten Gurus of the Sikhs Thus, to live as an inspiration and a support to the entire community. Vand Ke Chakna - To share the fruits of one's labor with others before considering oneself. Nam Japna - To get up each day before sunrise, to clean the body, meditate on God's Name and recite the Guru's hymns to clean the mind and throughout the day to continuously remember God's Name with every breath.ĭharam di Kirat Karni - To work and earn by the sweat of the brow, to live a family way of life, and practice truthfulness and honesty in all dealings. These songs were recorded, and formed the beginnings of the Sikhs' sacred writings, later to become the "Siri Guru Granth Sahib".Įk-Onkar by Sewa Singh Courtesy
He opposed superstition, injustice, and hypocrisy and inspired seekers by singing divine songs which were touched the hearts of the most callous listeners. Guru Nanak was a humble bearer of this Light of Truth.
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Through words and example, the Guru demonstrates to followers how to experience God within themselves, bringing them from darkness into light. He taught them to bow only before God, and to link themselves to the Guru, the Light of Truth, who lives always in direct consciousness of God, experiencing no separation. Guru Nanak's followers were Sikhs (seekers of truth). He expressed the reality that there is only one God with many paths that lead to Him, and that the Name of God is Truth, " SatNam". He aligned with no religion, and respected all religions. This was at a time when India was being torn apart by castism, sectarianism, religious factions and fanaticism. Guru Nanak spread a simple message of " Ek Onkar": we are all one, created by the One Creator of all Creation. Its founder, Guru Nanak, was born in 1469. Sikhism, the youngest of the world's religions, is barely five hundred years old.
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