Can we keep Guru Granth Sahib Ji at home?
Balbir Singh Muchhal, who heads Siri Guru Granth Sahib Satikar Committee, said: “If any Sikh wants to do path of Guru Granth Sahib then he or she can do it at a nearby gurdwara. There is no need of installing Guru Sahib at homes. We have found people keeping Guru Granth Sahib at places where Guru Sahib shouldn’t be.
Who can keep Guru Granth Sahib at home?
Whoever has the ability to distribute it, they will make sure you have proper accommodation to house it and the ability to take care of it. Please keep in the mind the size of the Sikh holy scripture. It has 1430 pages which are very large and a very thick binding and can weigh 15–30 lbs.
How do Sikhs respect the Guru Granth?
Sikhs believe the word of God is contained in the Guru Granth Sahib therefore it is treated with the same respect as the Ten Gurus . In the gurdwara , the Guru Granth Sahib is placed on a raised throne and Sikhs sit below it to symbolise their respect and obedience.
What comes after japji sahib?
The five prayers done at this time are: Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav prasad Swaiyye, Chaupai Sahib and Anand Sahib. Though these prayers are written in Punjabi language (or Gurmukhi script), now these prayers have been translated into several languages.
Why is the Guru Granth Sahib important to Sikhs?
Considered to be the “living Guru” of the Sikhs, Granth Sahib Ji is treated with the utmost respect by all Sikhs. Guru Granth Sahib Ji has a collection of devotional hymns and poems that emphasises the importance of meditation on the True Guru or God.
Who is the supreme spiritual authority of Sikhism?
Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is considered the Supreme Spiritual Authority and Head of the Sikh religion. It is the only scripture in this world that not only has works of the founders but also writings from spiritual leaders of other faiths.
What are the scriptures of Sikhism?
Sikh scriptures teach religious tolerance. In fact, Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the only scripture in the world which has contributions from people who were non-Sikhs. Word Kitab (or book) is of Arabic origin.
How many Swaroops of Guru Granth Sahib are there in Afghanistan?
At present, there are three more Swaroops in Afghanistan. Chhabol Singh, a member Karte Parwan Gurdwara committee, said that the remaining three Swaroop would be soon shifted to India. He said, “There were 13 Swaroops of Guru Granth Sahib in Afghanistan, of which seven were already shifted to India earlier.