How is the Guru Granth Sahib used in daily life?

How is the Guru Granth Sahib used in daily life?

The Guru Granth Sahib is treated as a living person and has its own room in the gurdwara . The person who looks after the Guru Granth Sahib is the granthi and he may lead the morning and evening services. The Ik onkar symbol is found in the gurdwara to remind Sikhs of the Mool Mantar, that there is only one God.

What is most important about the Guru Granth Sahib?

Sikhs since then have accepted the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture, as their eternal-living guru, as the embodiment of the ten Sikh Gurus, the highest religious and spiritual guide for Sikhs. It plays a central role in guiding the Sikh’s way of life.

What does the Guru Granth Sahib say about God?

The Sikh holy book, “The Guru Granth Sahib,” teaches that there is one God, that men and women are inherently good and are equal before God, that everyone has direct access to God, and that the way to become closer to God is to be of service to our fellow human beings.

How is Guru Granth Sahib treated with respect?

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.

How the Guru Granth Sahib is viewed as a living guru?

It is placed in the prayer hall within the gurdwara . Any building that has a copy of the Guru Granth Sahib is considered a gurdwara. It is considered as the Living Guru, because the Gurmukhi scripture is considered the word of God and therefore treated with respect as a human might be.

What is the message of Sikhism?

Sikhism advocates equality, social justice, service to humanity, and tolerance for other religions. The essential message of Sikhism is spiritual devotion and reverence of God at all times while practicing the ideals of honesty, compassion, humility and generosity in everyday life.

How can we take care of Guru Granth Sahib?

Anyone who wishes to take responsibility for the care and handling of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib should bathe, wash their hair, and dress in clean clothing. No tobacco or alcohol may be on their person.

What is Ek Onkar Satnam?

The first line of the Mool Mantar is “Ik Onkar”, which means “There is only one God”. This symbolises the importance of the belief in the oneness of God and the oneness of humanity (the belief that everyone is equal). The symbol meaning “Ik Onkar” is seen in gurdwara and Sikh homes.

Is the Guru Granth Sahib reading a ritual?

Not a Ritual: Ritual of reading is considered fruitless in the Sikh tradition. Rather, the Guru Granth reading is a discourse with consciousness (surati) where concentration of mind and intellect are used in the spiritual understanding. Through this reading, the theology and its life applications are understood in the light of the Guru’s teaching.

What is the role of a Granthi?

A granthi is a person appointed to read the Guru Granth Sahib. When the Guru Granth Sahib is being read, a chauri, which is a special fan made from yak hair, is waved above it. The Guru Granth Sahib is placed in a separate room at night.

Is the Guru Granth reading the same as Paath?

The latter term still does not describe the real process of paath, but for lack of a more suitable alternate in English language we will continue to use the term Guru Granth reading to describe the spiritual Sikh practice of the Guru Granth recitation.

Why is Guru Nanak considered as a living guru?

It is considered as the Living Guru, because the Gurmukhi scripture is considered the word of God and therefore treated with respect as a human might be. Many of Guru Nanak’s hymns and prayers were preserved and complied by Guru Angad and Guru Arjan. This collection became known as the Adi Granth.