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What are the rules when using the Guru Granth Sahib?
No tobacco or alcohol may be on their person. Before touching or moving the Guru Granth, the attending person must cover their head, remove their shoes, and wash their hands and feet. The attendant should stand facing the Guru Granth with their palms pressed together. The formal prayer of Ardas must be recited.
Where should we keep Guru Granth Sahib?
The original Guru Granth Sahib is in the possession of the Sodhi family of Kartarpur village, and is placed at Gurdwara Thum Sahib. The Sodhis are descendants of Guru Arjan Dev and Kartarpur was founded by him in 1598. Since the early 20th century, it has been printed in a standard edition of 1430 Angs.
What does Vand Chhakna mean?
to share what
It means to share what you have and to consume it together as a community. An alternative spelling and meaning, “Vand Ke Chakna”, means to share the fruits of one’s labor with others before considering oneself, thus living as an inspiration and a support to the entire community.
What does Kit Karo mean?
Kirat Karō is one of the three pillars of Sikhism, the others being Naam Japo and Vaṇḍ chakkō. The term means to earn an honest, pure and dedicated living by exercising one’s God-given skills, abilities, talents and hard labour for the benefit and improvement of the individual, their family and society at large.
Can we go to Gurudwara during periods?
Yes. It’s nowhere written in Shri Guru Granth Sahib (holy book of Sikhs) that a woman is barred from entering Gurudwara at any phase of her biological cycle.
What are the rules to follow while reading Guru Granth Sahib?
A hazooria (robe) should be used to keep hands clean. Having Guru Granth Sahib Ji in your house is a great privilege. These rules are there to ensure you do not commit any mistakes. Always do ardas to the Guru seeking forgiveness.
Who is the eternal guru of the Sikhs?
Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the eternal Guru of the Sikhs. We know from the life of Guru Arjun Dev Ji, that Guru Sahib gave utmost respect to the Adi Granth.
Can I have Guru Granth Sahib ji’s Parkash at home?
When the Holy Scripture was first installed at the Harmandir Sahib, the Guru instructed the Sikhs to rest “pothi sahib” at Akal Takht Sahib at night on a special bed, while the Guru slept on a cot. Here are 10 general rules you should follow if you have Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s parkash at home, temporarily or permanent.
Is Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) in NASA?
Contrary to what many people believe, the holy scripture for sikhs, Shri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS), is not present in NASA. They do have a huge library of books but till date there has been no evidence of SGGS being present there.