The bed in which the GGS is placed on
The manji
The throne in which the GGS is placed on
The takht
The dome structure over the takht
The palki
How do Sikhs show their respect for the GGS
(4)
- Covered by Ramallas when not in use
- Fanned with a chauri
- The GGS is always above everyone
- at the end of the day the GGS is carried by the head of the khalsa to its rest room
What is the Akhand path
Continous 48 hour reading of GGS
Sikh worship quote
Worship in adoration that True Lord; everything is under his power.
Where does Sikh worship happen
Worship can happen anywhere as Sikhs believe God is present everywhere.
However special reverence is shown to the Gudwara.
What can worship include
Listening, meditating, singing, reciting, working and servicing people
How do Sikhs show respect within the Gudwara (3)
- Remove shoes and cover heads
- Wash hands and feet
-Bow before the GGS
How do Sikhs worship in the Gudwara
- Worship begins and ends with Ardas prayer
- Hukam (random reading from GGS)
- Also includes Kirtan (hyms)
Who leads the worship
Can be lead by any sikh, male or female.
What music is used in worship
The Kirtans are based on shabads from the GGS.
Believed to nourish the soul and encourage listeners to focus on God.
How is the end of the service marked
Karah prashad is given to everyone.
This symbolises equality amongst all
Origins of Langar
- Created by Guru nanak to demonstrate his teachings of equality
- Continued by the second Guru (Guru Angad)
- Guru Gobind singh (the last guru) was believed to have said on his death bed to [keep the langar ever open]
What does langars origins show
That it is a central part of the Sikh faith
Example of a Langar today
The Guru SIngh Sabha Gudwara in London serves around 5000 meals a day.
What are other forms of Langar
Food banks and programmes to feed the homeless.
Langar lasting forever quote
The kitchen of the Gurus has been opened, and its supplies never run short
Importance of Langar
- Selfless service to others (sewa)
- Sewa is a form of worship
- Demonstrates important of community
- Demonstrates belief that the resources of the world shall be shared.
What is the prayer book used at home called
Gukta
How do Sikhs prayer in the morning
- Sikhs should bathe to remind God is all around them
- Recite the Japji
- Pass mala beads through fingers and recite Waheguru
How do Sikhs prayer in the evening
- At dusk, Rahiras prayer should be recited
- When going to bed, Sohila prayer should be recited
Importance of praying throughout the day quote
One who meditates on my Lord.. that GurSukh becomes pleasing to the Gurus mind
Gudwara as a place for the local community
- Guest rooms
- Library
- Prayer hall
- The langar
- Rooms for meditating and education
