How do Sikhs use the Guru Granth Sahib Ji?

What is the duster Sikhs use to dust the guru granth sahib?

it is called a chauri I think

How do Sikhs show equality and respect to the guru granth sahib?

The Guru Granth Sahib is treated with the up-most respect in gudwara. It lies on a cushion called a manji and it is covered with a rumalla and placed on a platform when it is not in use. When the book is being read the pages are cleaned with a chauri (fan). The book is kept in chanini which is like a four poster bed. And when they have finished reading the sikhs 'put it to bed'When sikhs enter the gudwara they must take off their shoes and bow to the book. Sikhs are not aloud to turn their back to the book.Hope this helps

How do sihks use the gurdwara?

Sikhs use the gurdwara for praying to God and the 10 main gurus (saints) with Guru Gobind Singh Ji as the 10th. They have a Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikhs' holy book, like the American Bible. After praying, in most gurudwaras, you are served prasad, food served and purified by God because when people are praying, other people usually put food out in front of the Guru Granth Sahib.

Why do Sikhs the Chauri?

Sikhs use the Chauri, a ceremonial fan made of animal hair, to honor and show respect to the Guru Granth Sahib, their holy scripture. The Chauri is waved over the Guru Granth Sahib during religious ceremonies, signifying reverence and the presence of the divine. It symbolizes humility and the importance of maintaining a respectful atmosphere in the presence of the Guru. The practice reflects the Sikh values of respect, devotion, and the sacredness of their scripture.

How do people use the guru granth sahib to name babies?

A hukamnama is read from Guru Granth Sahib and first word of the last line of hukamnama is taken to be the starting word of the baby name

What do Sikhs do before opening the guru granth sahib?

There are several instructions which much be observed concerning the Guru Granth Sahib. The following are taken from the appropriate article in Wikipedia: Personal Behaviour Any person carrying out any service must observe the following: * Head must be covered at all times. * Shoes must be removed outside the Guru's room. * Basic standards of personal hygiene are to be observed especially relating to cleanliness * Eating or drinking while in service is strictly avoided. * Complete silence is observed while in Guru's service. * Respectful attitude towards others who are present. * The room should be kept clean * The clothes that are used to cover Guru Granth are kept clean and changed daily. Some people choose to use decorated cloth, but this is not necessary. * Guru Granth is always placed on a Manji Sahib (small handmade bed like throne). * A canopy is always placed over Guru Granth. * A Chaur Sahib (artificial hairs bundled together to fan over the Guru Granth Sahib) is be provided besides Guru Granth with a small platform to house the Karah Parshad (sacramental food) and other offerings. While Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is on the move the following is observed: * Five initiated Sikhs accompany Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji at all times when traveling * Another Sikh does Chaur Sahib seva * The Main Sikh carrying Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji must put a clean rumalla on his or her head before carefully and with respect placing Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji on this Rumalla. At all times, Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji should be covered with a small Rumalla so that Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji's Saroop is always fully "covered". * There should be recitation of "Waherguru "(a rendering of God's name) at all times. * No one sits on a higher platform than the Guru.

Do Sikhs use any special items while they are praying?

No, we don't. Though when Sikhs meet at their place of worship (the Gurudwara; meaning Guru's House), and pray to the Holy Book; the Guru Granth Sahib. There they do follow certain ways but other than that one can pray any time, any place.

How is the guru sahib used?

the guru sabhi is used like an holy book for an e.g. as the Christians use a bible for their holy book so Sikhs use the guru Grant sahib (which is the full name for it ) for their holy book

What do Sikhs use a Gurdwara for?

A Sikh Gurudwara is supposed to be a Holy Place for Worship of God and Meditation. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji are to enthroned in the Gurudwara. A Gurudwara should not be ruled by politics it should be ruled by the holy congregation that comes to the Gurudwara.

Which guru started the use of nisha sahib?

Guru hargobind sahib ji

What is some information about the Nishan Sahib?

Nishan Sahib is the name given to the flag which is seen flying outside every Sikh Gurdwara (Temple). It is a triangular piece of ochre or saffron coloured cloth with the Khanda emblem in the middle. The flag post also has a khanda or spear on top and is usually covered with the same cloth as the flag. The use of the Nishan Sahib was first introduced by Guru Hargobind. Sikhs show great respect to their flag as it is, indeed, the symbol of the freedom of the Khalsa. It is this Nishan Sahib that is referred to in the daily prayer of the Sikhs for its immortality. When we study the verses of the bards that form an integral part of the Guru Granth Sahib, we learn that there was a practice of hoisting of the flag during the divine ministry of Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Das and Gur Argan Dev ji. The colour underwent a change, from white to saffron, in the hands of Guru Hargobind and it was first time hoisted at the Akal Takht Sahib in the year 1609.

What does the Sikh flag represent?

NISHAN SAHIBThe Sikh Holy Flag is seen flying outside every Sikh Gurudwara is known as Nishan Sahib. It is a triangular piece of ochre or saffron coloured cloth with the Khanda emblem in the middle. The flag post also has a khanda or spear on top and is usually covered with the same cloth as the flag. The use of the Nishan Sahib was first introduced by Guru Hargobind. Sikhs show great respect to their flag as it is, indeed, the symbol of the freedom of the Khalsa. It is this Nishan Sahib that is referred to in the daily prayer of the Sikhs for its immortality. When we study the verses of the bards that form an integral part of the Guru Granth Sahib, we learn that there was a practice of hoisting of the flag during the divine ministry of Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Das and Gur Argan Dev ji. The colour underwent a change, from white to saffron, in the hands of Guru Hargobind and it was first time hoisted at the Akal Takht Sahib in the year 1609.