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Why do Sikhs carry the guru granth sahib over their head?
The Guru Granth Sahib is a living Guru and must be treated with respect. The Guru Granth Sahib is carried over ones head as a sign of respect. A Guru Granth Sahib usually has a bedroom or resting area in any Gurdwara. If a Guru Granth Sahib is kept at home it must be placed in the highest room in a house. It would be totally unacceptable to find a Guru Granth Sahib in a library for example. Hope this helps
What is the fan called that is waved over the Guru Granth Sahib?
The 'fan' is called a chaor. It is waved over the Guru Granth Sahib to protect it from dirt, dust, flies etc. The Sikhs have tremendus respect for the Guru Granth Sahib as it contains all the teachings of their ten Guru's which live through it.
What do the Sikhs do to show respect for the Guru Granth Sahib?
By living life in according to the teachings of Guru, by making sure that there are no intoxicating substances in the vicinity of Guru, Nobody sits above the Guru, by maintaining the regulations set up by the Guru while performing any religious service, ..........................................
What is the chaur sahib made of?
The Chaur Sahib is a type of fan that Sikhs wave over Guru Granth Sahib Ji. This is to show respect to our Guru Ji.
When was the Guru Granth Sahib ji written?
The Guru Granth Sahib, a collection of hymns describing the qualities of God, was compiled and composed over a period of more than two centures - 1469 to 1708 CE.
What thing do Sikhs wave over the guru granth sahib?
It is called the "Chaur Sahib" check out the link for more information!
Why is the guru granth sahib placed under the Palki?
To keep the Granth Sahib Ji as pureified as possible, from dust falling over it, and to avoid anyone walking over the palki sahib, It is prohibited to walk on top of the palki sahib ( and floor for example)
What does a Sikh priest wave over the guru granth sahib?
They put it into bed every evening and take it back out in the morning.
Who is the living God of the Sikhs?
The Sikhs Tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, passed on the Guruship to The Guru Granth Sahib Ji, or their Holy Scripture. Some people see their Scripture merely as a 'Book' but to a Sikh, The Guru Granth Sahib is considered as a Living Guru. Some people also see that although Sikhs do not believe in Idol worship, they think that worshiping to a 'Book' is contradictory. According to a Sikh, when the the Gurus passed the Guruship or Guru Gaddi to one-another over time, Guru Nanak Dev Ji came in the form of the next Gurus. Guru Nanak has come in the form of Guru Granth Sahib Ji or prayers/Gurbani. Sikhs believe in One God, some people call God as Allah, Ram and other names, but those names are all pointing to One God. Each religion doesn't have different Gods but it is the same God. Also there are ELEVEN Gurus of the Sikh faith and not only ten. Guru Granth sahib is the last Guru of the Sikhs for Eternity. P.S the Guru Granth Sahib is not only for Sikhs but for the rest of humanity. Guru Granth Sahib Ji is a Spiritual Guide for Humanity.
What is the position of the guru granth sahib in the gurdwara?
The Guru Granth Sahib Jee is given the highest status in the Gurdwara. It must be on a platform that is higher than the congregation, and it must have a canopy hanging over head. It should be decorated with beautiful "rumallas" (embroidered cloths to cover and protect it), and a Sikh should be in attendance of the Guru at all times.
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.
Who are the 9 gurus?
there are actually 11 Gurus:Guru Nanak Dev JiGuru Angad Dev JiGuru Amar Das JiGuru Ram Das JiGuru Arjun Dev JiGuru Hargobind Singh JiGuru Har Rai JiGuru Harkrishan JiGuru Tegh Bahadur JiGuru Gobind Singh Jiand our present guru ... Guru Granth Sahib Ji !!:D
