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Can Sikhism continue to exist without the Guru Granth Sahib?
Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is the last and only Guru of Sikhs after Guru Gobind singh ji. And will remain for the time to come. Nothing can replace Guru Granth Sahib ji. Since Guru Granth Sahib ji is going to exist and hence the Sikhism.
When was the guru granth sahib first printed?
The first time Guru Granth Sahib Ji was compiled was in 1604 A.D by Guru Arjan Dev Ji and it was further compiled and eventually made the eternal Guru of Sikhs in 1708 A.D by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
What is the Sikhs temple called?
The Sikh house of worship is called a Gurdwara (may also be spelled as Gurudwara). Which literally means house of the Guru (since "Guru" means Guru or teacher and "dwara" means house or place). The reasoning behind this is that a Gurdwara is the place in which resides the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The Guru Granth Sahib Ji is a text which contains scriptures from the Sikh Gurus (in the form of poetry), excerpts from the Geeta (the Holy book of Hindus), exerpts from the Quran (the Holy book of Muslims), and the works of other noted poets and saints of that time. As this text is considered to be an abundance of religious knowledge, the last Guru of the Sikhs (Guru Gobind Singh Ji) had declared the Guru Granth Sahib Ji to be considered the next and last Guru after him (as knowledge is regarded as the best Guru).As this text is considered as a living Guru, there is a separate room for the Guru Granth Sahib Ji in a Gurdwara and the Guru Granth Sahib Ji is taken out of this room with a full procession of respect in the morning and placed in a royal looking structure which is placed above ground level (as everyone who goes to a Gurdwara sits on the floor while the Guru Granth Sahib Ji is placed at a slightly higher level....this is an Indian form of a sign of respect). During the day, scriptures are read out of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji and a night, with a similar procession of respect, the Guru Granth Sahib Ji is taken back to the previous room.Also, as a sign of respect, when one enters a Gurdwara, the head is always covered and shoes are always removed.It's known as an Gurdwara people of all faith are invited.There is also another house of worship. It is named after three kings. Koyeul, Swertag and Fortynik.
What Sikhism Holy Book is put to bed?
The Sikh Holy book is considered as the Immortal Guru / Teacher after the 10th and the last Guru, i.e. Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and He said, after me this will be your Guru. Consider this is Me, not mere a book. So, sikh society, as directed, considered the Holy book as Guru and abide by the thought that a Guru / Spiritual Leader woke up early morning and same time give respect while HE sleep, where no noise, only cleanliness and peace.
What is in the Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji?
This is a collection of hymns, and poems, written be devout Muslims and Hindus. This collection was first known Adi Granth, or "first book".It was declared that this collection should be the Guru for all time. The book is treated as one would treat a highly honored human Guru.It always has its own room, and when ever it is moved it is attended be five Sikhs, who represent the Tanj Pyares ("five beloved"), the five men who came forward to start the Khalsa.It is a holy book that is the guru for khalsa. The guru granth sahib has prayers and kirtan.---- Clarification: The Guru Granth is the final Guru, and it contains all the teachings of the Gurus.
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.
How many gurus were there?
There are ten Sikh gurus and then Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the current guru (The Holy Book) who is considered to be the eleventh guru.Down below is a list of the Sikh gurus.First Guru: Shri Guru Nanak Dev JiSecond Guru: Shri Guru Angad Dev JiThird Guru: Shri Guru Amardas JiFourth Guru: Shri Guru Ramdass JiFifth Guru: Shri Guru Arjan Dev JiSixth Guru: Shri Guru Hargobind JiSeventh Guru: Shri Guru Har Rai JiEighth Guru: Shri Guru Harkrishan JiNinth Guru: Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur JiTenth Guru: Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji*Eleventh Guru: Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
What changes were caused by one of the effects of Guru Arjan's leadership in Sikhism?
Followings events took place during the times of Guru Arjan Dev Ji: # Made a huge contribution in the number of hymns & finalisation of the Guru Granth Sahib. # Guru Ji contributed a total of 2218 hymns to the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. # Author of Sukhmani Sahib Bani - Prayer for Peace # Compiled and installed for the first time the holy Sikh Book, which at this stage is called Adi Granth, a major achievement. # Built the Golden Temple # Developed Amritsar as a Centre of Excellence. # Enhanced the Structure of Sikh Society by introducing the Masund system # First Sikh Guru to be martyred.
When would you turn to the gurgu granth sahib for guidance?
You can turn to Guru Granth Sahib for guidance at any time. Every day in every Gurudwara, Guru granth Sahib Prakash is done in the early morning and "Hukamnama" is taken. This "Hukamnama" is considered as the order of GOD for your daily life. Any Sikh has to spend his whole day as per the "Hukamnama".
In the night do the Sikhs put the guru granth sahib to bed?
The Guru Granth Sahibji is a collection of Hymns of the Sikh Guru's (and other Saints). It is seen as a living Guru in effect, so at night time it is put to bed in the same way a living Guru would be.
In what ways are the gurus remembered today?
The ten gurus are remembered through Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (The eleventh guru). Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the holy book which contains all rules and regulations of the Sikh faith. It also contains stories that have morals to them along with what the Gurus had said back in their time and how we are to implement those orders in our lives.
How do people celebrate guru nanaks festival?
Usually all Guruprabs are celebrated in the same manner with continuous reading of Guru Granth Sahib Ji which usually takes 48 hours, during this time Sikhs visit Gurudwara (Sikh's place of worship) helping the the prepeartion of Langar (Community meal), singing the hymns from Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
