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Because it gets tired after a long day's work and it needs it's sleep
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Where do they keep the guru granth sahib keeped?
on a bed.
Where is the Guru Granth sahib kept during the day?
In the canopy in the Gurdwara
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.
What kind of bed do Sikhs but the Guru Granth Sahib in?
The Guru Granth Sahib is placed on a raise bed of cushions (normally predominantly red and yellow) and covered with cloth made of the finest silk.
What is the guru granth sahib's bed called?
Commonly called the sakhand. :)
What are the parts of the gurdwara?
they are a langar hall, a kitchen, the temple, the place where you take of ur shoes, and the place where u put the guru granth sahib
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.
Is There a Perticular time to read a specific bani from Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.e.g if I want to or i like to read Shalok mahla 9 everyday is this ok?
As per "Sikh Rehat Marayada" we should do Nitnem daily. In the nitnem "Jap Ji Sahib", "Jaap Sahib", "Swaiye" are read in the morning. "Rehraas Sahib" is read in the evening after sunset. and "Sohila Sahib" is to be read in the night while going to bed. But otherwise any bani can be read any time from "Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji". There is no restriction for the time.
What does a Sikh priest wave over the guru granth sahib?
A Chaur (a type of ceremonial whisk or fan) is waved over the Guru Granth Sahib as a sign of respect and honor, symbolizing the reverence for the teachings contained within the scripture.
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
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.
Why was guru har krishan important?
The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy scripture and the final Guru of Sikhs. It is some 1430 pages in length and was compiled and composed from 1469 to 1708. It is a collection of hymns which describe the nature of God and the correct way to live.No one can alter any of the writings of the Sikh Gurus written in Guru Granth Sahib; this includes sentences, words, structure and grammar.The Guru Granth Sahib is kept in a place of honour in the gurdwara (place of worship), and there is a ceremony during which the scripture is "put to bed" at the end of the day.Any copies of their sacred book Guru Granth Sahib which are too badly damaged to be used, and any printer's waste which contains any of its text, are cremated in a similar fashion to the deceased.Related link:http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/sikhism/
