ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਅਜੂਨੀ ਸੈਭੰ ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥
॥ ਜਪੁ ॥
ਆਦਿ ਸਚੁ ਜੁਗਾਦਿ ਸਚੁ ॥ ਹੈ ਭੀ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਹੋਸੀ ਭੀ ਸਚੁ ॥੧॥
Ik oa(n)kaar sath naam karathaa purakh nirabho niravair akaal moorath ajoonee saibha(n) gur prasaadh ॥
॥ jap ॥
aadh sach jugaadh sach ॥ hai bhee sach naanak hosee bhee sach ॥1॥
The One and Only, That, the Infinite;
Exists;
Creator;
Without fear;
Without enmity;
Timesless (Without effect of time and space);
Neither takes birth nor dies;
Created by itself;
Enlightner; and Bounteous.
Pray:
True in the beginning, true before time began
True even now, ever will be true.
……says Guru Nanak
The place where Sikhs gather to worship is called a gurudwara and literally means the guru’s place. Guru- the word implies, a place where you can get spiritual enlightenment. A gurdwara meeting place has no specific design. It can be a bare, clean, simple room or an elaborate building, such as the Golden Temple with its marble floors, gilded frescos, and ornate domes. Gurudwaras may be surrounded by fountains, or have a moat used by pilgrims for bathing. There might be a flag marked with the emblem of the Sikh coat of arms. The one necessary feature is the installation of Siri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Scripture.
Anyone is welcome to worship in a gurudwara regardless of caste, color, or creed. A specific protocol exists for the gurudwara. Cleanliness is essential. If you are thinking of visiting a gurdwara, here are some things to keep in mind:
Prayers are conducted in the Punjabi language, but we also use English language when making announcements or other important communications.
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Please click on the following links to know more about Sikhs:
Main Principles The Five Ks Sikh Rehat Maryada (Code of Conduct) Anzac Centenary – Sikh Anzacs