Gurudwaras of World
Gateway to Sikhism proudly launches
Gurudwaras of World @ www.worldgurudwaras.com
Gateway to Sikhism proudly launches Gurudwaras of World @ www.worldgurudwaras.com on auspicious day of Khalsa Sajna Divas , Vaisakhi April 14th 2012. Worldgurudwaras.com will strive to be most comprehensive directory of Historical Gurudwaras and Non Historical Gurudwaras around the world.
The etymology of the term 'gurdwara' is from the words 'Gur (ਗੁਰ)' (a reference to the Sikh Gurus) and 'Dwara (ਦੁਆਰਾ)' (gateway in Gurmukhi), together meaning 'the gateway through which the Guru could be reached'. Thereafter, all Sikh places of worship came to be known as gurdwaras.
It is a work in progress and We strongly urge the Sikh Cyber Community to contribute to this project by submitting contact information, details, images of Gurudwaras around the world to make this a comprehensive directory.
Sikhism FAQs
Sikhism FAQs:Can I be happy without religion?
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Much depends on one's idea of happiness. True happiness is a state of
mind in which man finds transquility and contentment. The external happiness
conferred by material possessions and worldly activities is ephemeral
and superficial. In Communist countries people may appear to be satisfied
and contented as their material conditions improve, but can they really
be said to have achieved true happiness and real peace of mind?
Perhaps one of the reasons for the present day decline in morals is the
neglect of religion. Without high ethical standards, which are the foundations
of all religions no organized and disciplined life is possible. Promiscuity
and sexual aberrations are no doubt due to ignorance and a neglect of
the fundamental principles of ethics. In a secular state, it is the duty
of parents and voluntary organizations to impart to children a knowledge
of moral and spiritual values and ennoble them. If a man who is under
a strong temptation thinks that moral rules are man-made, he may easily
violate them. He will hesitate more to disobey them, if he believes that
they are God made and have been revealed to him through a Divine Teacher
or the Guru.
Even men of piety and great devotion are apt to fall a prey to temptation. There are such notable examples as Bhai Gurdas and Bhai Joga Singh. If religion is not sincerely practised, it has little effect on our private lives or that of the community. An interest in religion makes people seek the company of holy men, which can give them the solace and happiness they really need.
Some people make a show of being religious. This does not serve any
useful purpose. What is needed is a positive attitude, to seek the company
and assistance of those persons who are truly devoted to religion.
Some people think that religion is an irrelvance, a matter of no consequence,
and that they lose nothing if they exclude religion from their lives.
They believe in the motto: 'Eat, drink, and be merry'. But does this give
an edge or meaning to life? Life has a purpose. Religion makes a man conscious
of his spiritual heritage and goal.
