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:Is Sikhism a faith of hope and optimism?
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Yes, the Gurus prescribed the sovereign remedy of "The Name" as the panacea for all mortal ills. While some religions condemn men as miserable sinners destined to damnation and the unending fire of hell, Sikhism believes that there is hope even for the worst man. Koda the cannibal, and Sajjan the thug, were reclaimed to good life by Guru Nanak with the gift of Nam.
All is never lost. If man realizes his mistakes and shifts the centre
of his life from the lower self to the higher self, he can attain to the
highest goal. But this change comes through an understanding of the Guru's
word(bani) and God's Grace. In moments of crises, even the most pious
and virtuous of men may succumb to tempation. Undoubtedly, evil and sorrow
test the mettle of man, but his true support through all his trial is
his faith in God and prayers for His Grace.
Sikhism is a practical religion. It shows mankind how to live a worthy
and useful life in the world. It teaches him how to face and overcome
evil through selfless service, devotion to duty. man can work his way
to self-realization. If he trusts in God, feels that he is with Him, and
that He will guide him to his goal. When a sikh has to face trial and
torture when everything seems lost, he prays for Divine guidance from
his scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, and bears all difficulities with faith
and fortitude. Gurbani(The Guru's word or Holy Spirit) affords him true
solace and enables him to accept the Divine will(hukam) patiently. He
prays in a spirit of dedication and not with the expectation of reward.
A true Sikh never despairs even in the most adverse circumstances. He
feels that he is in the company of the Guru, this gives him strength and
he can then face every crisis with courage and an unshakable faith in
God and the Guru.
Sikhism is suited to the challenges of the modern age. Mr. Bunker, exambassador
of USA to India, and a Christian, once said: "The Cardinal principles
of Sikhism are very much akin to my own religion. It is a religion for
our time."
As pointed out by Dr. Arnold Toynbee, "In the coming religious debate,
the Sikh religion and its scripture the Adi Granth, will have something
of special value to say to the rest of the world."
