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.
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Sikhism FAQs:What is the routine of a Sikh?
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Practical Sikhism is based on three pragmatic concepts Nam Japna, Kirt Karna and Wand Chhakna. This three-fold path signifies the remembrance of "The Name" performing honest labour for a living and sharing one's earnings with others. All is to be practised in daily life.
Guru Amardas advised Bhai Budda regarding an ideal Sikh's life. Some
of the points are mentioned below:
A Sikh should serve the people and not touch money or property belonging
to others. Let him share his joys and sorrows with his neighbours. He
should eat only when he feels hungry and sleep only when he feels sleepy.
Let him resign himself to the Will of God and never find fault with any
doings of his Creator. He should keep away from lust, anger and greed,
not boast of his goodness or kindness. He shall practise charity and personal
cleanlines. He should not tolerate any irreverance towards the Gurus.
In short, let him mould his life and conduct according to the Guru's teachings.
Guru Ramdas laid down the following routine for a true Sikh. Let the Sikh get up at dawn and after bathing, meditate on the Divine Name and continue his meditation till sunrise. Then go out to earn his daily bread by honest means. Let his calling or work be such that it keeps him away from unfair and untruthful means. Let him repeat "The Name" or Gurbani while working or walking. After his day's work, let him again offer prayers before retiring for the night. The Guru seeks the dust of the feet of those who remember God's Name and who also encourage others to repeat "The Name".
The recommended pattern of life is that of a householder: Grahastimai-udas.
The devotee should learn to remain contented and desireless while leading
his life as a citizen. Let him raise himself above worldly temptation
and become a model for others. With the Guru's Grace, he will lead a pious
and clean life. It is a great advantage to maintain a diary of one's daily
actions. Such a practice will deter one from bad deeds. Moreover, whenever
convenient one should join the Sadh Sangat for Kirtan and Katha. Man amasses
the dust of sin through numerous lives, his cleaning process will also
be a long and arduous one.
