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:What is the Sikh attitude to Family-planning?
Q124. What is the Sikh attitude to Family-planning? |
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In olden times, the problem of family-planning did not exist. Even today in areas where population is scanty and resources adequate, family-planning is not necessary. This does not mean that excessive indulgence in sex becomes desirable. The Gurus told their followers to exercise self-control and to regulate sex sensibly. The Gurus recommended the middle way between self-indulgence and abstinence. Excessive sex was taboo as it led to sorrow and sickness.
Sikhism accepts the common-sense approach to family-planning. It is
for the couple to decide whether they want family-planning or not, and
in case the answer is in the affirmative, the mode or technique thereof.
Family-planning may be necessary for health of the partners or the nursing
or up-bringing of existing children. However, natural methods of contraception
are preferred to artificial methods and devices. Even so, family-planning
should not be under-taken without competent medical advice and supervision.
There are no injunctions in Sikhism against the use of contraceptives.
Abortion is a taboo, as it is an interference in the creative work of
God. If the conception has taken place, it would be a sin to destroy life
and hence deliberate miscarriage or abortion is forbidden. Similarly,
experimenting with embryos and genes is discouraged. Contraception for
the purpose of avoiding the results of illicit sex is also forbidden.
