sikhism-practices Flashcards
what is a gurdwara
building where the GGS is kept
where sikhs worship together
means “doorway of the guru”
describe the flag outside the gurdwara
nishan sahib
khanda symbol on it
what is a langar
kitchen where sikh volunteers prepare vegetarian food
why is langar important
sikhs can perform sewa
food is served to everyone-no inequality
what is the GGS regarded as
the eternal living guru
what are the 3 ways to show respect to the GGS
sikhs sit on foor to worship so they’re lower than the GGS
bow before the GGS
dont point their feet towards GGS
what is the chauri
a fan waved over the GGS
sign of respect
acknowledges the GGS’s authourity
why is the GGS important
contains guru teachings about god
provides guidance into approaching god and becoming gurmukh
what is the akhand path
continuous ceremonial reading of the whole GGS
what is nam japna
mediating on god’s name
what are 3 responsibilities sikhs are expected to fulfil
nam japna
doing honest work and giving to charity
performing sewa
what are the 3 festivals
vaisakhi
divali
gurpurbs
where do sikhs go for pilgrimage
the golden temple
why is pilgrimage important
It strengthens Sikhs’ faith. It allows time to be dedicated to spiritual reflection.
how is the golden temple beneficial
provides the time and inspiration for deepening their faith and understanding
