Worship
diwanThe act of worship that Sikhs engage in. refers to an act of worship. For Sikhs, worship takes many forms, including:
- listening to the Guru Granth SahibThe Guru Granth Sahib is the most important Sikh holy book. It is a collection of songs, prayers and hymns from the Sikh Gurus and other holy men, as well as teachings from other faiths. It is treated as a living Guru. being read by a granthiReader of the Guru Granth Sahib, who officiates at ceremonies. This can be a man or a woman.
- meditating on God鈥檚 name (Naam JapnaRepeating and remembering God's name.)
- serving in the langarThe kitchen and place where food is eaten in a Sikh Gurdwara. Often volunteers provide and cook food that is served to all as an act of sewa (charity).
Sikhs believe in WaheguruSikhs believe in one God called Waheguru which means 鈥榃onderful Lord鈥 or 鈥榃onderful Teacher鈥. OmnipresenceOmnipresence refers to the belief that God is everywhere. and a hold deep respect and admiration for him. They also place special importance on the gurdwaraSikh place of worship. Literally, the 'doorway to the Guru'. and places of pilgrimage, such as the Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple in AmritsarCity in North-Western part of Indian. Spiritual centre for Sikhs..
Worship and adore Him, and you shall be at peace forever.
Nam Japna
Naam JapnaRepeating and remembering God's name. which means repeating and constantly remembering the name of God, is one of the three foundations of SikhismThe foundations (or pillars) of Sikhism are Nam Japna (remembering the name of Waheguru), Kirat Karna (earning an honest living) and Wand Chakna (generosity and self-sacrifice).. The other two foundations are Kirat KarnaTo work in an honest way. and Vand Chhako (Vand Chakna)The sharing of what somebody earns or the fruits of their labour, generosity; the giving of charity. It is one of the three main pillars of the teachings of Guru Nanak.. Nam Japna can be performed either silently (by repeating 鈥榃aheguru鈥 in the head) or aloud. Sikhs believe that it is important to keep Waheguru in their mind at all times, as this will help them to become less selfish.
Repeating the Naam, the Name of the Lord, the mortal is exalted and glorified. Repeating the Naam, sin is banished from the body. Repeating the Naam, all festivals are celebrated. Repeating the Naam, one is cleansed at the sixty-eight sacred shrines.
(Guru Granth Sahib 1142)