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The Gurdwara Sahib Part 1

WALT: Understand what the Gurdwara Sahib is. Understand the 7 parts of a Nishaan Sahib. The Gurdwara Sahib Part 1 . Greeting Task: Write down the literal meaning of ‘GURDWARA’. . Pentee Time . a A e s h k K g G | c C j J t T f F x q Q d D n

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The Gurdwara Sahib Part 1

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  1. WALT: • Understand what the Gurdwara Sahib is. • Understand the 7 parts of a Nishaan Sahib The Gurdwara Sahib Part 1 Greeting Task: Write down the literal meaning of ‘GURDWARA’.

  2. Pentee Time aAesh kKgG| c C j J \ t T f F x q Q d D n p P b B m X r l v V S ^ Z z & L

  3. Prayer Time

  4. Meaning of a Gurdwara: Features of a Gurdwara: Diwan Features Gurdwara Sahib Maryada in the Guru Ghar:

  5. What is a Gurdwara? Literally Guru's portal/ abode / House or Door Why does Harmandir Sahib have 4 entrances? There are fourentrances to the Gurdwara, as ANYONE and EVERYONE is welcome from any direction, country, religion, gender, caste and creed. Therefore this signifies the importance of acceptance and openness

  6. Key Features of a Gurdwara Sahib TASK: As we walk around the Gurdwara Sahib- write down/draw the key features of the Gurdwara Sahib. What makes a Gurdwara a Gurdwara???? How would you tell BOB the alien what a Gurdwara is?

  7. Features of a Gurdwara A Gurdwara is identified by the following five basic features:- 1.The Gurui.e. SGGSJ. A hall called Darbar Sahib, houses the Guru. This hall in most modern Gurdwaras is large and will house many hundreds of visitors. 2.Nishan Sahib, is a triangular orange flag with a Khalsa emblem of a (Khanda)in the middle. It expresses the faith of Sikh Community in the True Lord. It is a Khalsa icon for the TRUE Guru's abode 3. Pangati.e. Free community kitchen. It is part of a building complex where communal meals are served- EVERYONE SITS TOGETHER regardless of caste, creed, gender, religion etc. 4. Sangatis a holy congregation of the 'saint soldiers', which in the purest form is called the Khalsa. As per Sikh faith, this Khalsa congregation also represents the combined spirit of the ONE(True eternal God) personified and with the Bani of the Shabad Guru as present in Sach Khand. Gurbani singers & those regulating the function will normally address the holy congregation (sangat)as "Guru RoopSadh Sangat" literally meaning " Congregation endowed with the power of the Guru" (i.e. "gathering of the "Pure" or Khalsa") 5. Golakrefers to a systematic & formal financial system in the custody of Guru Granth Sahib. One can donate their dasvand here. In front of the Golak Maharaj and his Sikhs are protected by shaster. In addition to the 5 Basic features, a Gurdwara may have: 6. Rest Room for the SGGSJ: This room is sometimes called "Sach Khand" (which translates to abode of 'True God' /Pure Domain /Paradise ) 7. Various utility rooms, wash-rooms, kitchen, etc. Some of the larger Sikh Gurdwaras may also have rooms for the devotees to stay overnight with bathroom facilities.

  8. What is the main Diwan Hall? TASK: As we sit in the back of the diwan, write down/draw the key features of the thediwan hall. How would you tell BOB the alien what happens in diwan?

  9. What is the main Diwan Hall? Chanani is a canopy normally made of highly decorated cloth which covers the scriptures as is used as a mark of respect. The platform where the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee is placed the the darbar sahib is covered on top with a rectangular canopy called a Chanani, which is a large covering made of rich cloth attached high above the Guru's seating near the ceiling secured to the roof of the hall or held high by 4 posts. Manji is a Punjabi word for a small bed and sahib is term to show respect for the item described in the preceding word. The term Manji sahib is used in the Sikh tradition for the small bed on which Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee is placed during the day in the main hall (Darbar Sahib) of the Gurdwara. Rumalla is a Punjabi term for a square or rectangular piece of silk or other cloth material used to cover the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee in the Gurdwara when it is not being read. Rumallas are sometimes brought as gifts when people attend the services at the Sikh Gurdwara. Palkiis where the Guru resides, when the Guru is carried from one place to another.. The Guru Granth Sahib is placed on the Manji Sahib - a raised platform covered by the Palki - a canopy, to show its importance. The Guru Granth Sahib is covered by a piece of beautiful material called a Rumalla and flowers are placed round it. Around the top of the canopy may be engraved the word 'Waheguru' which means 'Wonderful Lord'. NishanIts external distinguishing mark is the Nishan Sahib or the Sikh flag, saffron in colour, that flies day and night atop the building, or, more often, separately close to it.

  10. Video: Revealed The Golden Temple

  11. Maryada in the Guru Ghar? TASK: Tell Bob what Maryada we observe in the Guru Ghar? Behaviour? In Diwan? In the Langar kitchen? In the Langar hall? Maryada for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee? THINK BACK TO OUR LESSON ON SATKAR...... How do we maintain RESPECT????

  12. Respect

  13. What is this? The Nishan Sahib Where do we normally find the Nishan Sahib?

  14. Brief History • Was first used in the times of Guru Amar Das jee • Which Guru was he? • Then put up by the Sixth guru at Sri Akal Takhat sahib in 1609. • Who was the 6th Guru?

  15. 7 Elements!

  16. Part A AThe Colour is called Kesri. It is the colour which reminds of those who have died for their Guru.

  17. Part B Bis called the Farla. When it flaps in the wind it invites everyone to the home of the guru

  18. Part C C The Khanda Symbol reminds us to be a Saint and Soldier. To always remember god and also stand for truth

  19. Part D DKamarkasa– reminds the Sikh to always be ready for serving/helping others

  20. Part E Eare the promises we tie to follow sikhi – keep our hair and take amrit to become better Sikhs

  21. Part F Fare the ropes which hold the nishan sahib in place. There are four of them which means people from all directions can receive a message from Guru Granth Sahib jee.

  22. Part G • Gis called the Thara. If the flag of a religion flies high, it is a sign that the people it belongs to are free and strong. • A nishan sahib is high from the ground which fits in with • “jab lag khalsaraheniyara, tab lag tejdeeyomeinsara” • Until the khalsa remains unique I will give it my support – Guru Gobind Singh JeeMaharaj

  23. Part H His the world which the Sikh lives and works in but does not forget vaheguru

  24. Part I IThekhandatop reminds us to always focus on simran and take our thoughts higher and to think better actions

  25. A I E B C D G F H

  26. Remember......... Pair share: Why do you think we don’t half mast the Nishan Sahib like the royal family does? Why do you think it’s important to say fateh to the Nishan Sahib?

  27. Meaning of a Gurdwara: Features of a Gurdwara: Diwan Features Gurdwara Sahib Maryada in the Guru Ghar:

  28. Homework Revise the 7 parts of the Nishaan Sahib for a mini test next lesson Identify the 5 Gurdwara Sahibs on the handout. Extension: Research a key fact about each of these special Gurdwara Sahibs Deadline:

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