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Sikhism: Living the Sikh Life

Features of the gurdwara

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Rahit Maryada Chapters 4 to 6 on entry and behaviour, the takht, chanani and chaur around the Guru Granth Sahib, the four doors, the Nishan Sahib, and the langar hall.

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What does gurdwara mean, and how did the gurdwara develop?

Key term

What does the word gurdwara mean?

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How did the gurdwara develop in Sikh history?

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  1. 1

    What does the word gurdwara mean?

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    Gurdwara means the door or gateway of the Guru. A gurdwara is any building where the Guru Granth Sahib is installed.

  2. 2

    How did the gurdwara develop in Sikh history?

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    Guru Nanak's followers met in dharamsalas, simple places of worship and hospitality. The name gurdwara became usual later in Sikh history.

  3. 3

    What does Rahit Maryada Chapter 4 say about who may enter a gurdwara?

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    The Rahit Maryada says no one is barred from a gurdwara because of their country, religion or caste. Visitors must not bring tobacco or other intoxicants.

  4. 4

    How does Rahit Maryada Chapter 4 expect worshippers to behave in a gurdwara?

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    Worshippers remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering. Worshippers then bow before the Guru Granth Sahib and sit on the floor.

  5. 5

    What do Rahit Maryada Chapters 5 and 6 deal with?

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    Chapter 5 says only Gurbani and approved Sikh compositions are sung as kirtan. Chapter 6 explains taking the hukam from a randomly opened page.

  6. 6

    How is the Guru Granth Sahib placed in the gurdwara?

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    The Guru Granth Sahib rests on cushions on a small stand called the manji sahib. The raised position shows it is honoured as a living Guru.

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