Guru Ji In My House...

[sarblohsingh2004]

Nidhi,

That is pure BE-ADBI of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, you are disrespecting Guru Sahib to its max by not doing parkaash or sukhaasan, and most of the sangat would agree with this. If you can't do sukhaasan and parkaash then you SHOULD NOT have Guru Sahib at your home, rather get some translations.

Daasn Daas,

I'm gonna upload proper directions and procedures of keeping Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji at home, although our family is aware of all the protocols of keeping Guru Granth Sahib ji at home, we still have got sanchees/pothis w/translations, and we give the sanchees the equal amount of respect by having them layed on a day-bed in a separate room, along with other gutkas, etc. in a closet.

I hope the rest of the sangat can shed some light on this topic, as this is VERY important.

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Vaheguru Jee Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Jee Kee Fateh !

Khalsa Jee,

You are right this is Beadbi if Guru Jee's rehat is not kept. If you have Maharaaj in the house then there your house is Guru Ghar so Maryada has to be kept.

Khalsa please up load those procedures .... it would be very useful..... we are looking to compile a procedures for when Maharaaj is brought to house like strictly no meat or alcohol in the permises. Treating your house like a Gurudwara etc...

I have found some very good info to get started.... i will upload it.

Vaheguru Jee Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Jee Kee Fateh !

[sarblohsingh2004]

Vaheguru Jee Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Jee Kee Fateh !

[sarblohsingh2004]

Vaheguru Jee Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Jee Kee Fateh !

I have copied and pasted relevant info from the webpages:

http://www.damdamitaksal.com/lit_rehat_23.htm

Summary of the Rehat of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Akhand Paath & Sehaj Paath

To take Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji from one place to another there are to be a minimum of 5 Singhs present with Guru ji. A gong or other relevant instruments are to be played to make others aware of Guru ji’s arrival. Water is to be sprinkled in front of Guru Sahib. If you are taking Guru Sahib in a car/vehicle, then the container of water is to be placed in the car.

Where Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is present and Karah Parshad is to be prepared, the floor covering must not be made of inappropriate materials (e.g. in India, animal dung mixed with clay and hay is sometimes spread on a dirt floor to stop dust from flying around).

Once a suitable room is selected, the floor, walls and ceilings should be broomed, cleaned or washed as appropriate. Where Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is Parkash, a beautiful canopy is to be placed over Guru ji. If Guru ji is Parkash in a Palki, then there should be a small canopy in the Palki and in turn a larger one is to be hung over the Palki.

http://www.damdamitaksal.com/lit_rehat_22.htm

Respecting Gurbani

"The Word, the Bani is Guru, and Guru is the Bani. Within the Bani all the Ambrosial Nectar is contained. If His humble servant believes, and acts according to the Words of the Guru's Bani, then the Guru, in person, emancipates him."

(SGGSJ Ang 982)

"That person who does not respect and fear Gurbani cannot be my Sikh."

(Gurpartap Suraj Granth)

At Sri Anandpur Sahib, a Singh was reading Gurbani slightly wrong and Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji said, "O Singh! You are breaking my limbs." This is why Guru Sahib Ji taught and explained all the meanings and correct discourses of Gurbani to a number of Singhs. The chosen Singh’s would then pass on this

knowledge, understanding and correct pronunciation of Gurbani to all.

"Oh Sikhs, listen to this teaching - recite Gurbani correctly (i.e. pronounce it correctly). Read it and obtain many pleasures, herein and thereafter."

Satguru ji gave the utmost respect to Gurbani in all his ten forms. In same way, we should also show the same respect. In order to do this, the following should be adhered to:

- No one should seat themselves behind Guru ji’s throne without having bathed or washing their feet (if they have worn shoes). Nor should they do so whilst wearing socks or gloves.

- A person who has had sex or a nightly emission should have a full Ishnaan (from head to toe, including washing his hair), wash his clothes, then recite Japji Sahib and then do an Ardas. Then he is ready to go sit behind the Guru ji’s throne.

- Some ignorant people, under the influence of the bad company they keep, masturbate. This leads to problems with ejaculation and is a sin, therefore masturbation should never be performed.

- If your hands have touched your, or someone else’s, feet, face, Kashera or if they are wet or dirty, then they must not to be placed on Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, Pothis (volumes of Granths) or Gutka sahibs (collections of bani’s).

- Whilst in Guru ji’s Hazoori nothing is to be eaten or placed in the mouth, i.e. sweets or cardamom.

- A Singh sitting in Guru ji’s Hazoori is not to sit on any form of cushion. He is not to put his feet under the Manji Sahib (Guru’s Sahib’s platform/throne) or lean against it in any way. He is to sit cross-legged without leaning on anything.

- You must never put your feet in the direction of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji.

Maharaj ji is never to be placed in a closet or cupboard. On the contrary, Guru Sahib must be placed on a nicely decorated throne in a well-ventilated room. Clothing appropriate to the season is to be placed upon the throne of Guru ji. In the summer, thin clothing and in winter, warm clothing i.e. a thick blanket/duvet must be used. If Maharaj is kept in a palki then a small canopy is to be hung inside the palki and a larger one over the top of the palki. The canopy is placed as a mark of respect for Satguru ji who is the Master of all beings. The spread that is placed under the palki and Manji Sahib is to be of better quality, and separate, to that of the Granthi Singh. The Manji Sahib is to be well built and attractive in appearance. In the summer or in warm weather, thin Rumala’s should be placed over Guru Sahib and in the winter/cold weather, warm Rumala’s or a thick blanket.

Whenever Satguru ji is brought somewhere, the Sangat are to remove their shoes and perform Kirtan. When Satguru ji passes you are to rise and clasp you hands together as a mark of respect and are to humbly bow. For as long as you can see Satguru ji, you are to remain standing with both hands clasped.

Whilst Satguru ji is on the move, five Singhs are to accompany him at all times and they are to remain bare-footed. One Singh is to do Chaur Sahib Seva whilst one is to go ahead of Satguru ji and sprinkle water. In order to make the Sangat aware that Satguru ji is coming in their direction, gongs or other appropriate instruments are to be played.

When doing Paath from a Pothi or Gutka you should sit on a clean cloth placed on the floor. If there is a settee/bed or other furniture on a higher platform that you can sit on, then you should sit upon this furniture to recite Paath. Whilst sitting on the bed of another, Gurbani is not to be recited sitting directly behind them (i.e. with their back to you). You are not to recite Gurbani sitting on the floor when someone is sitting on a higher platform than yourself (at home) or facing the side of the bed where your feet are placed at night. When reciting Gurbani, you are to face your pillow or the place where your head rests for sleep.

A person who gives Santhia (teaches how to correctly pronounce Gurbani) should not sit on a pillow or on a higher platform than those being taught. Pothia of Gurbani, Gutka Sahibs, Sri Dasam Granth Gurbani, Bhai Gurdas ji’s writings are all to be given the utmost respect and care, this includes any other writings about Gurmat or those which contain Gurbani. Normal books are not to be stored along with scriptures of Gurbani. A Gutka is not to be used whilst having your head uncovered and/or with your shoes on. A bookmark or any form of sign is not to be kept in Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. Gutkas and Pothis of Gurbani are to be stored in a nice place, high up, towards which your feet will not be facing and where your back will not be turned against. Rumala’s with images/pictures on them are not to be placed upon Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. Expensive, beautiful and clean Rumalas are to be offered to Guru Sahib. In the presence of Guru Sahib a candle of paraffin/white spirit is not to be lit.

When listening to Gurbani from a radio, cassette player (or CD/video etc) the audio-visual aid is to be placed on a higher platform than the person listening to it, as a mark of respect to the Gurbani being listened to. Newspapers, magazines, books etc in which Gurbani may be written should not be carried in carrier bags etc and are not to be thrown away or allowed to fly around on the ground – after use, they should be burnt.

When going to sit in the Hazoori of Guru Sahib, clothing that was worn when going to the toilet is not to be worn (until washed again). After going to the toilet, the hands are to be washed 5 times with soap, soil, sand, ashes etc. Dishes are to be cleaned with sand, soil and are not to only be cleaned with washing up powder (as used in India). Brushing your teeth daily is essential. After passing water, it is essential to wash your hands.

Weapons are to be shown utmost respect. They are not to be kept in a place towards which your feet will face.

In the same way no one is to be bowed to or believed in other than Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. No faith/belief is to be placed in your ancestors. In your homes, dirty photos/posters are not to be put up, rather photos of warriors, saints and the Satgurus are to be put up but your feet are not to be put in there direction. In Gurdwara’s or at home, no photo is to be placed in front of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji.

Vaheguru Jee Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Jee Kee Fateh !

[Kumi2]

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[Princess]

If Guru Ji is brought into one's home that home has to be treated like a Gurudwara right? So does that mean the whole house must be treated like a Gurudwara? For example, no music playing in the basement ? No alcohol/meat in the whole house? No parties ? You guyz probably already answered but some of the posts are a lil too long and i kinda got lazy :wub: <_<: :

[Sher Khalsa]

yea Princess...

wherever Guru Ji is, it becomes a gurughar.. guru's- ghar.... aka gurdwara

[buddasingh]

Daasn and Nidhi your interest in sikhi without family support is inspirational.

You obviously do not mean any disrespect and I think people like you deserve a great deal of support and encouragement. Guru Sahib is not a fickle idol as to be insulted through sincere error. However, sikhi is in many ways about the art of discipline and thanks to the incredible knowledge base here we can learn a little bit more about that art.

[sher_panjabi]

In a Gurdwara you would not watch tele (which shows things like kissing, sex and swearing - obviously there are some tele programs which don't have anything dodgey like documentaries, childrens tele and news etc... so nothing wrong in this!)..... you would not listen to bhangra in the gurdwara etc.

So if you have Guru ji - the same applies.

Would you wanna watch something dodgey/manmat on tele, or listen to lewd music when Guru Nanak Ji was upstairs staying upstairs? - I personally wouldn't be able to play tele or music coz of i wudn't have the nerve plus out of love that my GREAT GURU, the shabd, the Word of God is in my house!

[Princess]

In a Gurdwara you would not watch tele (which shows things like kissing, sex and swearing - obviously there are some tele programs which don't have anything dodgey like documentaries, childrens tele and news etc... so nothing wrong in this!)..... you would not listen to bhangra in the gurdwara etc.

So if you have Guru ji - the same applies.

Would you wanna watch something dodgey/manmat on tele, or listen to lewd music when Guru Nanak Ji was upstairs staying upstairs? - I personally wouldn't be able to play tele or music coz of i wudn't have the nerve plus out of love that my GREAT GURU, the shabd, the Word of God is in my house!

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<_<: my mistake

the reason y i asked that wuz cuz since Daasn Daas's family is not amritdhari i have a feeling maybe his ummm lets say sister wanted to listen to music? maybe watch a lil tv(FRIENDS :TH: ) so that wouldn't be right if Guru Ji was upstairs

I shoudve explained sowie

[Princess]

oops i posted same thing twice <_<