SGGS in Public Library

[Gurmukh]

This is a post I found on another forum. I thought since there is sangat from California on this forum they might do something about this:

I had some of the same thoughts upon visiting my public library here in Yuba City. I found six copies of the SGGS sitting on the shelves of the library, most in poor dusty condition. They are not translations, so I could not understand the purpose of them being there. I asked the head librarian about their presence and explained how we kept our copies of the SGGS in a covered dust free place at home out of respect (Yes, even my translated version.) She told me that they had been donated by the Tierra Buena Sikh Temple and no instructions were given as to how they should be kept.

As of a week ago, the SGGS was still being shelved in this dusty environment, I have sent a request to the Tierra Buena Sikh Temple to remove the copies or at least give proper instruction for there care. I hope that they decided to take some action.

This is very sad. We need to do something about this ASAP

[naam_jap]

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh

Do you have the library's email address???

We can email the library about how much respect we give to Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, and they should either donate them to some Gurudwara or keep it according to the way its kept in a Gurudwara. This will stress them to do something about it.

Im not all that amazed at this incident. Im aware that in many pinds in punjab, its kept the same way in some almirah. Its the form of our SatGuru and you cannot keep your Guru in the almirah.

[GABROO KHALISTAN DAH]

these are the issues that need 2 be solved

tha's disgusting..... theres a libarry some where which keeps baba ji at their highest point in a clean area

[Gill]

an answer to this was also brought up, sikhs should we taking the SGGS and not returning him. the libary will soon stop replacing the SGGS

[Gurmukh]

Do you have the library's email address???

As I found this post on another forum and was not the person who went to the library I have no idea what library they are talking about.

Maybe if someone who live in Yuba City or close by could visit the libraries in Yuba City and check which library it was.

[naam_jap]

hmm maybe just ask on that forum which library it is, and if they have email address of it. Thanks

[Akaali]

Veerji, last time I heard about the library in Yuba city, they had Guru Sahib's prakash on the top floor with a granthi ji there during open hours of the library. And it was a full prakash of Guru sahib, with respect.

I don't know the rest!

[Mkhalsa]

can someone find out about this for sure? tell the person to check those birs out and take them home or to a gurudwara!!! and just pay the lost fees!

and do it fast for gods sakes.. if they dont want to do it, get me the details and ill drive the 2.5 hours and do it myself.

[naam_jap]

can someone find out about this for sure? tell the person to check those birs out and take them home or to a gurudwara!!! and just pay the lost fees!

and do it fast for gods sakes.. if they dont want to do it, get me the details and ill drive the 2.5 hours and do it myself.

Great Veerji!!

[ms514]

Sat Sri Akal:

Coincidence? I went to my school library upon finding out that a copy of the Guru Granth Sahib was being kept there. I went to check the 4 volume set english only translation's condition. The shelf it was kept on was clean and maintained. The volumes were in great shape (considering they were published in 1960s).

I am at a crossroads not knowing which step to take. On the one hand, this translation of Gurbani is not being kept exactly to the the Maryada. On the other hand, it is essentially in pristine condition with no dust.

Sangat Ji's advice?