Grays-Sangat Prevents Party At Grays Gurdwara

[Pyara]

In that case anybody could set up a campaign and say that, in fact the reality is a lot do say that. Leadership is about being up front and showing a commitment not hiding behind a web site or mobile number. The Guru granth sahib provides spirtual and moral guidance, which needs to be implemented by the 'Khalsa' and Gurusikhs'.

Sewa does not need to be formal. Perhaps by placing so much relevance on conventional formalised structures and leadership we have remained in a paralysed state when it has come to tackling issues.

Gursikhs are all equal committed stakeholders to issues within Gurdwaras. I sense you are attempting to transmit an irrational opinion that there is something sinister in this lehar because you may personally not be involved. But the floor is open to all to be involved (including your good self) and it is on this very internet forum that Gursikhs gelled to shape a reaction against Grays and other committees carrying out Beadbi.

If you were present at Grays you would have seen that no one hid behind websites or mobile phones and many Singhs, Singhniya, Monay etc put themselves forward as equals to express their concerns. If you browse through some of the youtube videos above, you can see the transparency of all the sewadars.

[Satkaar]

Press Release

Grays, UK. 23 November 2010

Grays Gurdwara Committee agree to adhere to Akaal Takht Sandesh

Meat, alcohol or parties no longer allowed on Gurdwara property

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

Further to the peaceful demonstration at Grays Gurdwara on Saturday 16 October, the Committee, Trustees and local Sangat of Grays held a general meeting on Sunday 21 November, and they confirmed that they will abide by Akal Takhat Sahib's Sandesh so that no meat, alcohol or tobacco will be permitted, or parties will be held, on Gurdwara premises in the future. We are thankful to the local Sevadaars in Grays who championed this cause in the Grays Sangat.

This successful outcome, together with the closure of the party hall at Edinburgh Gurdwara just last week, has been achieved with Guru Sahib's Ji Blessings encapsulated by the collective unity and resolve of the UK Sangat (including young and old, Singhs and Kaurs, and across all Jathebandiaan and organisations) to enforce Gurmat Maryada in all Gurdwaras.

The campaign to eradicate all UK Gurdwaras of party halls which permit meat, alcohol and tobacco on their premises is extremely active. The UK Sangat is determined to tackle this issue in a peaceful, methodical and co-ordinated way, so that all Gurdwaras fulfil their obligation to abide by the Akal Takhat Sahib issued maryada (protocol).

The UK Sangat is requested to continue with their pro-active efforts of engaging peacefully, courteously and firmly with the relevant Gurdwara committees that do not abide by Akal Takhat Sahib's Sandesh. Please keep Satkaar Sevadaars informed of local developments. If required, Satkaar Sevadaars will assist local Sangat to escalate and resolve these issues, so that the satkaar and maryada for Guru Ji in all UK Gurdwaras is maintained.

In addition to the Grays and Edinburgh situations, the Sangat will shortly be provided details of a third Gurdwara in Birmingham which is refusing to comply with Akal Takhat Sahib's Sandesh. Akal Takhat Sahib has also been provided with the full details of the 15 or so Gurdwaras in the UK with party halls. Satkaar Sevadaars are awaiting an instruction from Akal Takhat Sahib regarding these 15 Gurdwara Committees. All such Gurdwaras are requested to renounce as soon as possible their anti-Sikh activities and make their institutions ones which enable our Guru's principles to flourish.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

[SinghWarrior]

:waheguru:

Excellent result for the Sangat! Just goes to show what the Panth - when united - can achieve. Another success in the list of Gurdwaras to be reformed. Many more to go.

[K Singh 82]

This is very god news!

I think the grays sangat, satkaar sevadaars and the UK sangart are to be congratulated!

[Pyara]

Apparently there are many concerned people in the sangat who are still not aware about the positive outcome regarding the committee's decision to ban alcohol, meat and parties in the Grays Gurdwara Hall.

Please ensure each of us pass the message on to others. It's only through our own word of mouth that awareness will be generated. There is a "soft" media block in getting the positive message out there, what we find is when the issue is volatile it get's a higher profile however when an issue is resolved or the outcome is positive then it's not seen as such a hot topic.