Lesson 3: The Gurgaddi Divas WALT: Understand what is meant by Gurgaddi Divas Consolidate our knowledge of Satkar for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee Greeting Task: Pair share your homework and get ready to feedback.

Close your eyes, Breathe in, Breathe out, Sing along Enjoy the experience Prayer Time - ismrn

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In 1708 AD at Sri Hazoor Sahib, Nanded with 5 Singhs in the Hazoori (Presence) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee uttered the following in front of all those presence as a command: “With the blessing of God the Khalsa Panth was created, all Sikhs have a commandment to believe in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, which is the living embodiment of the 10 Guru’s. Whatever you desire can be obtained by meditating on the Shabad (Verses) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee.” Eternal Guruship.....Gurgaddi Divas

What do we recite after Ardaas? This was Shri Guru Gobind Singh Jee Maharaj’s last sermon: Agya Bhai Akal Ki Tabe Chalyo Panth As was ordained by the Timeless, thus was established the Panth. Sabh Sikhan Ko Hukam Hai Guru Manyo Granth To all Sikhs, let this be the order, recognize the Granth as your Guru. Guru Granth Ji Manyo Pragat Guran Ki Deh The reverend Guru Granth is the visible body of the gurus Jo Prabh Ko Milbo Chahe Khoj Sabad Mein Leh Those that seek to meet with Vaaheguru, delve into the Shabad

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Bhai Gurdas Jee on the ‘B’ word When the Guruship was passed on, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee like the Gurus became the embodiment of Divine Light. It should, therefore, be remembered very clearly that bowing before Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee as Sikhs, is not bowing before a book, but it is a bowing before the Divine Light or Jot (Guru) which was passed on when the Guruship was conferred upon it. Respect and veneration for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee does not imply idol worship, but rather respect for a divine message, the ideas and ideals contained in the Sikh scripture. It is the source or a means to the worship of God through His Word, and not an object of worship in itself. Both the Gurus and the Book deserve the respect which they are accorded because of the bani which they express, the word of divine truth. Bhai Gurdas Jee states that “the picture of the Guru is the gurbani” (Bhai Gurdas, Var 24, pauri 11). Truth

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Our Eternal King We need not worship idols, or so called ‘Human Gurus’. All your answers can be found in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee- the King of Kings. You need to taste the Jalebi to describe it. In the same way we should recite Vaheguru to get closer to Akal Purkh Vaheguru. The King of Kings

Respect Maharaj is the King of Kings how can we show respect? Write down your ideas Some clues......

Personal BehaviourEnvironmentOn the MoveOther  Head must be covered at all times.  Shoes and socks must be removed.  Basic standards of personal hygiene are to be observed especially relating to cleanliness  Eating or drinking while in service is strictly avoided.  Being under the influence of any intoxicant including alcohol, tobacco...etc. is strictly forbidden.  Consuming meat before entering the Darbar Sahib is strictly forbidden.  Complete silence is observed while in Guru's service.  Respectful attitude towards others who are present.  No Discrimination while doing Sewa  The room should be kept clean  The rumalla sahibs that are used to cover Guru Granth Sahib Ji are kept clean and changed daily.  The Guru Granth Sahib Ji is always placed on a Manji Sahib (small handmade throne).  A canopy is always placed over the Guru Granth Sahib Ji.  A Chaur Sahib is provided besides Guru Granth Sahib Ji with a small platform to house the Karah Parshad (sacramental food) and other offerings.  Everyone should cover their head and take off their shoes.  Five initiated Sikhs accompany Guru Granth Sahib at all times when travelling  Another Sikh does Chaur Sahib seva  One Singh is to go ahead of Satguru and sprinkle water or wet flower petals.  The Main Singh carrying the Guru must put a clean Rumalla on his Turban before carefully and with respect placing the Guru on this Rumalla. At all times, the Guru should be covered with a small Rumalla so that the Guru's Sarop is always fully "covered".  Also the Sikh carrying Guru Granth Sahib should have "Keshi Ishnaan" or washed hair to show respect.  There should be recitation of "Waheguru" at all times.  No one sits on a higher platform than the Guru.  No one is to come in front of guruji without his or her head covered. Respect

Example of the utmost respect Who and what is this painting of? Baba Buddha Jee Sri Guru Arjan Dev Jee Sri Harmandir Sahib Jee

The LIVING Guru??? TASK: In your own words write down what the moral of this Sakhi is.

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Class Mind Mapping Truth What are the messages of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee? Why do we bow down to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee? What makes Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee unique? How does Maharaj talk to us everyday?

What are the messages of our living Guru? 1 All Peoples of the World are Equal- no caste discrimination 2 Women as Equals 3 One God for All 4 Speak and Live Truthfully 5 Control the Five Vices 6 Live in God's Hukam 7 Practise Humility, Kindness, Compassion, Love, etc 8 REMEMBER and RECITE Vaheguru’s name

Why do we bow (methaa tek) to SGGSJ?  Reverence to the Shabad Guru not IDOL worshipping but to understand and connect with the Ultimate Truth.  Bow as our head belongs to the Guru.  Our forehead touches the floor as a sign of humility and our prayer to ask Maharaj to wipe the bad sins written on our forehead “As one bows reverentially to an old or elderly person to touch his feet or knees, the hand of the elderly person automatically comes on the head or shoulder of the youngster to bless him. So is the nature of Sri Guru Nanak Sahib. As one bows reverentially to pay homage at the holy feet of Eternal Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the compassionate holy hands of Sri Guru Nanak Sahib similarly move forward on the head of a true aspirant, believer, devout, faithful and bless him. Baba Nand Singh Ji Maharaj w0rZo_GaF_0 This video is in Punjabi, listen carefully to identify the meanings.

It is the Bani we worship Amrit Bani (Gurbani) was the Guru from the very beginning. Sri Guru Nanak Sahib illuminated the world through Gurbani. The same divine Jot continued the process of illumination through Gurbani in the luminous form of Sri Guru Angad Sahib. Sri Guru Nanak Sahib continued the divine process through Sri Guru Amar Das Ji and so on. Illumination continues unabated through the same Gurbani from Sri Guru Granth Sahib. For Gurmukhs, the eternal illumination is flowing straight from the holy lips of Jot Roop Har Guru Nanak whereas others only perceive a holy book in front. Sri Guru Granth Sahib is 'JAAGDI JOT', LIVING SRI GURU NANAK SAHIB Baba Nand Singh Ji Maharaj

What makes SGGSJ unique?  Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the Living, awake Sri Guru Nanak Sahib who talks. Baba Nand Singh Ji Maharaj  It’s form is ETERNAL. There is not one human form rather the form of Shabad Guru which can be accessed by millions on a daily basis! We are blessed to listen and speak to our Guru on a daily basis!  The only UNIVERSAL scripture compiled by the prophets themselves.  The most unique sacred ‘scripture’ which is not exclusive but open to all. It promotes love, peace, harmony and the equality of humanity.  Contains compositions of Saints, Sufis of other religions, caste and cultures. For example, Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs.  Contains comprehensive philosophy of life for the whole human race.  Multi religious Holy Granth which contains the truth for everyone  It is the only ‘religious text’ that actually talks to you everyday!!!

How does Maharaj talk to us everyday?

Homework Try to revise as much of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee’s sermon as you can. Remember you can use YOUTUBE for pronunciation help. Agya Bhai Akal Ki.....