Gurdwara | Guru Nanak Gurdwara

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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Sadh Sangat Ji

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE

We would like to give you a general update regarding our Gurdwara and its operations during the Coronavirus(COVID-19) Pandemic.

In line with the Scottish Government, we would like to notify all the Sadh Sangat Ji that our Gurdwara Sahib Ji is now open on a “Strictly Darshan Only” basis

STRICT GUIDELINES

ENSURE YOU KEEP FACE/HANDS/HEAD COVERED AT ALLTIMES

MAINTAIN 2 METER SOCIAL DISTANCE & FOLLOW 1WAY SYSTEM

MATHA -TEK GURU JI

DARSHAN ONLY IN THE DIWAN

COLLECT PARSHAD

PLEASE GO HOME

DO NOT GATHER IN ANY AREAS WITHIN THE BUILDING

OUR PROGRAM

MORNING: - Parkash Sri Guru Granth Sahib followed by Nitnam dia bania 6.30am - 7.30am
EVENING: - Rehras Sahib ji paath followed by Kirtan Sohila & Sukhaasan Di Sewa 6.30pm - 7.00pm

SUNDAY DIWAN PROGRAM

Doors will open for SadhSangat Ji entry : 10:30 am
aath (Japji / SukhmaniSahib 6 astpadia) : 10.30 am - 11:30 am
Keertin & Katha by GianiHarpal Singh Ji : 11:30 am - 12:30pm
Ardaas & Hukamnama : 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Diwan Smaptee : 1:00 pm
book langar

UPCOMING EVENTS

ALL PROGRAMS ON HOLD

PLEASE CONTACT RESIDENT GIANI JI

TO BOOK APPOINTMENT

FOR INDIVIDUAL PRAYER ONLY

22nd
May, 2022

Sunday Program

Sun
10:00AM to 01:00PM

27th
May, 2022

Special Evening Simran Keertan

Fri
06:00PM to 08:00PM

OUR CLASSES

Punjabi class at the Gurdwara every Friday afternoon 1-30pm. verbal and written Gurmuhki taught by our Giani Ji.

For further information please contact the Gurdwara on 0131 553 7207.

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Tutors

Students

Gurmat Sikhi Camp Registration

GURU NANAK FREE KITCHEN

In Sikhism, only lacto-vegetarian food is served in the Gurdwara (Sikh temple) but Sikhs are not bound to be meat-free.[1][2] The general consensus is that Sikhs are free to choose whether to adopt a meat diet or not.[2][3] Sikhs, once they become Amritdhari (baptised) via the Amrit Sanskar (baptism ceremony), are forbidden from eating Kutha or ritually-slaughtered (Halal, Kosher)[2] meat.

Commentary from Sikh.Org

In the first stanza Guru Nanak establishes the fact that we are a creation of flesh, being composed of flesh and being born out of the flesh of our parents. At the beginning of the second stanza Guru Nanak decries the duality of vegetarians who expound against eating meat. Guru Nanak says that these people have their priorities mixed up, they fight about the virtues of not eating meat, yet they do not instead spend their time contemplating God. He says that everything is a living thing, whether one is killing an animal or a plant, he says that can the vegetarian please tell him where the sin lies? If he is killing living things whether they are plants or animals.

Langer

The Langar concept was an innovative charity and symbol of equality introduced by the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji in about 1481. The purpose of this was to eliminate world poverty, uphold the principle of equality amongst all and encourage a sense of care in local communities. The principle was very simple a meal that would be open to all people of the world regardless of religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gender or social status. The tradition of Langer expresses ethics of sharing, community, inclusiveness and oneness of all humankind. The Guru Nanak Gurdwara Edinburgh is actively providing its local community with support and is promoting the message of Guru Nanak Dev Ji . They are preparing Langer that is served on the streets of Edinburgh, in an aid to help the local community. All our Sewadars (volunteers) take part in this process:

Purchasing local fresh produce
Prepare and cooking the Langer at our Gurdwara
Transport it to the town centre designated stalls
On street serving in the City of Edinburgh

The Sewadars diligently serve the meals every wednesday evening undeterred by the weather. All work is done by Sewadars (volunteers). If you want to take part or donate for this noble cause please contact the Guru Nanak Gurdwara on 0131 553 7207

Donate to sponsor Langer Sewa