Press Release
Grays, UK. 23 November 2010
Grays Gurdwara Committee agree to adhere to Akal 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!
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!
Grays Community Hall is property of Grays Gurdwara, Essex
