To maintain respect of Gurbani (The Guru’s word) is the duty of every Sikh. We fail to do so, due to the lack of education. This short article highlights how to maintain respect of Gurbani in the form of Gutka Sahibs, Senchiaa or other Pothi Sahibs in our homes.
Key protocols on how to keep Gurbani at home with respect:
- A Gutka Sahib should be kept in the highest floor in a house, in a clean and comfortable environment.
- Ensure that where the Gutkeh Sahib is kept is cleaned regularly, and dust or dirt is not allowed to build up.
- Gutkeh Sahib should be always kept covered in a clean cloth or rumalla and these should be changed regularly.
- The Gutka Sahib should not be kept where there is a chance being disrespected, or where meat or intoxicants are consumed.
- You should not sit higher or on the same level as a Gutka sahib or somebody reading Gurbani, or put your feet in that direction.
Whilst Reading Gurbani, key points to keep in mind:
- Before, ensure that nobody will be sitting higher than the reader who will be holding the Gutka Sahib
- The area is clean, and is not where people consume meat or intoxicants.
- The reader should wash their hands, feet and face before touching the Gutka Sahib. Hands should be dried thoroughly.
- The reader should be wearing a “hazooriaa” a scarf, around there neck, to insure that if they need to touch anything, they should do so with the hazooria and not their hands which will touch the Gutka Sahib.
- Reading Gurbani correctly is also very important, therefore each person should make a effort to regularly to attend Gurbani Santhiya Classes and learn the correct pronunciation of the Guru Ji’s word.
It is inspiring to read the satkaar Gursikhs should have for Gurbani and we thank the individual Sikh wrote the above informative article.
