Gurdwara
Guru Ram Das Ashram hosts a monthly Zoom Gurdwara program 10:30 AM the first Sunday of the month. click here to join. This experience of chanting is a gift from the Sikh Dharma to everyone. To make an offering please scroll down to the donation button.
On the first Sunday of each month all are invited to come to the Zoom Gurdwara any time between 10:30 and noon. We listen deeply to that sacred sound current.
What is Gurdwara?
Gurdwara means “The Guru’s Gate.” Gurdwara is a group meditation and devotion where people gather in the presence of the living Guru of the Sikhs, The Siri Guru Granth Sahib–which is the embodiment of the Word, the Shabad, the sound current, the songs and prayers of the Gurus–to experience the Guru, to receive blessings and to grow in consciousness. Gurdwara attendees immerse themselves in the sound frequency of the Gurmukhi words. Gurmukhi is a script, which means ‘from the mouth of
the Gurus.” You don’t have to know Gurmukhi to come to Gurdwara. The singing of hymns to music is called kirtan, which is a very important part of Sikh devotion. Sikh Dharma is called the “path of the student.” “Sikh” actually means student. The path is to become pure, filled with integrity, truth and consciousness.
“I Am not a sikh, How does this relate to me?”…one might ask.
The Guru-the vibratory impact of the word- unites one with the infinite through the sound current. This is Sikh consciousness – a student of infinity who is humble, serves all, and brings consciousness into committed action. It is not necessary to be a Sikh to have Sikh consciousness.Kundalini Yoga and the values and humility of Sikh Dharma creates a good balance.
We start each monthly program at 10:30 AM with simple chanting (naam simran) usually led by Siri Vedya Singh on his guitar. We then move into chanting Gurbani Kirtan accompanied by harmonium as well as other eastern and western instruments. After a prayer we receive the order of the day from Siri Guru Granth Sahib.
To facilitate meditation and maintenance of this sacred place be sure that your head is covered and shoes are removed. Head coverings are available for your use. Enter the Gurdwara respectfully and if you wish, touch your brow to the ground in reverence for the vibration of Infinity. It is also customary to make a material offering of money, flowers or food.
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