November

The Darbar Sahib of The Sikhs: “Its setting and architecture declare the essence and magnificence of Faith; Sacred space reverberating with the music of Praise, Unity, and Universality as an open invitation; Devotion of the faithful, a cherished pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Hope and Love; History and associations with Gurus, sacrifices and righteous defiance of martyrs to preserve its sanctity, and prayers of countless millions of every faith, culture, and nationality personify spiritual Light manifest; This is hallowed ground, a spiritual edifice like none other that embodies love for One God and all His Children; This is the Golden Throne, The Harmander Sahib: The Abode of Almighty.” ~ Kanwal Prakash Singh ~ • <> siq nwmu krqw purKu inrBau inrvYru Akwl mUriq AjUnI sYBM gur pRswid ] There is one God, eternal truth is his name; Maker of all things, fearing nothing and at enmity with nothing, timeless is his image; Not begotten, being of his own being: By the grace of the Guru, made known to men.

~ Japji Sahib, Page 1, Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh Scripture) ~ • SIKHISM: The monotheistic Sikh faith, founded by Guru Nanak (1469-1538) in the Punjab, claims to be one of the youngest and the fifth major religion in the world with 30 million followers. Today, over 2 million Sikhs (750,000 in the U.S.) are settled outside India. The Golden Temple at Amritsar, India, is the holiest shrine, a Spiritual Throne, and “Vatican” of the Sikh faith.