Post by Leon on Apr 29, 2012 22:01:30 GMT
The Mool Mantra is the opening of the Guru Granth Sahib (The Sikh Holy Book). It is a statement of Sikh belief.
Reading the whole of The Guru Granth Sahib is a special part of a ceremony. It takes 48 hours and is done on special occasions such as after giving birth or moving house as well as before festivals. Readers take it in turns to read the text, man and women will take part.
The total reading in forty eight hours is called the Akhand Path. Reading it in a more leisurely fashion over about ten days is called the Sahaj Path. It may be read either at the gurdwara or at home.
Reading the whole of The Guru Granth Sahib is a special part of a ceremony. It takes 48 hours and is done on special occasions such as after giving birth or moving house as well as before festivals. Readers take it in turns to read the text, man and women will take part.
The total reading in forty eight hours is called the Akhand Path. Reading it in a more leisurely fashion over about ten days is called the Sahaj Path. It may be read either at the gurdwara or at home.
IK OKAAR There is only one God
SAT NAAM Truth is his name
KARTA PURKH He is the creator
NIRBHAU He is without fear
NIRVAIR He is without hate
AKAAL MOORAT He is timeless and without form
AJOONI SABHANG He is beyond death - the enlightened one
GUR PARSAD He can be known by the guru's grace
