Using Gurbani as a fashion symbol is an increasing trend amongst the Sikhs. Although the motive may have a good intention but the consequences of this action are not good. Every Sikh should hold Gurbani in high regards as it is the word of God transported to us by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Therefore utmost respect is to be shown to Gurbani.
When we put Gurbani on Ramals we must remember that these ramals are kept squashed in a basket in which they are squashed to together. Then a person comes and puts them on there sweaty heads and then finally dashes them back in the basket before leaving. These ramals end up on the floor, on top of shoe racks ETC.
Is this holding Gurbani in high regards and respect?
- What can we do, we can replace all these types of Ramals with plain coloured ramals.
- Chat to the Gurdwara committee to stop making or allowing Gurbani ramals in the Gurdwara.
- When we see one take it and cremate the ramal (dint just throw it in the bin).
It is all of our duty and every one must act in their own areas to change this current situation.
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji gave us the Dastar, if you haven’t got a dastar wear a Ramal, but to wear a hat, cap or hoodie in a Gurdwara is totally wrong.
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji said “Those who as a Sikh wear a hat will suffer 7 life forms of leprosy” Although this is a command to Amritdharis, all Sikhs should still respect this command in a Gurdwara Sahib.
