The Glimpses of Harimandir The Abode of God

The Glimpses of Harimandir The Abode of God

Harimandir as its very name speaks out is house of God. It is the most sacred shrine of the Sikhs the 'Sanctum Sanatorum' for which a Sikh lives and dies. Its foundation was laid by Muslim Sufi Saint Mian Mir Ji. With this benevolent act of the Guru, the far-sighted Guru rendered all the prejudicial and discriminating thinking on religious planks meaningless. Infact the four gates providing access to the Harimandir indicate the noble intention that this holy shrine is accessible to all the people dwelling in four directions of the universe irrespective of their caste, colour, creed, region or religion. In Harimandir the food supplied is free, the accommodation given is free, the kirtan provided is free, every service is absolutely free for everyone, even for the enemy if any, but Harimandir never thinks in the terms of enemies. While in Harimandir Sahib no one can be discriminated, it is against the very basic tenets of Sikhism which considered everyone equal in the eyes of lord God. The bliss one gets while being in Harimandir Complex is beyond the comprehension of the words. Harimandir undoubtedly is the spiritual monument and pivotal worshipping place for the whole humanity. A Sikh is just its custodian a sevadar, a helper, a server, a person to look after it and maintain its glory and makes its maryada functional. Harimandir is a source of all blessings and blisses. It is here, where every heart rejoices and soul is uplifted. Its pilgrimage provides happiness, holy bath in its pond provides health and relieves of ailments. Its pious glimpse vanishes sins, a weary mind becomes stable and enjoys celestial bliss and encouragement. It is such a joyous place where one can feel the glow of cosmic radiance. This is the natural reputation attached with Harimandir Sahib which it is maintaining for all these times. A Sikh attached emotionally and spiritually with the Godly Shrine, must by all means be a person of lofty thinking and ever obliging disposition. It is an eternal jpgt for him a sachkhand(heavenly abode) which is available to him in Amritsar itself. Going by the history connected with this abode of God, its sacred and lovely environments, its majestic glittering and magnificently appealing structure, its shinning but soothing serenity, provides this sanctum sanatorum a status of ever living souvenir or eternal trophy of everything good and praise worthy which the Sikh nation possesses. This book is written to provide maximum all round information about Harimandir Sahib with a devotional touch. 51 editions of this book have been published in English,Hindi and Panjabi during the quat centenary celebrations of its creation in the year 2001. Those who have read this book develop nostalgic affection and regard for Harimandir Sahib - The Abode of God.




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