Guest Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Do you think our Gurdwaray need changes? Its the 21st Century and nothing much has been done in expanding the types of seva we can do in a Gurdwara. What im talking about is, are we ganna always give money to building more Gurdwaray around the world, or is the Gurdwara ganna start helping with Charity work too, like helping people who are less fortunate than us, Poverty is still at large around the world. Ok another thing. Ive been to church yes church, the place where Chrisitans go to worship. I have seen such a contrast in terms of togtherness in the church and God Bless them for that. Ive seen strangers saying Hello to each other, with the williness to have a chat, to continue their social lifes, to expand their social lifes, to exchange experiences with each other. Im not saying start dancing ok, so try to keep with me. Now what happens when you go to the Gurdwara? OK this is what ive seen, and it might not apply to all Gurdwaray. People back chatting, fights happening in Gurdwaray, i cant remember how many other things happen or how to express it, but im expecting someone will. Why cant we have more Hi-tech things in the Gurdwaray? Like projectors in the Gurdwaray as standard so that people can read Gurmuki and sing along or maybe read a translation of what the Shabad means? Any other thoughts? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikh_fauge Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 The state of gurudwara is kinda sad..makes me cry. Im not perfect..far from it..but theres alot that needs to change. If i was offered a position in a gurudwara, i would take it (hint hint) cos i think theres alot of changes that need to be made. To date, i havent seen the same level of pyaar in a gurudwara, then this one gurudwara ive seen in los angelas..full of all kinds of sikhs from different backrounds. Beautiful. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 If i was offered a position in a gurudwara, i would take it (hint hint) cos i think theres alot of changes that need to be made. If u meant me, I dont even know how to start. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Gurdwarey committee members need to re-evaluate the role of the Gurdwara in today's society (in UK). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikh_fauge Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 Rupz what u on about bruv 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhalistaniAK47 Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 the meaning of gurdwara in the 21st century has changed in canada its more like of a business now, in surrey there is a gurdwara on like every street these greedy <edited> are ruining sikhi 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikh_fauge Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 not just canada bro..everywhere!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shindasingh Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 Seems like everyone here is ready to complain and cry about it, how about all those offer attemps they made to fix things... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Rupz what u on about bruv Sorry man, i thought the hint hint was directed at me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nek Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 i total agree. all gurdwares need some sort of reforms (to some extent). for instance, in my area, ilford(east london), we have 3 gurdwarea closly linked together. 2 of then have gone thruogh some renovation, but what for? i have never seen any activity happening or much sangat coming, just the usual buddha doing the odd choogliya about the naw. i know im stepping on dangerous grounds here, but i believe we need to go missionary to some level. clubs in gurdwaras should be formed to educate ppl into sikhi. also creating huge events like sikh camp are also excellent examples, comparing sikhi with modern days for the youth are astray is an idea. I m sure we can develop many more... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gursj Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 ssa one thing I am most unhappy with is the way ardas is conducted. names of all the people being taken have donated in ardas sometimes takes more time than actual ardas , in a way ardas looses its importance. I know this happens in lot of gurdwaras , in fact it happens in the oldest gurdwara in UK ie in sheperds bush. May be if we can write down what all changes we aspire and than circulate it to our local gurdwaras.I am sure that at least one person in each gurdwara would be intrested to hear what he hav to say. wjkk wjkf 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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