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<blockquote data-quote="Arvind" data-source="post: 55632" data-attributes="member: 245"><p>Dear Frank,</p><p> </p><p>It is called "Chaur Sahib", the details of which you can get at </p><p><a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Chaur_Sahib" target="_blank">Chaur Sahib - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.</a></p><p> </p><p>I have copy/pasted the article for reader's quick reference.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>From SikhiWiki</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Image:Chaur_Shaib_1.jpg" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #800080"><img src="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/images/thumb/b/b0/Chaur_Shaib_1.jpg/200px-Chaur_Shaib_1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></span></u></a></p><p><strong>Chaur Sahib</strong> is an implement normally found next to the <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Manji_Sahib" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Manji Sahib</span></u></a> where the <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sri_Guru_Granth_Sahib" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sri Guru Granth Sahib</span></u></a> is placed during the day within the <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurdwara" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Gurdwara</span></u></a>'s <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Darbar_Sahib" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Darbar Sahib</span></u></a> (Main Hall). It is these days constructed from yak hair and has a wooden or metal handle. The <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sevadar" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sevadar</span></u></a> (volunteer) respectfully waves the <strong>Chaur Sahib</strong> above the Guru Sahib as a sign of respect and dedication. It is regarded as <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Seva" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">seva</span></u></a> (service) of very high calibre for the Guru and most <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikh" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sikhs</span></u></a> at some point would undertake to do this <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Seva" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Seva</span></u></a> at their local <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurdwara" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Gurdwara</span></u></a> or at their home if they have the <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sri_Guru_Granth_Sahib" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sri Guru Granth Sahib</span></u></a>. This <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Seva" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">seva</span></u></a> shows reverence for the message carried by the Guru (<a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurbani" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Gurbani</span></u></a>) and humility (<a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Nimrata" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Nimrata</span></u></a>) for the word of the Guru. Further, when the <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sevadar" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sevadar</span></u></a> waves the <strong>Chaur Sahib</strong>, he or she would silently recite the <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurmantar" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Gurmantar</span></u></a>, <em><strong><a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Waheguru" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Waheguru</span></u></a></strong></em>. So one, not only performs seva but also undertakes <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Simran" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Simran</span></u></a> at the same time as well. Both these together form the foundation of <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikhism" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sikhism</span></u></a> – see <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikh_Beliefs" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sikh Beliefs</span></u></a> </p><p> </p><p>During the time of the first ten Gurus, this tradition was born for various reasons. It was common practise in <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Punjab" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Punjab</span></u></a> for the younger members of family to perform seva for their elders by waving fans in hot condition to create movement of air and cool the person and also to keep flies away from the person. During this earlier period, the chaur was made of pea{censored} feather or wood and canvas and created a good airflow when waved. This tradition was also used with the Gurus and is now used with the <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sri_Guru_Granth_Sahib" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sri Guru Granth Sahib</span></u></a>. It was also a tradition used for kings and royalty. </p><p> </p><p>These days, with the advent of air conditioning and electric fans, the movement of air is not so important but the "seva" element has taken on a more important and overriding role. The <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikh" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sikhs</span></u></a> treat the <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sri_Guru_Granth_Sahib" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sri Guru Granth Sahib</span></u></a> as a "living Guru" and so all the traditions that would be accorded to a "human Guru" are accorded to the <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/SGGS" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">SGGS</span></u></a> as far as practically possible. The <strong>Chaur Seva</strong> is just one of those central traditions that the <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikh" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sikhs</span></u></a> practise to honour their <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Guru" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Guru</span></u></a> with the high regard and respect that <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurbani" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Gurbani</span></u></a> deserves. The <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikh" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sikhs</span></u></a> do not worship the <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/SGGS" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">SGGS</span></u></a> for this is forbidden – Only the One Almighty God is to be worshipped, for He is the Creator of everything that can be perceived and also those things that cannot be perceived. </p><p> </p><p>During the time of the first ten Gurus, the congregation (<a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sangat" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sangat</span></u></a>) and <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sevadar" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sevadar</span></u></a> (volunteers) who came from afar to see the Gurus wanted to be close to the Gurus and listen to their advice and guidance (<a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Shabad" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Shabad</span></u></a>). So they would sit near Guru ji and listen to the words of wisdom from the Guru and do <strong>Chaur Seva</strong> for the Guru. This seva was done turn by turn by many members of the congregation (<a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sangat" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sangat</span></u></a>) to be as close to the Guru as possible and also to get involved in <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Seva" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Seva</span></u></a> which with <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Simran" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Simran</span></u></a> forms the foundation of <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikhism" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sikhism</span></u></a> – see <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikh_Beliefs" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">Sikh Beliefs</span></u></a> </p><p><strong>[<a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Chaur_Sahib&action=edit&section=1" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">edit</span></u></a>] Quotes </strong></p><p> </p><p>from: <a href="http://www.sikhmarg.com/english/chapter05.html" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">www.sikhmarg.com/</span></u></a> </p><p><strong>Question. Why do we do Chaur on the Guru Granth Sahib? Why do we put the Granth Sahib on a bed? Why the Chanani or canopy? </strong></p><p><strong>Answer</strong>: This is to express our regards and our respect for the Holy Scripture, the True King. The king commanded the greatest power, hence also the maximum respect and honor, in the olden days. Guru Nanak said that the true kings are those who love God and help others to do that. They are the rulers of the hearts of the people. The political kings are temporary kings and their authority ends with their death. The Gurus are the true kings; they teach Truth and rule our hearts. The Guru Granth Sahib is the embodiment of the spirit of all the Sikh Gurus and many other holy men whose hymns are included in it. We respect them as the true kings. The king sat on throne under a canopy. He used to have a fan like structure to be waved over his head as a symbol of his royalty. The Guru Granth Sahib, being the true emperor, is provided all these regal paraphernalia in the Gurdwara. We install the scripture on a throne (called Manji Sahib) with pillows around for supporting it. A canopy (Chanani) is provided above the scripture in the same way as it was put over the head of a king while he attended his court. During the session (Diwan), a person, with Chaur in his hand, is always in attendance on the scripture installed respectfully in the hall. For maintaining due regards and respect, we carry this holy scripture to another room when the hall is to be cleaned or when the session is over for the day. Before we bring the Guru Granth Sahib in the hall, we set everything in the hall properly. This is the court of the Guru. You will understand the whole ceremony better if you bring into mind the scene of the courtroom where everything is set and made ready before a judge enters his court. The Guru Granth Sahib is the Emperor or Emperors, hence all these ceremonial decorations. </p><p>Retrieved from "<a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Chaur_Sahib" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Chaur_Sahib</span></u></a>"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Arvind, post: 55632, member: 245"] Dear Frank, It is called "Chaur Sahib", the details of which you can get at [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Chaur_Sahib"]Chaur Sahib - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.[/URL] I have copy/pasted the article for reader's quick reference. [B]From SikhiWiki[/B] [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Image:Chaur_Shaib_1.jpg"][U][COLOR=#800080][IMG]http://www.sikhiwiki.org/images/thumb/b/b0/Chaur_Shaib_1.jpg/200px-Chaur_Shaib_1.jpg[/IMG][/COLOR][/U][/URL] [B]Chaur Sahib[/B] is an implement normally found next to the [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Manji_Sahib"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Manji Sahib[/COLOR][/U][/URL] where the [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sri_Guru_Granth_Sahib"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sri Guru Granth Sahib[/COLOR][/U][/URL] is placed during the day within the [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurdwara"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Gurdwara[/COLOR][/U][/URL]'s [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Darbar_Sahib"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Darbar Sahib[/COLOR][/U][/URL] (Main Hall). It is these days constructed from yak hair and has a wooden or metal handle. The [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sevadar"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sevadar[/COLOR][/U][/URL] (volunteer) respectfully waves the [B]Chaur Sahib[/B] above the Guru Sahib as a sign of respect and dedication. It is regarded as [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Seva"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]seva[/COLOR][/U][/URL] (service) of very high calibre for the Guru and most [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikh"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sikhs[/COLOR][/U][/URL] at some point would undertake to do this [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Seva"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Seva[/COLOR][/U][/URL] at their local [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurdwara"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Gurdwara[/COLOR][/U][/URL] or at their home if they have the [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sri_Guru_Granth_Sahib"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sri Guru Granth Sahib[/COLOR][/U][/URL]. This [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Seva"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]seva[/COLOR][/U][/URL] shows reverence for the message carried by the Guru ([URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurbani"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Gurbani[/COLOR][/U][/URL]) and humility ([URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Nimrata"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Nimrata[/COLOR][/U][/URL]) for the word of the Guru. Further, when the [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sevadar"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sevadar[/COLOR][/U][/URL] waves the [B]Chaur Sahib[/B], he or she would silently recite the [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurmantar"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Gurmantar[/COLOR][/U][/URL], [I][B][URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Waheguru"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Waheguru[/COLOR][/U][/URL][/B][/I]. So one, not only performs seva but also undertakes [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Simran"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Simran[/COLOR][/U][/URL] at the same time as well. Both these together form the foundation of [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikhism"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sikhism[/COLOR][/U][/URL] – see [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikh_Beliefs"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sikh Beliefs[/COLOR][/U][/URL] During the time of the first ten Gurus, this tradition was born for various reasons. It was common practise in [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Punjab"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Punjab[/COLOR][/U][/URL] for the younger members of family to perform seva for their elders by waving fans in hot condition to create movement of air and cool the person and also to keep flies away from the person. During this earlier period, the chaur was made of pea{censored} feather or wood and canvas and created a good airflow when waved. This tradition was also used with the Gurus and is now used with the [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sri_Guru_Granth_Sahib"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sri Guru Granth Sahib[/COLOR][/U][/URL]. It was also a tradition used for kings and royalty. These days, with the advent of air conditioning and electric fans, the movement of air is not so important but the "seva" element has taken on a more important and overriding role. The [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikh"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sikhs[/COLOR][/U][/URL] treat the [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sri_Guru_Granth_Sahib"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sri Guru Granth Sahib[/COLOR][/U][/URL] as a "living Guru" and so all the traditions that would be accorded to a "human Guru" are accorded to the [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/SGGS"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]SGGS[/COLOR][/U][/URL] as far as practically possible. The [B]Chaur Seva[/B] is just one of those central traditions that the [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikh"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sikhs[/COLOR][/U][/URL] practise to honour their [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Guru"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Guru[/COLOR][/U][/URL] with the high regard and respect that [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurbani"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Gurbani[/COLOR][/U][/URL] deserves. The [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikh"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sikhs[/COLOR][/U][/URL] do not worship the [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/SGGS"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]SGGS[/COLOR][/U][/URL] for this is forbidden – Only the One Almighty God is to be worshipped, for He is the Creator of everything that can be perceived and also those things that cannot be perceived. During the time of the first ten Gurus, the congregation ([URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sangat"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sangat[/COLOR][/U][/URL]) and [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sevadar"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sevadar[/COLOR][/U][/URL] (volunteers) who came from afar to see the Gurus wanted to be close to the Gurus and listen to their advice and guidance ([URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Shabad"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Shabad[/COLOR][/U][/URL]). So they would sit near Guru ji and listen to the words of wisdom from the Guru and do [B]Chaur Seva[/B] for the Guru. This seva was done turn by turn by many members of the congregation ([URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sangat"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sangat[/COLOR][/U][/URL]) to be as close to the Guru as possible and also to get involved in [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Seva"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Seva[/COLOR][/U][/URL] which with [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Simran"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Simran[/COLOR][/U][/URL] forms the foundation of [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikhism"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sikhism[/COLOR][/U][/URL] – see [URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sikh_Beliefs"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]Sikh Beliefs[/COLOR][/U][/URL] [B][[URL="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Chaur_Sahib&action=edit§ion=1"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]edit[/COLOR][/U][/URL]] Quotes [/B] from: [URL="http://www.sikhmarg.com/english/chapter05.html"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]www.sikhmarg.com/[/COLOR][/U][/URL] [B]Question. Why do we do Chaur on the Guru Granth Sahib? Why do we put the Granth Sahib on a bed? Why the Chanani or canopy? [/B] [B]Answer[/B]: This is to express our regards and our respect for the Holy Scripture, the True King. The king commanded the greatest power, hence also the maximum respect and honor, in the olden days. Guru Nanak said that the true kings are those who love God and help others to do that. They are the rulers of the hearts of the people. The political kings are temporary kings and their authority ends with their death. The Gurus are the true kings; they teach Truth and rule our hearts. The Guru Granth Sahib is the embodiment of the spirit of all the Sikh Gurus and many other holy men whose hymns are included in it. We respect them as the true kings. The king sat on throne under a canopy. He used to have a fan like structure to be waved over his head as a symbol of his royalty. The Guru Granth Sahib, being the true emperor, is provided all these regal paraphernalia in the Gurdwara. We install the scripture on a throne (called Manji Sahib) with pillows around for supporting it. A canopy (Chanani) is provided above the scripture in the same way as it was put over the head of a king while he attended his court. During the session (Diwan), a person, with Chaur in his hand, is always in attendance on the scripture installed respectfully in the hall. For maintaining due regards and respect, we carry this holy scripture to another room when the hall is to be cleaned or when the session is over for the day. Before we bring the Guru Granth Sahib in the hall, we set everything in the hall properly. This is the court of the Guru. You will understand the whole ceremony better if you bring into mind the scene of the courtroom where everything is set and made ready before a judge enters his court. The Guru Granth Sahib is the Emperor or Emperors, hence all these ceremonial decorations. 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