Sleeping at the Guru’s Feet
A central hallmark of the Sikh Gurdwara is its hospitality to all visitors. Race, gender, religion, social status georgaphical origins - none of these things matter at the Gurdwara - all are welcome. Gurdwaras provide a place for visitors to escape the elements, pray, grab a bite to eat, and bed down for the night. Many visitors even plan their travel around Gurdwara locations. The demographics of these visitors and the reasons they appear at the Guru’s feet vary. At my Gurdwara I’ve seen the homeless - simply needing a meal, families on the move from one home to another - needing a place to pray and rest from the road, and truckers needing a place to bed down before they head to their next stop. If you find yourself in need of a place to stay for the night and you’ve decided to stay at a Gurdwara, seek out the Granthi or Bhai Sahab of the Gurdwara. There are several things you should discuss before you settle in for the night: Length of Stay: Many Gurdwaras have a lim...