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One thing that we all know about the Sikhism and the
Gurudwaras is that no matter what day it is and no matter where you are in the
world, if you visit a Gurudwara, you’ll be served food there, regardless of
your religion, caste, colour, creed, gender or anything. This food, known as
the Langar is one of the most prominent aspect of the Sikhism.
Langar, or sacred food service from the Guru's free
vegetarian kitchen, began when Sikhism's founder Guru Nanak fed
hungry holy men. Second Guru Angad Dev's wife, Mata Khivi, became
instrumental in the development of langar serving alongside the first five
gurus in Gur ka Langar, the Guru's free kitchen. Third Guru
Amar Das developed the concept of pangat sangat, meaning everyone
regardless of rank sits and eats together as equals in the congregation. Langar
provision, preparation, service and clean-up is voluntary and is today an
integral part of every Gurudwara and Sikh worship service.
Every Sikh is morally bound to serve at the Gurudwaras
in the preparation or clean up or monetarily help of kitchen, this service or
seva is one of the basic principle to be followed by the disciple of Sikhism.
The concept of preparing a grand kitchen for everyone where everyone, from the
rich to poor sit together and enjoy the meal. Anyone can volunteer to help out
in the kitchen and be a part of the service. The most famous Sikh shrine,
Golden Temple, serves 40,000 to 80,000 people on weekdays and the number
doubles on weekends.
Langar indeed showcase the giving and selfless nature
of Sikhism which accepts everyone without any bias.
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