Our organisation exists to further understanding of spirituality. The word spirituality is a bit nebulous, and we mean it in the sense of being connected with a deep reality and truth that come from understanding the universe and universal order. As an organisation we neither affirm nor deny the belief in God or gods – the definition of God is grossly different in different faiths (many Buddhists and Sikhs, for example, would say that they do not believe in God but that they search for all that is True – a far cry from a divine creator). In many ways, our organisation exists to promote a deeper understanding of spirituality and personal fulfilment. This type of spirituality cannot be acquired through rituals and blind acceptance of faith. We understand that some people feel that they understand their spirituality through meanings implied or deduced from their interpretation of religious scriptures or the experiences of their prophets or icons. However, we want to bring the shortcomings of these approaches to an objective and deeply questioning audience, and base our guidance aspects such as psychology, sociology and a deep desire to do away any rituals that stand in the way of objective search for truth and universal principles. We will encourage lifestyles that enable people to lead lives that are not bound by worship of idols or icons. We will encourage lifestyles that are based on enabling the advancement of understanding of reality and universal truths. Some might terms this as advocating a moral lifestyle.

Our organisation does not charge for its services at the point of delivery. People can make donations or become members if they agree with our objectives. We will hold meetings, conferences, workshops, and produce literature in any manner that ensures delivery to the widest possible audience. We aim to reduce religious barriers in terms of people understanding basic humanity of all. Our aim is to foster love of natural order to the extent possible under natural order. We aim to discourage belief in the supernatural, the occult, and miraculous occurrences.

Our organisation does not aim to undertake scientific research by itself.  As an organisation, we feel that there is an overwhelming body of scientific evidence that supports our foundations, aims and objectives. However, if it does transpire that there is a particular aspect of psychology, sociology, or natural sciences that would merit research, then the organisation may ask its members or other grass roots supporters to make donations to enable research post(s) to be funded.

Our Constitution is available on request, and we’ll post it under the constitution section as soon as possible.

The Occasion

This year is of special significance for all Sikhs across the world.  It was on 20th October 1708 that the 10th and the last Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, decreed that The Guru Granth Sahib should thence forth be regarded as the practical and living spiritual guide (Guru) for all Sikhs.

To commemorate this occasion, Sikhs are holding an afternoon ceremony at the House of Commons on 20th November 2008 with distinguished list of guests, including noted academics, media celebrities, religious leaders from the diverse faith communities, leading politicians, and captains of industry.

About Guru Granth Sahib

The Sikh community feels particularly privileged to have in its midst a living Guru in the form of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS).  SGGS, compiled over a period of two hundred and forty years, was dictated, compiled, proof-read, and signed for authenticity by Gurus themselves.

The Sikh Gurus honoured Hindu and Muslim saints by including their hymns. This put into practice the message of IK ONKAR – the Unitarian God of all beings.  This makes SGGS a truly Interfaith and Universal scripture, with the sole purpose of Spiritual Enlightenment and Human Perfection.  For Sikhs, it is the voice of their Guru, it is the abode of that which is wise, true and eternal, and it is a beacon of inclusiveness and tolerance of all.  It does not contain any biography, history or legends about Gurus, and nor does it set or even imply limits based on gender, race, lineage, cast or creed, geography, lifestyle and clergy.

SGGS gives practical and rational guidelines for a balanced lifestyle, starting from the abstract Karma (deeds), Bhakti (contemplation), and Gyan (knowledge) to its practical application of Nam japna (searching for truth), Vand chhakna (sharing resources) and Kirt karni (honest work). 
 
It is written in poetic verse, in common languages of the regions for the ordinary man, in a manner that makes it impossible to manipulate its contents but makes redundant the need of a priestly class for its interpretation.