PUNJAB, PUNJABIS AND PUNJABIYAT - Khushwant Singh - Bog

''What the Harmandir means to devotees can best be witnessed near the main entrance of the temple. Parties of pilgrims approach, merrily chatting and quarrelling amongst themselves. Suddenly, the golden dome of the temple, rising above the sparkling blue waters of the surrounding pool, hoves into view. They fall silent as if spellbound. Palms are joined in prayer; some are overcome with emotion and tears flow down their cheeks. ''hey prostrate themselves on the ground and murmur their thanks.''