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| - | [[ | + | '''Sikhism''' is a [[religion]]. The followers are called "Sikhs". and their [[holy]] [[book]] is the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. It has 20 million followers, that makes it the fifth largest [[religion]] in the world. It is most popular in [[Asia]]. |
| - | + | Sikhism started in [[1469]]. It was founded by [[Guru Nanak Dev]], the first of the "Ten Gurus". It took on a distinct identity in 1699, celebrated by [[Vaisakhi]]. This is when Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth guru, started the baptism with [[Khande di Pahul]], and the sikhs were to required to keep the 5 K's. This is also called the birth of the [[Khalsa]]. | |
| - | + | Like [[Christianity]], [[Islam]], and [[Judaism]] they believe in one God who is the creator of everything. | |
| - | * | + | == Beliefs == |
| + | === Some basic beliefs === | ||
| + | * There is only one [[God]]. He is the creator of everything, can destroy it, and keeps the universe running. | ||
| + | * God cannot become a [[human]] being. | ||
| + | * The goal of [[life]] is to shed the illusion of [[Maya]]. This is attainable by meditating on the divine name, in the company of the [[sadh sangat]]. | ||
| + | * The [[Guru Granth Sahib]] is the one and only living [[Guru]]. | ||
| + | * [[Women]] are [[equality|equal]] to men. | ||
| + | * Working diligently and honestly | ||
| + | * Sharings one's fruits. | ||
| + | * Helping one's [[community]] | ||
| - | + | === God === | |
| - | + | God, or Waheguru lasts forever, can't be seen, and has no body. He created the universe, can destroy it, and keeps it running. He is infite. He is the one and only god in Sikhism. Sikh's worship him, and meditate on his name. They believe everything is a part of god. | |
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| - | + | === Salvation === | |
| - | + | Members are all trying to reach [[salvation]], meaning they are trying to break the process of rebirth and become one with god. The thing that is keeping people from reaching union is bad [[karma]]. Bad karma is caused by pride, anger, greed, attachment and lust. Followers try to stay away from these things. | |
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| - | The | + | === The ten gurus and religious authority === |
| + | The term [[guru]] comes from the [[Sanskrit]] ''gurū'', which means teacher, guide, or mentor. The [[tradition]]s and [[philosophy]] of Sikhism were established by ten specific gurus from [[1469]] to [[1708]]. Each guru added to and reinforced the message taught by the previous, and this resulted in the creation of the Sikh religion. | ||
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| + | ! # !! Name !! Date of Birth !! Guruship on !! Date of Death !! Age | ||
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| + | |align=center| '''1''' || [[Guru Nanak Dev|Nanak Dev]] || [[April 15]] [[1469]] || [[August 20]] [[1507]] || [[September 22]] [[1539]] || 69 | ||
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| + | |align=center| '''2''' || [[Guru Angad Dev|Angad Dev]] || [[March 31]] [[1504]] || [[September 7]] [[1539]] || [[March 29]] [[1552]] || 48 | ||
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| + | |align=center| '''3''' || [[Guru Amar Das|Amar Das]] || [[May 5]] [[1479]] || [[March 26]] [[1552]] || [[September 1]] [[1574]] || 95 | ||
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| + | |align=center| '''4''' || [[Guru Ram Das|Ram Das]] || [[September 24]] [[1534]] || [[September 1]] [[1574]] || [[September 1]] [[1581]] || 46 | ||
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| + | |align=center| '''5''' || [[Guru Arjun Dev|Arjun Dev]] || [[April 15]] [[1563]] || [[September 1]] [[1581]] || [[May 30]] [[1606]] || 43 | ||
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| + | |align=center| '''6''' || [[Guru Har Gobind|Har Gobind]] || [[June 19]] [[1595]] || [[May 25]] [[1606]] || [[February 28]] [[1644]] || 48 | ||
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| + | |align=center| '''7''' || [[Guru Har Rai|Har Rai]] || [[January 16]] [[1630]] || [[March 3]] [[1644]] || [[October 6]] [[1661]] || 31 | ||
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| + | |align=center| '''8''' || [[Guru Har Krishan|Har Krishan]] || [[July 7]] [[1656]] || [[October 6]] [[1661]] || [[March 30]] [[1664]] || 7 | ||
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| + | |align=center| '''9''' || [[Guru Teg Bahadur|Teg Bahadur]] || [[April 1]] [[1621]] || [[March 20]] [[1665]] || [[November 11]] [[1675]] || 54 | ||
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| + | |align=center| '''10''' || [[Guru Gobind Singh|Gobind Singh]] || [[December 22]] [[1666]] || [[November 11]] [[1675]] || [[October 7]] [[1708]] || 41 | ||
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| - | + | And the eternal Guru is the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], which is a [[book]]. | |
| - | [[Category:Sikhism]] | + | === 5 K's === |
| + | The 5 K's are the things Sikhs wear at all times. They are: | ||
| + | #Keeping their [[hair]] and [[beard]] uncut. This is considered the most important of the 5 K's. This is called Kesh | ||
| + | #Having a wooden [[comb]] in their hair. This is called Kangha. | ||
| + | #Having a [[iron]] bracelet. This is for protection and physical reminder that a Sikh is bound to the Guru. This is called Kara. | ||
| + | #They wear [[cotton]] [[underwear]] that does not always have to be used as underwear. This is called Katchera. | ||
| + | #And a [[sword]]. This is worn to defend one's faith and protect the weak. This is called Kirpan. | ||
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| + | == Holy Books == | ||
| + | === Guru Granth Sahib === | ||
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| + | The '''Guru Granth Sahib''' is [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] for book; ''Sahib'' is [[Hindi]] meaning master, from [[Arabic language|Arabic]], meaning companion, friend, owner, or master. It is the holy book of the [[Sikh]] and [[Ravidasi]] religions. | ||
| + | Sikhs consider it to be more than just a holy book. The Sikhs treat this book as a living [[Guru]]. The holy book has 1430 pages and has what is said to be the words siad by [[the Ten Gurus of Sikhism|the Sikh Gurus]] and other [[Saint]]s from other religions including [[Hinduism]], and [[Islam]]. | ||
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| + | === Adi Granth === | ||
| + | The '''Adi Granth''' is an early compilation of the Sikhism holy books by [[Guru Arjan]], the fifth Sikh Guru. Often, the term is used to refer to the Guru Granth Sahib, but the Guru Granth Sahib is an expansion of the Adi Granth which was written in 1604. | ||
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| + | == Other websites == | ||
| + | {{commonscat|Sikhism}} | ||
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| + | *[http://www.sikhs.org/topics.htm Sikhs.org] | ||
| + | *[http://www.religioustolerance.org/sikhism.htm Religious Tolerance] | ||
| + | *[http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/sikhism/ BBC] | ||
| + | *[http://www.sikhnet.com/ Siknet] | ||
| + | *[http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page Sikh Wiki] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Sikhism| ]] | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 29 May 2007
Sikhism is a religion. The followers are called "Sikhs". and their holy book is the Guru Granth Sahib. It has 20 million followers, that makes it the fifth largest religion in the world. It is most popular in Asia.
Sikhism started in 1469. It was founded by Guru Nanak Dev, the first of the "Ten Gurus". It took on a distinct identity in 1699, celebrated by Vaisakhi. This is when Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth guru, started the baptism with Khande di Pahul, and the sikhs were to required to keep the 5 K's. This is also called the birth of the Khalsa.
Like Christianity, Islam, and Judaism they believe in one God who is the creator of everything.
Contents |
Beliefs
Some basic beliefs
- There is only one God. He is the creator of everything, can destroy it, and keeps the universe running.
- God cannot become a human being.
- The goal of life is to shed the illusion of Maya. This is attainable by meditating on the divine name, in the company of the sadh sangat.
- The Guru Granth Sahib is the one and only living Guru.
- Women are equal to men.
- Working diligently and honestly
- Sharings one's fruits.
- Helping one's community
God
God, or Waheguru lasts forever, can't be seen, and has no body. He created the universe, can destroy it, and keeps it running. He is infite. He is the one and only god in Sikhism. Sikh's worship him, and meditate on his name. They believe everything is a part of god.
Salvation
Members are all trying to reach salvation, meaning they are trying to break the process of rebirth and become one with god. The thing that is keeping people from reaching union is bad karma. Bad karma is caused by pride, anger, greed, attachment and lust. Followers try to stay away from these things.
The ten gurus and religious authority
The term guru comes from the Sanskrit gurū, which means teacher, guide, or mentor. The traditions and philosophy of Sikhism were established by ten specific gurus from 1469 to 1708. Each guru added to and reinforced the message taught by the previous, and this resulted in the creation of the Sikh religion.
| # | Name | Date of Birth | Guruship on | Date of Death | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanak Dev | April 15 1469 | August 20 1507 | September 22 1539 | 69 |
| 2 | Angad Dev | March 31 1504 | September 7 1539 | March 29 1552 | 48 |
| 3 | Amar Das | May 5 1479 | March 26 1552 | September 1 1574 | 95 |
| 4 | Ram Das | September 24 1534 | September 1 1574 | September 1 1581 | 46 |
| 5 | Arjun Dev | April 15 1563 | September 1 1581 | May 30 1606 | 43 |
| 6 | Har Gobind | June 19 1595 | May 25 1606 | February 28 1644 | 48 |
| 7 | Har Rai | January 16 1630 | March 3 1644 | October 6 1661 | 31 |
| 8 | Har Krishan | July 7 1656 | October 6 1661 | March 30 1664 | 7 |
| 9 | Teg Bahadur | April 1 1621 | March 20 1665 | November 11 1675 | 54 |
| 10 | Gobind Singh | December 22 1666 | November 11 1675 | October 7 1708 | 41 |
And the eternal Guru is the Guru Granth Sahib, which is a book.
5 K's
The 5 K's are the things Sikhs wear at all times. They are:
- Keeping their hair and beard uncut. This is considered the most important of the 5 K's. This is called Kesh
- Having a wooden comb in their hair. This is called Kangha.
- Having a iron bracelet. This is for protection and physical reminder that a Sikh is bound to the Guru. This is called Kara.
- They wear cotton underwear that does not always have to be used as underwear. This is called Katchera.
- And a sword. This is worn to defend one's faith and protect the weak. This is called Kirpan.
Holy Books
Guru Granth Sahib
The Guru Granth Sahib is Punjabi for book; Sahib is Hindi meaning master, from Arabic, meaning companion, friend, owner, or master. It is the holy book of the Sikh and Ravidasi religions. Sikhs consider it to be more than just a holy book. The Sikhs treat this book as a living Guru. The holy book has 1430 pages and has what is said to be the words siad by the Sikh Gurus and other Saints from other religions including Hinduism, and Islam.
Adi Granth
The Adi Granth is an early compilation of the Sikhism holy books by Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru. Often, the term is used to refer to the Guru Granth Sahib, but the Guru Granth Sahib is an expansion of the Adi Granth which was written in 1604.
