When did Sikhism originate?

Answer 1

== == Sikhism originated in the State of Punjab, in India about four or five centuries ago. Its originator was Guru Nanak. Sikhs were primarily Hindus until then, but Sikhism has emerged into its own religion today, much like Buddhism or Jainism. Hari Swaminathan.

Answer 2

The Sikhs began as a monotheistic religious body in the Punjab, breaking from Hinduism in the 15th century. Sikhism's traditions and teachings are distinctively associated with the history, society and culture of the Punjab area of India.

The origins of Sikhism lie in the teachings of Guru Nanak and his successors. Guru Nanak disapproved of many religious beliefs and practices of his time. It is the youngest of the monotheistic religions.

Answer 3

Addition to answer 26/05/09 Check out the following site from the BBC which gives an easy-to-read account of various aspects of Sikhism http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/sikhism/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- During the 15th century there was a man called Nanak who lived in the Punjabi area of India. Everyone in Punjabi was Hindu or Muslim. One day Nanak went to bathe in the river with his friend. Suddenly Nanak disappeared under the water and didn't come up again. His friend was shocked! Nanak was missing for about 3 weeks. The people of Punjabi trailed nets through the water trying to find Nanak. Then one day he just walked out of the river like nothing had happened! He told the people of Punjabi that he had gone into a deep trance in the river and had spoken to God. God had made him a "Guru" (one who possesses great knowledge and wisdom) Nanak. Then Guru Nanak said, to everyones amazment; 'There is no Muslim!' All the Muslims looked shocked and the Hindus all jeered at them. But the Nanak said; 'There is no Hindu!' Now everyone looked shocked. Guru Nanak told them that God didn't mind what religion or race they were as long as they treated each other with respect. One day Guru Nanak felt he should find a new guru. He sent out his message across Punjabi. By now Sikhism had spread across India. Eventually he had a collection of several hundered men! He had no idea everyone wanted to be a guru. Guru Nanak said; 'Just let me make some preparations!' Guru Nanak went into a tent. He came out with a short sword covered in blood in his belt and a ferocious looking dog. Half of the men fled in fear. So, Guru Nanak took the remaining men through the forest. Guru Nanak waved his hands and copper coins appeared all over the path! Many of the men stopped to pick them up and ran away. Others picked up some of the coins and kept following. Who knew what riches could come next! Eventually the reached another clearing. Guru Nanak waved his hands again and this time silver coins littered the path. Some of the men scrambled about on the ground to pick up the coins and ran off. There were about 50 men now. Guru Nanak kept walking until they reached another clearing. Guru Nanak waved his hands and all of the men but three bent down to grasp as many of the golden coins that had just appeared as they could. The three men and Guru Nanak kept walking till the reached a cave. Guru Nanak went into the cave and the ohters followed. The smell of rotting flesh filled their nostrils but they kept going. Suddenly they stopped. Guru Nanak turned and there, before them, was a rotting corpse with pale white skin and eyes roled back into its head. One of the men ran for his life. Then Guru Nanak said; 'Now, who will join me in feasting upon this corpse?' The two men looked sick, but one stepped forward. The other stared at him in disbelief and stood there waiting in the shadows, seing what was going to happen. The man stepped down and lifted the sheet that covered the man. He asked; 'At which end should I start?' and Guru Nanak said; 'Start at the feet' The man reached down to bite into the pale white flesh, but, as soon as he touched it, the corpse turned into a huge feast of meat, fruit, cheese and wine. The man stood back amazed and said to Guru Nanak; 'Please, you eat first beloved Guru, I shall have what's left' Guru Nanak smiled as he knew he had found his successor. And that's how Sikhism was founded. Addition to answer 26/05/09 Check out the following site from the BBC which gives an easy-to-read account of various aspects of Sikhism http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/sikhism/

Answer 4

Guru means Enlightener. Sikh means a disciple readily willing to be enligthened from the true guru. In strict sense, the birth of Sikhism is attributed to the founder Guru Nanak. But it is worth noting that Guru Nanak considered Shabad Guru to be his own Guru. So, he was a disciple or Sikh of Shabad Guru/Waheguru/Allah/God the Almighty.

Going by this understanding, if any disciple got this message earlier than Guru Nanak, he would also be considered a Sikh. So, if Adam was the first human and he paid heed to Truw Guru's teachings, he would be considered as the First Sikh.

So, we can arrive at the conclusion that Gur-Sikh philosophy or Sikkism has been very much in existence, since the time man put his feet on earth.

Answer 5

Sikhism orginated from undivided Punjab in undivided Northern India.

Answer 6

in India

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