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Sikhism
Sikhism is the fifth largest religion practiced in the world today. Sikhs worship one universal God, and practice disciplined meditation in the name of God.
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Why does Indian girls wear suits?
Respect towards different sex is an essential part of Hinduism. Women and Men both are encouraged to wear full clothes as respect for each other. Sex is not accepted socially. Thus showing off your body part is also considered bad.
What are the rules for the golden temple?
1 we should cover our head with clean cloth
2 we should wash our feet & hands properly
3 we should remove our shoes & socks
4 dont use rough language
5 respect all people dont make fun of them
Who was the first guru of Sikhism and why?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the first Guru of Sikhism. At the age of 30, he went missing for 3 days after going for his daily bath at a near by stream, he reappeared after 3 days and answered the same to every question posed to him that " There is no Hindu, There is No Muslim. So whose path shall I follow, I shall follow God's path" Since then he began preaching his teachings and appointed his successor which gradually formed 10 human Gurus of Sikhs with Guru Granth Sahib becoming the 11th and eternal,perpetual Guru of Sikhs.
Sikh is defined as "any human being who faithfully believes in One Immortal Being; ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak Sahib to Guru Gobind Singh Sahib; the Guru Granth Sahib; the utterances and teachings of the ten Gurus and the baptism bequeathed by the tenth Guru; and who does not owe allegiance to any other religion
Where is Hazoor Sahib in India?
Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazoor Abchalnagar Sahib is the principal shrine at about half a Kilometer from the left bank of the river Godavari, Nanded, Maharashtra. It marks the site where the Guru had his camp in 1708 A.D. after the departure of the emperor Bahadur Shah. The tenth Guru held his court and congregation here. It is the site of his own tent where he was convalescing after he was attacked by assassins. It is the place from where the tenth Guru rose to heaven along with his horse Dilbag.
In 1708 being prescient of the end of his earthly role, the Guru had despatched Banda Singh with five of his Sikhs to Punjab and Mata Sahib Devan under a separate escort to Delhi before the stabbing incident. He told the rest of his retinue to retire to their homes if they so wished, but he bade one Bhai Santokh Singh to stay on here and keep Guru ka langar going. many others also chose to remain. Together they built a room over the platform where the used to sit while holding his court and installed Guru Granth Sahib on it. They called it Takhat Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh, while conferring Guruship on the holy Book, had himself named Nanded as Abchalnagar (means steadfast city) after the first word of a hymn read at random on the occasion. Sachkhand (means region of Truth) had been used by Guru Nanak Dev to mean the abode of God.
The present building of the Takhat Sahib was got constructed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh with money, artisans and labour sent from Punjab during early 1830s. The complex of the Takhat Sahib is spread over several hectares. Besides the Takhat Sahib proper it also includes two other shrines, Bunga Mai Bhago ji comprising a large room where Guru Granth Sahib is seated and some historical weapons like steel quoits, a broad sword, a steel bow and an arrow, a gilded dagger-sized sword, a few swords and a mace are at display, and Angitha Bhai Daya Singh and Dharam Singh. These two survivors of the battle of Chamkaur, who were among the Panj Piare.
Guru Nanak Quotes
- Let no man in the world live in delusion. Without a Guru none can cross over to the other shore.
- Whoever, styling himself as a teacher lives on the charity of others, never bow before him. He who earns his livelihood by the sweat of Hasbro and shares it with others. O Nanak only he can know the way.
- The word is the Guru, The Guru is the Word, For all nectar is enshrined in the world Blessed is the word which reveal the Lord's name But more is the one who knows by the Guru's grace
- God is one, but he has innumerable forms. He is the creator of all and He himself takes the human form.
- The lord can never be established nor created; the formless one is limitlessly complete in Himself.
- One cannot comprehend Him through reason, even if one reasoned for ages.
- The word is the Guru, The Guru is the Word, For all nectar is enshrined in the world Blessed is the word which reveal the Lord's name But more is the one who knows by the Guru's grace.
- He who shows the real home in this body is the Guru. He makes the five sounded word reverberate in man.
- Even Kings and emperors with heaps of wealth and vast dominion cannot compare with an ant filled with the love of God.
- As fragrance abides in the flower
As reflection is within the mirror,
So does your Lord abide within you,
Why search for him without?
How many Sikh gurus were there before the human line of gurus ended?
By tradition, ten. The first one was Guru Nanak. The tenth was considered to be the final one, and the "eleventh" is the Book .. "Guru Granth Sahib".
Why is orange a special and important color to Sikhs?
The color orange is important to the Sikhs because it is considered a color of bliss. It also symbolizes letting go of what holds on back.
what is Sikhism it is a religion that anyone can follow no matter how the look,what they believe or there history.
What miracles happened at the golden temple in Amritsar?
If we believe in god and love him as our father any miracle can happens st any time what we have to do is believe him with the bottom of our heart and then see your life will become full of blessings and miracles
Why were there no more Gurus after the tenth. Guru?
There is 1 though. But it is not a person its a prayer book known as guru granth sahib ji.
What is the name of singing hymns in Sikh?
The name of singing devotional songs or hymns in Sikh is called Kirtan. It dates back to Guru Nank. Whom (after receiving divine communication from God) travelled with a Muslim companion singing and praising God.
Who was mardana and why was he important in Sikhism?
Mardana was a childhood friend of Guru Nanak, who founded Sikhism. Mardana became one of the first followers of Guru Nanak and was life long companion of Guru Nanak especially when Guru Nanak traveled .
When was Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji born?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in the year 1469 at "Rai Bhoi Di Talwandi" now in Pakistan.
What are the different area's of a Gurdwara?
They are 3 areas, the main hall, kitchen, and the langar.
Is Sikhism centered around a belief?
Sikhism like all the other religions fundamentally depicts a way of life to achieve the goal of spiritual aspect of life.
life is a contest in which a human has to live maintaining his conscience and soul at a high moral level which is liked by GOD. How bad a person may be somewhere in his heart he likes when someone does good, then why not be good.
Listed below are ten basic beliefs of
Sikhism:-
1. Worship one and one God only.
Acknowledge one creator. Do not
worship demi - gods or idols .
2. Treat everyone equally. Do not show
distinction or rank due to race , class
and or gender .
3. Live by the three primary principles.
Always be absorbed in meditation and
prayer . Make an honest income by
honorable methods . Put aside on
tenth of your income to help others in
the need to assistance.
4. Avoid the five sins of ego . Practice
your daily prayers and meditation to
reduce the effects of ego and prevent
indulgence in :-
- Pride
- Lust
- Greed
- Anger
- Attachment
5. Become a baptized Sikh. Be
spiritually reborn by taking part in the
baptism ceremony conducted by the
" Five Beloved" Sikhs, who prepare and
administer immortalizing nectar to
initiates.
6. Live by the code of honor. Live
according to specific individual ,
communal , ethical and spiritual
commitments . Abide by the guru' s
teachings . Practice daily worship .
7. Wear the five articles of faith . Wear
the Sikh undergarment for modesty
and health. Wear a wooden comb in
the turban to keep hair clean and
untangled . Wear a steel bangle as a
sign of faith . Keep unshorn hair , to
honor the creator' s intention . Wear a
small sword symbolic of defending the
religious rights of all faiths .
8. Follow the four commandments. Do
not dishonor the creator' s intention by
cutting the hair . Do not harm the body
with tobacco or other intoxicants. Do
not eat sacrificial meat . Do not commit
adultery.
9. Recite all daily prayers . Repeat the
five morning prayers early morning
everyday. Recite the evening and
bedtime prayers as well .
10 . Take part in fellowship. Worship
together and sing God' s praises. Cook
and eat together . Serve each other and
commit selfless actions.
Why are the ragis important to the Sikhs?
The Ragi is literally someone who plays Kirtan or Raag. They are important in gurdwaras because music and singing play a large role in sikh worship.
There are many books. Vedas, Upanishads, Manusmriti, etc. but for laymen, it would be Srimad Bhagvatham, Bhagvad Geeta, Ramayanam.
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Hindus consider the Bhagwad Geeta as the bible equivalent. It is the essence of the Vedas, a summation of the Upanishads. Having read the Geeta once, I can say that it has a solution to every problem. Sometimes, I feel it has more to do with human psychology and less with religion. The Geeta tries to show you the right path without imposing its thoughts on you.
