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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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Is Sikhism an atheist religion?
By definition atheists acknowledge no god. In addition they have no formal organization (no code of practice, no meeting halls, no membership) which would make them a religion. In short there is no "atheist religion." Sikhism (the fifth largest religion in the world) emerged in 16th-century India. Its founding teacher, Guru Nanak Dev, was born in 1469. His most famous saying was, "There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim, so whose path shall I follow? I shall follow the path of God." It has a God, prayers, meetings, temples.
Sikhism is not atheistic in any of its aspects.
New contribution: Something interesting to consider is the question of what is actually meant by "God" as explored or considered in Sikh philosophy. Firstly, it is very different than the Abrahamic concept. In Sikh mystical and musical poetry the focus is on the human mind and its relationship with all that is; bringing oneself into a state of love, for all, good, bad, and in between; a state of conscious ecstasy at the sheer fact of existence; a stable, balanced state of mind able to be sustained (through practice) regardless of external circumstances. This "All" that is the focus of devotion and love is the concept of "God" in Sikhism and is so broad as to have no conflict with and encompasses all of science, any new discoveries, the universe, every person regardless of faith, sex, caste, class, nationality, sexual preference, etc.; every living thing, and all human experience.
That said, as per usual in all cultures, with stories told and retold down the generations with exaggerations and various cultural influences layered over; today for many Sikhs, rituals and supernatural and magical stories and ideas have come to be considered an important part of what is now an organized religion in the western sense. These things are now often matters of faith that lend proof of legitimacy for many Sikhs. Though well meaning, these things are a departure from the actual writings of the Sikh Guru's or teachers which have been passed down and survive to this day.
Interestingly, the most revered scriptures in the Sikh religion which were compiled in a volume by the fifth Sikh Guru includes not just the writings of the first five Sikh Guru's, but also select compositions from 15 other saints and thinkers from Hindu, Muslim, and Sufi mystical traditions in India. The idea was that human experience, an inspired state of mind, human brotherhood, service to one another, compassion, the pursuit of "Truth" - all transcend artificial divisions and boundaries of class, caste, race, dogma and organized religion.
What clothing do the Sikhism use?
sikh's have to wear the 5 k's kara(bracelet) kirpan(dagger Kesh(uncut hair) Kanga(comb) Kaccha(shorts) hope this helps
What is the importance and relevance of khalsa panth for Sikhs today?
what is the relevance of the khalsa
Why do siks were turbans and have long hair?
Sikhs keep there hair long because they said one day they are going to have a battle with the Muslims and if they kill the Muslims then they are going to wash there hair with the blood of a Muslim that's why they keep there hair long!!!
No Sikhs are not vegetarian although many choose to be. One a Sikh has taken the Amrit ceremony (a form of Sikh baptism) they are not allowed to eat Kutha meat (meat which is ritually prepared like Halal or Kosher).
Why did Guru Angad become a Guru?
Bhai Lehna ji did a long service of Guru Nanak dev ji after meeting him and recognizing him as real guru at kartarpur, guru Nanak Dev ji found Bhai lehna fit to transfer the eternal soul to carry on the work to enlighten the world and named him Guru Angad Dev ji,the second guru
Sikhs who do not wear a turban are known as what?
Sikhs are generally classified into three groups. This division in not based on their beliefs, practices, or worship.All Sikhs follows same ideas and teachings of their Gurus but the difference is in their Life Style.
A Baptized Sikh is called Amrit Dhari Sikh, where Amrit Dhari is who has taken Nectar.
A Sikh who keeps his/her hair but is not Baptized is called Kesh Dhari Sikh.(Hair Adopter)
A Sikh who cuts hair and shave beard is called Sahaj Dhari Sikhs. (Slow Adopter). Not wearing turbans.
They are all Sikhs and hold same views but depending on their devotion they follow their religion.
please note, there is one more group which are called Nihang Sikhs, and same things apply here too. Same mode of worship, same idea but difference in life style.
How many sihks live in Britain?
Well, ......
The Sikhism- Sue Penny- Google Books-
Say that
there are 400,000 Sikhs in Britain
..... but the Google search-
Says that 'well the are 750,000 Sikhs in Britain'
So... about 400,000- 750,000
Who is worshiped in Sikhism on Diwali?
sixth
guru
of
sikhs
sri
guru
gobind
singh
ji
was
released
from
the
prison
and
he
made
52
other
kings
to
be
released
with
him
and
he
came
to
golden
temple
then
the
celebrations
were
made
there
and
diwali
is
celebrated
as
"bandi
chhor
diwas"(day
of
release
of
the
guru).
The founder of Sikhism was primarily influenced by?
According to Sikhism, God himself sent Guru Nanak to deliver his message to the world, without jamming his name in the name of God like Christans, who also belive Jesus to be a form of God. Islam, as prophet Mohammed proclaimed himself as the final prophet, and to accept Islam you have to accept Mohammed and his doings as godly.
Who prepares the food in the Langar?
no one makes food in the Langer the Langer is a religious piece of food which is given out in a Gurdwara.
What was guru har krishan's main contribution to the Sikh religion?
guru harkrishan is 8 th guru of sikhs. he did n t live long time in world.he sacrifies his life in service of people. Guru Har Krishan helped the sick, and he also died himself of smallpox
Are jatts the upper class in Sikhism?
well right they are but guru nanak dev ji said that there shouldnt any caste system that why they made religion sikhism but right jatts are the upper class in sikhism
What number guru was shri guru gobind dev ji?
Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was the 10th Guru of the Sikhs.
Do boy and girl Sikhs wear the Sikh necklace?
There is no such thing as a "SIKH necklace" that is mandated by the religion. Some men and women do wear a necklace with the Sikh insignia but it is not required by their faith.
