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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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Yes it is, the name is spelled in Punjabi with a letter called "rrda" which has made it to be derived into many sub names to suit the English alphabet. for example the names Billing, Binning and Vinning all derive from the same last name.
How does the guru granth sahib help the Sikhs live their lives?
I am sikh. And the guru granth sahib has good words of wisdom, that also contains subtle guidelines. It is all about being peaceful, and being a happy person. Everytime i do prayer from the Guru Granth Sahib i feel peaceful inside, especially after reading the meanings.
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A homemaker or a working woman (super women like our mothers are capable of both!), both are equally respectable career choices. One isn't necessarily better than the other and no one should ever obligate you to either simply because you are a woman. These are just the roles we play in this grand scheme of events.
Each life is bestowed with a vibrant soul. The body is an instrument. Let us not be waste it in vain. Each one of us is hand crafted, our soul hand picked by God. Each of us is designed a unique vessel to receive God's love and blessing. This life is given to us to attain God, while fulfilling our worldly obligations at home, at school, in society as law abiding citizens. Every Sikh Woman and a Man is to fulfill his/her obligations of running the household, enriching our lives and working towards our goal of attaining God.
Sikhs wear a kara, kirpan, kaccha, kanga, and kesh to show that they are Sikhs and that they are proud.
What is he inpotantace in Guru Ramdass chakk?
Guru Ramdass chakk is earlier name of city "Amritsar" In 1577, Guru Ramdass ji laid the foundation of the city of Amritsar. He started the construction of Amritsar Sarovar (tank). The town was, then, known as "Guru-Da-Chakk" (Gradually, Amritsar became a center of the Sikh nation's religious, cultural, economic and political life). Later, Guru Arjan Dev ji named it Chakk Ram Das, after Guru Ram Das Sahib's name. Now it is known as Amritsar, after the name of Amritsar Sarovar.
What do Sikh scriptures have to say to Sikhs?
Sikh Rehat Maryada- In the Rehat Maryada, section six, it states:
The undermentioned four transgressions (tabooed practices) must be avoided:
- Dishonouring the hair
- Eating the meat of an animal slaughtered the Muslim way (Kathe)
- Cohabiting with a person other than one's spouse
- Using tobacco.
How do Sikhism and Hinduism effect India?
Sikhs mostly live in Punjab and harder worker than the rest of Indian's Punjab is the richest state in India. Most of the armed forces in India are Sikhs every year Sikhs spend billions of dollars a year investing in India world wide. The majority of the food production up to 90% comes from India. Hindus are extremists and run the government. They usually make Sikhs fight other Sikhs. Sikhs are only 2% of the population of India but 96% of the people who died fighting for India were Sikhs. To this day Sikhs are treated as second class citizens. Hindu's want to make India 100% Hindu and claim everyone is a Hindu. Sikhs do not have a marriage contract and are forced to have a Hindu wedding contract. Hindu nationalism and the myth of gandhi prevails in India. Hindus are smarter than Sikhs they convinced them they are a warrior race and only good for severing the Hindus. Famous Hindu genocides are 1984 anti-Sikh genocide and the recent anti-Muslim genocide in Gujrath. Hindu's also assult those who celibrate Valentines day and western holidays. Hindu extremism is on the rise the BJP party is Hindu extremist. Sikhs cannot compete with Hinduism because they are 95% of India's population Hindus are. Sikhs contribute the most and if they ask for equal rights the military shuts down the borders and goes on killing spree's. A recent one took place in 2009 December in Luduana, after the Hindu extremist Puppet government of Punjab ordered firing on unarmed Sikh protesters.
Sikhi says --- many paths lead to God---- but punishes non-followers?
sikhs do not punish any one for not following sikhism.
What caste is saini if not jatt?
Saini is a warrior caste, Jatt is not a caste its a farming or agricultural community. In Punjab both Saini and Jatt are land owner farmersbut 46% of farming land is owned by Ramdasia sikhs. In the ancient times Saini used to have higher status then jatt as according to the vedic Caste System Saini fall under Kshatriya (Kings and Warriors) and jatt fall under vaisya and sudra's. you will be amazed to know that legendary warrior king porus belongs to Saini caste. Porus was most strongest and brave king at his times compared with Alexander the great. beside Sainiz also have made great leaps in science & technology, business, sports, army,police..etc..one of the earliest jathedar to sri akal takhat (highest Sikh authority) belongs to this caste. America's richest Sikh belongs to this caste. CEO of MasterCard, world's 2nd largest used credit card, belongs to this caste. Late S. Ajit Singh owner of Ajit newspaper belongs to this caste. Ajit newspaper is the #1 Punjabi newspaper all across Punjab, Canada, U.S etc..for other great Saini personalites you should check Saini wekipedia the list is very extensive and pride feeling for the punjabizz...
How was the Sikh symbol developed?
The Khanda symbolizes God's Universal and Creative Power. In it's center is a double edged sword, which symbolizes the primal and almighty power of the creator. The 'Chakra' or the circle is a symbol of the continuity. The two swords on the outside are symbols of the spiritual and political balance in the universe.
Sikhs value are the following:
- Simran and Sewa: These are the Foundation of Sikhism. It is the duty of every Sikh to practice Naam Simran daily and engage in Seva whenever there is a possibility- in Gurdwara; in community centre; old people's homes; care centres; major world disasters, etc.
- The Holy trinity of Sikhism: Guru Nanak formalised these three important aspects of Sikhism:
· Naam Japna: - A Sikh is to engage in a daily practice of meditation and Nitnem by reciting and chanting of God's Name.
· Kirat Karni: - To live honestly and earn by ones physical and mental effort while accepting God's gifts and blessings. A Sikh has to live as a householder carrying out his or her duties and responsibilities to the full.
· Vand Chakna: - The Sikhs are asked to share their wealth within the community and outside by giving Dasvand and practising charity (Daan). To "Share and consume together".
- Kill the Five Thieves: The Sikh Gurus tell us that our mind and spirit are constantly being attacked by the Five Evils - Kam (Lust), Krodh (Rage), Lobh (Greed), Moh (Attachment) and Ahankar (Ego). A Sikh needs to constantly attack and overcome these five vices.
- Positive Human Qualities: The Sikh Gurus taught the Sikhs to develop and harness positive human qualities which lead the soul closer to God and away from evil. These are: Sat (Truth); Daya (Compassion); Santokh (Contentment); Nimrata (Humility); and Pyare (Love).
note : *jatt is a RACE not a cast* sikhism does not have a Caste System. There are jatt tribes that are so called “last names“ now, jassam or josan or jassar how ever you spell it it a jatt tribe jassam tribe is from northern pakista/gurdaspur area. People use josan or jassar instead of jassam but it’s a small tribe of jatts, that are also found in Jammu and kashmir. Jassam Jatts are not related to josan or jassar they are distant cousins of the gill jatts.
Why do Sikhs threat their holy book this way?
because the holy book is like a living guru for the Sikhs
because the holy book is like a living guru for the Sikhs
Who are the religious leaders of Sikhism?
All the Ten Gurus starting from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Guru Gobind Singh Ji are the most crucial key figures as is Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Also, there are Bhai Gurdas, Bhai Mani Singh, Bhai Mardana, Bhai Nand Lal, Four sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Five Loved Ones ( Panj Pyare),Banda Bahadur, Maharaji Ranjit Singh.................................................................
Is Sikhism a universalizing or ethnic religion?
Universalizing. ---- AP Human Geography: A Study Guide (Page 79, Section: Other Universalizing Religions)
Definition: Purab is an anniversary commemorating either birth or death as a holiday festival. But a Gurpurab is a holiday commemorating either the birth or death of one of the ten gurus of Sikhism. A gurpurab is observed with festivities which involve a worship service: * An akhand paath, a 48 hour continuous reading of the Sikh scripture Guru Granth. * Singing hymns during an early morning worship service. * Singing hymns during a daytime or evening worship service. * A parade of the scripture, Guru Granth, accompanied by a procession of worshipers singing hymns. * Singing hymns in an all night worship ceremony * All of the above including fireworks displays over a 3 day period. Pronunciation: purr rub. You must mean Gurpurb: A Sikh festival celebrating a special event associated with the lives of the gurus.
What is the Sikhs' version of Heaven and Hell?
"That place is heaven, where the Kirtan of the Lord's
Praises are sung. You Yourself instil faith into us."
SGGSJ Page 749
"Hell and disease do not afflict one who joins the
Company of the Lord's humble servants, O Nanak;
the Lord attaches him to the hem of His robe."
SGGSJ Page 531
"Keep me near You, O Merciful Lord God - that is
heaven for me." SGGSJ Page 1161
"One who enjoys peace in the Company of the Holy,
even for an instant, obtains millions of heavenly
paradises." SGGSJ Page 1208
Heaven in the Afterlife
Once our time on Earth is complete and it is our time
to depart then our soul rises through the 5 spiritual
realms to meet God in its formless state (Nirankar).
The Guru is the boat which carries people across the
earthly plane.
"The Boat of the True Guru is the Name of the Lord.
How can we climb on board? One who walks in harmony
with the True Guru's Will comes to sit in this
Boat. Blessed, blessed are those very fortunate ones,
O Nanak, who are united with the Lord through the
True Guru." SGGSJ Page 40
"Remembering Him in meditation, the door of liberation
is found. You shall go to heaven, and not return
to this earth." SGGSJ Page 971
Is Hell also a Physical Place?
The physical hell in Sikh dharma is the reincarnation
and the samsara cycle. Our karma keeps us locked
to the Earth plane through this eternal cycle of life.
This is why Sikh dharma is geared at releasing us
from this physical hell by changing our state of mind
and enjoining us to perform good deeds and meditation.
"O Nanak, forgetting the Naam, he is reincarnated
into heaven and hell." SGGSJ Page 298
"He is caught and thrown into the most horrible
hell, the well of pain and suffering." SGGSJ Page
309
"You shall not see the 8.4 million types of hell; sing
His Glorious Praises and remain saturated with loving
devotion" SGGSJ Page 1072
"Without meditative remembrance, they come and
then go, and are cast into the hellish womb of reincarnation."
SGGSJ Page 1030
"The faithless cynic has to endure 8.4 million hellish
incarnations." SGGSJ Page 1028
It would be worth noting here that the mention of
womb refers to all places where life is generated
including mother Earth. Hell does not label the female
gender as bad, but it simply refers to the reincarnation
cycle.
"He saves us from the hellish pit of the womb, and
carries us across the terrifying world-ocean." SGGSJ
Page 210
"The Lord dwells in both the lower and higher
worlds. Leaving the earth, the soul ascends to the
heavens; then, the lower and higher join together,
and peace is obtained. 25" SGGSJ Page 341
Conclusion
Sikhs do not desire heaven or hell and only desire to
be close to God. Heaven is where the lords saints
abide and where His praises are sung. Heaven is not
exclusive for any specific religious group but it can
not be accessed through simple beliefs. Actions
speak louder than words and this holds true in both
the spiritual and material worlds.
guru nanak dev ji started langer then guru amar das carried it on till today
How are the Hindu deities viewed in Sikhism?
Sikhs do not believe in idol worship at all. However, they are not contemptuous of Hindus believing in this practice to my knowledge and most Sikhs were converted from Hinduism. Addition: Sikhism believes in One God and therefore don't view the Hindu deities as God. At best there are seen as Spiritual Guide and certainly there is no contemptuous.
