Why did guru Nanak Dev ji choose Guru Angad de ji as the 2nd guru?
Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji chose Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji as the next guru. Before the second guru became a guru, he was known as Bhai Laina Ji.
What is a full Punjabi dinner?
Popular Punjabi dinner menu (vej)
1. PANEER TIKKA with Hari Chutney (as a starter)
2. Naan or TANDOOR ROTI
3. MALAI KOFTA
4. BAI NGAN BHARTA
5. RAJMAH
6. SALAD
7. LASSI
There are ten Sikh gurus and then Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the current guru (The Holy Book) who is considered to be the eleventh guru.
Down below is a list of the Sikh gurus.
First Guru: Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Second Guru: Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji
Third Guru: Shri Guru Amardas Ji
Fourth Guru: Shri Guru Ramdass Ji
Fifth Guru: Shri Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Sixth Guru: Shri Guru Hargobind Ji
Seventh Guru: Shri Guru Har Rai Ji
Eighth Guru: Shri Guru Harkrishan Ji
Ninth Guru: Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Tenth Guru: Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
*Eleventh Guru: Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
What are the benifits of being a Sikh?
You are the only Indian to be recognized internationally whithout question of having links with India. and an undisputed Indian.
What does the surname Singh mean?
The names "Singh" and "Kaur" were first given to Sikhs by their tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, to be used as last name, thus eliminating any caste distinction. They were never used by Sikhs but as middle names.
All Sikh men use Singh as their middle name. Singh means Lion, signifying bravery.
All Sikh women use Kaur as their middle name. Kaur means Princess, signifying beauty.
In the 13 century, Aamir Khusarao invented tabla. He broke mruang into two parts to manke the tabla.Of cource after that he aded some changes to it.
Jay Sean's real name is ( KAMALJEET SINGH JOOTI) He names himself Jay Sean because (Jay) as in his last name Jhooti since it starts from a J. (Sean) because his grandma used to call him (Shaan)
What kind of food should you eat according to Sikhism --- Is it ok to eat meat?
EVERYTHING! except Halal and Kosher meats as Sikhs don't believe it is right to pray over killing. It is a common misconseption that Sikhs cant eat meat but there is no mention of this in the holy book, it is open to interpretation but most baptised Sikhs will stick to a vegetarian diet but in theory they can eat meat just not Halal and Kosher meat, the Sikh's last living Guru, Guru Gobind Singh told Sikhs to never eat halal meat.
Visit www.SikhTruth.com for more information on what its like to be a Sikh and examples of famous Sikhs who have lived blissful lives due to the presence of the guru in their lives.
Was Guru Nanak a good role model and why?
Guru nanak is still admired today because he made two different religions come together and co - operate. He said you should always follow god. Another reason is that, he left behind teachings that people can still adapt to.
Can Vivek Oberoi speak Punjabi?
yes his father is punjabi and mom is from south
also hrithikroshan/ranbir kapoor/ govinda /deols /sanjay dutt/and vindu and them they all speak punjabi at home...some more to like yash chopra/srk---and so on
The date that Sikhism started?
Hinduism never was a religion and never will be. Hinduism is a way of life.
Getting up, cleansing, dressing, feeding and then work.
This is what a man does regardless of ethnic background of reach, colour or religion.
That is Hinduism.
The religion actually is known as Sanatan meaning one with No Beginning and No Ending. Thus one cannot place a date.
Guru Nanak (1469-1539) was founder of the Sikh religion. He set off on a pilgrimage when about 30 years old, and then settled in the village of Kartarpur in the Indian region of the Punjab about 1520. Central to Guru Nanak's primary religious philosophy was the unity of the values from both the Hindu tradition and the Muslim faith.
YES,
In- fact Guru Nanak had one sister Bibi Nanaki. Guru Nanak did not have any brothers.
Bibi Nanaki was five years older than Guru Nanak; she was the first to recognize his spiritual eminence and to become his devotee. She is often credited as becoming the first Sikh. She protected Nanak from their father's wrath, when repeatedly he disappointed and angered him. She was with him throughout the early years of his childhood.
How many Sikh Temples are there currently in the US?
There is at least 1 Sikh temple in every state in the US, for information on the locations of these and Sikh temples around the world please visit http://gurdwaras.sikhtruth.com. If you wish to know more about Sikhs, please refer to the related link below.
Where in the world do they practice Sikhism?
Sikhism originated in the Punjab region of India.Most of the Sikhs live there and surrounding states but they are also spread worldwide especially in countries like UK,USA,Canada,Australia.New Zealand, Kenya.Germany, etc
Is dhiman a ramgarhia Sikh caste?
Yes whenever a dhiman adopt sikhism he is considered as ramgarhia.Both castes are same.
Why is guru nanak so important?
Guru Nanak was so important to the Sikh's because he was the first guru, also he was the one who founded Sikhism, they was no Sikhism before he was born. Guru Nanak believes in one god and Sikh's want to follow that too.
You should show that you respect Guru Nanak by calling him Guru Nanak Dev Ji.Guru Nak Dev Ji is a rolemodel to Sikh's because he cared about everyone even the untouchables. You shouldn't touch the untouchables according to everyone except Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Once when he was going to school one morning he touched an untouchable, he dad was ashamed of him but Guru Nanak said " Everyone has got a God in them." When he went to school he got in trouble because he didn't want to learn the alphabet he wanted to learn about God and pray to him. His Teacher wasn't having this behavier and he got suspened.
What were the achievements of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was known for his personality. He was portrayed as a being that saw no difference in anyone or anything as he believed in equality. He was also known as a peaceful qualities and one that sided with the truth, in search for justice.