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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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Sikhs don't have a cast system, these are all man made.. that was one of the points for Guru nanak dev ji starting Sikhism because he didnt believe in the cast system .
Sat Shri Akal. Guru Nanak Dev Ji died from old age. He wasn't sentenced to death like other Guru Jis. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a kind man who believed in equal rights.He didn't deserve to die it just happend everyone does it he was no diffrent.:):):):):):):):) ;););) :P ;P
Who was the holy Hindu scriptures written by guru to help connect people to heavenly force?
In Hinduism 4 Vedas are written by Lord Brahma himself. Whil puarana & upnishada are written by gurus.
What happens at a Sikh wedding and why?
before the wedding the geusts have tea at hall and they stand up for this. This lasts for half an hour or so and then the geusts are seated
What is the holy place for Sikhs called?
It is a called a Gurudwara where the holly book the Curu Granth Sahib is put and people go to have langar(free food) and bow in front of the holy book. they do social service and donate money in the golak(money bank). there is a special Gurudwara called the golden temple where they have a place full of holly water where you can purify your self by having a bath.
Sikh men and women both wear a dastaar as a sign of equality. A dastaar makes it easier to keep long hair under control and in the olden days would soften a blow to the head in wars.
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A gurdwara is the place where Sikhs worship in common. Gurdwaras are made up of the following spaces:
- Entrance hall and shoe room (shoes are removed upon entering)
- School room(s) for the education of children; this is usually near the entrance
- Diwan hall which is where worship takes place with men and women sitting on separate sides. The Takht is found in the Diwan hall and is where the sacred scriptures (Guru Granth Sahib) is placed during worship. Paintings of gurus are normally to be seen on the wall behind the Takht.
- Rest room which is attached to the Diwan, and is where the Guru Granth Sahib is taken to 'rest' after worship or at the end of the day.
- Langar hall which is where worshippers eat after the service
- Kitchen for the preparation of the meal to be eaten after worship
In a Gurdwara what is a guest room used for?
the gurdwara guest room is used for having sleepovers with your girly friends
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Stupidness! They use the guestroom to have a moment with themselves and others!!
Guru Granth Sahib is the name of the Holy Scripture of Sikhism, but please note it is consider scripture outside the Sikhs not within the Sikhs, as Sikhs treat Guru Granth Sahib as a living embodiment of Guru and thus treat it as if it were a living person.
Sikhs that are "full Sikh's" (Baptist Sikh) can not eat any kind of meat nor eggs. Sikhs that are normal can eat meat and eggs but they can not eat halal nor beef.
Why do they put the guru granth sahib to bed at night?
Because it gets tired after a long day's work and it needs it's sleep
What are the special places in the Sikh religion?
The following pilgrimage sites are mentioned in the holy Sikh Sermon The Ardas
Sri Harmandar Sahib (The Golden Temple) which is located in Amritsar, punjab, India
The Panj Takhat, The Five Thrones:-
1, Sri Akal Takhat Sahib - in Golden temple complex Amritsar, Punjab, India
2, Takhat Sri Keshgarh Sahib (Anandpur Sahib) - in Roopnagar, Punjab, India
3, Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib (Talwandi Sabo) - in Bhatinda, Punjab India
4, Takhat Sri Harmandir Sahib (Takhat Sri Patna Sahib) in Patna, Bihar, India
5, Takhat Sri Hazur Sahib - in Nanded, Maharashtra, India
aswel as Janam Asthaan Sri Nankana Sahib, in Punjab, Pakistan
What is the core beliefs of Sikhism?
God is the Creator of the Universe God isn't born and will never die God is everywhere Everyone is equal Everyone is welcome in Sikh gurdwaras Women are equal to men in ceremonies and services After a person dies there soul is born again in a different body, human or animal Your next life depends on your past deeds Through life you can achieve oneness with God Finding God takes us out of this lifecycle God is the Creator of the Universe. God isn't born and will never die. God is everywhere. Everyone is equal. Everyone is welcome in Sikh gurdwaras. Women are equal to men in ceremonies and services. After a person dies there soul is born again in a different. body, human or animal. Your next life depends on your past deeds. Through life you can achieve oneness with God. Finding God takes us out of this lifecycle.
What are the similarities and differences between Sikh and Christian worship?
Nanak taught a devotional monotheism, referring to God as The True Name, but also accepted the Hindu principle of reincarnation, the law of karma and the Hindu doctrine of Maya or illusion. Of course, Sikhism does not have the Christian concept of the Holy Trinity. Arguably the greatest practical difference between the two faiths is in Sikhism's emphasis on tolerance of other beliefs, whereas Christianity has always tended in some degree towards intolerance.
The scripture of Sikhism is the Granth (book) which is an anthology of many poems somewhat like the book of Psalms and wisdom literature of the Bible.
Why is the golden temple holy to the Sikhs?
Golden Temple as it is known popularly is important to Sikhs as it is the first Gurudwara(Sikh place of worship) to be built, also it was in Golden Temple that for the first time Guru Arjan Dev Ji installed Guru Granth Sahib Ji in the year 1604 A.D.Further more, at Golden Temple there is continuous kirtan (Singing of Hymns) everyday.Also, from here the Sikh's cultural tradition also moved on. Therefore, Sikhs visit Golden Temple.
Please note there is no religious importance to it as anyplace in the world where Guru Granth Sahib Ji is that is equally important as well, and as a religion Sikhism don't have any Holidays or Holy place but as mentioned above since Golden Temple happens to hold historic and cultural importance to itself, Sikhs visit it.
Also, Sikhs in themselves refer Golden Temple as Harmandir Sahib that's what the actual name is.
What did Guru Nanak start to show that everyone is equal?
Guru Nanak gave a bunch of people a bar of chocolate containing six slabs to share between 150 people. He then stated "you are all equal, and so is that chocolate. If you are wise enough you will split it equally so you all get a fair amount. You are all the same but different aswell. No one should be selfish nor timid, take your share and it only can be fair." All of the 150 people took their bit of chocolate and ate it. Guru then said " you may still be hungry but that should fill every ones needs".
What is the Sikh view of poverty?
A Sikh should perform Sewa (Selfless Service) wherever he/she can do it, donate Dasvandh (one tenth of what he/she earns). As for the view on poverty as, there are two things, first that together we can certainly solve it and also since Sikhism believes in Karma, the situations for each individual also depends on the actions (karma) he or she does.
Why did Nanak make a religion?
Guru Nanak was forced into Hinduism which he didnt believe in he was then spoke to by god and believed he could make a difference in life and discovered a path between to religions to form another (Sikhism)
Do Sikhs use any special items while they are praying?
No, we don't. Though when Sikhs meet at their place of worship (the Gurudwara; meaning Guru's House), and pray to the Holy Book; the Guru Granth Sahib. There they do follow certain ways but other than that one can pray any time, any place.
