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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 is a langar important to Sikhs?
Langar is considered as sacred place to have devine bread/traditional food having together on floor irrespective of caste, creed, religion and social status. the food is served in our hands, not directly in plates. Equality in Gurudwara is maintained.
What did Sikhs think about women?
Sikhs have great respect towards women. Sikhism is the only religion where any woman or man is treated equal for all religious or political matters.
Guru Nanak dev Ji was the first one, who stood up against the dis-respect of women and said.
"So kyon manda aakheai, jit jameh rajaan."
means: why should we dis-respect a women, or have bad feelings about her ? She is the one who gives birth to Kings and rulers.
So she should be repected more than a King.
In Sikhism every woman has equal rights to participate in all religious and political matters.
Sikhs do not have the tradition of fasting. Hindus fast as an act of purification.
What is a place of worship for Sikhs?
Summary of what is written below: A gurdawara is the Sikh place of worship.
During the times of the early Gurus, Sikh places of worship were referred to as dharamsalas. They were a place where Sikhs could gather to hear the Guru speak or sing hymns. As the Sikh population continued to grow Guru Hargobind introduced the word Gurdwara, meaning the gateway through which the Guru could be reached. Thereafter all Sikh places of worship came to be known as Gurdwaras. Any place where the Guru Granth Sahib is installed and treated with due respect can be referred to as a Gurdwara, whether it is a room in ones house of a separate building. Three main functions are carried out in all public Gurdwaras. One is Kirtan which is the singing of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib, another is Katha which is reading of the Guru Granth Sahib and explanations. The third main function which is carried out at every Gurdwara is the Langar, free community kitchen for all visitors of all religions. Along with these main functions Gurdwaras around the world also serve the Sikh community in many other ways including, libraries of Sikh literature, schools to teach children Gurmukhi and the Sikh scriptures and charitable work in the community on behalf of Sikhs.
The place of worship is called a gurdwara, it means 'the door to the guru'.
How did Guru Nanak become guru?
Guru Nanak became guru because, he believed in one god and that Muslims and Hindus should not be separated and should be united instead. He went missing for 3 days at the age of 30 and was found that he was on the lake talking to god. God gave him the role in life to be a guru. His first words when he came out of the river were: 'god is neither Muslim or hindu' and that is how guru Nanak became guru.
a gurdwara is a place for worship the Sikhs believe its a gate way to the guru's
the gurdwara is a big place with lots of rooms and its a sharing and kind community
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Gurudwara is a place of worship, a temple of Sikhs, the followers of Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhism, the main feature of Gurdwara is to sing/listen the praises of Lord God and true Guru in association with the true congregation of devotee worshipers and recite the scripture contained in Guru Granth Sahib and hence learn the teachings of true Guru for implementation in real life of course.
गुर दुआरै हरि कीरतनु सुणीऐ ॥
All the Guru's door one hears the God's praise.
सतिगुरु भेटि हरि जसु मुखि भणीऐ ॥
Meeting with the True Guru, one utters the Lord's praise with honour in the Lord's court.
कलि कलेस मिटाए सतिगुरु हरि दरगह देवै मानां हे ॥४॥
Sorrows and strifes the True Guru effaces and blesses with honour in the Lord's court.
Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Raag Maaroo 1075
Besides above Gurdwara is used for,
1. Learning Punjabi, 2,Learning Tabla and Keertan, 3. Learning recitation of scriptures of Guru Granth Sahib and other scriptures of 10th Guru and Bhai Gurdassji.4. taking coaching of meaning of the scriptures. 5. Religious books library and 6. Free medical care clinic.etc etc.
Except above Gurudwara is a place where the pupils/disciples/followers Sikhs are baptized, hence given the unique identification of a baptized(Amritdhari) Sikh. Here it is necessary to mention that we may have faith in Sikhism, but the true Guru gives more importance to baptized Sikhs and guides spiritually to His disciples. This is just like the enrollment in some institution and only then that institution issues their I. Card. After baptism all religious practice of a Sikh, like chanting name singing praises etc are suitably accounted for with the Lord God and true Guru.
As a public place Gurudwara is of great importance like meetings for religious resolutions. arranging Guru festivals of Their births and uniting with Lord God days. Langer Hall is there for having lunch or brunch. Personal functions can also be arranged there being economic. Another great importance of Gurdwara is marriage ceremony in way of Sikh custom.
In short a Gurudwara is like the temples of other religions. Temples are like concrete banks on a river facilitating safe baths, where one can worship without disturbance with other similar devotee worshipers.
तितु जाइ बहहु सतसंगती जिथै हरि का हरि नामु बिलोईऐ ॥
Go and sit in the society of saints where Lord God's Name is churned (meditated upon).
सहजे ही हरि नामु लेहु हरि ततु न खोईऐ ॥
Remember thou the God's Name with composure, that thou mayest not lose God, the Essence.
नित जपिअहु हरि हरि दिनसु राति हरि दरगह ढोईऐ ॥
Day and night repeat ever repeats God's Name, that thou myest find protection in God's court.
सो पाए पूरा सतगुरू जिसु धुरि मसतकि लिलाटि लिखोईऐ ॥
He alone obtains the perfect True Guru, on whose forehead and brow such a writ is written since the very beginning.
तिसु गुर कंउ सभि नमसकारु करहु जिनि हरि की हरि गाल गलोईऐ ॥४॥
Let us all pay homage to that Guru who utters the Divine sermon of the Lord.
Guru Amar Daas Ji, Raag Vadhans 587
Why is the khalsa important to Sikhs?
try to ask in specific manner, in what aspect u r interested to know the significance of Sikhism! Still i try:-
# it has a great impact on the development in the northern Indian subcontinent , place of its initiation in social,political, economical, spiritual and cultural upliftment. But basically development of Sikhism is like any other periodical change in the form of evolution in religion front to fulfill the gap produced in mental evolution of human so that he can equally ascend in spiritual front as he has grown with time in social and cultural fronts. It has given more advanced views as per the need according to modern days about the need of moral values and customs in one's personal and social life.
Can someone who is not a Sikh attend a Sikh wedding?
i have been to many sikh weddings and see white people there without turbans and such many times so i would say yes
Describe the five Ks of Sikhism?
- Uncut hair, which is kept covered by a distinctive turban. Kesh are a traditional symbol of holiness in India, and the turban is a symbol of leadership.
- A ceremonial sword, symbolizing readiness to defend the defenseless, and defend one's faith against persecution.
- The kirpan is normally worn on a cloth belt called a gatra.
- The kirpan exemplifies the warrior character of a Sikh.
- A steel bracelet, symbolizing strength and integrity.
- Steel is symbolic of strength yet resilient under stress. In the same way, the human soul must become as strong and unbreakable as steel which has been tempered in the furnace.
- A wooden comb, symbolizing cleanliness and order.
- The kangha is used to keep the hair clean. As a Sikh combs their hair daily, he or she should also comb their mind with the Guru's wisdom.
- Cotton boxer shorts, symbolizing self-control and chastity; prohibition of adultery.
Hope that was helpful!
Where is the Jewish holy book kept?
The Jewish Bible is called the Tanach. The word Tanach is an acronym made from the names of its three sections: Torah (Teachings), Nevi'im (Prophets), K'tuvim (Writings).
The English names of five books of the Torah (which Christians are familiar with) are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
The Christian Old Testament was based on the Tanach, however, it was altered to support the teachings of Christianity.
What did guru Nanak believe about other religions?
There is no Hindu, nor Muslim. Meaning that God saw every religion equally. He also taught that the Hindu Gods and every other being/diety are also part of God's creation.
yes it is. sarans are jat its fact ,there arelots of people use the words sra, sran but the both are same things , srans are jatt
Sarans were said to be found cheifly around Gurdaspur and Sialkot regions of United Punjab. The Sarai/Saran are said to be a well known clan.
They were known as Sultanis in these districts and were followers of Sakhi Sarwars a Sufi mystic. They are also said to be a branch of the Sindhu/Sandhu tribe. According to Mackenzie, they have a holy reputation and retain an uncut lock on the crown of their heads. Even amongst Muslims Saran/Sarai families they do not cut their hair as they see it as a sign of nobility.
The Sarai were said to avoid Tobacco more then other clans, and heads of the family were known for never rising regardless of who entered in their midst.
According to Hoshiar Singh Duleh, Akali Phoola Singh, the great Sikh general of Sukkerchakia(Maharaja Ranjit Singh's kingdom) is a Saran Jatt.
A disciple of Baba Nanak(Guru Nanak Dev ji) had a saying for the Sarai/Saran:
"Sikh Sarai dono bhai, Baba Nanak putt banai"
translation:
The Sikhs and the Sarai's are both brothers, Baba Nanak made them his sons.
Most Saran/Sarai converted from Sufism to Sikhism during Guru Nanak Dev ji's times, and present day Saran is a small yet prosperous and respected clan in the Malwa belt of east Punjab. Today this clan has its highest prominence in Faridkot dist. of Punjab, they are very strong landlords here. They were numbered at around 36, 000 in a 1881 census.
What do Sikhs do at the golden temple?
Sikh's live their lives in the way Guru Nanak taught them. To be peaceful, and have strong faith. The five K's are important symbols worn by the Khalsa, the khalsa are a community of committed sikhs who try to live in the Accordance of the teachings of guru nanak.
Hope this helped!
Do Sikhism believe in life after death?
Sikhism believes in reincarnation, which is that after death a person is born again depending on the actions he/she has committed in his/her last life. As soul is present not only in human but all living creatures (but is only conscious when in the human form), one can be born in any life form depending on the actions he or she committed in their past life.
One who reaches the state of spiritual perfection by remembering God and controlling)the 5 thieves (Kaam, Krodh, Moh, Lobh and Hankaar) breaks or escape the cycle of death and rebirth, and merging into GOD (God willed or Gumookh) and that is salvation for Sikhs. Sikhs believe that their soul (Atma) will connect will god (Parmatma). The person who does not remember God or is attached to the 5 thieves is known and self willed or Munmookh.
Why is Sikhism called the religion of lions an princesses?
Sikhism is often referred to the religion of lions and princesses due to the tenth guru's command. When the Khalsa was established Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji had said that every Sikh female was to have Kaur as her last name and every Sikh male was ordered to have Singh as his last name.
as per Shri Guru Gobind Singh said : that every shikh male should have the ultimate bravery. and the shikh female are the great combination of beauty & bravery. so, Sikhism called the religion of lions and princesses. - by : FAHIM SAIYED
Definitions:-
Singh: Lion
Kaur: Princess
Did Guru Gobind singh cut the 5 beloved ones heads off?
Yes, Guru Sahib did TEMPORARILY, however as you must now that after Bhai Sahib Singh the last oof the 5 pyare; Guru Ji took a long time to get out and that was the creation of the Khalsa and Panj Pyare came back because Guru Ji would never lie; then Guru Ji put all of the 5 heads back
What days do you pray if you are a Sikh?
Sikhs have no particular day to worship, any day, any place, any time is good to worship God. Though due to one's own schedule, Sundays happens to be the most apt day to worship.
Why does a Sikh bride wear red?
true sikh brides do not wear red they wear blue or orange , the people who wear red are punjabis not sikhs
