Sikhism

how large is Sikhism

5th largest religion in the world

how many members are do Sikhism’s have

25-30 million mostly concentrated in Punjab

are their denominations

no but there are distinctions (not theological) between members of the Khalsa

what does the word Sikh mean

disciple

when did Sikhism emerge

15th century

what had already coexisted when Sikhism emerged

Muslims and Hindus coexisted to centuries

what religions influences sikhism

hundi bhakti and Muslim monotheism BUT doesn’t mean Hinduslam

who was the founder Sikhism

Guru Nanak

what was Guru Nanak born into

a Hindu family of kshatriyas caste (the rulers)

what revelation did guru Nanak have

there is no mussulman and hindu

how many Gurus were there after Nanak

9

who was the last human guru

gobind singh

what did Gobind Singh do

instituted the Khalsa (the pure) - a society uniting righteousness and military force

what is the recent troubled history with the khalsa

1984 storming Sikh temple (ordered by prime minister) and assassination of Indian prime minister by sikhs

what are the scriptures

Adi Granth

who was the 11 guru

Guru Granth Sahib (Nanak) - the eternal guru

what is primarily includedi in Adi Granth

hymns - written nanak

what is the Granth

the living word of God, enthroned every day in Sikhs places of worship

what do Shiks do with the Adi Granth

open at random times for guidance, recite on a daily basis

what must the Granth be presnet for

important matters, role in birth and marriage

where is the OG Granth

in the golden temple

What do Shik’s believe in (higher power)

One God called Waheguru that is infinite and the truth

What else do Shiks accept

Karma, Samsara, maya

what is maya

illusion

what is the life purpose

released from samsara and to be united with God or truth

what are the 5 vices

ego, lust, anger, attachment and greed

what are the 5 virtues

compassion, love, humilty, contenment, and truth

what are the 2 foundations

service and remembrance of Gods name

what are the three pillars

earning an honest and dedicated living, singing and chanting the names of God, giving and sharing

what is there a great focus on

hospitaltiy and sharing

there is a ______ in every _____

langar (kitchen) Gurdwara (Temple)

what is Gods highest creating

humans

how is violence viewed

acceptable in self defense - no taboo on meat

what are religion and worship

matters of the heart

Whats the Khalsa (pure)

mix of relgious devotion and military initaion

what is the initaon into the khalsa

baptism and taking a new name, code of conduct

what does Singh mean

lion - new name for men

what does Kaur mean

princess - new name for women

what is the code of conduct

promise/ covenant, charitable, clothing items

What are the 5 K’s

Kesh, Kirpan, Kachera, Kanga, Kara

What is Kesh

letting hair grow

what is kirpan

dagger - some carry some dont, can be big or little

kachera

undergarments - chastity

what is kangha

comb to put hair in bun

what is kara

bracelet - pursuit of circle of truth like CTR

what is the story of Balpreet Kaur

women made fun of for outfit - choose to make it positive and talk about religion