sikhi

Key Sikh beliefs

• only one god

• God is both Sargon ( everywhere and everything) and nirgun ( transcendent)

• God created people knowing the difference between right and wrong

• no limit

What are the 5 steps to lead a good life

1. Keep god in heart and mind at all times

2. Live honestly and work hard

3. Treat everyone equally

4. Be generous to less fortunate

5. Serve others

Waheguru

Wonderful lord / wondrous teacher

Satnam

Eternal reality

akal purakth

eternal one

Khalsa

A community for Sikhs

2 names that guru gobind made for boys and girls

Boy- Singh- lion

Girl- kaur- lioness /princess

When was Sikhism founded

1500 ad

mool mantra

important writing in guru granith sahib means root verse or main chant

Origin

Guru Nanak went to a river and plunged in he did not resurface so people thought he was dead he finally emerged and claimed got told him all other religions were wrong then he made Sikhism in what god told him

What does guru mean

Spiritual leader

What is the holy book called and how many pages is it

Guru granith sahib - 1430 pages

What did Nanak do

Founder and creator of langer - communal kitchen

What did guru angad do

selected by Nanak developed kangaroo and established Sikh language

What did guru Amar das do

Said everyone was equal and made social changes for woman

What did guru ram das do

Built a Sikh city and started building the golden temple

What did guru argan der do

Finished the golden temple doors on all sides , compiled the guru granith sahib

Guru hargobind

Created an army of saints to protect weak

Guru har rai

Taught others abt Nanak

Guru har krishnan

Died age 8, fought diseases

Guru tegh Bahadar

Helped other religions, dies helping Hinduism

Guru gobind Singh

Created name Singh and kaur, set up the Khalsa

What was the event that created the Khalsa

Kaisakhi festival

What are the first 5 Sikhs in the Khalsa called

Pani

What is kesh

Uncut hair - respecting gods natural form hair is a gift - kept In a turban

What is kangha

Wooden comb- keeps kesh clean and tidy worn in hair - cheap so everyone can afford it

What is Kara

Steel bracelet- circle has no beginning or end= god is eternal reminder to do good deeds and stay connected to god

What is kachara

Cotton underwear- symbol of self control chastity and readiness - replaced loose clothing worn back then

What is Kirpan

Small sword- symbol of courage duty to protect the weak and stand firm justice small and worn under clothes