Sikhism

sikhism founder

Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539 CE), speaks to pluralism and monism

year early sikhs in canada

1897

sikhism belief in god

monism, equality before god, no priests because everyone has access to god through guru granth sahib

Afterlife

karma, atma, righteous judge, samsara, liberation, realm of truth

three duties

Nam japna (pray, keep God in mind), Kirt Karna (honest work), and Vand Chhakna (give, charity)

Five Vices

lust, anger, greed, attachment, pride

Four Major Prohibitions

Cutting hair, Consumption of halal meat, Non-Marital intercourse, Use of tobacco

Sikhism Humanity

“Oneness” of humanity, Equality of People, multiple paths to god, atma (divine spark) gift from god

Guru Granth Sahib

central and eternal "guru" of the Sikhs. It includes hymns of Guru Nanak and other Gurus, as well as moral teachings. The codification began with the 5th Guru, Arjan, and the specific contents were finalized by the 10th Guru, Gobind Sing

The 5 Ks

Kesh (uncut hair), Kara (steel bangle), Kanga (comb), Kachera (undergarments), and Kirpan (sword)

Dasam Granth

(Book of the Tenth Guru) has a disputed status

Initiation Amrit Sanskar

nectar ceremony which marks beginning of when sikh nation began by guru

amritdhari sikh

has done Amrit Sanskar

Sikhism Diet

langar (community meal), consume meat if it is jhaka, halal and kosher meat prohibited, some sects do not eat meat or eggs

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Worship

Gurudwara, Everyone sits equally on the floor, Guru Granth Sahib sits above congregants (everyone) and under a canopy, no priests

Rituals

Langar, Amrit Sanskar, marriages, and funerals

The Five Takhts

centers for issuing new policies