1) Guru Nanak Sahib and Guru Angad Sahib
2) Guru- teacher, a light to drive out darkness. Sikh- humble learner with a growth mindset. Sikhi- The way of life taught by Sikh Gurus. GurBani- Guru’s words, the language of the Gurus. Gurmukhi- the alphabet/script inventedby Gurus and used to write Gurbani. Same letters used for Punjabi language. Gurmat- Guru’s wisdom & mindset.
Shabad- Words of Wisdom. Kirtan- Music of Love and Praise. Raag- Musical framework/melody. Taal- Rhythm
3) 1469- Birth of Guru Nanak Sahib; 1604- Adi Granth completed by Guru Arjan Sahib; 1699- Creation of Khalsa by
GuruGobindSinghSahib; 1947- Partition of South Asia; 1984- June: Battle of Amritsar, November: Delhi Genocide
4) Japji, Jaap, TavParsaadSvayeay, Chaupai, Anand Sahib- Morning; Rehras- Evening; Sohila- Before bed
5) Replace fear with courage, bravery, determination, confidence, resolve, Formless Compassion, etc
6) Replace enmity with friendliness, goodwill, love, understanding, kind-heartedness, cooperation, etc.
7) Mata Tripta Ji, Pita Kalu Ji, Bebe Nanki Ji. Talwandi, Pakistan (Nanakana Sahib)
8) See links to stories in class notes or search on the internet for review.
9) Sajjan was changed by GuruNanakSahib’s ShabadKirtan. The Shabad focused on being truthful all the time. On
integrity - choosing to do the right thing even if no one is looking. It was about integrity, emphasizing the right action
is required at all times. Understanding Gurbani Shabad Kirtan is like having a conversation with your mind to help
process and determine what the right thing to do is.
10) Shabad/Wisdom, Taal/Rhythm, Raag/Melody
11) Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni, Sa. Thali, Khali.
12) Dharamsala. Gurudwara - Door to the Guru.
13) NaamSimran/Meditation, Education, Medical care, Food, Shelter, Self-defense/Martial arts training,
Sangat/Community, etc.
14)1)To always speak the truth 2) To be kind and helpful to everyone, particularly those who have less than you.3) You
cannot eat from the house you have robbed. 4)You will never let anyone take the blame for what you have done.
15) Journey. 24 years. See class notes or search on the internet for review.
16) Find other Gurmukhs, Spread the message of Gurbani, Help people, Teach people, Dispel false beliefs, Open
people’s eyes to meaningless rituals, Shine light in a time of darkness, etc
17) Humility - having humility is to be free of pride or arrogance, the quality or state of being humble; In Sikhi we also
say ‘MunNeevaMatUchee’. MunNeeva = Humble your mind, accept teachings from others, be free from pride.
MatUchee = Behave honorably, with a strong sense of excellence in how you carry yourself and interact.
18) Dialogue, Seva, and humor
19) Asked questions, engaged in conversations, and did what they thought was the right thing, fearlessly with love.
20) See class notes in Udaasiyan handout.
21) Because GuruNanakSahib was humble.
22) First by devoting themselves to the seva of GuruSahib, and then passing a series of tests.
23) Langar / Making and distributing of Food.
1) Who are the first two Sikh Gurus? 2) Define the following words: Guru. Sikh. Sikhi. GurBani / Bani. Gurmukhi. Gurmat. Shabad. Kirtan. Raag. Taal 3) Know the who and what happened in each of the following years: 1469, 1604, 1699, 1947, 1984. 4) Name the 7 Banis of Nitnem, and what time of day they are usually done at. 5) NirBhao - If we are to live with no Fear, then name one thing you can do to help build your courage, and one thing to help calm yourself when scared or anxious? 6) Same for NirVair - If we are to see no as an enemy, then name one thing you can do to build friendships, and one thing to help solve a conflict? 7) Who was Guru Nanak Sahib’s Mother, Father, and Sister? When and where was GuruJi born? 8) Choose two Sakhis: Be able to write a short summary and a lesson from them. 1) SajjanThug 2) BhumiTheTheif 3)Battle of Chamkaur 4) Shaheedi of Chote Sahibzade 5)BhaiLehna meets GuruNanakSahib. 9) Why didn’t Sajjan attack and rob GuruSahib and Mardana? Discuss how a Sabad can change someone’s mind. 10) What are the three components of Shabad Kirtan? 11) What is the Beej Mantra for Kirtan- the names of the notes for learning to Sing? And two words for keeping beat? 12) What did Sajjan build after GuruSahib left? What do we call these now and translate the word to English. 13) Name three Seva-led support programs that a Gurudwara can provide? 14) What are the four promises Bhumi made to GuruSahib? What were your promises and how are they going? 15) What is an Udasi? How many total years did GuruSahib spend travelling? Name any two cities he stopped at. 16) What was GuruSahib’s reason for travelling? 17)What was the foundation of GuruSahib’s teaching method? 18)What are the three other tools GuruSahib used to teach and create connection? 19)How did Guru Nanak Ji treat those with whom he disagreed? 20)Write out the words for the GuruNanakSahib version of ‘TwinkleTwinkle’, and sing it to someone in your house. 21) Why did GuruNanakSahib not introduce himself when he first meets BhaiLehnaJi? 22)How did Bhai Lehna Ji come to be GuruNanakSahib’s chosen successor? 23)What Seva did Mata Khivi Ji organize in Guru Nanak Sahib and Guru Angad Sahib’s Gurudwara/Dharamsala?
1) Guru Nanak Sahib and Guru Angad Sahib
2) Guru- teacher, a light to drive out darkness. Sikh- humble learner with a growth mindset. Sikhi- The way of life taught by Sikh Gurus. GurBani- Guru’s words, the language of the Gurus. Gurmukhi- the alphabet/script inventedby Gurus and used to write Gurbani. Same letters used for Punjabi language. Gurmat- Guru’s wisdom & mindset.
Shabad- Words of Wisdom. Kirtan- Music of Love and Praise. Raag- Musical framework/melody. Taal- Rhythm
3) 1469- Birth of Guru Nanak Sahib; 1604- Adi Granth completed by Guru Arjan Sahib; 1699- Creation of Khalsa by
GuruGobindSinghSahib; 1947- Partition of South Asia; 1984- June: Battle of Amritsar, November: Delhi Genocide
4) Japji, Jaap, TavParsaadSvayeay, Chaupai, Anand Sahib- Morning; Rehras- Evening; Sohila- Before bed
5) Replace fear with courage, bravery, determination, confidence, resolve, Formless Compassion, etc
6) Replace enmity with friendliness, goodwill, love, understanding, kind-heartedness, cooperation, etc.
7) Mata Tripta Ji, Pita Kalu Ji, Bebe Nanki Ji. Talwandi, Pakistan (Nanakana Sahib)
8) See links to stories in class notes or search on the internet for review.
9) Sajjan was changed by GuruNanakSahib’s ShabadKirtan. The Shabad focused on being truthful all the time. On
integrity - choosing to do the right thing even if no one is looking. It was about integrity, emphasizing the right action
is required at all times. Understanding Gurbani Shabad Kirtan is like having a conversation with your mind to help
process and determine what the right thing to do is.
10) Shabad/Wisdom, Taal/Rhythm, Raag/Melody
11) Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni, Sa. Thali, Khali.
12) Dharamsala. Gurudwara - Door to the Guru.
13) NaamSimran/Meditation, Education, Medical care, Food, Shelter, Self-defense/Martial arts training,
Sangat/Community, etc.
14)1)To always speak the truth 2) To be kind and helpful to everyone, particularly those who have less than you.3) You
cannot eat from the house you have robbed. 4)You will never let anyone take the blame for what you have done.
15) Journey. 24 years. See class notes or search on the internet for review.
16) Find other Gurmukhs, Spread the message of Gurbani, Help people, Teach people, Dispel false beliefs, Open
people’s eyes to meaningless rituals, Shine light in a time of darkness, etc
17) Humility - having humility is to be free of pride or arrogance, the quality or state of being humble; In Sikhi we also
say ‘MunNeevaMatUchee’. MunNeeva = Humble your mind, accept teachings from others, be free from pride.
MatUchee = Behave honorably, with a strong sense of excellence in how you carry yourself and interact.
18) Dialogue, Seva, and humor
19) Asked questions, engaged in conversations, and did what they thought was the right thing, fearlessly with love.
20) See class notes in Udaasiyan handout.
21) Because GuruNanakSahib was humble.
22) First by devoting themselves to the seva of GuruSahib, and then passing a series of tests.
23) Langar / Making and distributing of Food.