Sikhism
is one of the youngest religions in the world. There
are about 25 million Sikhs Worldwide, including
roughly 700,000 in the United States. Sikhism is
the way of life for all times & its tenets center
on the absolute.
The
Sikh religion was revealed as a unique faith in
the 16th century. The belief in one God & the
universality of mankind was inducted into a society
when rituals & superstitions were synonymous
to religions. In times when gender & caste bias
were prevalent, Sikhism spread the message of equality.
Men & women were treated as equals allowing
them to share the same opportunities in society.
Hence Love replaced the language of fear, which
was the basis of superstition, blind rituals, and
discrimination based on caste, race, gender, and/or
ethnicity.
The Sikh philosophy is revealed in the Guru Granth
Sahib, a compilation of Sikh Holy Scriptures, which
was completed 1604. It is the eternal Guru or Teacher
of the Sikhs. Its 1430 pages contain contemporaneous
compositions of 6 Sikh Gurus as well as verses revealed
by saints & sages of many religions. It is written
in a poetic style, which uses rhythms, symbolism
& metaphors to engage the heart, body, and soul
of the faithful.
Basics Sikh Beliefs
Sikhs believe in one supreme timeless entity, without
gender, unborn, undying, omnipresent, and within everything
and everyone. The Sikhs follow the teachings of the ten
Sikh Gurus, from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Guru Gobind Singh
Ji, and the Guru Granth Sahib Ji , which is the Sikhs’
enteral teacher & guide. Sikhs practice 3 basic rules:
• Naam Japo (Meditate)
• Kirt Karo ( Earn an honest living)
• Vand Cchako (Share with others)
A Sikh is a disciple of the Guru. A Guru is an exalted
master who shows the way to the enlightenment and union
with God. A Sikh submits to the Will of God & seeks
the company of the enlightened to help him remain True
to the teachings of this Guru. A Sikh contemplates on
the eternal soul of God through Gurbani (Guru’s
Word) and sings verses from Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh Holy
Scriptures) in praise of God.
The Gurus encouraged Sikhs to become fully integrated
in the communities in which they live, while not forgetting
their spiritual path. Sikhs are encouraged to serve the
community at large & to earn an honest living, while
sharing their earning with the less fortunate.
Langar- Community Kitchen
Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1538), the 1st Sikh Guru started
the concept of ‘Langar’ or community kitchen.
Guru Amardas Ji, the 3rd Sikh Guru, institutionalized
this concept of sharing and caring. It is a process where
Sikhs share their honest earning to provide food for everyone-
rich & poor, high & low, brining all under one
umbrella of equality. This is an important and integral
part of a Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship)
Sikh way of life
A Sikh maintains long unshorn hair (Kesh) as an act of
commitment & an acceptance of God’s Will. Siksh
wear a Dastaar (Turban) as a Crown-a gift from their Guru,
signifying Sovereignty. An initiated Sikh, after taking
Amrit, is required to wear the following 5 Kakaar (articles
of faith):
1. Kesh (unshorn Hair)
2. Kanga (Comb to keep hair groomed and tangle free)
3. Kara (Iron bangle reminding one of the unbroken circle
of Truth)
4. Kachhera (Under-pants for practicing self-control &
chastity)
5. Kirpan (sword for upholding dignity & freedom from
oppression)
Introduction
ਜਾਣ-ਪਛਾਣ
Please
view the following Powerpoint Presentation "An Introduction
to Sikhism"
Guru
Sahiban (IK JOT) ਗੁਰੂ ਸਾਹਿਬਾਨ
* ਇਕਾ ਬਾਣੀ ਇਕੁ ਗੁਰੁ
ਇਕੋ ਸਬਦੁ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥
Patshahi
1st, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੧ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ
ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ
Patshahi
2nd, Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji
ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੨ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ
Patshahi
3st, Sri Guru Amar Das Ji
ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੩ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰ ਦਾਸ ਜੀ
Patshahi
4th, Sri Guru Ram Das Ji
ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੪ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮ ਦਾਸ ਜੀ
Patshahi
5th, Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji
ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੫ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ
Patshahi
6th, Sri Guru Har Gobind Ji
ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੬ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਜੀ
Patshahi
7th, Sri Guru Har Rai Ji
ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੭ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ਜੀ
Patshahi
8th, Sri Guru Har Krishan Ji
ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੮ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਜੀ
Patshahi
9th, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji
ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੯ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ
Patshahi
10th, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੧੦ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
ਸਬ
ਸਿੱਖਨ ਕੋ ਹੁਕਮ ਹੈ, ਗੁਰੂ ਮਾਨੀੳ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ
Information
Tables (Guru
Sahiban) ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ
ਸਾਰਣੀ ਵਿੱਚ (ਗੁਰੂ
ਸਾਹਿਬਾਨ)
Sahibzada
Baba Ajit Singh Ji
ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ
ਬਾਬਾ ਅਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
Sahibzada
Baba Jujhar Singh Ji
ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ
ਬਾਬਾ ਜੁਝਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
Sahibzada
Baba Zorawar Singh Ji
ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ
ਬਾਬਾ ਜੋਰਾਵਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
Sahibzada
Baba Fateh Singh Ji
ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ
ਬਾਬਾ ਫਤਹਿ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
Nitnem
ਨਿਤਨੇਮ
Japji
Sahib
ਜਪੁਜੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ
Rehras
Sahib
ਰਹਿਰਾਸ ਸਾਹਿਬ
Kirtan
Sohila
ਕੀਰਤਨ ਸੋਹਿਲਾ
Five
Kakars (K's)
Kesh
- uncut hair which symbolises spiritual power
ਕੇਸ਼
Kanga
- comb which represents cleanliness
ਕੰਘਾ
Kirpan
- sword which is symbol of respect and justice
ਕਿਰਪਾਨ
Kara
- steel bangle
ਕੜਾ
Kachera
- shorts symbol of modesty
ਕਛਹਿਰਾ
Five
Takhat ਪੰਜ ਤਖ਼ਤ
Sri
Akal Takhat Sahib Ji (Amritsar, Punjab) Note: Sri Akal Takhat Sahib is the one and only
one Takhat created by 6th Patshahi Sri Guru Hargobind
Ji. ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ (ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ)
Takhat
Sri Kesgarh Sahib Ji (Anandpur, Punjab)
ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਕੇਸਗੜ੍ਹ ਸਾਹਿਬ (ਅਨੰਦਪੁਰ)
Takhat
Sri Damdama Sahib Ji (Bathinda, Punjab)
ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਦਮਦਮਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ (ਤਲਵੰਡੀ ਸਾਬ੍ਹੋ)
Takhat
Sri Hazur Sahib Ji (Maharashtra)
ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ (ਨੰਦੇੜ)
Takhat
Sri Patna Sahib Ji (Patna)
ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਪਟਨਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ (ਪਟਨਾ)
What/Who
is a Sikh
Sikh,
person who faithfuly believes in:
One Immortal Being,
Guru Sahiban Ji, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Sri Guru Gobind
Singh Ji
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji,
The utterances and teachings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib
Ji. and
Khande di Pahul bequeathed by the tenth Guru, and who
does not owe allegiance to any other religion.
founder
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539)
adherents
23 million
main location
Punjab region of India
original language
Punjabi
sacred text
Adi Granth (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji)
spiritual leaders
Granthi Sahib Ji, Giani Ji, Gyani Ji
house of worship
Temple, Gurdwara Sahib
theism
monotheism
ultimate reality
God (Ik Onkar, Nam)
purpose of life
Overcome the self, align life with will of God.
afterlife
Reincarnation until resolve karma and merge with God.
major holidays
Vaisakhi Day
Birthday of Guru Nanak
Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh
five cardinal vices
1. lust
2. anger
3. greed
4. worldly attachment
5. pride
Concept
of Gurdwara Sahib
Tiger Jatha UK conversation with Prof. Gurbachan Singh
ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਦਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਵੀਡੀੳ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ
ਦੇਖਣੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ
ਟਾਈਗਰ ਜਥਾ ਯੁ.ਕੇ. ਵਲੋਂ ਪ੍ਰੋ. ਗੁਰਬਚਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਨਾਲ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰੇ
ਦੇ ਸਿਧਾਂਤ ਤੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਚਰਚਾ
Sewa
ਸੇਵਾ
ਸੇਵਾ
ਕਰਤ ਹੋਇ ਨਿਹਕਾਮੀ ॥ ਤਿਸ ਕਉ ਹੋਤ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ॥
One who performs selfless service, without thought of
reward, shall attain his Lord and Master. (SSGS p. 286)
ਸੁਖੁ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੇਵ ਕਮਾਣੀਆ
॥
You shall find peace, doing seva (SSGS p. 25)
ਸੇਵਾ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਚਿਤੁ
ਲਾਏ ॥
Center your awareness on seva and focus your consciousness
on the Word of the Shabad. (SSGS p. 110)
ਕਰਿ ਸੇਵਾ ਭਜੁ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ
ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ॥
Do seva, follow the Guru’s Teachings, and vibrate
on the Lord’s Name, Har, Har. (SSGS p. 176)
ਵਿਚਿ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਸੇਵ ਕਮਾਈਐ
॥ ਤਾ ਦਰਗਹ ਬੈਸਣੁ ਪਾਈਐ ॥
In the midst of this world, do seva, and you shall be
given a place of honor in the Court of the Lord. (SSGS
p. 26)
O
God, You are all-powerful, inexpressible and imperceptible; my soul
and body are Your capital.
By Your Mercy, may I find peace; this is Nanak's lasting prayer.
||4||3|| Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (724)
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