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Facts of Sikhism
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1st Patshahi, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
2nd Patshahi, Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji
3rd Patshahi, Sri Guru Amar Das Ji
4th Patshahi, Sri Guru Ram Das Ji
5th Patshahi, Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji
6th Patshahi, Sri Guru Har Gobind Ji
7th Patshahi, Sri Guru Har Rai Ji
8th Patshahi, Sri Guru HarKrishan Ji
9th Patshahi, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji
10th Patshahi, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
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Man: Singh (a lion)
Woman: Kaur (princess)
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Facts and Stats on Sikhism |
name
From Punjabi sikh, "learner" or "disciple"
founded
c. 1500 in India
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, and
become a "saint soldier," fighting for good
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
Sources
1. John Bowker, ed., World Religions (DK Publishing,
1997).
2. "Ceremonies and Festivals." Sikhs.org.
<http://www.sikhs.org/fest.htm#gurpurbs>
3. "Sikh Festival Dates 2004 and 2005." infoplease.
<http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0777467.html>
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