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Quick Facts of Sikhism

Guru Sahiban (IK JOT)

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


Five Piaras (Beloved Ones)

Bhai Daya Singh Ji
Bhai Dharam Singh Ji
Bhai Himmat Singh Ji
Bhai Mohkam Singh Ji
Bhai Sahib Singh Ji


Four Sahibzadas (Sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji)

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji
Sahibzada Jhujhar Singh Ji
Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji
Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji


Nitnem (everyday recitation)

Japji Sahib
Jap Sahib
Swaye Patshahi 10
Sodar Rehras
Kirtan Sohila


Five Kakars (K's)

Kes - uncut hair
Kangha - comb
Kirpan - sword
Kara - steel bangle
Kachha - shorts


Five Takhats (Seats of Sikh Religion)

Sri Akal Takhat Sahib Ji - Amritsar (Punjab)
Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib Ji - Anandpur (Punjab)
Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib Ji - Bathinda (Punjab)
Takhat Sri Hazur Sahib Ji - (Maharashtra)
Takhat Sri Patna Sahib Ji - (Bihar)


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
The Guru Granth Sahib,
The Utterances and teachings of the ten Gurus, and
Khande di Pahul bequeathed by the tenth Guru, and who does not owe allegiance to any other religion.


Last Name of a Sikh

Man: Singh (a lion)
Woman: Kaur (princess)


Other 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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