Sikhism summary
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- Created on: 04-04-20 10:46
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- Sikhism
- 5 K's (all begin with K in Punjabi)
- kara- steel bangle
- kesh- uncut hair
- kangha- a comb
- kaacha- undershorts
- kirpan- short sword
- some Sikhs (especially men) also wear a turban
- Sikh symbol- Khanda. consists of three different types of weapons
- khanda- double edged sword in the centre
- chakkar- round throwing weapon
- kirpans- two single-edged swords, crossed either side of the other weapons
- the three duties/ pillars
- Pray (Nam japna): keep God in mind at all times
- Work (Kirt Karna): earn an honest living/ avoid crime and dishonesty
- Give (Vand Chhakna): literally sharing one's earnings with others, giving to charity and caring for others
- Beliefs about God
- most common name, Waheguru (wondrous enlightener)
- One God, who created everything
- Waheguru must remain in mind at all times
- revealed by the grace of the Guru, can be known through understandingwhat the ten gurus contributed to Sikhism
- Forbidden to worship images of Waheguru, but images of the ten gurus can be found in gurdwaras
- Waheguru's nature is expressed in the Mool Mantra
- Sikh statement of belief
- basis of religion + key beliefs about Waheguru
- opening lines the Guru Granth Sahib
- Guru Granth Sahib is the word of the Waheguru so is infallible
- first line of it: 'Ik Onkar'- oneness of God and oneness of humanity
- symbol is often in the homes/minds of Sikhs and can help Sikhs to focus on Waheguru when praying and meditating
- personal regulations
- meditate by reciting Gurbani and singing Kirtan
- wash mind clean with Sewa- selfless community service by doing manual work
- practice truth at all times
- be kind and merciful to others
- become a Gurmukh by doing good deeds
- 5 K's (all begin with K in Punjabi)
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