He disappeared for three days. When he returned the first thing he said was 'There is neither Hindu nor Muslim, only God's path. I shall follow God's path.'
He had a vision. He had been told by God to spend the rest of his life teaching people.
He spent 20 tears travelling.
His message was that you find God in the way you live and what you believe.
Guru Nanak chose the next Guru by dropping a cup into a muddy ditch. His sons refused to pick it up, only Angad would.
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The Khalsa
Khalsa means 'the pure ones'
the members were called the 'panj piare' - the beloved ones
the khalsa was created during the time of the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh
Sikhs were being persecuted and killed for their faith so they needed a fighting force to defend the faith.
Members of the Khalsa all had to drink 'amrit' from the same bowl to show they were equal
Amrit is a mixture of sugar and water stirred with a two edged sword the 'khanda'
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The five Ks
Kesh - uncut hair, this includes not shaving and combing hair twice a day
Kangha - a small wooden comb, is a symbol of cleanliness
Kirpan - a short sword that reminds Sikhs that it is their duty to fight against evil
Kara - plain steel bangle worn on right wrist, shows one God and one truth without beginning or end
Kachera - short trousers worn as underwear
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Gurdwara
Sikh place of worship is called the Gurdwara.
Gurdwara means gods house.
when you go in the gurdwara you haveto take off your shoes and socks and wash your feet.
Sikhs meet and worship in diwan hall.
takht means throne andmanji is the special stool forthe guru granth sahib.
the langer is a meal following the service.
services in a gurdwara are usely held in punjabi.
The ardas- is a special prayerwhich lasts about 15 at the end of the service.
the person reading the granth sahib is called granthi
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Guru Granth Sahib
Its the most important sikhs holy book
The holy book was started by Guru Nanak and finshedby Guru Gobind Singh. it contains hymns written by all the Gurus.
The first copy was printed in 1852.
Every copy of Guru Granth Sahib has 1430 pages and same hymns on the same pages.
Many sikhs have a smaller copy of the Guru Granth Sahib called a Gutka.
Manji- stool for ther Guru Granth Sahib
Chauri-its a fan made of hair or feathers.
Rumalas- special cloth to cover the Guru Granth Sahib.
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