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ਸਿੱਖ ਧਰਮ ਦੇ ਬਾਰੇ
Introduction to Sikhism
Sikh Origin / Philosophy
Always having One-GOD in mind:
1. Naam Japo (Meditate)
2. Kirt Karo (Earn an honest living)
3. Vand Cchako (Share with others)
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ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar
Also known as Golden Temple
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ਸ਼ੇਰ-ਏ-ਪੰਜਾਬ
ਮਹਾਰਾਜਾ ਰਣਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ The Lion of Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh
(13 November 1780 – 27 June 1839)
Sikhism
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. Sikh men 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)
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. Sikh men 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)
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Introduction to Sikhism
Guru Ji (ik jot) ਗੁਰੂ ਸਾਹਿਬਾਨ
ਇਕਾ ਬਾਣੀ ਇਕੁ ਗੁਰੁ ਇਕੋ ਸਬਦੁ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥
Patshahi 1st, Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji
Patshahi 2nd, Sri Guru Angad Sahib Ji
Patshahi 3rd, Sri Guru Amardas Sahib Ji
Patshahi 4th, Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji
Patshahi 5th, Sri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji
Patshahi 6th, Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji
Patshahi 7th, Sri Guru Harrai Sahib Ji
Patshahi 8th, Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji
Patshahi 9th, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji
Patshahi 10th, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji
Eternal Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੧ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੨ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੩ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰਦਾਸ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੪ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੫ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੬ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੭ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਰਾਇ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੮ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੯ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੧੦ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀਜੁੱਗੋ ਜੁੱਗ ਅਟਲ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ
Five Pure Ones ਪੰਜ ਪਿਆਰੇ
Bhai Daya Singh
Bhai Dharam Singh
Bhai Himmat Singh
Bhai Mohkam Singh
Bhai Sahib Singh
ਭਾਈ ਦਇਆ ਸਿੰਘਭਾਈ ਧਰਮ ਸਿੰਘਭਾਈ ਹਿੰਮਤ ਸਿੰਘਭਾਈ ਮੋਹਕਮ ਸਿੰਘਭਾਈ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਸਿੰਘ
Four Sahibzadas ਚਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦੇ
Sahibzada Baba Ajit Singh Ji
Sahibzada Baba Jujhar Singh Ji
Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh Ji
Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh Ji
ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਅਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਜੁਝਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਜੋਰਾਵਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਫਤਹਿ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
Five Kakars (k's) ਪੰਜ ਕੱਕਾਰ
Kesh - uncut hair, symbol of spiritual power
Kanga - comb, symbol of cleanliness
Kirpan - sword, symbol of respect & justice
Kara - steel bangle
Kachera - shorts, symbol of modesty
ਕੇਸ਼ਕੰਘਾਕਿਰਪਾਨਕੜਾਕਛਹਿਰਾ
What/Who is a Sikh ਸਿੱਖ ਕੌਣ ਹੈ
- Sikh, person who faithfuly believes in:
- One Immortal Being,
- Guru Sahiban Ji, Sri Guru Nanak Sahib 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.
ਜੋ ਇਸਤਰੀ ਜਾਂ ਪੁਰਸ਼ ਇਕ ਅਕਾਲ ਪੁਰਖ, ਦਸ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਾਹਿਬਾਨ (ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਤੋਂ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਤਕ), ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਤੇ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ, ਅਤੇ ਦਸਮੇਸ਼ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਉੱਤੇ ਨਿਸ਼ਚਾ ਰੱਖਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਹੋਰ ਧਰਮ ਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਮੰਨਦਾ, ਉਹ ਸਿੱਖ ਹੈ।
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