Sikhism

Team GuruMara FelixMatt RandsMolly Sharif

Paul RakpongsYasmeen Surio

Originated in India in

1469 Around 25 million

followers worldwide Fifth largest religion and

youngest religion Founder of Sikhism is

Guru Nanak

Background

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The invasion of Punjab by the Mughuls

Maharaja Renjeet Ruler

Historical background

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Guru Nanak (1st)• Founder of the Sikh religionGuru Amar Das (3rd)• Trianed 146 apostles to preach• Founded 22 dioceses to help spread SikhismGuru Ram Das (4th)• Created a tithing system• Gathered the sacred texts into the Guru GranthGuru Hargobind (6th)• He wore two swords, a sword of power and a sword of meditationGuru Gobind Singh (10th)•Tenth and final guru• Started the baptismal ceremony pahul• Created the five symbols of commitment

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• Guru Angad Dev (2nd)• Guru Arjan (5th)• Guru Har Rai (7th)• Guru Harkrishan (8th)• Guru Tegh Bahadur

(9th)

The Other Gurus

The goal of every Sikh is to build a close, loving

relationship with God. Sikhs believe in a single, Formless God. Samsara (the repetitive cycle of birth, life and death) Karma (the accumulated sum of one's good and bad

deeds Reincarnation the belief of a rebirth following death. They believe that everyone has equal status in the

eyes of God.   Avoid the Five Sins of Ego. Live by the Primary Principles

Major Beliefs

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1) Naam Japna or Simran – Meditation 2) Kirat Karni – Earn honest living 3) Wand Chakna - Charity Donations 4) Sewa - Service to Humanity and God

Primary Principles of Living

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Japji Sahib- “Song of the Soul”. It appears at the very beginning of the Guru

Granth Sahib. It is known as the most important verses by

the Sikhs. Recited every morning.

Japji

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Last and eternal Guru of the Sikhs A collection of songs. Written in Gurumukhi

Guru Granth Sahib

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Derived from the Arabic meaning “Pure”. Name given to all Sikhs who have been

baptized.

Khalsa

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The Five K’s

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Guru Nanak was said to be the founder of the Sikhism.

There are five stages or Khandas. The first is called Dharm Khand or "The Realm of Duty". The next stage is Gyan Khand or "The Realm of Knowledge" The third stage is Sharam Khand. This is "The Realm of

Ecstasy". The fourth stage is Karam Khand or "The Realm of Power". The final stage is Sach Khand or "The Realm of Truth".

Guru Nanak

Mara F.

Guru Nanak

“Love the saints of every faith:Put away thy pride.Remember the essence of religionIs meekness and sympathy,Not fine clothes,Not the Yogis garb and ashes,Not the blowing of the horns,Not the shaven head,Not long prayers,Not recitations and torturings,Not the ascetic way,But a life of goodness and purity,Amid the worlds temptations.”Mara F.

The Sikh ceremony of rebirth takes place in a

clean and secluded location at any chosen time.

The new initiates agree to: Worship one God. Read the Guru Granth. Join the Sikh congregation. Serve others. Refrain from worshiping any created object, or

living thing.

Amrit

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Langer

Sikhs have a history of providing food along with every worship service, ceremony, or event

The Guru’s free kitchen became established. Everyone cooked, served, and dined together

side by side regardless of social position.

Mara F.

The literal meaning

of the word 'Kaur' is Prince. 

'Singh' is derived from the word 'Simha' meaning  lion. 

Singh and Kaur

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Which of the following are NOT one of Guru

Nanak’s five stages?

A. Realm of Knowledge B. Realm of Power C. Realm of Truth D. Realm of Beauty

Question #1

True/False

Having a wooden comb signifies a dirty mind and body.

Question #2

Which of the followings are NOT one of the

major beliefs of Sikhism?

A) Karma B) Pilgrimage to India C) Equality D) Belief in one God

Question #3

What led to the rising of Sihkism?

A. The invasion of Punjab by Mughuls B. Ruler Maharaja Renjeet C. None of the above D. Answers A & B

Question #4

Who was the guru who founded the Sikh

religion?

Question #5

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