Simran means meditation on Gods name. During his time, Guru Nanak, the first Guru, taught people to mediate on Nam. The word 'Nam' is a Punjabi word for name, however Sikhs refer to God as 'Nam'. There are many ways in which a Sikh can practice Nam Simran. For example: * Reading or listening to the scriptures of the Guru Granth Sahib; * Saying or listening to the daily prayers; * Kirtan; * Reciting God's name, 'Waheguru' The Guru Granth Sahib is the Sikh holy book which contains Gods
HOLI (revised) Being one of the most spirited festivals in India, the celebrations of Holi takes place with a lot of joy and verve throughout the country. Rightly known as the 'festival of colours', the whole scenario on the day of Holi is mind-blowing. The festivity takes place for many days all over the country and people are seen tossing ‘gulaal’ (coloured powder) on each other and rejoicing as they go around meeting people in their unrecognizable conditions. Colours magically connect with
Man's Search for the Purpose of Life Man is in search of happiness, but has no peace of mind. Even if he succeeds in achieving his objectives, he remains dissatisfied. His search for peace and happiness, therefore, never ends. Saint Augustine says that God gave us the senses for using them properly, but we misuse them by indulging in sensual pleasures; whereas the bliss for which we should have striven remains enshrined in scriptures only. Man is an ensouled entity gifted with body, mind, and
Sikhs Masses of innocent Sikh civilians, dressed in traditional, Indian clothing, gathered at the Golden Temple on June 8th, 1984. People gathered to celebrate an important religious holiday, the anniversary of the death of their fifth guru, Arjun Dev Ji, the Guru who built the Golden Temple. Priests recited the daily prayers, as individuals listened and paid their respects. Others sat on the floor together and ate langar (simple food provided by the temple), as equals. In this way, Sikhs expressed
An Attack on Sikhs Masses of innocent Sikh civilians, dressed in traditional, Indian clothing, gathered at the Golden Temple on June 8th, 1984. People gathered to celebrate an important religious holiday, the anniversary of the death of their fifth guru, Arjan Dev Ji. Women dressed in salwar kameez, and men dressed in kurta pajama. Priests recited the daily prayers, as individuals listened and paid their respects. Afterwards, they sat on the floor together and ate langar (simple food provided by the
started looking at my parents, with their uncut hair. And I asked them why we had to have uncut hair. My parents stopped the car and they told me everything about my religion and why we don’t cut our hair. My parents told me that a saint named Guru Gobind Singh Ji first formed the Sikh religion. God told him that he was to make a new religion, a religion, in which the members have uncut hair.Now as I look back at what my parents told me; I understand that the Khalsa was founded not only to have a religion
1. Tell me about the phone call. Rahim Khan who is friends with Amir called from Pakistan, Rahim wanted Amir to see him. Rahim tells Amir that there is a way to be good again. “Two” 2. Tell me about Hazaras. The Hazaras is an ethnic group of Shi'a Muslims.They are Mogul descendants , and they look like chinese people. 3. Tell me about Pashtuns. The Pashtuns is an ethnic group of Sunni muslims. The Pashtuns persecuted the Hazaras. “Three” 4. Tell me about Baba. Baba is Amir’s father. He has
little nervous and pressurized. Every Sunday, I go to our temple ─ what we call the Gurudwara ─ to sing hymns (prayers) that come out from our religious scripture. These hymns that we sing are called shabads. The scripture is called the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The Guru Granth Sahib Ji is a scripture that has all of our prayers. It tells us how to be good humans and how to respect one another. I started learning how to sing these religious hymns at the age of four at I've been singing at the Gurudwara
public life. The founder of Sikhism was Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is believed Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s early religious ideas steamed from Islamic and Hindu beliefs. Though little information is given on
source: Sri Guru Granth Sahib. This holy book is composed of the innumerous teachings of our Gurus and moves, appeals, and inspires me and other Sikhs. It was made to lead and guide the sangat for the holy spirit of God that was passed from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Guru Gobind Singh Ji rests in it now. Close to the end of his life, Guru Gobind Singh Ji declared that instead of another human possessing the spiritual and temporal guru, the Guru Granth Sahib would serve as the spiritual guru and the Sikh
sectarian religions perpetuate in his name.” God told Gurū Nānak to “call his followers from rigid adherence to dogma and performance of empty rituals”. Gurū Nānak said, “There is no reason for religious groups to fight each other, and that all theological ideas are inadequate”(Fieser & Powers, 2015, pp.137-138). The 5th Sikh Gurū Arjan (1581-1606), constructed a golden temple for pilgrimages and organized Sikhism into a religion forsaking Gurū Nānak’s teachings. Turning Sikhism into a religion brought
barely five hundred years old. Its founder, Guru Nanak, was born in 1469. Guru Nanak spread a simple message of "Ek Ong Kar": we are all one, created by the One Creator of all Creation. This was at a time when India was being torn apart by castes, sectarianism, religious factions, and fanaticism. He aligned with no religion, and respected all religions. He expressed the reality that there is one God and many paths, and the Name of God is Truth, "Sat Nam". Guru Nanak's followers were Sikhs (seekers of
Sikhism Report The Sikh religion is the youngest of all world religions. It began about 500 years ago in the Punjab region of India. Most of its followers still live in this fertile region, which is located in the foothills of the Himalayas Mountains in the northwest India. In all, there are about twelve million Sikhs in the world today. Gods In Sikhism there is only one god (Waheguru) and this god is beyond the understanding of humans. God is ether male or female. God is the creator who created
baby is born a special prayer is read and a drop of Amrit (holy water) is placed on the baby's tongue. At a ceremony at the Gurdwara, the name of the baby is chosen by opening the Guru Granth Sahib at random: the name must begin with the first letter of first word of the Hukamnama on the left hand side of the page. Singh Lion, a reminder to be courageous, is added to boys' names while Kaur Princess, to stress dignity, is added to girls' names. At puberty - When a person is aged between 14 and 16,
five symbol of Sikhism , where it shows the true identity of a sikh, and how faith is shown spiritually , the great power of faith in them, Most Sikh Follow the rite of the khalsa , 5 ks are the 5 items a Sikh individual must have , by the the guru Gobind Singh (The first K’s is Kara) The Kara is a bangle that is made out of iron , or steel , it is to be worn on the right wrist, the steel represent the strength and also the symbol of unity and eternity , the round shape like a circle shows there no
reflection is in the mirror, in just the same way, God is within you.” (Kaahe re ban khojan jaai, Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji) Sikhs believe that God is within anyone, no matter cruel they may appear; everyone has the ability to change. The five articles of faiths or widely known as Kakaars or the Five K’s. These articles resemble more than Sikhs identity, it symbolizes the admiration and submission to the guru. Kesh, the uncut hair is viewed as a gift from God. Keeping hair in its natural state is seen as
to transform people so they are courageous and bold enough to do good works in the world with intention and ease (445). Sikhs believe that Nam is the God that is worshiped universally, that His presence and character is portrayed in full through the Guru, and is also seen vastly through Scripture and creation (443-44). The main focus for followers of Sikhism is devoting one’s love and time to God, but also equally to charity and the general common good. Sikhs are expected to spend time each morning
Sikhs, who have taken “amrit paul” (Nesbitt, 2002). The Khalsa was responsible for both protection and administration of the community. According to Sikhism, a Sikh should be a scholar, saint, and soldier for God, who must live by an example as the Guru Granth Sahib outlines. Sikhs have their own real identity, which is vividly growing substantially since it possesses its separate religion, institutions, martial traditions, history, and territory. The Khalsa Sikhs could be recognized by the given
in Sikhism: During the Guru Period (1469-1708), the Sikh Gurus were keen to uplift the morally degraded Medieval Indian society. They not only laid down ethical code of conduct but also established various institutions to divinize and democratize the social order based on higher ethical principles. Sikh ethics open the door of spiritual salvation, social development and emancipation of humankind in letter and spirit. Looking at the helplessness of his fellow citizens, Guru Nanak discovered that moral
and edifying speech, humility and forbearance. Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the Punjab area, now Pakistan, founded the Sikh faith. He began preaching the way to enlightenment and God after receiving a vision. After his death a series of nine Gurus (regarded as reincarnations of Guru Nanak) led the movement until 1708. At this time these functions passed to the Panth and the holy text. The tenth Guru, Gobind Singh, compiled this text, the Shri Guru Granth Sahib. It consists of hymns and writings of the