Sikhism originated over 500 years ago in Punjab, northern Pakistan by Guru Nanak. It has over 20 million followers worldwide and is based on devotion and remembrance of God, truthful living, equality, and social justice. Sikhism rejects superstitions and blind rituals, and is open to all through the teachings of the 10 Sikh Gurus in the Sikh Holy Book, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Sikhism originated over 500 years ago in Punjab, northern Pakistan by Guru Nanak. It has over 20 million followers worldwide and is based on devotion and remembrance of God, truthful living, equality, and social justice. Sikhism rejects superstitions and blind rituals, and is open to all through the teachings of the 10 Sikh Gurus in the Sikh Holy Book, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Sikhism originated over 500 years ago in Punjab, northern Pakistan by Guru Nanak. It has over 20 million followers worldwide and is based on devotion and remembrance of God, truthful living, equality, and social justice. Sikhism rejects superstitions and blind rituals, and is open to all through the teachings of the 10 Sikh Gurus in the Sikh Holy Book, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Sikhism originated over 500 years ago in Punjab, northern Pakistan by Guru Nanak. It has over 20 million followers worldwide and is based on devotion and remembrance of God, truthful living, equality, and social justice. Sikhism rejects superstitions and blind rituals, and is open to all through the teachings of the 10 Sikh Gurus in the Sikh Holy Book, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
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SIKHISM
Reporters: Jerome G. Gumapac / Lielane R. Varela Sikhism It was founded over 500 years ago The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20 million people worldwide Originated in Punjab, in northern Pakistan Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind, social justice and denounces superstitions and blind rituals Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Who and what is a Sikh? The word 'Sikh' in the Punjabi language means 'disciple’,Sikhs are the disciples of God who follow the writings and teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus "Any human being who faithfully believes in: (i) One Immortal Being, (ii) Ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh, (iii) The Guru Granth Sahib, (iv) The utterances and teachings of the ten Gurus and, (v) the baptism bequeathed by the tenth Guru, and who does not owe allegiance to any other religion is a Sikh."(Rehat Maryada, Sikh Code of Conduct) The Gurus The Sikh gurus, referred to as the strong and powerful, are credited with establishing Sikhism, which started as a minor religion, but developed into a prominent religion over centuries Guru Nanak was the first of the recognized Sikh gurus. There were ten recognized living gurus in the Nanak line. All the Sikh gurus were born into the Khatri caste. Modern Sikhism believes the Adi Granth or Granth Sahib, the writings of the gurus, to now be the guru. This belief has been integrated alongside the writings of Sikh gurus, and is now called Guru Granth Sahib. Modern Sikhism says that the Tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh bestowed the guruship forever to the Guru Granth Sahib. The 10 Gurus Philosophy and Beliefs There is only One God. He is the same God for all people of all religions. The soul goes through cycles of births and deaths before it reaches the human form. The goal of our life is to lead an exemplary existence so that one may merge with God. Sikhs should remember God at all times and practice living a virtuous and truthful life while maintaining a balance between their spiritual obligations and temporal obligations. The true path to achieving salvation and merging with God does not require renunciation of the world or celibacy, but living the life of a householder, earning a honest living and avoiding worldly temptations and sins. Sikhism condemns blind rituals such as fasting, visiting places of pilgrimage, superstitions, worship of the dead, idol worship etc. Sikhism preaches that people of different races, religions, or sex are all equal in the eyes of God. It teaches the full equality of men and women. Women can participate in any religious function or perform any Sikh ceremony or lead the congregation in prayer. History and Practices The founder of the Sikh religion was Guru Nanak who was born in 1469. He preached a message of love and understanding and criticized the blind rituals of the Hindus and Muslims. Guru Nanak passed on his enlightened leadership of this new religion to nine successive Gurus. The final living Guru, Guru Gobind Singh died in 1708. Sikhism does not have priests, which were abolished by Guru Gobind Singh. The Guru felt that they had become corrupt and full of ego. Sikhs only have custodians of the Guru Granth Sahib (granthi), and any Sikh is free to read the Guru Granth Sahib in the Gurdwara (a Sikh temple) or in their home. All people of all religions are welcome to the Gurdwara. A free community kitchen can be found at every Gurdwara which serves meals to all people of all faiths. Guru Nanak first started this institution which outline the basic Sikh principles of service, humility and equality.
