WG VI World Religions_Sikhism

What is Sikhism?

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Who are Sikhs?

Sikh – “disciple” or “student”

What are some commonly
held misconceptions about
Sikhs?

Punjab Region

•Most of the world’s 26 million
Sikhs live in this part of
northwestern India – Punjab.
•Many also live in other parts
of the world.
•It is the 9th largest religion
/ belief system in the world.

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"Sikh" means

• Submission

• Disciple or Student

• Holy

• "From the Punjab Region"

• Muslim

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Sikhism originated in the _______ region of India

• Punjab

• Ganges

• Pakistan

• New Delhi

What is Sikhism?

• A 523-year-old monotheistic religion of Northwest India
• Seeks to make religion a uniting rather than dividing force
• All people – male and female, are united as brothers and sisters in devotion to the one God:

"There is no Muslim, there is no Hindu; all are equal human
beings because they are the children of the same Father,
God.“ – Guru Nanak (Founder of Sikhism)

The Founder of Sikhism

•Guru Nanak was the first of 10 spiritual
leaders.
•Founded Sikhism in 1499 when Moguls
(Muslims) ruled.

• Received a message from God (Sat Nam)

•Converted many Hindus and Muslims to
his teachings

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Sikhism teaches the ​

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of men and women. They view religion as a ​

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force in the world.

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equality

uniting

division

spiritual

Basic Beliefs

⬧There is Only One God ("Sat Nam")
⬧Equality of all humanity (women are equal to men)
⬧Freedom and Liberty for all.
⬧Speaking out against injustice and standing up for

the defenseless is considered a Sikh’s duty.

⬧Community Service

Guru’s Lead by Example

Guru Arjan Dev ji
(5th Guru) serving the
lepers

Guru Amardas ji conferred
equal status on Men & Women

Community Service

- Helping the poor and needy

Honest labor and work ("Kirat
karni") are the approved way of life
in Sikhism.

Equal Rights for Women

Bhai Lehna ji working
with Guru Nanak Dev ji
in the fields

​The 11th Guru = the holy book of Sikhism

Teachings of the 10 Gurus

• Religion should unite, not divide.
• Charity/Community involvement is

more valuable than ritual/asceticism.

• Equality for ALL

• There is one God (Sat Nam")

• Sacred Text: Guru Granth Sahib (Adi Granth)

• Collection of 10 Gurus’ teachings

• Considered the "11th Guru"

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The Holy Book of Sikhism is the

• Bible

• Koran

• Guru Nanak

• Guru Granth Sahib

• Torah

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The Founder of Sikhism, in 1500 C.E., is

• Abraham

• The Prophet Muhammad

• Guru Nanak

• Guru Granth Sahib

Sikhism is a combination of Hinduism and Islam

• Goal of Sikhism:

• To have good karma🡪 Good Conduct
• To break the cycle of reincarnation:

Moksha

• To become one with Sat Nam
• After death, Sikhs are cremated & their

ashes are spread over a river or in the sea.

• How to break the cycle of

reincarnation:

• Charity
• Meditation (Communal)

Teachings of Sikhism: The 5 Vices and 5 Virtues

Control the 5 Vices
1. Greed
2. Anger
3. Pride
4. Lust
5. Materialism

Live by the 5 Virtues
1. Compassion
2. Honesty/Justice
3. Contentment
4. Humility
5. Pyar – Filled w/love for Sat Nam

Articles of Faith: "The 5 Ks"

• Kesh - uncut hair: Sikhs do not cut hair or beards to remain in the

image that god gave us

• Kuchha – under-shorts (boxers) to represent modesty and fidelity
• Kanga - comb, made of wood - to keep uncut hair neat and clean
• Kara - bracelet, made of steel worn on right hand –a reminder of

noble actions, a symbol of eternity

• Kirpan - ceremonial small blunt knife symbolizing freedom, liberty and

justice

(1) Kesh

• Kesh is hair. Sikhs promise

not to cut their hair but let it
grow as a symbol of their
faith. Because during their
lifetimes it will get very long
they wear turbans to keep it
tidy.

• They believe that this

demonstrates their
obedience to God.

A Sikh wearing a Turban

The Turban

•Symbolizes discipline, integrity, humility, and spirituality.
•It is very insulting and disrespectful to a Sikh to remove his or her
turban.
•Turbans are a mandatory part of Sikh faith.

(2) Kangha

•The Kangha is a small
wooden comb. It keeps
the hair fixed in place,
and is a symbol of
cleanliness. Combing
their hair reminds Sikhs
that their lives should be
tidy and organised.

The Kangha

The Five K’s (cont.)

Sikhs use twice a day.
It should be worn in the hair all the

time.

Combs help to clean hair and

remove tangles from it, as well as
being a symbol of cleanliness to
the Sikhs.

Combing their hair reminds them

that their lives should be tidy and
organized.

(3) The Kara

• The kara is a steel bangle worn on

the arm. It is a closed circle with
no beginning and no end...as with
God there is no beginning and no
end.

• It is a reminder to behave well,

keep faith and restrain from
wrong doing. Wearing it will
remind a sikh of his duties.

The
Kara

The Last two are a reminder that Sikhs are warriors
and always fight for what is right!

The last two K’s are:

1.

The Kachera

2.

The Kirpan

(4) The Kachera

• These are short trousers

worn as underwear. They
were more practical than the
long, loose clothes most
people in India wore at the
time of Guru Gobind Singh.

• The Guru said they were a

symbol that Sikhs were
leaving old ideas behind,
following new better ones.

The Kachera

(5) The Kirpan

• The warriors sword. These

days a very tiny one is worn
as a symbol of dignity and
self respect.

• It demonstrates power and

reminds sikhs that they
must fight a spiritual battle,
defend the weak and
oppressed, and uphold the
truth.

The Kirpan

Values & Practices

• Seva: Daily selfless service to humanity
• Vand Chakna: sharing with others
• Langar: Community Kitchen,

�An expression of service to community

• Kirat Kamaiyee: Honest Labor

� Honest earnings by hard work
� Do not become burden on the

society

• Daily Prayers & Meditation

� No passive mediation

• Maintain channel of knowledge by

actively engaging in the society.

• Prevent stagnation of social and

intellectual skills

• Introspection connect now, don’t wait for later

Bhai Kanyia
pioneer of the Red Cross &
humanitarian aide organizations

The Afterlife

�Sikhs believe in reincarnation

until the karma is resolved and
has merged with God.

�After death, Sikhs are cremated

& their ashes are spread over a
river or in the sea.

•Mourners go to the Gudwara
to offer prayers for the
deceased.

•A Saptah (7 day reading) or
Dusehra (10 day reading) takes
place at the house of the
deceased.
•On the last day of the readings
the “Sadd Ramkali” (the story
of the third Guru’s death, the
transitory nature of life & the
acceptance of God’s will) is
read.
•No memorials are erected for
the deceased.

Sikh Temples - Gurdwaras

•Common Practice

• Remove shoes
• Cover head
• All are welcome
• Prayers led by a granthi
• Free kitchen always open

•The most sacred site to Sikhs is the
Golden Temple in Amritsar, India

• Pilgrimage! 🡪🡪🡪🡪

Sacred Art:
The Golden Temple

� The Golden Temple is located is

located Amritsar (in Punjab, India),
which means “Pool of the Nectar of
Immortality,” the holiest city in
Sikhism

� It is a symbol of spiritual and

historical traditions of the Sikhs.

� It is known as a palace of

pilgrimage and a sacred piece of
art.

Match

Match the following

• Brahman

• Brahma

• Shiva

• Vishnu

single universal spirit

the Creator

the Destroyer

the Preserver

• single universal spirit

• the Creator

• the Destroyer

• the Preserver

Match

Match the following

• Ganesh(a)

• Shakti; Lakshimi

• Surya

• Brahman

• Brahma

god of wisdom, removes obstacles from follower's path

represents great power and strength; sensitive and compassionate

sun god; divine healer

single universal spirit

the Creator

• god of wisdom, removes obstacles from follower's path

• represents great power and strength; sensitive and compassionate

• sun god; divine healer

• single universal spirit

• the Creator

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Hinduism is one of the most popular religions in the world. Fill in the blank: Hinduism is the __ largest religion in the world

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

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Who is the founder of Hinduism?

• Mahavira

• Guru Nanak

• Unknown

• Ghandi

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Do you think Hindus go to a scheduled worship or service each day of the week?

• yes

• no

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What is atman?

• flowers

• a god

• soul

• temple

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What is Dharma?

• a set of spiritual duties to fulfill

• soul

• temple

• effects that good or bad actions have

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Hindu guidelines for living a moral life include what? Select all that apply.

• nonviolence

• self-restraint

• praying 4 times a day

• honesty

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Hindus must go to temple to worship their chosen deity. True or false?

• True

• False

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Hinduism spread throughout Southeast Asia via what?

• text

• trade

• internet

• movement

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Hinduism is considered to be monotheistic. True or false?

• True

• False

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What is a spiritual leader in Hinduism called?

• priest

• rabbi

• swarma

• guru

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Hindus are free to worship any deity they choose or to worship none at all.

• True

• False

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In order to achieve inner peace and spiritual awareness, Hindus may do which of the follow? Choose all that apply.

• make offerings

• meditate

• go on pilgrimages

• chant mantras

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Which of the following are Hindu celebrations? Check all that apply.

• Holi

• Passover

• Ramadan

• Diwali

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What is the main goal for a Hindu?

• to be reincarnated

• for their soul, the atman, to be one with Brahman

• to take a pilgrimage to the Ganges River

• to have good Karma

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What are samskaras?

• people who do not belong to a particular caste

• dresses worn for special occasions

• evil spirits that cause people to commit evil action

• rites of passage for different states in a person's life

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Jainism spread because of the teachings of what man?

• Muhammed

• Ghandi

• Mahavira

• Guru Nanak

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It is possible that Jainism is an older religion than Hinduism. True or false.

• True

• False

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Which of the following are the basic principles of Jainism? Select all that apply.

• injure no life

• tell the truth

• do not steal

• own no property

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Jainism is non-theistic which means what?

• they believe in no god

• they believe in one god

• they believe in multiple gods

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Jains are so serious about not hurting a living thing, they won't even eat what type of food?

• apples

• dates

• root vegetables

• vine vegetables

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Sikhism has its roots in the teachings of what person?

• Mahavira

• Guru Nanak

• Ghandi

• Muhammed

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As part of their religious devotion, male Sikhs are expected to wear what items at all times? Choose all that apply.

• long hair

• a small comb

• steel bracelet

• turban

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What is the ultimate goal for Sikhs?

• to reach Nirvana

• to be reunited with god after death

• to achieve moksha

• to go to Valhalla

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Sikhism is based on many of the same ideas of what two religions?

• Islam and Hinduism

• Islam and Jainism

• Hinduism and Jainism

• Hinduism and Christianity

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Which of the following is NOT something a Sikh may do prior to entering at temple?

• wash their hands

• take off their shoes

• take off their turban

• wash their feet

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about community meals at Sikh temples?

• people of any faith can eat the free community meal

• only Sikhs can eat the community meal

• the meals are prepared at people's homes and brought to the temple once a week

• people must pay to eat the community meal