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Sikhism . By Collin Rooney. 5 th largest organized religion Sanskrit “ sisya ” – disciple Praise Waheguru – God Reach salvation through reincarnation Try to avoid Maya – worldly pursuits. Some Stuff. Guru Nanak Dev Ji – founder Born- 1469 Died- 1538 Originated in Pakistan
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Sikhism By Collin Rooney
5th largest organized religion • Sanskrit “sisya” – disciple • Praise Waheguru – God • Reach salvation through reincarnation • Try to avoid Maya – worldly pursuits Some Stuff
Guru Nanak Dev Ji–founder • Born- 1469 Died- 1538 • Originated in Pakistan • Age 30 Nanak disappeared • “There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim” • Had Four Journeys • Had Two sons History
Lahina – second Guru • Amar Das – Third Guru • Prohibited purdah and sati • Promoted langar • Ram Das – Fourth Guru • Built Harimandir Sahib • Prepared the AdiGranth More History
Hargobind – sixth Guru • Carried two swords (miri and piri) • Sikhs developed a trained fighing force • Gobind Singh – Tenth Guru • Guru Ganth Sahib – spiritual authority • KahlsaPanth – theocracy that manages Sikhs Even More History
AdiGranth • Protects the hyms and teachings of Gurus • Guru Granth Sahib • Teachings of first 5 gurus • Traditions and teachings of saints • Separated into rags Religious Texts
Gurupurabs • About Sikh gurus’ lives • Tend to be on birthdays or martyrdom • Vaisaki • April 13, the acceptance of Kahlsa • BandiChhor Divas • Coincides with Diwali, Guru Hargobind’s release • HallaMohalla • Fighting Sikh festivals
After baptism – must always wear • Kes – uncut hair • Kangha – small comb • Kara – circular iron bracelet • Kirpan - dagger • Kaccha - special undergarment Five K’s