Sikhism Flashcards
Who started Sikhism
Guru Nanak
Why was Guru Arjan tortured
He was tortured because he included Islamic refrences in The Guru Granth Sahib
Why did Guru Nanak start a new religion
He felt that the sacred thread cermony was very unfair
How was Guru Arjan dev tortured
- They put him on a hot mat
- They poured hot sand on his burned body
- They put his wounded body in a Salty River
Why did Guru Arjan Dev build 4 doors to the Gudwara
He said that his faith is for all castes.
What is a Langar
A Langar is a big kitchen in the Gudwara where Sikhs volunteer to cook food fo everyone anyone is allowed to eat from the Langar and when they eat they all sit on the floor to symbolize everyone is equal.
How much money should be donated to the Langar
10% of their earnings
Why did Guru Hargobind teach self defence
His farther (Guru Arjan Dev) told him to so that the Sikhs can protect them selfs if they are ever in danger
How can you do sewa in the Gudwara
You can server food in the Langar
What is Sewa
Sewa is selfless service this means that you do it without thinking about good deeds
What is Kesh and what does it symbolize (Hair)
Kesh is hair and it is to never be cut and it symbolizes the natrual life
What is a kanga(Comb)
A kanga is comb that is a reminder to keep the body clean and when hair falls out it symbolizes that nothing ever lasts for ver
What is Kara (Bracelet)
A Kara is a braclet wich is not made from expsensive material so that people can afford it . It can make Sikhs rethink what they are doing and it is a reminder that god is always watchign and the bracelete is infinitive which symbloizes that god is always watching.
What is Kachera (Underwear)
This is to control desire it symbolizes that you are baptized
What is a kirpan (Knife)
They only use this if they are attacked and this is self defence
