Sikhism Flashcards
Daily Routine
- Wake up every morning before dawn and bathe (cleanliness is an important part of God’s creation)
- Morning prayer begins with meditation on the name of God (Japii Sahib)
- Go out into the world and earn their living. Keep them away from dishonesty
- Recall the name of God at every opportunity during the day
- Offer Prayer again at evening and before going to bed
Guru
a teacher or leader
Guru 1: Nanak
-born Hindu
-refused rituals and the caste system
-had a divine experience (visits God at the river)
-”Non Hindu nor Muslim”
-founded Sikhism
-introduced
1. Monotheism
2. Selflessness
3.honest living
Guru 3: Amar Das
-nominated by guru Angad
-Born hindu
-Father in Law of Ram Das
-lifted the statues of women and gave them equality
-appointed woman missionaries to spread the message of Sikhism
-officially established langar
Guru 5: Arjan
-Son of Ram Das
-enlarged the Sikh community
-started the Granth Sahib
→hymns of the Granth Sahib
→brought things together
Guru 10: Gobind Singh
-poet
-final living guru
-created the Khalsa
-created the Amrit initiation
-gave title to Guru Granth Sahib
-author of texts
Guru Granth Sahib
5 K’s
- Kesh - Long uncut hair and beard that symbolize respect for the body and Gods creation. usually put into a turban
- Kangha - A wooden comb to take care of the hair that symbolizes personal cleanliness
- Kara - Steel bracelet worn on the RIGHT wrist. Symbolizes: God without a begining or end, Khalsa, fearlesness.
- Kachera - Undergarments/ pants worn by soldiers at the time. symbolizes: restraint, discipline and defending their faith. Also let soldiers move easily while in battle
- Kirpan - a small sword or dagger as a symbol of justice, power, defence.
Khalsa Code of Conduct
-all sikhs to live by this code, khalsa members required to…
-pray before work
-women are equal to men
-give to poor
-no substances,meat
Langar
-a free open kitchen available in every Sikh community
-Usually in or near the gurdwara
-Everyone its in pangat(rows)
-All food is vegetarian so no one is offended and everyone is welcome
-Communal contributions and combined efforts of people help to organize the langar
-Officially established by Guru Ram Das
8 Major teachings
1.Monotheism
2.the reality of the world
3.spritual achivement
4.union of spritual and worldly lives
5.Nam
6.good deeds, not rituals
7. equity and human dignity
8. just society
Mul Mantra
-First page of Granth Sahib
-There is only one god, he is the creator, he is without hostility, beyond death, known by the gurus grace, timeless without form, without fear, truth is his name
Parshad
sweet food they give out to symbolize Gods love
Sangat
Gathering, sing songs and listen in gurdwara, sense of community
Sewa- 3 ways
Tan - Physical
Man - Mental
Dhan - Material
Act of selflessness, extend to all people regardless of religion or racial background (service for the community)