Sikhism Flashcards
How old is it?
Fifth oldest religion
What does the word Sikh mean
Disciple
The Khalsa
Those that are baptized (set apart)
Holy Army
Pure
When/How did it emerge?
15th century - where muslisms and hindus had coexisted.
Founder
Guru Nanak
Muslim or Hindu
He would dress as both
Miracle at his death
Whatever flowers were still blooming, they could bury him, but he was gone.
How many gurus afer?
9
The last guru was
Gobind Singh
Adi Granth
Including hymns written by Nanak and Arjun
Guru Granth Sahib
11th and eternal guru
What is the granth?
The Living word of God, enthroned every day in Sikh’s places of worship.
Where must the granth be present?
For important matters.
Role in birth and marriage?
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Where is the original?
In the golden temple.
What is their belief in God?
One God, infinite, true
Acceptance of what?
Karma, samsara, maya
The purpose of life is
Makti (release from samsara)
Makti is
to be united with God or truth
A moderate Way
Avoidance of the five vices and pursuit of the five virtues
The three pillars:
meditation, service, company of enlightened souls
Focus on:
Hospitality and sharing,
Humans are God’s
Greatest creations.
Religion and worship are a matter of:
The heart
