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World Religions Final Winter 2013 > Sikhism > Flashcards

Sikhism Flashcards

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Sikh

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follower

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Guru Nanak

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Born 1469 in area now knows as Pakistan. Disappeared while bathing in a river, reappeared 3 days later enlightened. Died at the age of 70 in 1539

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Gobind Singh

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10th Guru from 1666 (1675) to 1708. Established the order of the Khalsa

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Golden Temple

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One of the obligations of Khalsa is a pilgrimage to the Golden Temple

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Mukti

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(similar to Moksha) achieved by personal righteousness and learning gained by meditation and mantra

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Granth Sahib

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Also called Adi Granth. Collection of poems and hymns by Nanak and the 4 gurus

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3 S’s

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Simran, Seva, Sangat

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Simran

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Meditation and Mantra

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Seva

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Service to God and man

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Sangat

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Guidance of a teacher

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Khalsa

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“Pure ones” established by Guru Gobind Singhat the great gathering of the Sikhs at Anandapur. The tent on a hill/

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5 K’s of Khalsa

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Kesh, Kangha, Kachha, Kara, Kirpan

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Kesh

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The hair - uncut. Spirituality, respect for natural laws

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Kanga

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The comb - controlling the mind and body

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Kachh (Kacha)

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Underwear - physical, moral purity

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Kara

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The steel bracelet - symbol of oneness of god and the unity of the individual with god and all mankind

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Kirpan

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The short dagger - symbol of personal dignity, self defense, and just use of power. Also a symbol of god.

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The new order of Khalsa

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No castes
No use of Hindu or Muslim books
Male members - Singh
Female members - Kaur
No tobacco, alcohol or gambling
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Nam / Ik Oankar

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Believe in one true god. One true name.

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Guru

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Teacher/ leader of the Sikhs

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Adi Granth

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Compiled scriptures

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Principles of Sikh Tradition

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God is personal and individual
God is formless and non-physical
God does not become incarnate
Devotion to god through yoga
This leads to Mukti, or release

World Religions Final Winter 2013 (4 decks)

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