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What is Waheguru?

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another name for God

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What are the prayers books kept at home called?

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Gukta

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What is Japji and when is it rehearsed?

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Japji is a prayer given by Guru Nanak and is rehearsed at dawn

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Give a quote for private worship

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“wake up in ambrosial hours and take a bath”

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How do Sikhs worship at home?

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. bathe in ambrosial hours to remind them that God is all around
. recite the Japji at dawn
. Naam Japna where they meditate God’s name

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Why is Vaisakhi important

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. Falls in the month of Guru Nanak’s birthday- can reflect on his message
. marks Sikh new years
. celebrates Guru Gobind Singh forming the Khalsa
. thank God for good crops

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Give a quote for Vaisakhi

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“one who performs sewa … shall attain his Lord and master”
volounteering.

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How do they celebrate Vaisakhi?

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. Bank holiday- take a day off work
. Parade with the Guru Grant Sahib
. Can go on pilgrimage

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What is Diwali the festival of?

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Lights

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What is the main message of Diwali?

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Good overcoming evil (light overcoming darkness)

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What is another way of saying Diwali for Sikhs?

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Prisoner release day

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IExplain prisoner release day

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Guru Hargobind was a prisoner of war with many other Sikhs
He had an offer to be freed by the King
He said he would only go if the other Sikhs would be freed
He could take as many of them as could fit on his robe
Guru Hargobind a clock with 52 tassels
All were freed

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Who is Bhai Man Singh?

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He is recognised as a martyr because he cancelled a meeting where Sikhs were going to be killed by the emperor resulting in his own death.

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Whats the name for a Guru’s birthday?

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gurpurb

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Give a quote for Diwali

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“The stories of the Gurus make children good children”

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16
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When is Vaisakhi celebrated?

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Every 13th or 14th of April

17
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Give a quote for the Khalsa

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“reborn in the Guru’s household”

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Why were the Khalsa important?

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Shows the spirit of sacrifice

19
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Give a quote for how Guru Nanak promoted equality

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“without woman there would b no one at all”
“all humans… may sit and eat in the Guru’s kitchen”

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Why are gurpurbs important?

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. provide Sikhs an opportunity to celebrate religious history
. reminds of Sikh principles
. share faith with community

21
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What is the Naam Karaan?

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Sikh naming ceremony

22
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Give a quote showing the importance of a new baby

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“the True Guru has truly given a child”
meaning every child is a gift

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What will happen at a Naam Karaan?

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. the baby will be given Amrit (a sugar solution) so that it’s first taste is sweet not bitter (good not evil)
.the family will bring a gift for the gurdwara e.g a blanket for GGS
. 48 hours reading of the GGS

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What’s the Amrit Sanskar?

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Sikh initiation ceremony where Sikhs can become Amritdhari
This means that they commit themselves to the Khalsa and become an Ammritdhari sikh.

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What is an Ammritdhari Sikh?

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Sikh who takes on responsibility of a higher commintment to Sikhism by going through with the amrit sanskar ceremony

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What should Amritdhari Sikhs do?

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.wear 5 K’s
. prayer daily (5 times a day)
. practise Sikh virtues
. use and fully incorporate names of Singh and Kaur

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What are Amritdhari Sikhs prohibited from doing?

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. using drugs
. smoking
. eat meat
. smoke

28
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Give a quote about Amrit (for Naam Karaan)

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“Drink Amrit, live forever”

29
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What’s the definition of a pilgrimage?

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a religious journey

30
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What is another name for the golden temple?

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The Harmandir Sahib

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What are the features of the Golden temple?

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. sacred, clean pools outside for healing (though wont work if you are not spiritually clean)
. Langar
. Four entrance: North. East, South, West representing the fact that everyone is equal

32
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How do parents name a child?

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Through hukam they flick to a random page in the GGS and name the child from the first work on the top left.

33
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What’s the Ardas?

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The prayer which Sikhs begin and complete worship

34
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Explain with a quote why pilgrimage is not necessary

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Going on pilgrimage and visiting sacred shrine are good but are not “equal to the worship of God”
Guru Nanak belived sometimes these rituals could get in the way of tru faith.
E.g clean pools in Golden temple won’t make you clean if you’re not clean inside.
“There is no sacred shrine equal to the Guru”

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Explain with a quote why some Sikhs may decide to go on pilgrimage

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Going on pilgrimage helps you attain “ spiritual wisdom”
Some believe the effort reflects spiritual faith
Enables Sikhs to learn more about history, learn about Gurus “The stories of the Gurus make children good children”
Guru Nanak travelled thousand of miles inspiring Sikhs nowadays

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