Sikhism test Flashcards
Define GURU GRANTH SAHIB
The last of all the Gurus. A book containing the written teachings of the living Gurus.
Define LANGAR
The community kitchen in the Gurdwara, where Sikhs eat together.
Define KHALSA
Khalsa -the community of Sikhs.
Define KANDA
The symbol of Sikhism depicting a sword, two kirpans and a circle.
Define VAISAKHI
The Sikh New Year.
What RELIGION were GURU NANAK’S FAMILY?
Hindu
What did GURU NANAK BELIEVE?
That people should simply follow God’s path, which was beyond religious identities, and that everyone was equal
When and where did GURU NANAK LIVE?
16th century, Northern India
Between what TWO RELIGIONS were there GREAT RIVALRIES in Guru Nanak’s time?
Hinduism and Islam
What are the FIVE KS?
The five Ks:
- Kara (the bracelet)
- Kanga (the comb)
- Kachera (the undergarment)
- Kesh (the hair)
- Kirpan (the knife)
Which of the 5 Ks is the BRACELET?
Kara - The bracelet. This reminds Sikhs to follow God. It symbolises God’s infinite nature - he has no beginning and no end.
Which of the 5 Ks is the COMB?
Kanga - The comb. Reminds Sikhs to keep their internal and external life in order, and the God untangles the problems in their lives just like the comb untangles their hair.
Which of the 5 Ks is the UNDERGARMENT?
Kachera - The underwear. Reminds Sikhs to stay chaste (only have sex with their spouse.)
Which of the 5 Ks is the HAIR
Kesh - The hair. Sikhs grow their hair because it they believe it is a gift from God.
Which of the 5 Ks is the KNIFE?
Kirpan - The knife. This reminds Sikhs that they must protect the weak and innocent.
What are the THREE PILLARS of Sikhism?
The three pillars of Sikhism:
- Chant God’s Name
- Earn your Living Honestly
- Share and Consume Together
Define CHANT GOD’S NAME
Chant God’s Name - If Sikhs verbally chant God’s name, they will find themselves internally chanting it too.
Define EARN YOUR LIVING HONESTLY
Earn your Living Honestly - You must not earn money by being violent, lying, killing or exploiting others.
Define SHARE AND CONSUME TOGETHER
Share and Consume Together - Sikhs must give any money they do not need to those who need it. They must also eat together as a community often.
Define THE GURDWARA
The Sikh place of worship and communal eating
What does the GURDWARA CONTAIN?
The Gurdwara contains:
- Four doors
- The flag
- The palki
- The chauri
What are the FOUR DOORS inside of the GURDWARA
Four doors - these shows that people from all corners of the world are welcome.
What is the FLAG inside the GURDWARA
The flag - A yellow flag with the Khanda flies above the Gurdwara.
What is the PALKI inside the GURDWARA
The palki - A raised platform where the Guru Granth Sahib is read.
What is the CHAURI inside the GURDWARA
The chauri - A fan waved over the Guru Granth Sahib to indicate its authority
