Transcript Introduction to Sikhism

Welcome
Sikh Greetings
 Sat
Sri Akal
(means GOD is true
and out of death)
 Waheguru
ji
ka Khalsa
Waheguru ji
ki Fateh
(means the Khalsa
belongs to GOD and
ordered by GOD and
all victories of Khalsa are
the victories of GOD)
Ik Onkar
Ik Onkar
means there
is only one
God
The Sikh place of worship
is known as GURDWARA
(Mean’s Door of the Guru)
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
(1469-1539)
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Founder of Sikh
religion
Born in 1469 AD
Condemned
caste system
Introduced
Langar
(Congregational
Food)
Women assume
same status as
men
Basic Sikh Principles
 Meditate
on
one God
‘Naam Japo’
Basic Sikh Principles
 Work
hard and
earn by honest
deeds ‘Kirt Karo’
Basic Sikh Principles
 Share
your
earnings with
less fortune
‘Vand Chhako’
Guru Gobind Singh Ji
(1666-1708)
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Was the last
Guru in human
form
Formed the
brotherhood
known as
‘KHALSA’
means pure
Passed
Guruship to the
Holy Scriptures
“ Guru Granth
Sahib Ji”
Khalsa
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In 1699 the
Khalsa
Brotherhood
was established
by the tenth
Guru
Sikhs celebrate
Vaisakhi as
Birthday of
Khalsa
From that day
all the baptised
Sikhs wear the
5 Ks
Five K’s (Kesh)
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Long uncut hair
cutting or
removing hair
from any part of
the body means
disobeying God
Five K’s (Kangha)
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A wooden comb
symbolic of
cleanliness
When we comb
our hair and take
the broken hair
out, in the same
way we are
advised to take
the bad thoughts
of our mind out.
Five K’s (Karha)
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An iron or
steel bracelet
Significance of
timeless God
A reminder to
stop when you
out strech
your hand to
do anything
wrong
Five K’s (Kirpan)
Sword - A Symbol of mercy
 Can only be used for defending the
helpless and truth
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Five K’s (Kachhehra)
Specially tailored a pair of shorts
 Symbol of high moral character
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1708 – Eternity
Guru Granth Sahib
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Guru Granth
Sahib Spiritual
embodiment of
the ten Gurus
Teachings
Contains 1430
Pages in
Gurmukhi Script
The present
Living Guru of
Sikhs
Golden Temple
(Amritsar Panjab)
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Built by fifth Guru
Founded by Sain Mian Meer
a Muslim Saint
Sarovar (Pool of Nector)
Has four doors to North,
South, East and West
Everyone is welcome
THANKS