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The word '''Sikh''' is derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word <b>‘shishya’</b> which means <b>‘disciple’</b> or '''Student''' or '''Learner'''. In the [[Punjabi]] language the word '''Sikh''' also means '''to learn'''. |
The word '''Sikh''' is derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word <b>‘shishya’</b> which means <b>‘disciple’</b> or '''Student''' or '''Learner'''. In the [[Punjabi]] language the word '''Sikh''' also means '''to learn'''. So a Sikh is a Disciple of the [[Guru]]. Sikhism the religion of the Sikhs has a total of [[Ten Gurus]]. The Sikh is a follower of the teaching of these ten Gurus, Masters or [[Prophet]]s and many Hindu and Muslim Saints whose teaching are incorporated in the Sikh’s perpetual authority, the Sri [[Guru Granth Sahib]] Ji. To the Sikhs, this is more than a [[Holy Book]]. [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji (1469 – 1539) was the first Sikh Guru, while [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji (1666 – 1708) was the last human Guru of the Sikhs. |
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The Sikhs are instructed to be honest, hard-working, God fearing, polite, simple people, who practice normal family life; respect for all other communities; complete equality in all aspects of human life; complete transparency to race, colour, gender, caste, creed, wealth, social status, education, profession, etc. The Sikhs have been taught to: Remember God at all times; accept the Will of God; be Loving to all other beings; to be Charitable; be Un-attached to the World; accept this Life as transient – like a dream; accept re-incarnation as evolution of the Soul; death as a door to the next life; Birth & Death as a continuous cycle - only broken by Salvation – union with God; your [[Karma]]s will determine how your soul evolves; etc |
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So a Sikh is a Disciple of a [[Guru]] and Sikhism has [[Ten Gurus]] and the Sikh is a follower of the faith created by these ten Gurus or Masters or [[Prophet]]s. |
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For more information on this Religion, select [[Sikhism]]. |
For more information on this Religion, select [[Sikhism]]. |
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Revision as of 22:44, 23 March 2004
The word Sikh is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘shishya’ which means ‘disciple’ or Student or Learner. In the Punjabi language the word Sikh also means to learn. So a Sikh is a Disciple of the Guru. Sikhism the religion of the Sikhs has a total of Ten Gurus. The Sikh is a follower of the teaching of these ten Gurus, Masters or Prophets and many Hindu and Muslim Saints whose teaching are incorporated in the Sikh’s perpetual authority, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. To the Sikhs, this is more than a Holy Book. Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469 – 1539) was the first Sikh Guru, while Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666 – 1708) was the last human Guru of the Sikhs.
The Sikhs are instructed to be honest, hard-working, God fearing, polite, simple people, who practice normal family life; respect for all other communities; complete equality in all aspects of human life; complete transparency to race, colour, gender, caste, creed, wealth, social status, education, profession, etc. The Sikhs have been taught to: Remember God at all times; accept the Will of God; be Loving to all other beings; to be Charitable; be Un-attached to the World; accept this Life as transient – like a dream; accept re-incarnation as evolution of the Soul; death as a door to the next life; Birth & Death as a continuous cycle - only broken by Salvation – union with God; your Karmas will determine how your soul evolves; etc
For more information on this Religion, select Sikhism.