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Sikhism

            The word 'Sikh' in the Punjabi language means 'disciple', Sikhs consider themselves the disciples of God. They follow the writings and teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus. The disciples believe that the wisdom of the teachings in Sri Guru Granth Sahib (book containing the words of the Gurus throughout the ages) are practical and universal in their appeal and application to all of mankind. .
             I had never heard of this religion before, so that is the main reason why I chose to study this religion. I have found it very interesting and different than the religions I have come across in my lifetime (which has not been a lot). Sikhism was introduced near the closing of the 15th Century. Guru Nanak Dev originated it; he is also considered the first master. Sikism is kind of a mix of two religions with a bit of other beliefs sprinkled in. Its main beliefs come from both Hinduism and Islam. .
             The Sikhs are found generally around northwest India, or Punjab, but can also be found anywhere in the world. Sikhism has a very rare formation. This religion is a mixture of two other religions, known as Hinduism and Islam. This joining together is known as syncretism. The Hindus and Islams began to mix and some thought of joining the two together. Not everyone agreed so they decided to make a new religion with practices from both religions while still keeping Hinduism and Islam separate religions. From the Hindus, the reincarnation of Jesus was put into practice for this newly accepted religion and also they kept "The True Name" sacred because He can do anything. One true God is used also as a practice, coming from the Islam beliefs. Its originality helps make this religion special in its own unique way. The Sikhs have many of their own beliefs but also the ones that came from Hinduism and Islam. The opening lines in their Holy Book, or Guru Granith Sahib, state "There is one supreme eternal reality; the truth; immanent in all things; creator of all things; immanent in creation.


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1. SIKHISM- NEW RELIGION IN INDIA

... radiates with a deep thirst for the divine and with the highest gospel of purity of heart, mind, body, speech, and deeds." (McLeod, 1968) Among Sikhism practices are: prayers, worship, temples, and "The Five K's". Prayers are repeated multiple times each day. Sikhs are prohibited from worshipping idols, images, or ... regarded as inferior to men, Guru Nanak placed women on a high pedestal: "Why call her inferior, who gives birth to kings?" (McLeod, 1989) Sikhism rejects pilgrimage, fasting, superstitions and other such rituals. One of the distinct features of this religion is its common...

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2. God in Hinduism, Shintoism and Sikhism

... this thing has/is the answer. This is an example of how the belief in a God affects our lives and I am going to explore the religions of Hinduism, Shintoism, and Sikhism and compare and contrast the way "God" affects the people of that religion and what roles their God fulfill. We first must understand that the reference of God ... characteristics and attributes from religion to religion. Similarities include eternal existence, omnipotence, omnipresence and is known to be both incorporeal and personified. Our first stop is the monotheistic religion of Sikhism. The Sikhs concept of "God"...

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3. World Religions

... the King' (Classics), and the Shuh' (books). The texts of the King', which stand first in importance, are commonly reckoned as five or six. Confucianism has a following of 5.6 million people. SIKHISM Sikhism is a religion originating from a warlike sect in India, having its ancient origin to Punjab and its center in the holy City of Amritsar. This is where their sacred books are ... time, history is muddled between the British and the Mahrattas and other invading forces. Eventually this tribe broke up and settled in among the general population. The sacred books of Sikhism, also called ...

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4. Path to God

... not, and whether you know that I am a Sikh or not will provide useful in your own conclusions to this article. To be very brief about Sikhism, it is a universal religion that advocates freedom, equality, love and respect to all others, irrespective of caste, creed, colour, gender, ability and belief. ... Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and any other religion not specified. I would like to outline what Sikhism states on the matter. The doctrines of the Sikh Gurus, in particular the fourth founding father of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji stated it best when he said that "since all beli...

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5. Effect of Religion on Cultures of the World

... , and other aspects of life The Hindu people incorporate all their beliefs into their daily lifestyle. Sikhism is a religion of India, the practice of which involves strict adherence to certain principles and practices. Sikhism combines aspects of Islam and Hinduism but rejects the caste system. Sikhism is mainly found in Punjab. Its influence is greater than their numbers because they specialize in military ... and police careers. Many of the beliefs of Sikhism are the result of meshed Hindu and Islamic beliefs. For example, the Sikh practice purdah, or female seclusion, similar to the ...

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6. The James Bay Project and Urban Ontario

... to the country in record numbers (Bone, 2014). This changes the way Canada is viewed. Because of the rising multiculturalism, Canada is now housing an abundance of members of Islam, Sikhism, and Hinduism. So what does this mean for Canada? It means that the official languages and religion of the country are slowly diluting. What is diluting the official culture is ... was reported said that English speaking at home declined from 77.1% to 74.1% (from 2006 to 2011) (Stats Canada, 2014). Canadians who believe in other religions such as Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism have substantia...

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7. The Thing I Carry that Makes Me Unique

... understand why I carry my long shiny hair. If people don't know why I have long hair then I explain to them that I love long natural hair and that my religion which is Sikhism doesn't allow me to cut my hair. My hair makes me different from other people because it is longer than everybody else and when it is down it comes a little ... makes me distinctive from everyone else. I will always carry my lengthy hair with pride and joy. It does connect me to intangible things, which is the culture and religion of Sikhism. My hair helps me to gain attention from everyone who looks at me and to ...

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8. Diwali

... rituals that have been carried out for generations and have become an imperative part of the culture. There are four religions practiced commonly in India; Hindu being the most common, Sikhism, Islam, and Christianity. Islam, was mainly practiced in the northern region which was divided into Pakistan, and other Islamic nations around India due to religious differences. Christianity was introduces during ... the British Rule over India, which started as a mere economical interest. The prime religion of India has been Hinduism from which derived Sikhism the two most closely related and mo...

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9. India

... ." Musical performers usually act intimate with the audience. Religion Religion is India is a way of life! India is the birth place of many religions such as: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism India has also developed Zoroastrianism. India has multiple religions inhabiting its surface Hinduism is most widely spread and followed in India. Over 80% of its" population are Hindu's. Hinduism is ... India and again only about 1% of its" population still follows it. Jain's strongly believe in non-violence and self denial. Jain's deny greatly that there is a perfect or supreme being. Sikh...

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