SIKHISM Fong Kok Leong Prasad Sathasivan Surendar Vejayan Moral Studies Presentation
Nov 08, 2014
SIKHISM
Fong Kok Leong Prasad Sathasivan Surendar Vejayan
Moral Studies Presentation
Sikhism is a religion founded during 15th century in the
Punjab by Guru Nanak Dev.
It is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world, with approximately 30 million Sikhs.
Punjab, India is the only region in the world with a majority Sikh population.
Sikhs are expected to embody the qualities of a "Sant-Sipāhī"—a saint-soldier
The principal beliefs of Sikhi are faith in Waheguru.
History The Founder - Guru Nanak (1469–1539)
Born at Nankana Sahib (Pakistan)
As a boy, Nanak was fascinated by God and religion.
He will meditate alone. His desire to explore the mysteries of life eventually led him to leave home and take journey of life.
On the day he arrived, he declared: "There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim"
Nanak begin to spread the teachings of Sikhi.
Five major journeys,
1st- Bengal and Assam
2nd -Andhra and Tamil Nadu
3rd – Kashmir, Ladakh, and Tibet
4th- Baghdad and Mecca
In his last and final tour, he returned to the banks of the Ravi River to end his days.
11 Sikh Guru’s
Guru Nanak Dev
Guru Angad Dev
Guru Amar Das
Guru Ram Das
Guru Arjan Dev
Guru Har Gobind
Guru Har Rai
Guru Har Krishan
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Granth Sahib
Sikh man at Golden Temple, Amritsar (Harmandir Sahib)
Guru Nanak
Scripture of Sikhism
• The principal Sikh scripture is the Adi Granth (First
Scripture)
• Commonly known as the Guru Granth Sahib.
• The second most important scripture of the Sikhs is the
Dasam Granth.
• The 'Guru Granth Sahib' is the living Guru of the Sikhs
The 'Guru Granth Sahib' is regarded very highly.
Not permitted to be translated because any translation
would necessarily compromise some of its meaning.
It is a collection of teachings and writings by Guru Nanak
and other Gurus as well as Sikh, Hindu and Muslim saints.
This is because the Sikh Gurus taught that there are many
different ways of achieving a connection with the God.
What do Sikhs believe?
One God
All Are Equal
-Men and Women have the same rights/responsibilities
Meditation
-Remember God
Live Honestly
-Sikhs are supposed to work hard and live honestly
Share with Others
-Give to the needy
Articles of Faith (Panj Kakkar)
The 5 K’s:
Kesh (uncut hair) – spirituality
Sikhs do not cut their hair but let it grow as a symbol of their faith
Kangha (comb) – cleanliness
a spiritual reminder to shed impurities of thought
Kara (steel bracelet) – Good deeds
circular shape reminds a Sikh that the Creator (God) is infinite—without a beginning and without an end
Kirpan (sword) – Protection
symbolises the protection of the weak by Sikhs
Kaccha - Kachhera (soldier’s shorts) – Self
discipline
the need for self-restrain over
passions and desires
Festivals
In
Sikhism
Parkash Utsav Dasveh Patshah
Literally means the birth celebration of the
10th Divine Light
birth of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth sikh guru
Holla Mohalla
gathering of Sikhs for military exercises and mock battles
Celebrated as the Sikh Olympics with competitions of swordsmanship, horse riding, Gatka (sikh martial arts), falconry and others by Nihang Singhs.
occasion for the Sikhs to reaffirm their commitment to the Khalsa Panth
Vaisakhi
celebrated on the 13 April every year
the day of establishment of the Khalsa brotherhood (the Pure Ones)
originally celebrated to mark the beginning of the New Year
Celebration observed in Gudwaras with prayers and performances
Diwali
to express the joy at the return of the sixth Guru to Amritsar after imprisonment
Maghi
Commemorate the sacrifice of forty Sikhs, who fought for Guru Gobindh Singh Ji
Recital of the holy Guru Granth Sahib and religious rituals in all the Sikh Gurudwaras
Pilgrims take a holy dip in the sacred waters
Largest assembly takes place at Muktsar (Punjab) where big fairs are organized
Gurpurbs
Improtant anniversaries of the lives of the Gurus
Akand Path (Sri Guru Granth Sahib), kirtan (musical recitation) and katha (lectures on Sikhism)
Ethical Teachings
in Sikhism
Inspired Optimism (Chardi Kala)
Everything should be faced and accepted in cheerful spirit as the Will of God
Sharing (Wand Chhakna)
Share with others who are less forrtunate
Contentment (Santokh)
Having no ambition, envy, greed or jealousy
• Ethical teachings of Sikhism focus on discovery and perfection of human soul.
• The highest aim of ethical system of Sikhism is the
performance of one’s duties to man and God. • Morality in Sikhism is in the teachings of Guru Nanak.
Non-Injury (Ahimsa)
According to Guru Nanak, when a man commits a sin, if it does not harm the social balance, we should over-look it
Charity (Daan)
Giving away things without any expectation or reward
Harmony (Sahaj)
Ethical ideal of Sikhism is to maintain the harmony between religion and life
Purity (Shuddhi)
Purity of body and mind. Inner purity is more important than the purity of the body.
References
1.) Singh, Khushwant (2006). The Illustrated History of the Sikhs. India: Oxford University Press. p. 15
2.) Dilgeer, Dr Harjinder Singh (2012), Sikh History ,publisher Sikh University 2010–12.
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