Patit literally means a former Sikh who has fallen or become disgraced. It is a term which refers to a person who was born into a Sikh family or has been initiated into the Sikh religion, but violates the religion's precepts. The term is sometimes translated as apostate (ie. someone who...
At first 'sikh' had no more precise meaning than 'disciple' or 'follower', but with the passage of time the movement has developed into a distinct religion with its own scriptures, beliefs, practices and values. The term has now a more precise definition, though some Sikhs themselves ...
The core beliefs of Sikhism, articulated in the Guru Granth Sahib, include faith and meditation on the name of the one creator;divine unity and equality of all humankind; engaging in seva ('selfless service'); striving for justice for the benefit and prosperity of all; and honest conduct an...
LearningObjectives •Sikhbeliefs •BasicofSikhism •ThefestivalofBaisakhi Introduction Sikhism ASikhisany personwhose faithconsistsof beliefinOneGod, thetenSikh Gurusandthe GuruGranth Sahib. BasicsofSikhism •Itistheworld’s youngestreligion
In Sikh beliefs, a concern for the environment is part of an integrated approach to life and nature. As all creation has the same origin and end, humans must have consciousness of their place in creation and their relationship with the rest of creation. Humans should conduct themselves through...
I love how you talked about the Sgt. Dhillon. I think this was a catalyst for other agencies to realize the importance culture has on individuals. With Canada being open and accepting other cultures, it would make sense for them to be able to accommodate these cultural beliefs. After researc...
The Beliefs of SikhismSikhism is a religion that originated in India in the 15th century. Sikhism is based on the teachings of Guru Nanek who was born in the Punjab region of India in 1469. The term Guru means spiritual teacher and is used in Hinduism and Buddhism as well as Sikhism. ...
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that dates back to the 15th century. Monotheistic religions believe there is one God. The religion was founded by an Indian man named Guru Nanak, who lived from 1469 to 1539 and was designated the first guru. Nine gurus followed the leadership of Guru Nanak...
The Sikh religion promotes equality among all people. That means that everyone -- men and women -- are treated in the same way. Sikhs are expected to work hard, to be good and giving people, to worship God, and provide service for all Humanity. A Sikh, by definition, respects and ...
the living higher religions are going to influence each other more than ever before in these days of increasing communication between all parts of the world and all branches of the human race in this coming religious debate, the Sikh religion, and its scriptures the Adi Granth, will have somet...