What is Sikhism?. Overview A Sikh (pronounced “seek” or “sik”) is an adherent of Sikhism 5 th largest major religion in the world Over 30 million Sikhs.

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What is Sikhism?

Overview A Sikh (pronounced “seek” or “sik”) is an adherent of Sikhism 5 th largest major religion in the world Over 30 million Sikhs Sikhism is only about 500 years old

Sikhism’s Homeland

Brief Historical Overview 1469 : Birth of Guru Nanak: Apostle for Human Rights 15 th – 18 th Century - Struggle against the Caste System and Mughal Emperors 17 th Century - Guru Gobind Singh : The Khalsa 18 th Century - Sikhs : Masters of the Punjab & Maharaja Ranjit Singh 20 th century - Sikhs in the Republic of India and Manmohan Singh: First Sikh Prime Minister

Guru Nanak ( ) The Founder of Sikhism

The Ten Gurus

The Khalsa The Khalsa – a spiritual brotherhood and sisterhood dedicated to thinking and acting with purity

The Five K’s kesh – Unshorn hair. kanga – comb. kachera – underwear. kara – bracelet. kirpan – sword.

Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Basic Tenets of Sikhism Kirt karni, nap japna, wand chhakna.  1. Earn an Honest Living  2. Remembrance of One God  3. Share Five Vices: Kam (lust), krodh (anger), lobh (greed), moh (worldly attachment), ahankar (pride).

Gurdwara: The Sikh Temple The Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab

Gurdwara: The Sikh Temple

Langar: The Communal Kitchen

Death in Sikhism Transmigration The ultimate goal is to achieve salvation and end this cycle Sikhs are cremated instead of buried

Sikhs in America

Works Cited Noor, Harbans Singh. Timelines of Sikh History Vol. 1. [MSS under print]. “What is a Gurdwara?” “Langar photograph.” The Tribune. “Sikh Gurus.” Ik Onkar – There is One God for All.