Sri Guru Amar Das Jee WALT: 1.Understand how and why Sri Guru Amar Das Jee preached and practised equality. 2.Understand who Bibi Amro Jee is and why she is important to Sikh History. Greeting Task: Write down any facts, sakhia or information you already know about Bibi Amro Jee

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The attribute of ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰ ਦਾਸ ਜੀ.... Equality

Bhai Amar Das Jee was a spiritual genius at the same time of Sri Guru Angad Dev Jee. In his twenties he became interested in Hinduism and became a great pilgrim. Every year for the next forty years he went to the sacred River Ganges, walking barefoot singing divine hymns. Once on his return from a pilgrimage, a Hindu Sadhu (Saint) refused to eat the food served by Bhai Amar Das Jee “as he had no Guru”. Bhai Amardas Jee was deeply affected by this and began his intense search for the Satguru (True Guru). Hands up: How do you think Sri Guru Amar Das Jee felt after he met the Sadhu? Before he became Sri Guru Amar Das Jee......

Bibi Amro Jee bIbI Amro jI Bibi Amro Jee is the daughter of Sri Guru Angad Dev Jee and Mata Khivi Jee. HANDS UP: Who is Mata Khivi Jee? Why is she important to Sikh History? TASK 1: Let’s read the handout together TASK 2: Write down why some people thought Sri Guru Amar Das Jee was ‘mad’? TASK 3: Identify and describe 2 reasons why Bibi Amro Jee is an important Sikh woman. Mata Khivi Jee Bibi Amro Jee

Which other Sikh Bibia have been important to Sikh History? Bibi Nanaki Jee Bibi Bhani Jee Mata Gujri JeeRani Sada Kaur Jee Mata Bhag Kaur Jee

All the Gurus were liberators of the soul but also carried the light of social activism and JUSTICE FOR ALL HANDS UP: What did Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jee stand up for?  Women are equal to men  Caste has no bearing on ones status, but it’s ones actions that determine status  To see the light in all and serve humanity  Believe in One God  No one faith has a monopoly over God  Respect and tolerance of other faiths Sri Guru Amar Das Jee further preached and practised these key ideas.

Bibi Amro Jee Bibi Amro Jee is one of many important Sikh Women. Sri Guru Amar Das Jee fought for the rights of women throughout his Guruship

Equal Rights for Women Sati Purdah Female Infanticide Female Preachers

Sri Guru Amar Das Jee fought against the practice of sati (widow burning) and allowed widows to remarry TASK 1: Copy the above. TASK 2: In your own words write down why Sikhs don’t believe in Sati.

Sri Guru Amar Das Jee prohibited the wearing of a veil by women TASK 1: Copy the above. TASK 2: In your own words write down why Sikh women don’t wear the ‘purdah’ and why they wear turbans.

Sri Guru Amar Das Jee organised Manjee System Sri Guru Amar Das Jee organised his preachers into 22 teaching districts referred to as "Manji" (lit. a type of seat) he put Bibi Amro Jee in-charge of one of these districts. The person occupying Manji was the Sikh preacher appointed by Sri Guru Amar Das Jee. This appointment can best be compared to the position of Bishop in the Christian Church today. Out of these 146 persons, 94 were men and 52 were women. The Piris were ladies whose objective was to light the flame of the Guru's word and spread the fragrance of Naam among women. Bibi Bhani, Bibi Dani and Bibi Pal were some of the most revered leaders of the different Manjees. As one of the Guru's representatives, Bibi Amro Jee also would have had the responsibility of collecting revenues and making decisions for the welfare of her district. Her Manjee or district included Basarke, her husband's village, where they made their home. TASK 1: Stick in the description of the Manjee system TASK 2: In your own words write down why it is important that women educate women

Sri Guru Amar Das Jee fought against female infanticide (killing female babies) TASK 1: Copy the above. TASK 2: Quiz Questions 1.How many girls have been reported missing by the United Nations? 2.Which two countries have the biggest infanticide rates? 3.According to UNICEF how many girls are killed in India everyday?

ELC: Summing Up ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰ ਦਾਸ ਜੀ WALT: 1.Understand how and why Sri Guru Amar Das Jee preached and practised equality. 2.Understand who Bibi Amro Jee is and why she is important to Sikh History. TASK: Write 1 paragraph on your thoughts and feelings about Sri Guru Amar Das Jee Watch this video summing up today’s lesson

Unique Home for Girls Inspirational Woman: Bibi Prakash Kaur Jee “I see these children as mine. They are not abandoned and are never made to feel that they were abandoned. Seeing the smile on their face fills my heart with joy.” Bibi Prakash Kaur Jee

Homework Homework:  Write a letter to Unique Home for Girls- include what you learnt today, explain who you are, would you like to visit them, tell Bibi Prakash Kaur what you think of her, what is it like to be a female in the UK? Write from your heart.  Make a card for Bibi Prakash Kaur and the 60 orphan girls at Unique Home for Girls  Buy a Gift for one of the girls at Unique Home for Girls (something easy to post like pens, stationery etc  Do all three! Deadline: