They differ from literary texts by being a compilation or discussion of beliefs, mythologies, ritual practices, commandments or laws, ethical conduct, spiritual aspirations and by creating or fostering a religious community. Religion 1002 sikhism and jainism flashcards quizlet. These branches include one group called the udasi, a group of holy men that was founded by baba sri chand. You look at their holy book of sikhism and over and over again they talk about the name, the name, the name, the name, over and over again. Eleanor nesbitt looks at the founder of the sikh faith guru nanak, the. Hinduism download books, sacred, spiritual texts and pdf e. The followers of sikhism, regardless the branches of sikhism, must vow for 3 major principles. I was just leafing through it just looking for mentions of different things. Sikhism was founded in the punjab region in india in the 15th century by guru nanak dev. Guru granth sahib ji is the central religious scripture of sikhism, regarded by sikhs as the final.
Buddhism 376 million followers tripitaka pali canon 5. The founder of the sect, nanak now called sri guru nanak deva, a hindu belonging to the kshastrya. First book the sacred scripture of sikhism, a religion of india. Mar 17, 2015 the most important holidays in sikhism are gurpurbs, festivals marking the birthday or martyrdom of a guru. The sikhs do not regard this as their holy book but. Gurus and by other saintpoets that make up the holy book, guru granth. Guru nanak dev believed in a supreme being and determined that all religions used different names. The sikhs do not regard this as their holy book but as their perpetual and current guru, guide or master. It has over 3000 hymns and instructions to lead a good sikh life.
Religious texts are texts related to a religious tradition. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata, and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation, etc. These 10 sikhism sects have all been officially acknowledged by sri akal takhat. The mishnah was further developed and interpreted in the gemara. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The relative authority of religious texts develops over time. Originally, the religion relied on the teaching of living gurus. Sikhism popularity had been declining throughout the years due to modern beliefs combined with an cient practicesopinions restricting the growth of the religion. Sikh download books, sacred, spiritual texts and pdf ebooks.
The holy book, the guru granth sahib, is the ultimate spiritual authority for sikhs. With that said, there is no one holy book of confucianism. However all offshoot sects of sikhism respect gurbani, and revere sikh scriptures. Discover more about the sacred texts from buddhism, christianity, hinduism, islam, judaism. The babylonian talmud is considered the more authoritative of the two, and is widely available in an 18volume english edition. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion, and the basic sikh belief is represented in the phrase ik onkar meaning one god. Sikhism the history the history of sikhism begins with nanak, a son of the rulerwarrior caste, who lived from 14691538 and was born in northern india. Barrett outlines some of the key works for the different branches of buddhism. The himalayan society who puts out hinduism today magazine are shaivites. Sikhism is a concise and readable survey of the history of sikhism, from its founding in the punjab in the sixteenth century to its spread across the globe today. The sikh religion is a monotheistic faith that is one of the youngest of the worlds major religions. Two sects, the nirankaris and the namdharis, or kuka sikhs, emerged in. One unusual feature of sikhism is that all sikh males share the name.
With a detailed lesson plan, presentation, differentiated activities and information video, this lesson. The nirankaris were members of trading castes and followers of baba dayal, who had preached a return to the. Two sects, the nirankaris and the namdharis, or kuka sikhs, emerged in northwestern punjab during the latter part of ranjit singhs reign. The name sikh signifies disciple, and in later times the strict observants or elect were called the khalsa. Seven different sects of sikhism sanskriti hinduism. Sikhism holy book buy holy book of sikhs sikh books.
Notice the following examples of personal attributes displayed by the holy spirit. Both religions are monotheistic but their rituals and practices are very different. Sikhnet discussion forum view topic free books on sikhism. The 10th guru, gobind singh, declared that he would have no living successor, and this collection of teachings would become the ultimate guru for the sikh.
This is regarded as the second holiest book of the sikhs and is called the dasam granth the book of the tenth guru. One of the oldest known religious texts is the kesh temple hymn of ancient sumer, a set of inscribed clay tablets which scholars typically date around 2600 bce. The holy book of the sikh religion is the guru granth sahib. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. The dasam granth is a composition primarily of the tenth guru, guru gobind singh. Today there are three main branches of sikhism and many minor groups.
A very short introduction by eleanor nesbitt, a history of the sikhs. Sikhism, the religion of a warlike sect of india, having its origin in the punjab and its center in the holy city of amritsar, where their sacred books are preserved and worshipped. Remember god naam japo the remembrance of god by repeating and focussing the mind on his name and his blessings. Sikhism in light of the bible faithful word baptist church. It contains the teachings and devotional compositions written and recorded by. Use this great lesson pack to teach your class about the guru granth sahib, the sikh holy book. They are celibate and usually either nude, or wearing a yellow robe. The main holy book in sikhism is the guru granth sahib. The epic of gilgamesh from sumer, although only considered by some scholars as a religious text, has origins as early as 2150 bce, and stands as one of the earliest literary works that includes various mythological figures and themes. The granth was compiled three years after the gurus death and it was mata sundri, the widow of the guru, who asked bhai mani singh, a contemporary of the guru, to collect all the hymns composed by the guru and prepare a granth of the guru. The ongoing conf lict between sikhs, hindus and muslims in india and pakistan results from the division of british controlled land in 1947 to accommodate the hindu india and muslim pakistan populations in the territory. The second sect is the sahajdharis who reject militarism and prefer to be clean shaven.
This book contains the teachings of all gurus, and hass been identically printed since the first copy, containing the same amount of pages, same words, and same paper size to preserve it. The mystic branches, bhakti hindu and sufi islamic, holy men influenced him. Religion 1002 sikhism and jainism study guide by bmcdaniel128 includes 66 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary sikh beliefs, devotional activity, and sacred space. The agreed syllabus for religious education in northamptonshire. The major historic sects of sikhism, states harjot oberoi, have included udasi, nirmala, nanakpanthi, khalsa, sahajdhari, namdhari kuka, nirankari and. Although different, the major denominations all share some common beliefs of monotheism, holy books, etc. Like the bible of christianity, the vedas of hinduism or the koran of islam, the guru granth sahib, also known as the adi granth, is the main scripture of sikhism. Sikhism isnt monolithicthere are multiple different branches which are not recognized by the majority of sikhs as orthodox in their teachings and beliefs. Bani of bhagats by g s chauhanthe lives and selected works of saints included in holy book sri guru granth sahib ji. Christianity vs sikhism difference and comparison diffen.
It also contained handwritten manuscripts of the guru granth sahib and hukumnamas containing signatures of sikh gurus. Where we worship sikh gurdwara angela wood franklin. May 10, 2020 here at the hinduismsection of, we aim at presenting the original works that lay the foundations of hinduism. The alternate formulation of this theory states that two branches developed over time, with the peshawar pothi and. They are then taught about the main prayers the mool mantar and the sukhmani sahib bani. Sikhism is not a creed but a sect, a religious cult and an instrument for aligning the organisation of our social functions. The sikh code of moral conduct contains numerous teachings among which are the teachings about free will and the way humankind sees right and wrong. What are the top ten religions and what is the holy book. Before its destruction, the library contained rare books and manuscripts on sikh religion, history, and culture. In this lesson, the children are introduced to the key facts about the sikh holy book and the ten gurus. Facts, history, beliefs, gurus, traditions, and signs of the faith. The most important holidays in sikhism are gurpurbs, festivals marking the birthday or martyrdom of a guru.
An authoritative definition of sikh in religious terms is appended to these guidelines. It also contained handwritten manuscripts of the guru granth sahib. In june 1984, the sikhs most sacred shrine, the golden temple at amritsar, was the scene of an armed standoff between sikhs and the state that ended in. In addition to the orthodox, there are several sikh sects, four of which are particularly important. It strives for peace, unity and equality of humankind. Reaching nirvana is the ultimate goal for all buddhists. The sikh minority were further persecuted by the religious majorities in both countries often times with violent actions by mobs and the government resulting in massacres. It was called adi granth until guru gobind singh, the tenth and final guru in human form, conferred on it the title of the guru in 1708, after which it was called sri guru granth.
Branches of sikhism originating from the pujab regon in india, sikhism is an indian religion with a great impact. The sikhs have two holy books for their guidance and revelation of their underlying beliefs and principles as laid down by the ten gurus. It is a collection of nearly 6000 hymns of the sikh gurus religious leaders. Sikhs believe in a single, formless god, with many names, who can be known through meditation. The doctrine that the holy spirit is a person is clearly taught in scripture. Apr 25, 2017 these branches started to develop after muhammads death when people began to disagree on the successor of the religion. Singh guru granth sahib guru har rai guru hargobind guru nanak guru ramdas guru tegh bahadur gurus hands head hindu historical holy hymns important included india jalandhar kartarpur kaur. Sikhism broke from hinduism due, in part, to its rejection of the caste system.
Vaishnavism and shaivism are generally regarded as monotheistic sects. There is no doubt that the core beliefs of sikhi are unique and dramatically different from hinduism and islam that were and continue to be its largest. Its possible to view confucianism as a religion or a philosophy. What are the top ten religions and what is the holy book for. The principal sikh scripture is the adi granth first scripture, more commonly called the guru granth sahib. They frequently shave their heads and beards and are often active as missionaries. The central sikh library was then folded into the sikh reference library. The goal of every sikh is to build a close, loving relationship with god. Compared to other religions, sikhism is a religion of recent origin, founded in the 15th century ad by its founder sri guru nanak.
The verbal repetition of the name of god or a sacred syllable is an established practice in religious traditions in india, but guru nanaks interpretation. Dr anna sapir abulafia looks at three of the abrahamic religions. The sikh population has been changing over the years with many members outright abandoning the religion and others turning their practice into a part time affair, this has hurt the. This practice apparently started in the early years of the religion, and was a reflection of the sikhs absolute rejection of the hindu practice of caste. Hinduism download books, sacred, spiritual texts and pdf. These contents are divided into three main sections. All three main branches of buddhism, theravada, mahayana, and vajrayana, center on the idea of finding nirvana.
While christianity is about 2,000 years old, sikhism is a relatively newer religion that originated in the indian subcontinent in the fifteenth century. The ten principle beliefs of the sikh religion guide to the. Though many subscribe to supplemental teachings of their founder, like branches of a single tree, all are recognized as part of the sikh panth, as they adhere to the fundamentals and core criteria of sikhism. Most sikh holidays are celebrated with a ritual 48hour reading of the entire guru granth sahib, processions see above, preaching, prayer, and. Sikhism, though the fifth largest faith of mankind, is a relatively small religion of about 25 million worldwide and is also one of the youngest, having started only a little over 500 years ago. The 3 major branches of sikhism spiritual growth guide. The first sect is called the udasis which is basically an order of ascetics and holy men.
It is commonly known as the 3ho movement healthy happy holy organization, though this is, strictly speaking, the name only of its educational branch. The happy healthy holy organization 3ho was created by yogi bhajan, a sikh of sindhi origin who came to the united states in the late 1960s, and began teaching kundalini yoga. Sects of sikhism are subtraditions within sikhism that believe in an alternate lineage of gurus, or have a different interpretation of the sikh scriptures, or believe in following a living guru, or other concepts that differ from the orthodox. Seven different sects of sikhism sanskriti hinduism and. Most sikh holidays are celebrated with a ritual 48hour reading of the entire guru granth sahib, processions see above, preaching, prayer, and congregational worship. While we have the main vedas, upanishads, the mahabharata in several translations we also present newer commentaries, anthologies, and entirely new branches of hinduism. The mool mantar, the first hymn composed by guru nanak, is recited daily by many sikhs. In terms of numbers of followers, it ranks as the ninth largest religion in the world, with followers numbering between 25 and 28 million.