Essays Tagged: "Guru Granth Sahib"
Sikhism
nity, Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism these make the religion unique."The seed of the testament of the Guru cannot germinate except in the field of ethical conduct, constantly irrigated by the waters of ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
Sikhism: Ik Onkaar-There Is Only One God
or for the purpose of mutual benefit, profitable and edifying speech, humility and forbearance.Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the Punjab area, now Pakistan, founded the Sikh faith. He began preaching the w ... eaching the way to enlightenment and God after receiving a vision. After his death a series of nine Gurus (regarded as reincarnations of Guru Nanak) led the movement until 1708. At this time these fun ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
This is an annotated bibliography on Sikhism - it ws used for a world history class
ccurate and comprehensive overview of Sikh history. This book focuses on the founding of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak, the Sikh doctrine, and the ethics of the religion. This book also explores Sikh beliefs, ... giving the reader a detailed overview on the Sikh religion. The author talks about all of the Sikh gurus, mostly focusing on Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru, and Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth, and las ...
Subjects: History Term Papers > World History
Women and the Sikh religion
One of the newest religions to be of influence todayThe Sikh Religion was founded by Guru Nanak (1469-1539 AD) who was born in Panjab, Pakistan. A brief reference about the social inequ ... especially with respect to women, helps to appreciate the progressive doctrine adopted by the Sikh Gurus. For centuries, the status of women in India was being systematically downgraded. The caste sy ... ts of these temples.It is intended with this essay to set out to examine the philosophy of the Sikh Gurus in regards to the Status of women and the Sikh doctrine regarding women and there rights. As e ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
Sikhism.
d denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.Who and What is a Sikh? ... ns 'disciple', Sikhs are the disciples of God who follow the writings and teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus. The wisdom of these teachings in Sri Guru Granth Sahib are practical and universal in their a ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
Gurpurbs
Gurpurbs:The anniversary of a Gurus' birth or death.It start with three daysGURPURB a compound of two words guru, the spiritual te ... acher, and purb, festival or celebrationThe events of these festivals:1. In April, the martyrdom of Guru Arian.2. In August, the installation of the Guru Granth in the Gold Temple3. In November, Guru ... allation of the Guru Granth in the Gold Temple3. In November, Guru Nanak's birthday.4. In December, Guru Gobind Singh's birthday. The martyrdom of the tenth Guru's young sons.The main parts of the fes ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
Sikhism: Structures and Functions of the Gurdwara
On November 13th 2005, I visited the Sri Guru Singh Sahiba, located on Airport Rd. It was my best friend's birthday who was going to have a p ... g ceremony for her birthday. She invited all her close family and friends for a get together at the Guruwara for a praying ritual. I was really surprised that I got to be a part of this special event ... wanted to go in depth to learn more about Sikhism and to gain a better understanding.For Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib is the living spirit of the Gurus. The Gurdwara is the home of the Guru Granth Sah ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
Sikism
, Canada, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, and East Africa. This religion was founded in the Punjab by Guru Nanak (1469-1539); he was seeking to combine Muslims and Hindu elements in a single religious c ... everyone has equal rights it does not believe in creed, caste, race, color, sex or religion. After Guru Nanak there were nine more Gurus who were seen as the highest religious authority. Guru Gobind ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
Sikhism Interest Studies Project - Year Twelve
lst simultaneously being sympathetic to the Islamic faith. However, it has been the leaders (called gurus) of Sikhism that have influenced its inception and development over time. This Interest Studie ... eption and development over time. This Interest Studies Project will discuss how Sikhism begun with Guru Nanak ( b. 1469), and the influence of the following ten gurus, especially Guru Gobind Singh an ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers
Sikhism
n India. The religion originated in India. It is one of the world's most recent religions.Nanak the guru became known as Guru Nanak (he was the founder if this religion) Guru means teacher. 12 million ... he founder if this religion) Guru means teacher. 12 million Sikhs live in Punja were it first began.Guru Nanak was born 15th April 1469. His parents were Hindus.At thirty years of age he disappeared f ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
Sikhism
ism is one of the youngest religions in the world. It originated in India in 1469 with the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Now it has the distinction of being the 5th largest religion with 26 million foll ... ikh' means a disciple. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion and all Sikhs believe in one God. The ten gurus of the Sikh religion gave a set of ways and thoughts about being close to the eternal being. T ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy