Sikh Sewak
Sikhism Sikhism was founded in the Punjab by Guru Nanak in the 15th Century CE and is a monotheistic religion. The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20 million people worldwide. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind, social justice and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Sikhs think religion should be practiced by living in the world and coping with life's everyday problems.
Who and What is a Sikh? The word ‘Sikh’ in the Punjabi language means ‘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 appeal to all mankind. The almost 25 million Sikhs worldwide constitute the fifth largest religion in the world.
Sikh Beliefs The core beliefs of Sikh’s are : Full Faith in one GOD. Following Truth. Everyone Treat Equally. Serve Others. Association with Holy men (Satsang).
Five K's of Sikhism Kakar refers to any or all of the five articles of the Sikh faith. Because the name of each one of the five articles begins with the letter (or sound of) K, they are commonly referred to as the five K's of Sikhism: Kanga Kara Kesh Kirpan Kachhera
Three Pillars of Sikhism Naam Japna: At all times keeping GOD in mind. Kirat Karni: Labour And Honest earning while remembering the GOD. This doesn't just mean avoiding crime; Sikhs avoid gambling, begging, or working in the alcohol or tobacco industries. Vand Chakhna: Free Langar (Food) sharing with others and donate 10% of income (Dasvand).
Five Evils & Five Virtues
Sikhs try to avoid the five vices that make people self-centred, and build barriers against God in their lives. Five Evils Lust (Kaam) Rage (Krodh) Greed (Lobh) Attachment (Moh) Ego (Ahankar)
Five Virtues Truth (Sat) Compassion (Daya) Contentment (Santokh) Humility (Namrata) Love (Pyar)
Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
It is a religious scripture, a compilation of spiritual/mystical hymns with a common philosophy but written by different spiritual masters, prominent saints (Bhagats) and some others spiritual poets from the Indian subcontinent. The different authors who's writing are included in the scripture lived between the twelfth to the seventeenth century and belonged to different faiths and classes/strata of society. This scripture is also called Adi Granth (Adi means original & Granth means scripture) to differentiate it from another Scripture written by the tenth Sikh Guru.
Sikh Guru’s SHRI GURU NANAK DEV JI SHRI GURU ANGAD DEV JI SHRI GURU AMAR DAS JI SHRI GURU RAM DAS JI SHRI GURU ARJAN DEV JI SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI SHRI GURU HARRAI JI SHRI GURU HARKRISHAN SAHIB JI SHRI GURU TEG BAHADUR JI SHRI GURU GOBIND SINGH JI
Shri Harmandir Sahib Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple is named after Hari(God) the temple of God. The Sikhs all over the world, daily wish to pay visit to Sri Amritsar and to pay obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib in their Ardas.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh