SIKHISM HISTORY

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Sikh Sewak


Sikhism A way of life and philosophy well ahead of its time when it was founded over 500 years ago, 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. 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 Ji.


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 About Sikh Religion in Sri Guru Granth Sahib are practical and universal in their appeal to all mankind.


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).


Three Pillars of Sikhism Naam Japna: At all times keeping GOD in mind. Kirat Karni: Labour And Honest earning while remembering the GOD. Vand Chakhna: Free Langar (Food) sharing with others and donate 10% of income (Dasvand).


Five Evils & Five Virtues

Five Evils Lust (Kaam) Rage (Krodh) Greed (Lobh) Attachment (Moh) Ego (Ahankar)

Five Virtues Truth (Sat) Compassion (Daya) Contentment (Santokh) Humility (Namrata) Love (Pyar)


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 The Sikh Life : Kanga Kara Kesh Kirpan Kachhera


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 Guru Granth Sahib 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

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