Sikh
Sikh
Sikh (/siːk/ or /sɪk/; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ, sikkh) is a term used to denote a follower of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion that originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent.
Etymology
The term Sikh has its origin in the Sanskrit word शिष्य (śiṣya), which means disciple or student. In Punjabi, the word Sikh means to learn.
Related Terms
- Sikhism: The religion followed by Sikhs, which emphasizes a moral and ethical life.
- Guru: A spiritual teacher in Sikhism, and the title given to the ten Sikh Gurus who shaped Sikhism.
- Gurdwara: The place of worship for Sikhs.
- Khalsa: The collective body of all initiated Sikhs represented by the five beloved-ones and can be called the Guru Panth.
- Guru Granth Sahib: The central religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign, and eternal living Guru.
- Langar: A community kitchen run in the Sikh Gurdwara to provide a free meal to all visitors, without distinction of religion, caste, gender, economic status or ethnicity.
Pronunciation
The word Sikh is pronounced as /siːk/ or /sɪk/ in English. In Punjabi, it is pronounced as /sikkh/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sikh
- Wikipedia's article - Sikh
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