Sikhism
Sikhism
Sikhism (/ˈsiːkɪzəm/; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖੀ), also known as Sikhi (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖੀ), is a monotheistic religion that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the 15th century.
Etymology
The term Sikh has its origin in the Sanskrit word शिष्य (śiṣya), which means 'disciple' or 'student'. In the Punjabi language, Sikh means 'disciple', 'learner', or 'seeker'.
Beliefs
Sikhism is based on the spiritual teachings of Guru Nanak, the first Guru (1469–1539), and the nine Sikh gurus that succeeded him. The Tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, named the Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib as his successor, terminating the line of human Gurus and making the scripture the eternal, religious spiritual guide for Sikhs.
Guru Nanak
Guru Nanak (1469–1539) was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. His birth is celebrated worldwide as Guru Nanak Gurpurab on Kartik Pooranmashi, the full-moon day in the month of Katak, October–November.
Guru Granth Sahib
The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign, and eternal living Guru following the lineage of the ten human Gurus of the Sikh religion.
Practices
Sikh practices are simple, precise, and practical guidelines laid out by the Gurus for the practice of the "Sikh way of life". The core philosophy of this practice is the belief in one God and the teachings of the Ten Gurus, encapsulated in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Khalsa
The Khalsa (Punjabi: "the pure ones") is an institution that was established by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The Khalsa is a community of men and women who have undergone the Sikh baptism ceremony and who strictly follow the Sikh Code of Conduct and Conventions and wear the prescribed physical articles of the faith.
Related Terms
- Gurdwara: A place of assembly and worship for Sikhs.
- Langar: A system of communal free kitchens, found in Sikh gurdwaras.
- Kirtan: A form of singing hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib.
- Amrit: The holy water used in the Khalsa baptism ceremony.
- Kara: A steel bracelet, one of the Five Ks, and an article of faith for Sikhs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sikhism
- Wikipedia's article - Sikhism
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