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Sikhism

Sikhism. Khanda. Founder/Origin/Location. Guru Nanak Dev 15 th century CE India. Holidays/ Clothing / Holy Book / Branches. Diwali Guru Nanak’s birthday Guru Gobind Singh’s birthday Vaisakhi Men Wear Turbans (most prominent feature) Guru Granth Sahib N/A. Creation Myth/God.

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Sikhism

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  1. Sikhism Khanda

  2. Founder/Origin/Location • Guru Nanak Dev • 15th century CE • India

  3. Holidays/Clothing/Holy Book/Branches • Diwali • Guru Nanak’s birthday • Guru Gobind Singh’s birthday • Vaisakhi • Men Wear Turbans (most prominent feature) • Guru Granth Sahib • N/A

  4. Creation Myth/God • God created the world – only God knows how and when the universe and life and the first karma were created • Monotheistic- creator, timeless throughout the universe, formless • Humans should build a close, loving relationship with God

  5. Holy Cities/Today/Hierarchy/Other Supernatural Beings • Amritsar- Golden Temple • Gurdwaras – place of worship • 23 million • Mostly in India and Pakistan • Close ties between religion and politics • Women and men have equal status • No other supernatural beings

  6. Basic Beliefs • All humans are equal before God • People have free will • Must do good actions with good intentions • Non-violence • Forsake worldly ties • Karma

  7. Rules/Rites of Passage/Rituals • 5 Ks – Kara (iron bracelet); Kaccha (boxer shorts w/tied waist); Kesh (uncut hair); Kanga (comb); Kirpan (sword) • Prohibited from worshiping idols, images, icons • Frequent prayer • Adult baptism into the Khalsa brotherhood • Good works (give alms, free food kitchen in gurdwaras) • Obey God’s laws • No smoking

  8. Salvation/After Life • Maintain the 5 Ks • Defeat the 5 Thieves – lust, anger, greed, attachment, and ego • God grants salvation and enlightenment • Reincarnation

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