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Sikhism
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 3
10/28/2010

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Adi Granth
Definition
"First book", primary Sikh scripture

Made by Guru Granth Sahib (hence his name)
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Amrit-dhari
Definition
A Sikh who has received amrit (nectar)
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Amritser
Definition
Ramdaspur, the location of the Golden Temple
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Baisakhi
Definition
Spring festival in which Guru Gobind Singh made the order of the Khalsa
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Bala
Definition
Hindu companion of Nanak who never became a Sikh
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Dasam Granth
Definition
10th book, compiled by 10th Guru (Gobind Singh)

Secondary scripture to the Adi Granth
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Guru
Definition
Spiritual leader

There is only one Guru, God, the inner voice--but earthly gurus make the divine present in the community
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Gurdwara
Definition
A Sikh temple
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Haumai
Definition
pride or ego
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Kaur
Definition
"Princess"--name a woman takes before she enters the Khalsa
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Khalsa
Definition
The Sikh order, "the pure ones"
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Langar
Definition
community meal (Sikhs)
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Mardana
Definition
The Muslim minstrel who was Nanak's companion, never became a Sikh
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Miri
Definition
Sword worn by Guru Hargobind which signifies secular power
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Mukti
Definition
release from the rounds of rebirth (similar to moksha)
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Nanak
Definition
The founder of Sikhism, first Guru
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Nath
Definition
Hindu tradition focusing on the interior search for God
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Piri
Definition
One of the swords worn by Guru Hargobind which represents spiritual power
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Ramdaspur
Definition
Town founded by the 3rd Guru

Today is known as Amritser
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Samsara
Definition
The eternal cycle of birth, suffering, death, etc. (the wheel)
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Sanghat
Definition
the company of illuminated and enlightened souls
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Sant
Definition
Hindu tradition believing in devotion to God
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Seva
Definition
Service (Sikhs)
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Sikh
Definition
a follower of Nanak (means "disciple")
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Simran
Definition
Meditation (Sikh)
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Singh
Definition
The name that a male member of the Khalsa takes (means "lion")
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True Name
Definition
God cannot be captured in a name, therefore He is called "True Name"
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Satnam
Definition
The True Name (Sikh)
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Guru Nanak born when?
Definition
1469-1538 AD
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Guru Nanak born where?
Definition
Talwandi (present day Pakistan)
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First words of Guru Nanak
Definition
"There is neither Hindu nor Muslim"
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What happened to Guru Nanak's body?
Definition
Claimed by Hindus and Muslims, but miraculously disappeared
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Kesh
Definition
Long uncut hair and bear= naturalness
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Kanga
Definition
Comb = Mental order
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Kachh
Definition
Sikh underwear = chastity
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Kara
Definition
Steel bracelet = discipline of action
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Kirpan
Definition
Short dagger = willingess to stand against oppression
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Guru Amar Das
Definition
Guru #3

Founder Ramdaspur/Amritser

Began Langar (wanted emperor Akbar to sit on the floor with the people)
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Guru Ram Das
Definition
Guru #4

Laid foundation for Golden Temple
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Guru Arjan Dev
Definition
Guru #5

Built Golden Temple

Complied the Adi Granth, martyr
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Guru Hargobind
Definition
Guru #6

Son of Arjan Dev

Established military aspect of the religion, had his two swords

Saved emperor from a tiger, establishing a positive relationship with government
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Guru #8 known for what?
Definition
Last words were "baba bakala"--the town where the next Guru would be found
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Guru Tegh Behadur
Definition
Focus on meditation and compassion

Would fight for Hindu's right to religion even though they were different religions
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