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World Religions RS142
Sikhism
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 2
03/09/2006

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Sikh
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Derived from Pali, sikha-learner, disciple. Disciples of 10+1 gurus.
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Sikhism
Definition
mixture of Hinuism and Islam
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Ramananda, Kabir, Mirabai
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15th century poets, join bhakti Hinduism with Islam
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Guru Nanak
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Founder of Sikhims, in Punjab
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Amritsar
Definition
headquarters of religion, Golden Temple
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Adi Granth
Definition
central scripture
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nam
Definition
"the name" word of God
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Khalsa
Definition
militant order of male Sikhs, wore five K's, long hair, shorts, steel bracelet, comb, dagger
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Panth
Definition
whole Sikh community
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Singh
Definition
"lion" surname of many Sikhs
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Guru Angad (2)
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direct follower of Nanak
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Guru Amar Das (3)
Definition
Common Kitches to abolish class distinctions
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Guru Ram Das (4)
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Son of Amar Das; made the office of guru hereditary and afterwards in remained in the Sodhi family
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Guru Arjun Dev (5)
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Compiled Adi Granth and installed it as the sacred Scripture for Sikhs
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Guru Hargobind (6)
Definition
imprisoned like his father
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Guru Har Rai (7)
Definition
maintained peace with authorities
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Guru Har Kisahan (8)
Definition
Also maintained peace with authorities
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Guru Tegh Bahadu
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executed by the Emperor
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Guru Govind Singh (10)
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founded the Khalsa, a militant Sikh force. disbanded the office of Guru at his death
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5 Ks, Symbol of Sikhism
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1. Kesh, long hair
2. Kangha, Comb
3. Kirpan, ceremonial sword
4. Kara, steel bracelet
5. Kachha, long shorts
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Dastar
Definition
Turban
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1947
Definition
Punjab divided between Pakistan and India
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