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literally "the first book"
early compilation of the Sikh Scriptures by Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru
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| commonly it refers to a Sikh who has been initiated or baptised as a Khalsa by taking "amrit" or "nectar water" . |
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Home to the golden temple,
Guru Ram Das, the founder of the city |
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a lifelong companion of Guru Nanak
a hagiographical account of Guru Nanak's life
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| The holy writings of the Tenth Guru Sri Gobind Singh Ji |
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fundamental to the Sikh religion
On the importance of guru, Nanak says: Let no man in the world live in delusion. Without a Guru none can cross over to the other shore.
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the fifth of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism
completed the construction ofAmritsar and founded other cities such as Taran Taran and Kartarpur. He constructed a Baoli at Lahore. The most important work of Arjan Dev was the compilation of Adi Granth.
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tenth Guru of Sikhism
is establishment of theKhalsa is considered as one of the most important events in the history of Sikhism. He fought twenty defensive battles with the Mughals and their alliances, such as Rajas of Shivalik Hills. Guru Gobind Singh was the last human Sikh Guru
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or Adi Granth, is the holy scripture and the final Guru of the Sikhs
It is a collection of hymns or shabad, which describe the qualities of God[2] and why one should meditate on God's name
Guru Arjan Dev
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sixth of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism
He put on two swords: one indicated his spiritual authority and the other his temporal authority.
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9th Guru of Sikhism
Guru Tegh Bahadur was the youngest of the five sons of Guru Har Gobind. He was born in Amritsar in the early hours of 1 April 1621. The name Tegh Bahadur (mighty of the sword), was given to him by Guru Hargobind after he had shown his valour in a battle with the Mughals.
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the doorway to the guru, is a place of worship for Sikhs
also referred to as a Sikh temple
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The self-centeredness (ego or Ahankar) of a human, which can only be overcome through meditation on God’s name Naam
Humility is developed by erasing its opposite, which Sikhs call haumai
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ndershorts/undergarment which resemble boxer shorts are one of the five Sikh articles of faith
given by Guru Gobind Singh to remind his Sikhs that they should control their sexual desire
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small comb
represents the importance of discipline and cleanliness to a Sikh way of life and is used to keep the hair healthy, clean, shining and tangle-free
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bangle, worn by both male and female initiated Sikhs
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| meaning: "princess") is a mandatory last name for female Sikhs, in the same way as Singh is for male Sikhs |
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| practice of allowing one's hair to grow naturally as a symbol of respect for the perfection of God's creation |
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| This comprises Kes-dhari Sikhs, those who observe some or all of the Khalsa Rahit (always including the uncut hair) but do not take initiation. |
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| means 'pure' is the name given by Guru Gobind Singh to all Sikhs who have been baptised or initiated by taking Amrit in a ceremony called Amrit Sanchar |
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| sword or dagger carried by many Sikhs |
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| term used in the Sikh religion for the free, vegetarian-only food served in a Gurdwara |
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| first follower and longtime companion of nanak, Muslim |
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| the rule of a worldly leader |
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first of the ten Sikh Gurus
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| The name "Amritsar" was originally given to this holy pool created by the fourth Sikh Guru. Amritsar is one of five holy sarovars (sacred pools) in this city. |
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| (lit. "slow adopter") is a person who desires to become a Sikh and has chosen the path of Sikhism. A sahajdhari believes in all the tenets of Sikhism and the teachings of the Gurus. Unlike a baptized member (known as or Khalsa), a sahajdhari is exempted from keeping the 5 k's |
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| is the cycle of birth, death and rebirth (i.e. reincarnation) |
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| company, fellowship and association |
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| (saint) in any religion is known as a human being who has been called to holiness. |
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| short for the word Karseva refers to "selfless service" |
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| The term "Sikh" has its origin in the Sanskrit term śiṣya, meaning "disciple, learner" or śikṣa, meaning "instruction".[25][26] |
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| refers to the remembrance of God by repetition or recital of His Name or Nām |
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| derived from the Sanskrit word Siṃha meaning "lion"[1]. It is a common title, middle name, or surname in Northern India, |
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The first two sentences of the Granth are those which are said by Sikhs every day on wakening:
‘There is but one God, whose name is True, Creator, devoid of fear and enmity, immortal, unborn, self-existent, great and bountiful. The True One is, was, and also shall be.’
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| also known as the Analects of Confucius, are considered a record of the words and acts of the central Chinese thinker and philosopher Confucius and his disciples, as well as the discussions they held. |
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| the rectification of names. For a society to be properly ordered, Confucius believed everyone must act his proper part. Consequently, a king should act like a king, a gentleman like a gentleman, etc. |
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| The chun tzu is one who lives by the ideal of Jen and is neither petty, arrogant, mean-spirited or vengeful |
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| (‘Central Norm’, often referred to as ‘The Doctrine of the Mean’). A work attributed to Tzu Ssu, Confucius' grandson (5th cent. BCE), but more probably a compilation of two or more works, being extracted from Li Chi. It advocates the discernment of a basic norm of human action which, if then put into effect, will bring life into harmony with the process of the universe. |
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| is regarded as one of the greatest statesmen in Chinese history. Also known as the Yellow Emper |
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“filial piety”
Xiao consists in putting the needs of parents and family elders over self, spouse, and children, deferring to parents’ judgment, and observing toward them the prescribed behavioral proprieties (li).
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| Classic of Changes or Book of Changes |
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| which means benevolence or humanity |
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| the Confucian concept of ritual |
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Chinese philosopher who was arguably the most famous Confucian after Confucius himself.
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| the Chinese call "The Second Sage," Meng Tzu, |
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the circling movements of Pa-kua both manifest Heaven and
Earth and order and organize yin and yang.
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| "bright positive masculine principle" |
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| dark, passive, downward, cold, contracting, and weak feminine |
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| Chuang Tzu felt it was imperative that we transcend all the dualities of existence. Seeing Nature at work and the way in which it reconciled these polar opposites pointed the way to the Tao where all dualities are resolved into unity. |
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| or dantian, are three loci in the human body that play a major role in breathing, meditation, and neidan ("internal alchemy") practices. Located in the regions of the abdomen, heart, and brain, but devoid of material counterparts, they establish a tripartite division of inner space that corresponds to other threefold motives in the Taoist pantheon and cosmology |
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| aoist immortals, supposed to have partaken the elixir of life, and in early illustrations they often appear as feathered men |
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| yin-yang, Lao-tzu and Tao-te ching one of the most familiar terms to the Western culture. |
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| a troublesome spirit that roams the world causing misfortune, illness, and death. |
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