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| a follower of Sikhism (or of or relating to Sikhs or Sikhism) |
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| The founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of ten Sikh Gurus. Born Hindu and later had an inner conviction to create the Sikh religion. |
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| central tenet of Sikh religious philosophy. It is a symbol of the unity of God in Sikhism, and is found on all religious scriptures and places such as Gurdwaras. Refers to the existence of “one God.” |
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| meaning “wonderful teacher”, a term used in Sikhism to refer to God, the Supreme Being or the creator of all. |
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| The spiritual center for Sikhs, home to the Golden Temple and the gateway to Punjab. |
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| meaning “pure”, Khalsa’s are Sikhs which have undergone the sacred Amrit Ceremony initiated by the 10th Sikh Guru. The Khalsa baptism ceremony is undertaken as part of ones own personal spiritual evolution when the initiate is ready to fully live up to the high expectations of Guru Gobind Singh. All Sikhs are expected to be Khalsa or working towards that objective. |
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| The final and eternal guru of the Sikhs. It is the religious text of Sikhism. Regarded as the teachings of the Ten Gurus. The role of Adi Granth, as a source of guide of prayer, is pivotal in worship in Sikhism. |
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| meaning “the gateway to the Guru”, is a place of worship for Sikhs (similar to a church for catholics) |
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| the twelve sovereign states in the Sikh Confederacy |
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| name remembrance (the remembrance of God by repeating and focusing the mind of his name or identity.) [one of three pilars] |
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| balance (earn your money righteously and honestly) [one of three pilars] |
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| generosity (share ones wealth with others in the community, to give to charity, to generally help others in the community who need help)[one of three pilars] |
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| the practice of allowing one’s hair to grow naturally as a symbol of respect for the perfection of God’s creation. [one of five k's] |
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| a small comb worn by Sikhs, one of the five articles of faith for Sikhs. [one of five k's] |
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| specially made cotton underwear as a reminder of the commitment to purity, one of the five articles of faith for Sikhs. [one of five k's] |
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| a steel circle, worn on the wrist, signifying bondage to Truth and freedom from every other entanglement. One of the five articles of faith for Sikhs. [one of five k's] |
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| the sword, with which the Khalsa is committed to righteously defend the first line of the truth. One of the five articles of faith for Sikhs. [one of five k's] |
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| the most important composition contained within Adi Granth, the holy scripture of the Sikhs. It is the basis of Sikhsim. Mool Mantar mean “main chant” or “root verse”. |
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| a Sikh type of meditation used to clean the subconscious mind. |
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| Anger [one of five evils] |
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| Greed [one of five evils] |
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| Attachment [one of five evils] |
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| Pride [one of five evils] |
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| Purity [one of five virtues] |
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| Contentment [one of five virtues] |
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| Compassion [one of five virtues] |
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| Humility [one of five virtues] |
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| love [one of five virtues] |
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| Duty [Pauris (five steps/stages on the way to unite with God)] |
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| Knowledge [Pauris (five steps/stages on the way to unite with God)] |
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| Religious Effort [Pauris (five steps/stages on the way to unite with God)] |
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| Grace [Pauris (five steps/stages on the way to unite with God)] |
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| Realm of Truth [Pauris (five steps/stages on the way to unite with God)] |
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