Post by Rakehel on May 10, 2021 10:47:04 GMT -5
Sikhism
12-24-05, 08:17 AM
According to Sandeep Singh Brar, at http://www.sikhs.org: "A way of life and philosophy well ahead of its time when it was founded over 500 years ago, The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20 million people worldwide. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind, social justice and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
What is a Sikh?
The word "Sikh" comes from the Punjabi language. It means disciple. Sikhs are considered to be disciples of God and also follow the writings and teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus. The teachings come from Sri Guru Granth Sahib, and are considered to be logical and universal.
In the words of Sri Guru Granth Sahib: "I observe neither Hindu fasting nor the ritual of the Muslim Ramadan month; Him I serve who at the last shall save. The Lord of universe of the Hindus, Gosain and Allah to me are one; From Hindus and Muslims have I broken free. I perform neither Kaaba pilgrimage nor at bathing spots worship; One sole Lord I serve, and no other. I perform neither the Hindu worship nor the Muslim prayer; To the Sole Formless Lord in my heart I bow. We neither are Hindus nor Muslims; Our body and life belong to the One Supreme Being who alone is both Ram and Allah for us."
And from the Reht Maryada, the Sikh Code of Conduct: "Any human being who faithfully believes in: (i) One Immortal Being, (ii) Ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak Dev to Guru Gobind Singh, (iii) The Guru Granth Sahib, (iv) The utterances and teachings of the ten Gurus and, (v) the baptism bequeathed by the tenth Guru, and who does not owe allegiance to any other religion is a Sikh."
In addition, these are the major religious beliefs of the Sikh religion:
Sikhs believe that there is only one God, and that all religions are worshiping this God. There is a soul and it cycles many times between birth and death before arriving at the physical form we know as human.
There is one major goal in that it is believed that we need to live an exemplary existence. God is to be remembered always. Virtue and honesty are valued, and there must be a balance between our spiritual commitments and our temporal commitments.
Salvation can be achieved, as well as becoming a part of God, not by renouncing worldly things or living a celibate life. Instead, living an honest life, avoiding temptations of the world, and being a simple householder is encouraged. Fasting, pilgrimages, worshiping the dead, and superstitious beliefs are condemned.
All people are equal, regardless of race, religion or sex. This includes men and women. Women may also lead Sikh ceremonies, and a specific ceremony known as the ?Congregation in Prayer.?
wikipedia.org/sikhism
12-24-05, 08:17 AM
According to Sandeep Singh Brar, at http://www.sikhs.org: "A way of life and philosophy well ahead of its time when it was founded over 500 years ago, The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20 million people worldwide. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind, social justice and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
What is a Sikh?
The word "Sikh" comes from the Punjabi language. It means disciple. Sikhs are considered to be disciples of God and also follow the writings and teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus. The teachings come from Sri Guru Granth Sahib, and are considered to be logical and universal.
In the words of Sri Guru Granth Sahib: "I observe neither Hindu fasting nor the ritual of the Muslim Ramadan month; Him I serve who at the last shall save. The Lord of universe of the Hindus, Gosain and Allah to me are one; From Hindus and Muslims have I broken free. I perform neither Kaaba pilgrimage nor at bathing spots worship; One sole Lord I serve, and no other. I perform neither the Hindu worship nor the Muslim prayer; To the Sole Formless Lord in my heart I bow. We neither are Hindus nor Muslims; Our body and life belong to the One Supreme Being who alone is both Ram and Allah for us."
And from the Reht Maryada, the Sikh Code of Conduct: "Any human being who faithfully believes in: (i) One Immortal Being, (ii) Ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak Dev to Guru Gobind Singh, (iii) The Guru Granth Sahib, (iv) The utterances and teachings of the ten Gurus and, (v) the baptism bequeathed by the tenth Guru, and who does not owe allegiance to any other religion is a Sikh."
In addition, these are the major religious beliefs of the Sikh religion:
Sikhs believe that there is only one God, and that all religions are worshiping this God. There is a soul and it cycles many times between birth and death before arriving at the physical form we know as human.
There is one major goal in that it is believed that we need to live an exemplary existence. God is to be remembered always. Virtue and honesty are valued, and there must be a balance between our spiritual commitments and our temporal commitments.
Salvation can be achieved, as well as becoming a part of God, not by renouncing worldly things or living a celibate life. Instead, living an honest life, avoiding temptations of the world, and being a simple householder is encouraged. Fasting, pilgrimages, worshiping the dead, and superstitious beliefs are condemned.
All people are equal, regardless of race, religion or sex. This includes men and women. Women may also lead Sikh ceremonies, and a specific ceremony known as the ?Congregation in Prayer.?
wikipedia.org/sikhism