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Name: Sikhism
Founded: 1499
Text(s): Sri Guru Granth Sahib ("Noble Book", also known as the Adi Granth, "First Book")
Founder:
Name: Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji (known as Guru Nanak)
Born: 1469 in the Punjab (modern Pakistan)
Died: 1538
Pronunciation:
A special note about the pronunciation of the word Sikh is in order because most
English speakers tend to pronounce it as "seek." In fact, it should be pronounced
"se-ikh." Both of the letters in the kh should be used, as with the name
Mikhail Gorbachev.
The word sikh comes from Pali sikkah (Sansckrit: sisya),
which means "disciple."
Sikh History
Basic information about the background of Sikhism and how this religion
first developed in India.
Sikh Beliefs
The Sikh faith incorporates aspects of both Hinduism and Islam. This
section reviews many of the most important doctrines and beliefs which
characterize Sikhism.
Sikh Gurus
In Hinduism a guru is a spiritual teach or guide. Sikhs have retained his basic
meaning, but the title itself is very limited in application: there have only
been ten human Gurus, starting with Guru Nanak who founded the Sikh religion.
Sikh Scriptures
The most important collection of Sikh holy writings is known as the Adi
Granth - there are, however, a couple of other important collections
which are sometimes overlooked.
Sikh Sects
The Sikh religion is not an entirely monolithic faith - there are several sects
which are not recognized by the majority of Sikhs as orthodox in their teachings
and beliefs. Here you will find basic information about the different groups
within Sikhism and which diverge from traditional Sikh orthodoxy.
Sikh Khalsa
The Khalsa is an organization of especially devout Sikhs created by the Tenth
Guru, Gobind Singh, as a means to help unite the Sikhs and encourage devotion to
Sikh ideals. The group is quasi-military in nature and its members are regarded
as something akin to a Sikh army.
Sikh Debates
There are several issues which divide the Sikhs - matters of great theological
significance to them which, at times, can cause violence.
Sikhism in India Today
Library of Congress report on the state of Sikhism and Sikhs in contemporary
India.
Sikh Glossary
Important terms and concepts which crucial to understanding Sikh beliefs,
Sikh traditions and Sikh history.
Sources:
The HarperCollins Concise Guide to World Religions, by Mircea Eliade, et al.
Faiths of Man: Encyclopedia of Religions, by J.G.R. Forlong.
Religions of the World, by S. Vernon McCasland et al.
The Oxford Dictionary of World Religions, edited by John Bowker.
Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of World Religions, edited by Wendy Doniger.
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