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  Sikhism Encyclopedia
Sikhism is the ninth-largest religion in the world, and is generally considered the fifth largest organized religion, depending on how one defines an "organized religion".
Sikhism's traditions and teachings are distinctly associated with the history, society and culture of the Punjab.
Others, such as the Nihangs, tend to have little difference in belief and practice, and are considered Sikhs proper by mainstream Sikhism.
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 Bio - Sikhism Wikipedia RSS Feed Sikh
Sikhism was established by ten Gurus andmdash; teachers or masters andmdash; over the period 1469 to 1708.
Sikhism recognises the concept of a multi-level approach to achieving your target as a disciple of the faith.
Since Sikhism originated in the Punjab region, most Sikhs trace their roots to that region (though in recent times, with the spread both of Sikhism and Sikhs, one might encounter Sikhs belonging to other geographical locations across the world).
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  Sikhism -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Sikhism is a (A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny) religion that developed in an environment heavily influenced by conflict between the (A person who adheres to Hinduism) Hindu and (A believer or follower of Islam) Muslim religions.
Sikhism was influenced by reform movements in (A body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme beingof many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a) Hinduism (e.g.
Sikhism's coherence is attributable to its single central concept – the sovereignty of the One (The supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions) God, the Creator.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/si/sikhism.htm   (4205 words)

  
 Sikhism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sikhism departs sharply from the social traditions and structure of Hinduism and Islam (such as the caste system and purdah, respectively).
Sikhism recognises the concept of a multi-level approach to achieving your target as a disciple of the faith.
Since Sikhism originated in the Punjab region, most Sikhs trace their roots to that region (though in recent times, with the spread both of Sikhism and Sikhs, one might encounter Sikhs belonging to other geographical locations across the world).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sikhism   (4229 words)

  
 Sikhism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Sikhism was somewhat influenced by reform movements in Hinduism (e.g.
Sikhism's coherence is attributable to its single central concept – the sovereignty of the One God, the Creator.
Sikhism was established by ten Gurus, teachers or masters, over the period 1469 to 1708.
hallencyclopedia.com /Sikhism   (3989 words)

  
 General Essay on Sikhism
The following is a discussion of how the various blocks (dotted and full) relate to each other in a brief overview of the development and growth of Sikhism as the Sikh Panth.
This, therefore explains why some lines on the chart are dotted and others are not, for we have shown the orthodox view in full lines and blocks.
Sikhism and the Nirankari Movement Patiala: Academy of Sikh Religion and Culture, 1990.
philtar.ucsm.ac.uk /encyclopedia/sikhism/geness.html   (3119 words)

  
 Sikhism - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Sikhism
Equality is central to Sikhism, in particular the equality of all men and women.
However, Sikhs prefer to retain their distinctive identity, and marriage into other religions is frowned upon, especially if it involves conversion.
Daily prayer is important in Sikhism, and the gurdwara functions as a social as well as religious centre.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Sikhism   (1162 words)

  
 The Sikh Coalition
Sikhism has no ordained priestly class and, therefore, there can be no theocratic political state of the Sikhs in which the priests rule in the name of an invisible God.
It is the Jerusalem of Sikhism because it is the historical centre of the epiphany of Sikhism but it is not precisely that because Sikhism, as a religion, is not history-grounded, that is, its validity is not tied up with or dependent upon any historical event.
Sikhism does not recognise tiny ultimate dichotomy between the real and the unreal, and hence between the sacred and the profane, though it recognises a distinction between them, difference of immaculation between them.
www.sikhcoalition.org /Sikhism16.asp   (3678 words)

  
 Sikhism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Sikhism (Punjabi: ਸਿਖੀ;) is a religion that developed in an environment heavily influenced by conflict between the Hindu and Muslim religions.
Sikhism was influenced by reform movements in Hinduism (e.g.
The founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, was born in 1469 to a Hindu family in northwest India (in what is present day Pakistan).
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/S/Sikhism.htm   (3697 words)

  
 :Gateway to Sikhism:Sikhs Today and Academic Challenges of the 21st Century
Sikhism is a religion of Naam (numin), which is asserted through 30,000 hymns of Sikh scripture through its revealed statements, literary similes, and allusions.
Sikhism founded by Guru Nanak and other saints, such as Kabir, Ravidas, Dadu and Shiv Deyal, is being qualified and lumped under the nirguni current.
Sikhism is universal in its approach and always anxious and willing to cooperate with those who aim at harmony and the well being of human beings.
www.allaboutsikhs.com /articles/art-052.htm   (2229 words)

  
 Sikhism other observations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sikhism says we are all the children of God and by deduction, God is our mother/father.
All Welcome: Members of all religions can visit Sikh temples (Gurdwaras) but must observe certain rules – cover your head, remove shoes, no smoking or drinking intoxicants.
Multi-Level Approach: Sikhism recognises the concept of a multi-level approach to achieving your target as a disciple of the faith.
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 Sikhism information - Search.com
The followers of Sikhism are ordained to follow the teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus and other saints as scripted in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Some consider Sikhism to be a syncretic religion, although this is not a widespread belief held by Sikhs; the Sikh Gurus maintained that their message had been revealed directly by God.
Sikhism's traditions and teachings are distinctly associated with the history and culture of the Punjab region.
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 Sikhism - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Sikhism comes from the word Sikh, which means a strong and able disciple.
Guruji continued to preach the principle of equality for women, the prohibition of Sati and the practise of Langar.
Sikhism says we are all the children of God and S/He* is our Father/Mother.
open-encyclopedia.com /Sikhism   (3646 words)

  
 Sikhism - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
Sikhism (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖੀ called Sikhi in the original language) is one of the major world religions, primarily developed in 16th and 17th century India.
Sikhism was influenced by reform movements in Hinduism (e.g.
Sikhism was established by ten Gurus — teachers or masters — over the period 1469 to 1708.
www.sikhiwiki.org /index.php?title=Sikhism   (4140 words)

  
 Read about Sikhism at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Sikhism and learn about Sikhism here!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The core beliefs of Sikhism are: belief in one God and the teachings of the Ten Gurus, enshrined in
Sikhism's coherence is attributable to its single central concept – the sovereignty of the One
1538), the founder of Sikhism, was born in the village of
encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Sikhism   (3205 words)

  
 Thelemapedia: The Encyclopedia of Thelema & Magick | Sikhism
Sikhism is a religion that developed in an environment heavily influenced by conflict between the Hindu and Muslim religions.
The founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, was born in 1469 to a Hindu family in northeast India.
Sikhism was established by ten Gurus, teachers or masters, over the period 1469 to 1708.
www.thelemapedia.org /index.php/Sikhism   (2741 words)

  
 The Sikh Coalition
But, this observation in the margin shows that for this Bir, there was a supervisor or editor, other than the scribe, who alone could record such an observation of approval regarding the shabad on the page.
Therefore, McLeod's other agruments that the Kartarpuri Bir, which according to him had been copied from the Banno Bir, contained the so-called puberty hymn (additional 8 verses), but being incongruous with the later Khalsa belief was deleted, is also factually incorrect and fallacious.
An observation was made by McLeod that in order to remove scholarly doubts, access to the Kartarpuri Bir would need to be allowed and "the alternative may well be a growing conviction that there is something to hide." The Kartarpuri Bir is private property and we do not hold any brief for its custodians.
www.sikhcoalition.org /Sikhism18.asp   (8044 words)

  
 Sikhism
Sikhism is a major religion that found its genesis in sixteenth century Northern India with the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
The followers of Sikhism are instructed to follow the teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus and other writers as encompassed by Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Sikhism is the least syncretic of all world religions, having been revealed directly by God.
www.sikhfaith.com   (4002 words)

  
 SIKHISM BOOKS SOURCE, FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Sikhism was established by ten Gurus — teachers or masters — over the period 1469 to 1708.
Sikhism advocates the belief in a Monotheistic God (Ek_Onkar) who is omnipresent and has infinite qualities.
Since Sikhism originated in the Punjab_region, most Sikhs trace their roots to that region (though in recent times, with the spread both of Sikhism and Sikhs, one might encounter Sikhs belonging to other geographical locations across the world).
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 Sikhism - The Mind-N-Magick Paganpedia
Sikhism (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖੀ, sikkhī), is a panentheistic religion based on the teachings of ten Gurus who lived in northern India during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The followers of Sikhism are ordained to follow the teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus and other saints as scripted in their 1430 page holy scripture the Guru Granth Sahib.
The founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, was born in 1469 to a Khatri family in central Punjab.
paganpedia.mind-n-magick.com /wiki/index.php?title=Sikhism   (3874 words)

  
 AlexanderMinistries.com » Interfaith Archive » Sikhism
Sikhism is a religion that began in sixteenth century Northern India with the teachings of Nanak and nine successive human gurus.
Sikhism comes from the word Sikh, which in turn comes from the Sanskrit root meaning “disciple” or “learner”, or meaning “instruction.
Sikhism is the eighth-largest organised religion in the world.
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 Sikh Martyrs - Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Bhindranwale
Role of the News media and 'Intellectuals' In a democratic and free society, one would expect the press and the intelligentsia to be watchful of activities of the administration, to expose excesses against the innocent, and to be on the side of life and liberty.
On the other hand, the press never protested the fact that the Nirankari Baba traveled with enough armed men with him, that in Amritsar on April 13, 1978, they fired upon an unarmed group of about 100 protesting Sikhs killing 13 and injuring another 78.
He advised Sikhs to possess weapons and to be ready to lay down their lives, if necessary, in the interest of ensuring justice and protection of the defenseless and the weak, in line with the teachings of the Gurus.
www.searchsikhism.com /jarnail.html   (14177 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Khalistan
When the Guru inquired whether they wanted other lands, the Sikhs insisted that they only wanted to rule Punjab because they were already settled there.[17] Regardless of the historical validity of this narrative, it is important because it shows that nineteenth century Sikhs thought that they were sovereigns of Punjab based on divine sanction.
In August 1982, the Akali Dal under the leadership of Harcharan Singh Longowal launched the dharam yudh morcha, or the “battle for righteousness.” Bhindranwale and the Akali Dal united for the first time; their goal was the fulfillment of the demands based on the Anandpur Sahib Resolution.
Other territorial disputes to be settled by a commission.
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 Universal Faith
In other words, it is not only Sikhs who see that Sikhism unlike most other religions, is a philosophy which has validity for all cultures but non-Sikh writers also strongly endorse this view.
Sikhism is the only religion which welcomes each and everyone to its langar without any discrimination of caste, creed, color, or sex.
The fake Nirankaris and other pseudo-Sikh organizations were befriended by the Indian government as part of a deliberate policy to divide the Sikh community into fractions and to destroy the political strength of the Khalsa.
www.sikhmarg.com /english/universal.html   (6619 words)

  
 SIKHISM - Online Information article about SIKHISM
Sikhism mainly differs from Christianity in that it inculcates the transmigration of the soul, and adopts a belief in See also:
KITCHEN (O.E. cycene; this and other cognate forms, such as Dutch keuken, Ger.
Peace returned, and during the next twenty or twenty-five years Sikhism reached its lowest ebb; but since then the demand for Sikhs in the regiments of the Indian army and farther afield has largely revived the faith.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /SHA_SIV/SIKHISM.html   (4818 words)

  
 Sikhism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
While both Buddhism and Jainism were inspired by religious and social ideas that emerged from an exclusively Hindu (or, technically speaking, Vedic) background, Sikhism, a more recent development, is a rejection of key Hindu and Muslim ideals, such as the caste system.
Sikhism should not, however, be regarded simply as two older religions blended into one, but rather as a genuinely new religion.
Nanak's doctrinal position is fairly simple, despite the appearance that it is a blend of insights originating from two very different faiths.
www.encyclopedia-online.info /Sikhism   (3533 words)

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