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  Encyclopedia: Sikhism
Sikhism (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਗੀ) is a religion based on the teachings of ten Gurus who lived primarily in 16th and 17th century India.
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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 :Gateway to Sikhism
Sikhism made a radical departure from Hinduism by demolishing the iniquitous barriers that the Hindu society had erected between man and man, and between man and woman.
Sikhism encourages education of girls which will enable them to adopt rational modes of thought and use their faculties to the maximum advantage of society.
Sikhism also encourages widow remarriage but it does not approve of widows marrying again when they have children living with them.21 It is apparent that some of the aforementioned factors tend to increase fertility while others tends to reduce fertility.
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 Sikhism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sikhism comes from the word Sikh, which means a disciple.
Sikhism should not, however, be regarded simply as two older religions blended into one, but rather as a genuinely new religion.
Guru Nanak (1469–1538), the founder of Sikhism, was born in the village of Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore in present-day Pakistan.
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 Read about Sikhism at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Sikhism and learn about Sikhism here!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
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
Sikhism says we are all the children of God and by deduction, God is our mother/father.
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 Sikhism - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Sikhism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Equality is central to Sikhism, in particular the equality of all men and women.
Sikhs do not have a specific holy day, but hold their main services on the day of rest of the country in which they are living.
Daily prayer is important in Sikhism, and the gurdwara functions as a social as well as religious centre.
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 Sikhism - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Compared with some other eastern religious traditions, Sikhism is a more recent development, which emerged in an environment heavily permeated with conflicts between the Hindu and Muslim religions.
Thus, while it has some similarities with both religions it also departs from some of their social traditions such as the caste system and purdah.
Sri Guru Amar Das Dev Ji became the third Sikh guru in 1552 at the age of 73.
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Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind and denounces superstitions and blind rituals.
The Granth is the central text of Sikhism, a religion that emerged in the Punjab region of India in the 15th Century.
Sikhism is not a blend or reproduction of earlier religions but a New Revelation altogether.
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 Sikhism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sikh philosophy is characterised by logic, comprehensiveness, and a "without frills" approach to both spiritual and material concerns.
Not to bring or possess any alcoholic or tobacco-related items, or be under their effects when entering the gurdwara.
Sikhism - the Sikh youth of BC SikhiWiki.org - Encyclopedia of the Sikhs
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 Encyclopedia
The core beliefs of Sikhism are belief in one God and the teachings of the Ten Gurus, enshrined in Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book.
The founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, was born in 1469 to a Hindu family in northwest India (in what is present day Pakistan).
The final Sikh Guru in human form was Guru Gobind Singh who in 1708 made the Guru Granth Sahib the last, perpetual living guru of the Sikhs.
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 Sikhism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sikhism's coherence is attributable to its single central concept - the sovereignty of the One God, the Creator.
Guru Nanak (1469-1538), the founder of Sikhism, was born in the village of Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore in present-day Pakistan.
There are many present day sects of Sikhsim, such as Namdhari, Nirankari, Ravidasi, 3HO led by Yogi Bhajan ("new age" sikhism), Balmiki etc. Namdharis have a living Guru and as such do not install the Guru Granth Sahib in the Gurdwara.
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 Sikhism
It has a totally different school of thought which is evident in the way it departs from some of their social traditions and structure such as the caste system and purdah.
Sikhism was somewhat influenced by reform movements in Hinduism (e.g.
#Non-Logical Behaviour: Superstitions and rituals not meaningful to Sikhs (pilgrimages, fasting and bathing in rivers; circumcision; worship of graves, idols, pictures; compulsory wearing of the veil for women; etc;) #Material Obsession: (“Maya”) Accumulation of materials have no meaning in Sikhism.
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 Sikhism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Indian shares continued their bull run Wednesday, after a day's holiday on account of Sikhism's founder Guru Nanak's birthday, to prop up a key market index by...
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji (October 20, 1469 to May 7, 1539) is the founder of Sikhism and first of the 10 Sikh Gurus.
Hayward and El Sobrante were crowded by followers who came to listen to kirtan, the singing and chanting of Punjabi hymns in tribute to the founder of Sikhism.
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 Prohibitions in Sikhism -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Non-Logical Behaviour: Superstitions and rituals not meaningful to Sikhs; (pilgrimages, fasting and bathing in rivers; ((Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church) feast day celebrating the circumcision of Jesus; celebrated on January 1st) circumcision; (The activity of worshipping) worship of graves, idols, pictures; compulsory wearing of the veil for women; etc.)
No priestly Class: Sikhs do not have to depend on a priest for any of the functions that need to be performed.
See also (The doctrines of a monotheistic religion founded in northern India in the 16th century by Guru Nanak and combining elements of Hinduism and Islam) Sikhism and (additional info and facts about Sikh religious philosophy) Sikh religious philosophy.
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 biology - Sikhism
Sikhism is a religion founded by Guru Nanak who was born in 1469 in NorthWest India.
It developed in an environment heavily influenced by conflict between the Hindu and Muslim religions.
It departs from some of the social traditions and structure of Hinduism and Islam such as the caste system and purdah.
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 Sikhism Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
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In Sikh ethics there is no conflict between an individual’s duty to oneself and that towards society.
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 Introduction to Sikhism
Sikhism, the youngest of the world religions, is barely five hundred years old.
Its founder, Guru Nanak, was born in 1469.
The foundation of Sikhism was laid down by Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
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In Sikhism you don't have forced conversion.One Value of the Sikhs is to move forward.Learn and prosper.
All the Rahits (Do's) and Kurahits (Don'ts or taboos) are of fundamental importance in Sikhism.
According to the maryada booklet, Kutha the meat prepared by the Muslim ritual killing is prohibited for a Sikh.
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 Encyclopedia: Sikh Sites
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Following are the pages available on this site on Sikhs and Sikhism:
Click for other authoritative sources for this topic (summarised at Factbites.com).
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 Sikhism Prohibited Behaviour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Non-Logical Behaviour: Superstitions and rituals not meaningful to (pilgrimages fasting and bathing in rivers; circumcision; of graves idols pictures; compulsory wearing of veil for women; etc.)
Material Obsession: (“Maya”) Accumulation of materials have no in Sikhism.
Wealth Gold Portfolio Stocks Commodities will all be left here on Earth you depart.
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 Sikh religious philosophy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
For more on this section select Sikhism Primary Beliefs & Principles.
Equality: All humans are equal before God — No discrimination is allowed on the basis of Caste, Race, Sex, Creed, Origin, colour, education, status, wealth, etc. The principles of universal equality and brotherhood are important pillars of Sikhism.
All Are Welcome: Members of All religions can visit Sikh temples (“Gurdwaras”) but please observe the local rules — Cover Head, No shoes, No Smoking when going in to the Main Hall.
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