This sacred text is divided into two main sections, the old testament and the new testament which are then further divided into various books. It was mostly a hierarchical diffusion, thought by the ten gurus. To revive discussion, seek broader input via a forum such as the village pump. These books, known as the deuterocanonical are tobit, judith, 1 and 2 maccabees, wisdom, sirach and baruch. Cunningham 18121851, the author of a history of the sikhs 1848, observed. The diffusion of atheism is obviously quite different from the growth of actual religions.
They are then taught about the main prayers the mool mantar and the sukhmani sahib bani. The puranas are holy books of hinduism that date back to gupta empire in ancient india. Still, it does seem like an interesting if challenging theme. It has over 3000 hymns and instructions to lead a good sikh life. The upanishads are also called as vedantas or the end of the vedas. Two sects, the nirankaris and the namdharis, or kuka sikhs, emerged in northwestern punjab during the latter part of ranjit singhs reign. Jan 20, 2017 guru grant sahib the most sacred object in sikhism is the guru granth sahib also called the adi granth, the sikh holy book. Nov 25, 2016 the holy book of sikhism is guru granth sahib. 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. Cultural diffusion stimulated spiritual ideas in india as it had on the arabian peninsula more than nine hundred years before. Origins and diffusion cultural geography a geography of religion for many people, religion, more than any other cultural trait, defines who they are and how they understand the world around them. The library caters for all ages, sikh and non sikh, across a wide range of subjects. The guru granth sahib is a collection of teachings and writings by guru nanak and other gurus as well as sikh, hindu and muslim saints. Sikhism is a concise and readable survey of the history of sikhism, from its founding in the punjab in the sixteenth century to its spread across the globe today.
Jainism is an eastern religion with origins in the indus river valley dating back to 3000 b. They are celibate and usually either nude, or wearing a yellow robe. Truth is the highest of all virtues, but higher still is truthful living. The tenure of his descendent guru arjan dev saw the completion of the guru granth sahib or the adi granth, the sikh holy book. Despite its pacifist roots, sikhism has come to be known as militant, which is unfortunate because such militancy stems largely from geographical issues outside of sikh control. Unlike members of many other religions they worship god in his true abstract form, and dont use images or statues to help them. Apr 24, 2007 within sikhism, the holy book is called the sri guru granth sahib. The name sikh signifies disciple, and in later times the strict observants or elect were called the khalsa.
Bani of bhagats by g s chauhanthe lives and selected works of saints included in holy book sri guru granth sahib ji. The 3 major branches of sikhism spiritual growth guide. Nanak was believed to have been summoned by god to found and spread a new religion, that ideally would create an obedient, equal, and pure society. Some original works date from 1800s and the time of the sikh empire. Use this great lesson pack to teach your class about the guru granth sahib, the sikh holy book. However, the puranas are supposed to be complied by muni vyasa. These branches include one group called the udasi, a group of holy men that was founded by baba sri chand. The sri gur granth sahib is the holy book for sikhs, as guru gobind singh teached us. It was founded by nanak in the sixteenth century and has approximately 6,000,000 adherents located chiefly in the punjab region of india. It is a collection of nearly 6,000 hymns of the sikh gurus religious leaders and various early and medieval saints of different religions and castes.
The adi granth is the central object of worship in all. Teachers and masters of sikhism traveled west all the way to baghdad and mecca, and way east to sri lanka. The sri guru granth sahib also known as adi granth is more than a holy book for the sikhs. The guru granth sahib the holy book of the sikhs like the bible of christianity, the vedas of hinduism or the koran of islam, the guru granth sahib, also known as the adi granth, is the main scripture of sikhism. The 5 major religions of the world all began in the eastern hemisphere. The guru is a fundamental aspect of all indian religions but in sikhism has taken on an importance that forms the core of sikh beliefs. Diffused outward from its origin in pakistan, particularly towards northern india, high concentration of sikhs in punjab region. Guru gobind singh designated the sri guru granth sahib the ultimate and final sikh guru. Sikhism, the religion of a warlike sect of india, having its origin in the punjab and its center in the holy city of amritsar, where their sacred books are preserved and worshipped. Jains see these texts, which are the transcriptions of lord mahavirs sermons, as sacred documents. Sikhs in canada await a special airlift of holy books from india. First book the sacred scripture of sikhism, a religion of india. The most sacred object in sikhism is the guru granth sahib also called the adi granth, the sikh holy book.
To this day, seekers of the religion still travel to punjab because it is the core of spiritual activities. The religion was founded in the 15th century by guru nanak 14691539. The nirankaris were members of trading castes and followers of baba dayal, who had preached a return to the. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of sikh gurus, from 1469 to 1708. Gu dispeller of ignorance and ru bringer of enlightenment gurdwara house of worship sikh temple waheguru one of the name of godalmighty khalsa belonging to the divine, pure. Ap human geography belief system card flashcards quizlet. Beginning dates, founders, holy citiesplaces book, beliefs. Diffusion of sikhism and recent migration patterns of sikhs in india.
Sikhism isnt monolithicthere are multiple different branches which are not recognized by the majority of sikhs as orthodox in their teachings and beliefs. By focusing on the historical importance of the punjab plains area, a spatial crossroad, the problems of survival of the sikh religion are analyzed. Some sikhs have been seeking an independent homeland since the late 1940s. Of the 46 books in the catholic version of the old testament, seven books are not sacred in other forms of christianity. This book contains the teachings of all gurus, and hass been identically printed since the first copy, containing the same amount of pages, same words, and same paper size to preserve it.
The adi granth, while not worshiped, is ascribed divine status. It is considered to be much more than a book, it is deemed to be the living guru of the sikhs. This paper studies the diffusion of sikhism from its beginnings at the end of the fifteenth century to the present. The sikhs by patwant singh sikhism is one of the worlds gentlest religionsa sort of eastern version of anglicanism.
The term sikh has its origin in the words, meaning a disciple or a student. He also put together the social codes of the religion which became the guru granth sahib. Sikhs call it shri guru granth sahib ji answer to what is unique about guru granth sahib. The world religion, sikhism, began and still remains most dominant in the state of punjab, india. Divisions, and historical diffusion human geography project. Sikhism library read gurbani and books on sikhism in punjabi hindi english urdu and spanish. This gurus where the enlightened teachers, through whom god revealed his will.
The encyclopedia of sikhism volume i ad internet archive. The above map shows the global diffusion of sikhism comments. Bahadur gurus hands head hindu historical holy hymns important included india. Unlike the bible or the bhagavadgita, which are often carried around, dogeared and placed on a shelf with other books, there are strict rules and procedures for handling the adi granth. Composed of devotional hymns composed the gurus as well as hindu and muslim saints including those from the lower castes. The holy granth, the shri guru granth, was initially compiled by the fifth guru, shri arjan dev ji. Under his tenure sikhism progressed rapidly with amritsar consolidating its position as an important center of trade and commerce and it was during this period that the foundation of the harmandir sahib was initiated. It has been usual to regard the sikhs as essentially hindu. Each grew in its hearth before diffusing to other areas. Holy book and place of worship of sikhism,jainism, buddhism. The gurdwara is still however set up as though a human guru is in residence that is the book is treated as the human gurus may have been in their day. With a detailed lesson plan, presentation, differentiated activities and information video, this lesson. We have certain scriptures which are considered as very sacred. These texts are glorious tales of the hindu trinity brahma, vishnu and maheshwar shiva.
The holy book of the sikh religion is the guru granth sahib. The holy book contains writings of the sikh gurus, muslim fakirs and hindu saints. The main teachings of the guru granth sahib is the love of humanity. Guru ji, said the holy book will be the guru after him, no other human form guru will come.
In june 1984, the sikhs most sacred shrine, the golden temple at amritsar, was the scene of an armed standoff between sikhs and the state that ended in. The holy book of jainism is a collection of texts known as agam literature or the agam sutras. The 10th guru, gobind singh, declared that he would have no living successor, and this collection of teachings would become the ultimate guru for the sikh. Sikhism looks at the ways in which this regional religious tradition has become a global religion and how it continues to adapt and meet the challenges of the modern world. Jainism dont have any specific holy book like the bhagavad geeta,the quran or the bible. Sikhs acknowledge the last guru to be guru gobind singh 16661708. We use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads. It was founded in 1500 in india by guru nanak, who was the first of the ten gurus during the time period 1469 to 1708. In addition to the orthodox, there are several sikh sects, four of which are particularly important. In northern india the ancient bhakti movement had spread with the coming of islam, and by the year 1500, a man named kabir 14401518, who was influenced by the bhakti movement, gained millions of followers in his call to a simple love of god that transcended both the. Sikh library we have hundreds books and articles in our online library english section. Jan 02, 2020 the sikh holy book, the adi granth, took his place as indicated by its alternate name, guru granth. The founder of the sect, nanak now called sri guru nanak deva, a hindu belonging to the kshastrya.
Agams are the jain texts which are based on the discourse. It first began to grow in southwest asia when bahaullah was banished and exiled many times, bringing his beliefs to wherever he moved to. The dasam granth is a composition primarily of the tenth guru, guru gobind singh. However, god shows people through holy books, and by the examples of saints, the best ways to get close to him. In this lesson, the children are introduced to the key facts about the sikh holy book and the ten gurus. He followed guru nanaks opposition to caste and pursued a greater integration. Guru granth sahib contains the teaching of all its prophets, called gurus. Religious texts, also known as scripture, scriptures, holy writ, or holy books, are the texts which various religious traditions consider to be sacred, or central to their religious tradition. The library caters for all ages, sikh and nonsikh, across a wide range of subjects. Guru angad wrote the sikhs granth sahib holy book, which included his report on guru nanaks teachings and his own observations. Like the bible of christianity, the vedas of hinduism or the koran of islam, the guru granth sahib, also known as the adi granth, is the main scripture of sikhism.
Guru nanak, guru angad devguru amar dasguru ram dasguru arjan devguru hargobindguru har raiguru har krishanguru tegh bahadurguru gobind singh. Riley deadwyler and adam miller history where and how sikhism was founded in the punjab region of india by guru nanak around the year 1499 first guru was guru nanak who lived in lahore present day pakistan why was sikhism formed. Hinduismlargest ethic religion, but 3rd largest religion worldwideno central authority or a single. Sikhism holy book buy holy book of sikhs sikh books. Sikhism sikhism comes from the word sikh disciple is a distinct and unique religion, not a sect of hinduism or islam guru is made from two words. This page is currently inactive and is retained for historical reference. The main holy book in sikhism is the guru granth sahib. A very short introduction by eleanor nesbitt, a history of the sikhs. Guru nanak dev was the first guru and guru gobind singh the final guru in human form.
The hymns included range from the omnipresence of nature and basic day to day lessons. Branches of sikhism originating from the pujab regon in india, sikhism is an indian religion with a great impact. The holy books of world religions sacred texts in world. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary sikh beliefs, devotional activity, and sacred space. Guru is a sanskrit word for teacher, and within sikhism it is the title given to the 10 spiritual leaders of sikhism dating from 1469 ad to 1708 ad as well as the sri guru granth. It is as though someone had taken the best bits of. Sikhism is not a creed but a sect, a religious cult and an instrument for aligning the organisation of our social functions. I am surprised that they are even letting you go for that for starters, atheism isnt even a religion so it doesnt really match up with the question. The abrahamic faiths, judaism, christianity, and islam, all began around the same vicinity, in the middle east, while hinduism and buddhism both began in india. Sikhism does contain many unique postulates and principles that are quite different from both hinduism and islam. The sikhism religion was founded in the punjab region of todays india and pakistan by guru nanak in the second half have the 15th century. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of god at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Either the page is no longer relevant or consensus on its purpose has become unclear.
A collection of prayers shabads written by the gurus which we recite to music. Diffusion of sikhism and recent migration patterns of. Originally, the religion relied on the teaching of living gurus. The 11th sikh guru granth sahib is the everlasting guru. The first copy of the holy book was installed in the harmandir in 1604 golden temple. The sikh scripture is a book called the guru granth sahib the tenth guru, guru gobind singh declared that there would be no other living gurus but instead sikhs could look to their holy scriptures for guidance, so the holy book became the guru teacher. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks or boxes, misplaced vowels or missing conjuncts instead of indic text. A mass migration of sikhs and hindus from pakistan to india and a reverse migration of muslims resulted, with immense loss of life.
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