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Sikhism 1

1. Jat - Social/cultural group of Sikhs

   • How a Jat affects a sikh's life - -Separation of different groups of Sikhs -Worship at a gurdwara according to cultural background

2. Sikhs treat people equally -During services in the Gurdwara -In the langar -In the practice of sewa

3. How might Sikhs show respect for the teachings of the 10 gurus?

   • By celebrating gurpurbs –remembering important events in the lives of the Gurus and by using the events as models of behaviour in their lives.
   • By reading the Guru Granth Sahib Ji and acting on what is written as a source of inspiration and as a guide for living in order to fulfil their religious obligations.
   • By joining the Khalsa and following the requirements
   • By following the expectations laid down by the Gurus in sacred texts, for example in the Rahit Maryada.
   • By performing sewa in any one of the three different forms in order to put beliefs into practice.
     • Respect might be shown because Sikhs believe that the Gurus form a continuous and direct link with Waheguru as messengers.

4. Khalsa - Pure community

   • 5 k's - kesh(uncut hair) kangha(comb) kachera(shorts) kara(steel bracelet) kirpan(sword)
   • Founding of the Khalsa - Guru Gobind Singh Dev Ji asked for volunteers willing to sacrifice their life -One by one five men went into the tent -Each time the Guru appeared with a blood stained sword -Afterwards all five reappeared unharmed -The Panj Pyares (beloved ones) were the first members of the khalsa -They were initiated with amrit