Sikhism

Sikhism

1. Principles to Live By

   • Nam simran- to remember God at all times
   • Vand Chhakna- to share with others who are less fournuate
   • Kirat Karna- to earn an honest living

2. A Sikh wedding

   • It is called the Anad Karaj which means the ceremony of bliss
   • Bride always wears red
   • Bride Family hosts the wedding
   • Couple walk around the holy book 4 times
     • 1str round = the life of sharing, work + action
     • 2nd round = love and coming together
     • 3rd round =detachment from possessions
     • 4th round= peace of perfect union

3. Gurdwara

   • langar (meal)
   • men and women sit separatly
     • everybody sits on the floor
   • hymns are sung from the Guru Granth Sahib
   • place for shoes
     • wash your hands before you go in

4. The Guru Granth Sahib

5. Equality

   • Men and woman are Equal