Sikhism: Revision

Sikhism: Revision

1. Guru Nanak and the start of sikhism

   • Sikhism was founded in 1469 by Guru Nanak in the Indian region of Punjab. Guru Nanak and his nine successors shaped the core beliefs of the religion during the 16th and 17th centuries. Sikhs first arrived in the US in the late 19th century. Sikh (often pronounced "seek," but properly pronounced "sik-kh" according to the Sikh Coalition based in New York) means "disciple" in Punjabi.

2. Guru granth sahib

   • The Guru Granth Sahib , also called Adi Granth, is the holy book of the religion Sikhism. It contains prayers, hymns and songs of Sikh religion. Sikhs believe the Guru Granth Sahib to be a living Guru, hence the Guru Granth Sahib has its own place to sleep also commonly known as 'Sach Khand' (the pure Heaven).

3. the 5k's

   • Kirpan
   • Kanga
   • Kachera
   • Kara
   • Kesh