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  • Holy Book
    ==Holy Books== {{Sikh Scriptures}}
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  • Holy Text
    ...the holy writings. Even non-believers often capitalize the names of sacred scriptures as a mark of respect or of tradition. In [[Sikhism]], the [[Sikh]]s hold the text in their Sacred [[Granth]]s as holy. The sacred Granths are:
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  • Ashpaadi
    ...erred to as [[Gurbani]] or just [[Bani]]. The word Ashpaadi is used by the Sikh Gurus to refer to 8 [[Pauri]]s in the [[Gurbani]] called [[Sukhmani Sahib]] ...would normally end with a line containing the word ‘Nanak’ or one of the [[Sikh Bhagats]], whose contributions are within the [[SGGS]].
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  • Chhant
    ...habad]] within the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]], the holy scriptures of the [[Sikh]]s. It is a lengthy Shabad commonly of four or six verses which has to sung [[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]
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  • Sikh children not being taught Gurmukhi
    '''Sikh children not being taught Gurmukhi''' * Sikhs demand government establish separate institution for Sikh children in Lahore
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  • Samadhi
    ...plane of awareness or Samadhi. The Sikh [[Holy Scriptures]] advises the [[Sikh]] on keep the mind aware and their consciousness focused on the Lord at all ...s; they are intuitively absorbed in Samadhi. ||2||” (p 1259). Further, the Sikh [[Gurus]] inform their followers: “'''Some remain absorbed in Samadhi, th
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  • Anand Sahib Ji
    ...u allows you to select each [[Pauri]] (section) of this important [[Sikh]] holy [[Bani]] called Anand Shaib. The word "Anand" means "bliss" or "happiness" ...the Sikh [[Holy Scripture]]s. It is said that the person who recites this Holy Bani daily with dedication, attention and comprehension, will achieve compl
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  • Dharma
    ...e holy text spans 1430 pages and contains the actual words spoken by the [[Sikh Gurus]] and various other Saints from other religions including [[Hinduism] ...in His creation and is omnipresent, but cannot be incarnate. The principal Sikh belief lays stress on one's actions and deeds rather than people's religiou
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  • Sikhism 1
    ...an Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, vested spiritual authority in the Holy Sikh Scriptures (Guru Granth Sahib Ji) and temporal authority in the community of baptized The object of a Sikh's life is to develop consciousness of God and to receive God's grace throug
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  • Feeding Dead Ancestors
    .... 332) The only thing that is commanded is prayer to God. "Devotion to the Holy Name is my ritual of rice balls and feasting". (GGS, p. 358). 1. Encyclopedia of SIKH Religion and Culture, R.C.Dogra and Dr.G.S. Mansukhani 1995
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  • Sufi saints
    ...kh bhagat]] appear in the Sikh holy scripture. When the Sikhs bow to their holy book, they accept Their [[10 Gurus]] and all the [[15 Bhagats]] as their sp ...rtant to [[Sikhism]] and play an significant part in Sikh history and Sikh scriptures:
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  • Dasam
    ...1666]] - [[1708]]). Also, [[Dasam Granth]] refers to the [[Granth]] (holy scriptures) compiled during the period of Guru Gobind Singh.
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  • Feminine side of God ? : Sikhism
    ...ically that God is formless, fearless, ageless, and genderless. One of our Sikh representatives was discussing this topic with some Christians. During the ...ale?" Silence for ten minutes, she was unable to answer that question. The Sikh representative said, "If you don't even know that a soul has a gender than
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  • Intro to Sikhi
    [[Image:Kids2.gif|thumb|300px|right|<center>'''Sikh kids'''</center>]] ...y teachers]]. Since [[1708]], the spiritual guide for the Sikhs or their [[Sikh Guru]] has been their religious scripture, the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. [[Sik
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  • Rumalla
    ...a]]s are sometimes brought as gifts when people attend the services at the Sikh Gurdwara. The Sikh Holy Scriptures are treated by the [[Sikh]]s like their living [[Guru]]s and as such no expense is spared in the furn
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  • Arril
    ...used to refers to a metre of composition used extensively in the Sikh holy scriptures. It consistes of 4 lines ([[tuk]]s) per verse. It is similar to the [[chaup ...tion by [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth [[Sikh Guru]] found in the second holy book of the Sikhs, called the [[Dasam Granth]].
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  • Index Bhai Gurdas vaar 9
    |1 || Wondrous Lord, Guru, Word, Holy congregation || ਵਾਹਿਗ੝ਰੂ, ਗ੝ਰੂ, ਸ਼ਬਦ, ਸ� |4 || Conduct of a Sikh || ਸਿੱਖ ਦੀ ਕਰਨੀ
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  • Manji sahib
    ...d in the [[Sikh]] tradition for the '''small bed''' on which the Holy Sikh Scriptures, [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] is placed during the day in the main hall ([[Dar [[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]
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  • The Guru's takhat
    ...feature of the [[Gurdwara]]. As you walk into the main prayer hall in a [[Sikh temple]], you will observe this immediately. The essential features of the ...capsulated in [[Guru Granth Sahib]] honours the tradition set by the [[ten Sikh Gurus]].
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  • Learn Gurbani
    ...to various sections of the [[Holy Text]] that appears in their several [[Holy Book]]s. ...ord "Gurbani" means the writings of the Gurus as found in the [[Sikh holy scriptures]]; the Gurus' words; the Gurus' teachings.
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  • Giani
    '''Giani:''' ({{sdd|ਗਿਆਨੀ}}) is someone learned in the Sikh religion or knowledgeable in "[[Dharam]]" or "path of righteousness". Often ...ent in [[Punjabi]] or [[Gurmukhi]], which is the language used in the holy scriptures.
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  • Hardas Singh
    ...Singh, a large village in the [[Lahore district]]. He took [[Pahul]] (the Sikh baptismal oath) from the hands of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the initiator of t ...716) and took part in almost every battle for religious freedom, under the Sikh Jathedar's (commander's) flag, against the [[Mughal]] Empire's forces. In 1
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  • Giani Amir Singh
    ...recounting in verse some of the ragas or musical measures employed in the Holy Book. Giani Amir Singh died at Amritsar on 17 October 1954 at the ripe age
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  • Chandi Di Var
    ...nth]]. This text spans from page 297 to page 325 of the 1478 pages of this holy book of the Sikhs. (Original text is over 1428 pages). This composition is ...st stanza of Chandi di Vaar forms the introductory part of the ardaas, the Sikh prayer.
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  • The Sikh Self-Definition and Bhagat Bani
    ...rocentric "instant" Sikh scholar who believed in the McLeodian paradigm of Sikh research and worked as a professor of Religious Studies, University of Calg ...uru Granth Sahib. It must be emphasized that none of the supervisors was a Sikh or could read Guru Granth Sahib,
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  • Pandit Brahm Das
    ...lived. As Brahm Das, proud of his learning, heard of the arrival ofafagfr, holy man, he came in his accustomed manner with his packs ofPuranas and other ol Marvellous is His creation. His are the pilgrimages, His the holy
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  • Sikh Temple Gurdwara, Yuba City, CA
    [[File:Banner home.jpg|800px|thumb|left|Sikh Temple at the start of the Nagar Kirtan Mela]] The '''Sikh Temple Gurdwara'' Sserving as a cultural center for some 20,000 Sikhs who r
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  • Lavan
    ...ally circumambulates the holy fire to the singing of holy hymns from Hindu scriptures. Among Sikhs the couple circumambulates the Guru Granth Sahib, completi In the Sikh canonical literature the human soul is likened to a bride whose marriage (u
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  • Names of God
    ...[[Sikh Scripture]]s by many hundreds of names. The holy scripture of the [[Sikh]]s called the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] or [[SGGS]] begins with the followi ...names of God used by [[Hindu]]s are frequently mentioned in the Sikh holy scriptures. The same God of the [[Christian]]s, [[Muslims]], [[Hindus]], etc is the [[
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  • Sham Singh Narli
    ...the Jathedar (leader) of the Sikh fighting forces. He took Amrit Sanchaar (Sikh Initiation), at that time. ...d a very devoted Sikh and for most of his time he recited the gurbani holy scriptures). Who ever came to him was duly baptised and converted into a Singh (Khalsa
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  • Pauri
    ...ly book. The Sikhs treat their sacred scriptures as their living Guru. The holy text is also referred to as [[Gurbani]] or just [[Bani]]. Each paragraph of ...n. The Sikhs Gurus, including the SGGS, are seen as the guide or way for a Sikh to attain Moksha or liberation, by following Gurbani and living a life of s
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  • Index Bhai Gurdas vaar 12
    |3 || The heart of the Sikh of the Guru || ਗ੝ਰ ਸਿੱਖ ਦਾ ਹਿਰਦਾ |6 || The selfless state of the Sikh || ਸਿੱਖ ਦੀ ਨਿਸ਼ਕਾਮ ਅਵਸਥਾ
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  • Varan Bhai Gurdas
    ...of various Indian languages and had studied many ancient Indian religious scriptures. ...acquire spiritual profit and instruction and faith in the teachings of the holy Gurus.”
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  • Sri Guru Granth Sahib Untouched by Floods
    ...hind while evacuating for Hurricane Katrina prompted a rescue mission from Sikh community members last week”, reported ‘The Advocate’ on 17 September ...nal Sikh Guru, [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] at the New Orleans Gurdwara ("the Sikh Church") had been recovered untouched by the flood waters or the violent wi
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  • Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib
    ...r''' stands alongside the Ramsar sarovar, the smallest of Amritsar's five holy sarovars. Located near Chativind Gate, on the south-eastern side of the wal ...before the present Gurdwara was constructed. [[Guru Arjun Dev]], the fifth Sikh Guru who was looking for a quiet spot away from the growing city of Amritsa
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  • Adi Bir
    ...On the completion of the Bir [[Bhai Banno]] was sent to Lahore to have the holy volume bound. ...rtunate tendency to make false claims about the presence of sacred places, scriptures, documents, manuscripts, etc., the singular absence of any claim of origina
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  • Hospitals gudielines about Sikh patients
    '''Hospitals have well laid down gudielines about Sikh patients''' Sikh Patients
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  • Savaiye
    This word refers to a metre of composition used extensively in the Sikh holy scriptures. It normally consists to a longer line in each metre of 4 lines and in that ...tion by [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth [[Sikh Guru]] found in the second holy book of the Sikhs, called the [[Dasam Granth]].
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  • Index Bhai Gurdas vaar 6
    |4 || Holy congregation, abode the truth || ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗਤਿ-ਸਚਖੰਡ |15 || The conduct of the house holder Sikh || ਘਰਬਾਰੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਦੀ ਰਹਿਣੀ
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  • Bansavalinama Dasan Patshahian Ka
    ...ival. A point especially stressed is about the bestowal of Guruship on the Holy Book by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] before he passed away. Kesar Singh says, "At ...anuals of Sikh code. But some of his assertions are not in conformity with Sikh belief and teachings. For example, he accepts the Gurus as incarnations of
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  • Rehat Maryada
    ...com/sikhism/52_hukams_of_guru_gobind_singh.html Rehat Maryada]''' is the [[Sikh]] '''Code of Conduct''' as released by the [[SGPC]]. See the full text of t ...debate about the complete acceptance but it serves as a good base for most Sikh communities worldwide.
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  • Pratap Singh Giani
    '''Pratap Singh Giani''' (also spelled Gyani, 1855-1920) was a Sikh academician, scholar and calligraphist who served time under arrest in [[La ...h Sandhanvalia to England to read the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] to the deposed Sikh ruler of the Punjab, Maharaja Duleep Singh and to re-convert him to Sikhism
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  • Chaur sahib
    ...Chaur is used to fan the Granth as a sign of reverence and respect for the scriptures. These days, the chaur is usually constructed from yak hair mounted in a w ...e as well. Both Simran and Seva form the foundation of [[Sikhism]] – see [[Sikh Beliefs]].
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  • Do not say that the vedas, the bible and the koran are false
    ...t Kabir]] ask us not to fight over or argue about the contents of various "holy books" of the world and not to say that they are incorrect. ...message of any faith cannot be done by a casual look at a few lines of the holy text. Some faiths require many years of deep investigation to reach a true,
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  • Thirteen Reasons For Sikhism (by Jaswinder Singh)
    ...ciples. I also believe that up the point that I was "lucky" to know of the Sikh religion, which helped guide my decisions, but unfortunately many of today' ...ons as "inferior, non-believer, etc". That is one reason why you don't see Sikh Missionaries actively pursuing conversions.
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  • Bani
    {{Sikh practices}} ...r to various sections of the [[Holy Text]] that appears in their several [[Holy Book]]s.
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  • 1900
    ...[Sobha Singh]] ([[29 November]] [[1901]] - [[21 August]] [[1986]]), famous Sikh painter, was born on 29 November 1901 ...]] [[1841]] - [[15 March]] [[1913]]), and English translator of the [[Sikh scriptures]] and historian of early [[Sikhism]], was born on [[September 10]], 1841, a
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  • Swami Ram Tirath Dandi Sanyasi
    ...s). In his later years, he became the author of the publications "Supreme Scriptures, Sri Guru Granth Sahib" and "Paramount Religion, Khalsa Panth" (both origin ...at [[Nankana Sahib]], the birthplace of [[Guru Nanak]], and taught him the Sikh texts. When he came of age, he joined the Patiala state army (Risala No. 2)
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  • Letter dated June 2 1984
    ...ruction of the [[Akal Takht]], the looting and destruction of the historic Sikh Reference Library by the military, the looting of the [[Toshakhana]] (the t ...for the last about two years now. [[File:1984-June2-84Doc.jpg|right]] The Sikh leadership has been exercising restraint in the hope that the government ma
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  • Nihal Singh Thakur
    '''Nihal Singh Thakur''' (1808-1895) was a Sikh theologian and musician born at Amritsar on 7 Phagun 1864 Bk/17 February 1 ...he rites of the [[Khalsa]]. During the next fifteen years, he studied Sikh scriptures, grammar, poetics, history and Sanskrit literature. Being the most prominen
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  • Sikh Scripture
    ...]. Both of these consists of text which was written or authorised by the [[Sikh Gurus]]. ...ans 1430 pages and contains the actual words spoken by the founders of the Sikh religion ([[the Ten Gurus of Sikhism]]) and the words of various other [[Sa
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  • Gurmantar
    ...he purpose of propitiating the gods. Similarly, certain mystic words from Scriptures were chosen to be meditated upon to win release or liberation. Om is the h ...merit (O God) of remaining attached to thy Name." This nam, according to [[Sikh]] tradition, Guru Nanak received in a mystical experience, during his disap
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  • Previous Featured Articles
    [[BHAI KANHAIYA]] (1648-1718), was a [[Sikh]] of [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] and was the founder of the Sevapanthi or Addansh ...has since been appropriated into the regular [[gurdwara]] service. But [[Sikh]] [[kirtan]] abstains from all outward expression or frenzy in the form of
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  • Bihar
    ...ones of the Sikhs. There is also a museum here which exhibits photos, holy scriptures, and the personal possessions of the [[Guru]].
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  • Araz Ul Alfaz
    :''Thousands are the praises and thanksgivings owed to the court of that Holy and Fearless Judge, who blessed the composition of these words with complet {{Scriptures}}
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  • Early Life of Bhai Randhir Singh ji
    ...jail authorities minutely and distinctly narrated. In his various books on Sikh theology he quotes very appropriate verses from the Gurbani freely and with ...and authentic Sikh traditions. In fact, the practice and preaching of the Sikh Code of Conduct strictly in accordance with the true Gurmat became his pass
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  • Var Majh Ki
    ...lled "folly and unsoundness of mind." It is only through meditation on the holy word (sabda) that the highest objective of life can be achievedsacha sabadu ...n the body burns the fire of desire which can be assuaged only through the holy Word." The Var decries manmukhs, selfwilled, unregenerate ones as persons w
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  • Monotheism
    The Sikh holy scriptures refer to the One God who pervades the whole of Space and is the creator of ...are names of God used by Hindus are frequently mentioned in the Sikh holy scriptures. The same god of the Christians, Muslims, Hindus, etc is known as the Akal
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  • Hindu temples in Punjab
    ...India, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. It is a well-known repository of Hindu scriptures. ...ees of Jawala Mukhi temple in Kangra. Once, when Kamala Bhagat and another holy person, Kali Nath of this village were proceeding towards the Jawala Mukhi
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  • Conversion to Sikhism
    ...to the Sikh cause, Guru Angad appointed him [[Guru Amar Das]] the third Sikh Guru at the age of 73. ...s the sister of 7/7 London suicide bomber Hasib Hussain. Kaur embraced the Sikh way of life in the late 1990s. Her strict Muslim family disowned her after
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  • Dharma is the son of compassion
    ...sh=t&id=115#l115 page 3 of the Sikh holy scripture] (the 11th and final) [[Sikh Guru]] is found the following [[Shabad]] or sacred verse: ...new lease on life. This verse provides a simple but important guide to the Sikh and for all other believers in the Supreme Spirit to re-adjust their mind t
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  • Cosmos according to Sikhi
    Although not exclusively a study of the {{w|Cosmos}}, the [[Sikh Scriptures]] do give important information about some interesting facts about the Univ It is ironic that while the [[Sikh religion]] in the East was advancing our knowledge about the Cosmos and sup
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  • Fanatic Namdhari Cult
    ...ing attack on the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, could cause long term anger in the Sikh community. ...or having published a controversial book that questions the status of holy Sikh granth – [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]].
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  • In Kaljug kirtan rules
    ...nglish=t&id=46138#l46138 page 1075] of the [[Sikh holy Granth]], the fifth Sikh master, [[Guru Arjan Dev]] tells how important it is to sing [[Kirtan]] in ...ind that embodies the revealed truth applicable to all the human race. The holy Granth enshrines the wisdom of many spiritual masters of the East and is th
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  • Dr Trilochan Singh
    ...es. He established his command over Sikh history, philosophy, theology and scriptures and the fruits of his intense labours and researches have come to us in the ...hed in 1960 was the first real presentation in English of the hymns of the Sikh Gurus and medieval Saints and Bhaktas. It stimulated interest of the Wester
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  • Guru Granth Sahib's guidance for Muslims
    ...ns from inception. The [[Sikh scriptures]] are unique among the religious "Holy Books" of the world in that they don't just offer spiritual guidance for th ...Baba Farid ji was a [[Muslim]] whose many verses are preserved only in the holy Granth and cannot be found elsewhere. He was an enlightened soul from the A
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  • Nanaksaria
    ...Glory and Holy Sage of Kaleran Village, [[Baba Nand singh]], founded this Sikh movement. He was born in 1869/1872 to Sardar Jai Singh and Sardarni Sada Ka ...Nihang Guru Gobind Singh Ji. These visions prompted him to delve into Sikh scriptures with great enthusiasm.
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  • Gurdwara in detail
    [[Image:Sikh gurdwara.jpg|thumb|300px|right|<small>'''This picture shows a simple and pl According to the Sikh faith, while prayers to God can be offered any time and anywhere, a Gurdwar
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  • Massacre 1947
    The [[Sikh]]s who were killed in massacre 1947(Incl Hindues) Are listed below : - ...46 to 16-12-46 || Muslim mob|| One Gurdwara and one Hindu house burnt. One Sikh murdered; two women wounded.
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  • Guru Granth Sahib on God
    ...th Sahib]] and the basic formula of the faith. This first line of the Sikh Holy Scripture deals with this difficult concept thus: ..."' (GG, 74), and again, '"Nanak's Lord transcends the world as well as the scriptures of the east and the west, and yet He/She is clearly manifest'" (GG, 397).
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  • Baba Deep Singh Ji
    Baba Deep Singh was a great Sikh scholar who became a soldier and martyr for the defence of Sikhism. When he ...re hard working Sikh farmers but had not been blessed with any children. A Sikh saint told them one day that they would have a special child whom they shou
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  • How can I become pure
    ...tten around 1500. On page 1, verse 9 of the [[Sikh scripture]] called the holy [[Guru Granth Sahib]], he asks: {{gb1|1|9|<big>ਕਿਵ ਸਚਿਆਰਾ ...igher human goals". Spiritual purity is mentioned in all revered religious scriptures of the world. All incarnations, saints and sages have declared purity to
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  • Hindu
    ...ots. Hinduism is based on Shastras, Smritis, Puranas, Vedas and other holy scriptures or Granth's, and is considered as ancient and complicated faitj system. Hinduism is characterized by a diverse array of belief systems, practices and scriptures. It has its origin in the ancient Indo-European Vedic culture at least as f
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  • Sikhi: a lesson of love
    ...live their life. It is fascinating how the underlying message of the Sikh Holy Scripture is a message of pure love. This love and longing is evident on all the pages of the Sikh scriptures; the Lord is referred to as ''"Husband Lord"'', ''"Beloved"'', ''"Immaculat
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  • Sikhism and Christianity: A Comparative Study
    ...rma]] (spirituality) and is someone who follows the teachings of the '''10 Sikh Masters''',which are all embodied in the 11th and final master, which is th Christians believe that the Holy Spirit, which is considered divine by most of them, can enter inside a huma
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  • Criticism of Bhagat Bani
    ...d years have misunderstood and wrongly criticised parts of the holy [[Sikh Scriptures]]. The message of [[Gurbani]] has been recognised as "well ahead" of its ti Within the Sikh community, [[Bhagat Bani]] suffered a period of criticism some decades ago;
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  • Similarities between Sikhism and Islam
    ...counsel of the gurus) or the Sikh Dharma. Sikhism originated from the word Sikh, which in turn comes from the Sanskrit root śiṣya meaning "disciple" or ...call it Jihad. However the word Jihad is not equivalent to Dharam Yudha or Holy war, it means Struggle, which sometimes can be in the sense of military def
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  • Important values in Sikhi
    ...Sarbat da bhalla|Sarbat da bhalla - O'Lord, bless everyone]]"''<br>[[Ardas|Sikh Ardas]]}}]] Originality and clarity of the [[Sikh faith]] was instrumental in promoting it from its inception in about [[1499
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  • In Sikhi there is no stranger
    since I found the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy. (1)(Pause) <br> If the assailant at the [[Sikh]] Temple of Wisconsin had been simply a curious neighbor or a local visitor
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  • Hacienda de Guru Ram Das
    ...the City of Española. While many of the members of our community practice Sikh and 3HO lifestyles, our ashram welcomes all faiths in the philosophy that a ...Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization)]], [[Sikh Dharma International Espanola|Sikh Dharma International]] and KRI (Kundalini Research Institute). The communit
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  • Boundless Scripture of Guru Granth Sahib
    ...ipture suitable of a universal religion, many world class philosophers and holy men consider it a unique treasure and a noble heritage for all humankind. B ...ted as teachers, granthi, missionaries, saints or enlightened souls in the Sikh religion.
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  • Ten Gurus
    #redirect [[Ten Sikh Gurus]] [[Image:Tengurus.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The Ten Sikh Gurus]]
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  • DARPAN: HINDI
    :1. '''Holy Word''' ::(a) Written in the beginning / end of Vedic Scriptures etc.
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  • Lord Krishna
    ...tar]]. This is the seventh [[Bani]] in the second holy scriptures of the [[Sikh]]s. The Chobis avatar, a collection of tales of the twenty-four incarnation ...ankster, a model lover, a divine hero and the Supreme Being. The principal scriptures discussing Krishna's story are the Mahĝbhĝrata, the Harivamsa, the Bhagav
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  • Sardar Sham Singh Attari
    ..., [[Attock]] and [[Multan]]. He also fought in [[Kashmir]] in 1819. He led Sikh forces against Sayyid Ahmad of Bareilly who had during the years 1826-31 ca ...etic named Muldas. He later converted to Sikhism, during the early days of Sikh political ascendancy, and joined the Jatha or band of Sardar Gurbakhsh Sing
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  • Worldwide praise for the Guru Granth Sahib
    The manuscript of the [[Sikh Guru|Sikh Gurus']] hymns contained in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] were handed down by [ ...ntained therein. Recognize the Granth as the visible body of the Guru. The Sikh who wishes to meet me should find me there."''
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  • Allah
    ...word used to refer to God. The term is also used by [[Sikh]]s in the Sikh scriptures in reference to God. The word Allah (ਅਲਹ੝) is used 12 Times in the Your holy scriptures say that Allah is True, and that he is neither male nor female.<br><br>
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  • Akal Ustat
    ...ranth]]. This text spans from page 33 to page 94 of the 2326 pages of this holy book of the Sikhs at [http://www.sridasam.org/dasam?c=t www.sridasam.org]. ...means the "praise of the Almighty God". [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth [[Sikh Guru]] writes praises of God with love and dedication saying that God is wo
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  • Arnold Toynbee
    ...nd again he emphasizes the fact that there cannot be any person like the [[Sikh Gurus]]. According to the holy Granth, true discipline of God is one who exists in this world and yet is a
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  • Gurudwara Baba Nanak
    ...he wish. A new building for Baba Nanak Darvesh has been constructed. Seven holy men extended their help in the construction. Its date as reckoned comes to ...rdwara here, but now only the room exists which is visited by Sikh and non-Sikh Punjabis who have gone to the oil-rich Iraq as workmen during decades. Howe
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  • Giani Sant Singh Maskeen remembered
    ...tition of the Indian sub-continent in 1947, Maskeen Ji, like millions of [[Sikh]]s, was uprooted from the [[Western Punjab]], now in [[Pakistan]], and fina ...y to join the Gurmat Samagam; it was an exceptional experience. A moderate Sikh population is settled in the villages around Alwar city.
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  • Proofs in Sketch of Sikhs about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions
    ...by thirteen different persons, whose numbers, however, are reduced, by the Sikh authors, to twelve and a half: the last contri- butor to this sacred volume ...y from the Sastras of the Brahmens, and the Koran. He praises Nanac as a holy saint, accepted of God ; and grounds his faith, like that of his predeces
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  • Mahant Kahan Singh Ji
    ...in his room. He is considered one of the most eminent scholars of the Sikh Scriptures today. ...e harmonium and the tabla and started to attend classes on exegesis of the scriptures like the Guru Granth Sahib, Suraj Prakash and Sant Rattan Mala etc. He beca
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  • Suffering
    ...redient of life which has spread through the whole of the world. The holy scriptures tell us: ''"Unto whom should I tie up and give the bundle of my pains? The In Sikh metaphysical thought, God is both transcendent and immanent. In this non-d
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  • Painti Akhri
    ...darily, Sindhi language. It is exclusively used to write the [[Sikh]] holy scriptures, [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] and [[Dasam Granth]]. [[category:Scriptures and Literature]]
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  • Sikhi and Dhamma
    The temple complex was originally built by the fourth Sikh guru, Ram Das on a pool famed for alleged healing powers and also a former ...escorted the Dalai Lama to India when he exiled Tibet. Indeed, Punjab, the Sikh homeland, was formerly called Gandhara, the home of Mahayana Buddhism. This
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  • Guru Granth Sahib on Drugs
    ...expressed their own "Rehat Maryadas" on this subject. However, for a true Sikh that guidance provided by [[Gurbani]] takes precedence over views expressed ...] as [[Bani]] is regarded as the [[Guru]] or "Spiritual teacher" for the [[Sikh]]. (''"Bani guru, guru hai bani vich bani amrit saaray."… "Bani is Guru,
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  • Gurdwara Sheetal Kund
    ...Sheetal Kund has flowed cold, and while Rajgir does not host even a modest Sikh population, the up-and-coming gurudwara gets a steady flow of worshippers w ...ural center and Rajgir Mahotsav is organized every year. A large number of Sikh families from Mumbai and other parts of the country, which visit Patna for
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  • Adi Granth
    ...the [[Sikh]]s. The tenth Sikh Guru, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji added further holy [[Shabad]]s to this Granth during the period of 1704 to 1706. Then in 1708, ...eir founders had left for their heavenly abodes. Further, this is the only holy scripture that can be considered a "universal Granth" because it contains t
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  • One God
    ...y message of [[Sikhism]] <br>and the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]], the [[Sikh holy scripture]]<br> begins with the word: ...{{GG|74}}, and again, ''"Nanak's Lord transcends the world as well as the scriptures of the east and the west, and yet he is clearly manifest"'' {{GG|397}}.
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  • Haridwar
    '''Haridwar''' (also known as Hardwar) is a holy city and municipal board in the Haridwar District in the state of Uttaranch ...) is a spectacular sight full of sound and colour. This is the second most holy pilgrimage site after Varanasi for Hindus all over the globe. Here pilgrims
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  • Bhai Gurdas
    ...gure in [[Sikhism]] who enjoyed the company of [[Guru Arjan]], the fifth [[Sikh Guru]]. ...or various writings in his own right which have gained much respect in the Sikh community. His [[Varan Bhai Gurdas|Varan]] have been referred to by [[Guru
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  • History, Science and Sikhism
    ...s placed under house arrest by the [[Wikipedia:Inquisition|Inquisition]] – Holy Office of Rome. This conflict with the Church is a major early example of t At about the same time [[Guru Nanak]] (1469 AD) who founded the [[Sikh religion]], was doing the same and more in the sub continent. On the scien
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  • Rahitname
    ...r the moral guidance of a believer are found scattered throughout the Sikh scriptures. ...(Amritsar, 1950) and the English translation Rahit Maryada: A Guide to the Sikh Way of Life (London, 1971) are the modern versions of rahitnamas.
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  • Gurdwara
    ...advent of the word "Gurdwara", the word "Dharamsala" was used to refer to Sikh places of worship and service ([[Sewa]]). The word can be split into two: " ...efination of a "Gurduara" would be through or by means of our Guru. For a Sikh, every thing is achieved by means/by grace of the Guru.
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  • Daya
    ...on at the forefront of his or her mind and this virtue must accompany the Sikh at all times. ...ntent and '''cherish compassion for all beings'''; this way alone can your holy vow be fulfilled” (GG 299).
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  • Max Arthur Macauliffe
    ...tle West, Limerick County, Ireland. He was the first author to bring the [[Sikh faith]] to the attention of the "educated intelligencia" of western world. ==Translator of Sikh scriptures==
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  • Vadbhag Singh Sodhi
    ...e of five, would listen intently as his mother read Gurbani and other holy scriptures. Realising that his son was a child prodigy, Baba Ram Singh appointed some ...hich Vadbhag Singh answered by swearing that he would kill himself and any Sikh who stopped him from totally destroying Jalandhar. At this, the Khalsa Army
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  • Chandi Chritras
    ...ans from page 175 to page 297 of the 1478 pages of this holy book of the [[Sikh]]s. (Original text is over 1428 pages). ...st stanza of Chandi di Vaar forms the introductory part of the ardaas, the Sikh prayer.
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  • Sikhs Muslims Hindus
    Though the Sikh religion grew from the Hindu roots of [[Guru Nanak]] who saw absurdities in ...ecting the beliefs and practices of the others' religions as taught by our Holy '[[Bani]].'
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  • Village of Children
    ...as as restless as it was when I had first started. The holy places and the holy people at these places were among the most devout followers of [[Maya]]. Af ...He was a devout [[muslim]] and was quite horrified to hear music at such a holy hour. He immediately sent some of his followers to put an end to this paga
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  • Sikhism and Hinduism
    ...s do not associate anyone with God. One God is Supreme. The Khalsa is that Sikh who "repeats day and night the name of That One whose Light is Unending, an ...h of Life blows. The melody of their lives is the result of God's play. "O holy God, by Your Favour it is not I who have been speaking: You have said all t
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  • Five virtues
    {{Sikh practices}} ...the final goal of life is to reunite or merge with God ([[Mukti]]). The [[Sikh Gurus]] taught that to achieve this goal it was important to work hard at d
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  • Sikhs an Identity
    ...granted independent identity in the Indian constitution.. Due to this the Sikh representatives had rejected and refused to give their assent to it. One reads Purans (the Hindu holy book) the others read Quran (the Muslim holy book)
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  • Learning about Sikhi
    ...ber Him with ones mind and acknowledge Him through ones daily actions. A [[Sikh]] puts his trust in God alone rather than in other beings, relatives, wealt Originality and clarity of the [[Sikh faith]] was instrumental in promoting it from its inception in about [[1499
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  • Manji System
    The word '''Manji''' refers to the low wooden cots on which the Sikh Sangatia would sit and teach the Sikhi doctrines and principles to their sa ...ho became the Guru's Sikh and was entrusted with the first Manji to spread Sikh faith.
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  • Kalyug
    ...the world will finally meets "judgement day" as described in various holy scriptures. It's not known when the end comes, but it's believed that we still have a [[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]
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  • Bhai Ranjit Singh Ji Dhadrianwale
    ...p understanding of the holy scriptures. Unlike many other educators of the Sikh masses, as a young person, he has tirelessly been doing a consistent and in ...can understand and relate to. The Bhai ji's chief aspiration is for the [[Sikh]] masses to receive [[Amrit]], to follow the pure life of the [[Khalsa]] (T
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  • Sukhasan
    ...[[Sikh]]s at the end of the day to "retire" the Sikh holy Scriptures (the holy Granth) to a special bed-room called a "Sachkhand". This ritual may also be ...ight. Ideally, another Sikh precedes Guru Ji with sword drawn, and another Sikh follows, waving the Chaur Sahib over Guru Ji. Everyone sings any [[Gurbani]
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  • Underlying Values
    ...urus]] of the Sikhs have taught this and the following appears in the Sikh Holy Book, the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. ...n the whirlpool of evil-mindedness. Wandering in foreign lands and reading scriptures, he grows weary, and his thirsty desires only increase. His perishable body
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  • Essence of Sikhism
    ...[India]]. ''"Sikhi"'' comes from the word ''"[[Sikh]]"'', and the word "[[Sikh]]" comes from the [[Sanskrit]] root "śiṣya" (शिषढ़य) which me ...nally known as the [[Gurmat]] (literally the counsel of the gurus) or the Sikh Dharma.
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  • Mahant Tirath Singh Ji
    ...practitioner of equity. When asked to assist in resolving matters of the [[Sikh Panth]] or by a member of the [[Sangat]], he would present ideas that almos ..., now in [[Pakistan]]. He was born to Bhai Tara Singh, a well known devout Sikh of exemplary moral character, who had unwavering faith in the [[Gurbani]],
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  • Guru Granth Sahib on the Universe
    ...[[Gurmukhi]] recited by [[Guru Nanak]]<br> in about 1499 found in the Sikh holy scripture called the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]}} ...that the world has learnt from the important points mentioned in the Sikh holy text regarding the cosmos.
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  • Takhat Damdama Sahib
    ...} [[Talwandi Sabo]], [[Bhatinda]], is the fifth seat of the authority of [[Sikh]]s. This place owes its importance to the literary work of Guru Gobind Sing ...h]], the tenth Guru of the [[Sikh]]s prepared the full version of the Sikh Scriptures called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] in 1705. The '''Damdame Wali Bir''' or [[D
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  • Interfaith
    ...definition must respect and accept all other world religions. Further, the Sikh must protect, guard and allow the free-practise of the customs and rituals ...: The Adi Granth is remarkable for several reasons. Of all known religious scriptures this book is the most highly venerated.
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  • Hukam
    ...hat is read after the [[Ardas]] prayer is said in the presence of the Sikh holy scripture, [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. This first [[Shabd]] that is read is ...af on the tree would not move" is a common saying in [[Punjabi]]. In the [[Sikh Scripture]], the founder of the religion, [[Guru Nanak]] says:
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  • Truth is high but higher still is truthful living
    ...important saying of the founder of [[Sikhi]], [[Guru Nanak]], the first [[Sikh Guru]]. Most religions revere the Truth. [[Hinduism]] tells us that truth i The first [[Sikh Guru]] who was born in [[1469]] at [[Nankana sahib]] in present-day [[Pakis
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  • Five evils
    {{Sikh practices}} ...'''five thieves''' or pancadokh or panj vikar as they are referred to in [[Sikh Scripture]], the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], are, according to [[Sikhism]], the
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  • 3HO
    3HO is an acronym for Healthy, Happy and Holy Organization. ...by Harbhajan Singh Yogi is to help people grow to live happy, healthy, and holy lives. Today 3HO hosts yoga festivals and white tantric sessions around the
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  • Sikh women
    [[Image:Sikh Women.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Sikh Women in Bana (religious dress)]] ...ns, to take part in [[Akhand Path]] (the continuous recitation of the Holy Scriptures), to perform [[Kirtan]], to work as [[Granthi]] (priest) or a preacher and
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  • Interfaith Conference on Guru Granth Sahib
    ...nded 2008-m.jpg|[[Bhai Mohinder Singh]] from [[GNNSJ]] UK with important [[Sikh]] dignitaries at the [[Interfaith Conference]]}} ...participated. ‘They encouraged governments and civil societies to respect scriptures of all traditions’, said the conference convenor, Sukhbir Singh of Englan
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  • Guru Nanak Universal Saint
    ...e world) by forceful torturing, raping and killing India's Hindu and later Sikh citizens who refused to convert. [[Guru Nanak]] asked all to mend their way ...a, "[[Sikhism]] is a universal world faith with a message for all men... [[Sikh]]s must cease to think of their faith as just another good religion and mus
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  • Attending a Sikh Wedding
    {{p|Image:Wedding-Iinvitation2.jpg|Sikh Wedding invitaion card}} '''<big>If you are invited to a Sikh wedding, don’t panic!</big>'''
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  • Gyan Parbodh
    ...ster). This text spans from page 325 to page 643 of the 1478 pages of this holy book of the Sikhs. (Original text is about 1428 pages). ...examples from the lives of great personalities as mentioned in the various scriptures about Daan Dharam have been explained to the soul. The writing also is a so
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  • Guru Granth Sahib on charity
    Below are [[Shabad]]s from the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] that give the Sikh guidance on this issue: Do not call the wandering beggars holy men, if their minds are filled with doubt. Whoever gives to them, O Nanak,
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  • Rehat Maryada (Full)
    =Sikh Reht Maryada= This English version of the Sikh Reht Maryada is a faithful translation of the Punjabi original. Translation
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  • Ragi Bhai Daya Singh ji
    ...up now travels widely throughout the world and is highly acclaimed by both Sikh and alternative mainstream audiences. The basis of the music is Sikh (spiritual), Punjabi and North Indian (in that order). This, being Dya Sing
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  • Fundamentals of Sikhi
    ...a simple, well defined and practical manner. The Gurus emphasise that a [[Sikh]] should lead a disciplined and focussed life engaged in [[Naam Simran]] - ...then can one progress spiritually. The [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] asks the Sikh to ''"Practice truth, contentment and kindness; this is the most excellent
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  • Giani Sant Singh Maskeen
    He was honoured by the Sikh community with the rare title of “Panth Rattan” for his services to man ...apore. His followers include not only Sikhs, but many persons who are not Sikh.
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  • Guru Nanak's philosophy
    ...rest by the [[Wikipedia:Inquisition|Inquisition]] as per the orders of the Holy Office of Rome. This conflict with the Church is a major early example of t At about the same time [[Guru Nanak]] (1469 AD), who founded the [[Sikh religion]], was doing the same, and more, in the sub continent of India. On
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  • Ten Sikh Gurus
    {{P|Image:Tengurus.jpg|[[The Ten Sikh Gurus]]}} ...ll-being of the masses. By setting an exceptional example of how to live a holy and worthy life through practising righteous principles of living their hum
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  • Visit to Gurdwara Lakhpat Sahib
    ...k me to [[Gujarat]]. I was amazed to come across a lesser known facet of [[Sikh history]]. I saw evidence of the visit of [[Guru Nanak Sahib]] to [[Gujarat ...panel are kept old handwritten Gurmukhi religious books and old religious scriptures
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  • Nadar
    ...hich means "vision". The word "Nadar" is used extensively in the Sikh holy scriptures called the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. The concept of Nadar is dependent on seve ...sm]]. The term karam, as it is spelt in [[Punjabi]] and as it occurs in [[Sikh Scripture]], the [[Guru Granth Sahib]], has three connotations.
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  • Gurbani : Vedas, Purans & Shastras
    '''Translations and interpretations by noted Sikh Scholar [[Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha]] at http://www.searchsikhism.com/hind8.htm The Vedas and the Scriptures are only make-believe, O Siblings of Destiny; they do not relieve the anxie
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  • Baba Deep Singh
    ...erpt.asp?bookid=12543</ref> Tall and strong, he was an exceptionally brave Sikh. ...from Singh, Bhagat (1993). "The Shahid or Nihang Misal". A History of the Sikh Misals. Punjabi University. p. 241.
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  • Hair, why cut it?
    ...f truth, or the highest qualities of the mind.’''' <br>''Dictionary of all Scriptures'' ...es. Hindu scriptures tell that Shivas locks were used to safely guide the Holy [[Ganga]] from heaven to the earth.
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  • Guru Nanak's caring communities
    ...royer is the root and the primary message of the [[Guru Granth]], the Sikh holy scripture. ...benefits from this "jewel of a human life" can be found in pages of the [[holy Granth]].
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  • Importance of sukhmani
    ...ndance of grace, God’s succouring hand, the '''merit of devotion''', of '''holy company''' and '''humility'''. With such reiteration, the composition as a ...n the Sikh way of life and also enjoys reverence among the devotees of the Sikh faith. They used to recite it in the early hours of morning. Generally it t
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  • Guru Granth Sahib
    ...ans 1430 pages and contains the actual words spoken by the founders of the Sikh religion ([[the Ten Gurus of Sikhism]]). ...Granth Sahib was bestowed the [[Guruship]] by the last of the human form [[Sikh Masters]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji in 1708. Before passing away, Guru Gobi
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  • Christian
    <font color=blue>'''One of the 52 Hukams in [[Rehat Maryada]](Sikh Code of Conduct)[https://www.discoversikhism.com/sikhism/52_hukams_of_guru_ ...d the Father to Jesus Christ the Son, and the Orthodox Church believes the Holy Spirit proceeds only from God the Father. The essence of Christianity revol
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  • Recognize the human race as one
    However, in the kingdom ruled by the [[Sikh]]s slowly and steadily this mood of agitation changed with the introductio ...abad by the tenth Guru highlights one of the central tenets of the [[Sikhi|Sikh faith]]:
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  • Guru Granth Sahib on ego
    ...rs of the [[Gurdwara]], etc - this will result in the mind of the devout [[Sikh]] becoming more humble and able to accept the [[Hukam]] of the Lord. '''Ego''' as a 'Cardinal Evil' is often regarded by [[Sikh]]s as the worst of the [[five evils]]. Pride makes human beings believe tha
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  • Did you know
    ...'' is named after [[Guru Nanak]] (1469-1539), the founder of the [[Sikhism|Sikh faith]]. Guru Nanak was born here on [[Baisakh day]] on 15 April 1469. Nan ...dari]]; he was also an elder brother of [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]], the ninth [[Sikh Guru]] and that he and his wife [[Mata Nihal Kaur]] were the parents of [[G
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  • Learn Gurmukhi
    ...darily, Sindhi language. It is exclusively used to write the [[Sikh]] holy scriptures, [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] and [[Dasam Granth]]. ...sson 3: Gurmukhi #3 - Science of Gurmukhi Alphabet. Learn Punjabi, Russian Sikh explains Punjabi alphabet ===
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  • Guidance for all
    ...s" of the world in that they don't just offer spiritual guidance for the [[Sikh]]s alone but impart guidance and assistance for all the peoples and religio ...the teachings of six [[Sikh gurus]]. No other religion has included in its holy book the sayings of so many others, however revered. The [[Guru Granth Sahi
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  • Discovery of Hemkunt sahib
    ...y Nirmila scholar. His findings were published by the renowned exponent of Sikh history and scholar, [[Bhai Vir Singh]] in 1929 in his book called “Sri K ...ara from all faiths and from all directions because God is all around. The Sikh faith is all about tolerance and not prejudice towards all religions and fa
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  • A day at the Golden Temple
    Golden Temple or Harimandir Sahib is the most visited of all Sikh shrines in the world and is the most holiest of their [[Gurdwara]]s. Below ...ly Places. To bathe near it, some believe, their dreams of visiting the 68 holy places of India will be fulfilled.
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  • Kirpan Issue Balpreet Singh
    ...tried to explain the significance of the kirpan and its importance to the Sikh way of life but was steadfastly ignored. He was told weapons are banned, an ...gious program and teaching assignment, where he teaches recitation of holy scriptures, including meanings, history, and pronunciation. He said he has taken all f
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  • Pahul
    '''PAHUL''' or [[Amrit Sanskar]], is the name given in the [[Sikh]] tradition to the Baptism ceremony which is also known as the initiation c ...wants today a head. Let any one of my Sikhs come forward. Isn’t there a Sikh of mine who would be prepared to sacrifice his life for his Guru?” To fi
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  • Guru
    {{Sikh Scriptures}} ...] formed the basis of Sikhism, and the Sikh Gurus became its founders. The Sikh Gurus did not claim to be incarnations of God, or God in human form. They R
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  • Message of Guru Granth Sahib
    ...] celebrated the 400th anniversary of the first installation of their holy scriptures called the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. This was a significant landmark for t ...ans 1430 pages and contains the actual words spoken by the founders of the Sikh religion ([[the Ten Gurus of Sikhism]]) and the words of various other [[Sa
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  • Sanatan Singh Sabha, article being reconstructed
    ...a's point of view. Thus Sanatan doctrines are deeply embedded in the Hindu scriptures such as the Vedas, Puranas, Shastras, popular poetic epics, myths and legen ...onymous with Hinduism). It arose because of a perceived dissolution of the Sikh faith, i.e., Sikhs were believed to be falling into the folds of Hindu thou
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  • Misconceptions - Gurmat and Islam
    Recently Some Muslims have attempted to show that the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a Muslim or someone who acted as a Muslim. In t ...n to discounting Guru Nanak Dev Ji they also say that Bhagat Kabeer Ji (a holy saint who’s writings are contained in Guru Granth Sahib Ji) was a Muslim.
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  • Professor Puran Singh
    ...Singh''' ([[17 February]] [[1881]] - [[31 March]] [[1931]]) was a famous [[Sikh]] poet and scientist born on [[17 February]] [[1881]] at village called {{w ...Dehra Dun; English belles; letters expressive of fervent devotion to the [[holy Gurus of Sikhism]] and their teaching, and of warm humanitarianism.
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  • Jewel of peace in more detail
    ...587#l11587 page 262 to page 296] of the sacred Granth (holy Book) of the [[Sikh]]s. ...mani is a profoundly significant scriptural text for all devotees of the [[Sikh faith]] and indeed for all of humanity.
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  • Mahadev
    [[Sikh]]s do not worship Mahadev as there god. Worshipping anything other then sup ...ara to Guru Granth Sahib as a sign of respect but Sikhs do not worship the scriptures. Guru Ji is the spiritual teacher of Sikhs and shows the way to meet God. G
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  • Guru Ram Das
    ...Amar Das]] Ji. From then on, Bhai Jetha served Guru Amar Das Ji and the [[Sikh]] populace with supreme devotion and humility. He was married to [[Bibi Bha ...Guru Ram Das ji, decries the morning activity of one who calls himself a [[Sikh]] of the True Guru:
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  • Guru Amar Das
    ...Bhani Ji]]. Bibi Bhani later married [[Bhai Jetha]] who became the fourth Sikh Guru, [[Guru Ram Das]]. (See article [[Platforms of Jetha]].) ...shed an administration system for management of the increasing size of the Sikh congregations, called [[Manji]]s.
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  • Sarbat da bhala
    ...rtant of [[Sikh principles]] and is a point that is repeated in the [[Sikh Scriptures]]. ...a new precedence set by the [[Sikh Gurus]] - It encourages and compels the Sikh to ask for the ''"well being of everyone in the world"''. In establishing t
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  • Sikhism vs Islam : On Women
    ...llah's praise, for them has Allah prepared forgiveness and great reward.’ (Holy Quran 33:35) ...ly, Sikhism places great importance on knowledge. Guru Amar Das, the third Sikh Guru, set up many schools amongst his disciples for education. Many of thes
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  • Guru Granth Sahib on pilgrimage and fasting
    ...ditional or cultural justifications which may be extended by anyone. The [[Sikh]] Gurus visited some of these places as historians and explorers to demonst * Promotion of sales of the products branded as holy & socio-commercially associating them with one or more of the mythological
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  • Glossary of Sikh Terms
    ...ook." The early compilation of the Sikh scriptures by Guru Arjan, the fith Sikh Guru, in 1604. '''[[Adi Shakti]]''': Symbol on the turban pin worn by Sikh women. It represents the Primal Feminine Creative Energy of the Universe
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  • Aethist Society on Sikhi
    their holy text (Adi Granth) but didnt find the usual absurdities we found religion which says in their religious scriptures that women are equal in
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  • Criticism of Banda Singh Bahadur
    The article is based on Historical facts from several recognised Sikh sources. ...[[1708]] at [[Nanded]]. This fact is supported by most historical books of Sikh history. The main article on Banda Singh Bahadur shows the step that he too
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  • July 11
    ...ahadhur for his help. After Guruji's martyrdom, Pandit Kirpa Das became a Sikh, changing his name to [[Kirpa Singh Dutt|Kirpa Singh]], he died fighting ...lled [[Sis Ganj]] in Delhi. His martyrdom was yet another challenge to the Sikh conscience. It was realized then that there could be no understanding betwe
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  • Institution of Gurmatta
    ...experience in democratic principles. According to the Dabistan, whenever a Sikh had a wish to be fulfilled he made a request to the assembly and then it wa ...depending on autocratic leadership. The gurmata played a vital role in the Sikh struggle for independence.
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  • Manmukh
    ...harsh word to say to the Manmukh. Below are several quotations from the [[Holy Text]]: [[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]
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  • An Introduction to Sikh beliefs
    ...philosophies currently held by the [[Wikipedia:Brahmin|Brahmins]], various holy men and [[Muslim]] quazis (Qazis), and he could converse and argue with the God is Everything to the Sikh: His attributes are endless and all goodness, mercy and love are contained
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  • Giani Zail Singh and Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale an Overview
    ...h’s role in bringing Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale on the centre-stage of Sikh politics. Consequently, people have come to believe that Bhindarwale was pr ...aving intimated Sant Bhindrawale the Government plan to send army into the holy precincts.
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  • Bachitar Natak
    ...w.sridasam.org/dasam?Action=Page&p=175 page 175] of the 2326 pages of this holy book of the Sikhs at [http://www.sridasam.org/dasam?c=t www.srigranth.org]. This [[Bani]] is an autobiography narrated by the tenth [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji, about the first 32 years of his life. Al
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  • Kabir Panthi
    ...h Sahib, the spirit of their beliefs smoothly blends into [[Gurmat]]. Some Sikh scholars have advanced the thought that of considering Kabir Sahib as the o * Sikh polity...
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  • Dera Sach Khand
    ...arbar hall. The sangat cover their head and pay their respects to the holy scriptures. The Sant who is the head of organisation honour [[Gurbani]] just like and ...t_11431204.htm Curfew imposed in northern Indian state following attack on Sikh temple in Austria] May 25, 2009
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  • Anand Karaj
    {{Sikh practices}} ...jabi]]: {{sdd|ਅਨੰਦ}} {{sdd|ਕਾਰਜ}}, anand kāraj) is the name given to the [[Sikh]] wedding [[Sanskar|ceremony]], literally translated as ''"Blissful Event"'
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  • Guru Nanak & Sikhs as Perceived by Swami Dayananda
    ...in all likelihood he relied on someone else for information related to the Sikh scripture. ...the Sikh settings. If Swami had utilized the word “veneration” to describe Sikh mode of religious services, he would have been correct. Idol worship is sim
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  • Bhatt Mathura
    ...igently used the typical vocabulary of the scriptures while describing the Holy Grace of the Gurus. Accepted Guru Amardas as the True Master. He passed on his holy canopy to Guru Ramdas Sayeth Mathura, only a glimpse of Guru Ramdas Inspire
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  • Kirtan
    ...mpanied by music. The Sikhs place huge value on this type of singing and a Sikh is expected to listen to and/or sing [[Guru-Kirtan]] as frequently as possi ...the [[Harmonium]] and [[Tabla]] have been used for this type of music. The Sikh scripture contains 31 [[Raga]]s and 17 [[tala]]s which form the basis for K
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  • Speaking lies
    The [[Sikh Guru]] tells us very clearly that speaking lies is wrong and will lead the ...''"...eating of poison"''. This is repeated many times. On page 948 of the holy Granth, the Guru tells us {{srig-h|948|40636|Speaking lies, one eats poison
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  • Birth of Sikhism, an article by a 'Muslim' scholar
    ...hared the Punjab and lived together for many centuries in peace with their Sikh and Hindu neighbors (one may remember that it was the Muslim and Hindus of ...etween the teachings of [[Hinduism]] and [[Islam]]. But a careful study of Sikh traditions and relics of Sikhism lead to an irrefutable conclusion that [[G
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  • Udasi
    ...nt to or disregardful of worldly attachments, a stoic, or a mendicant." In Sikh tradition, the term udasi has also been used for each of the four preaching ...scetics was originally not Shaiva -- nor even Hindu -- but belonged to the Sikh religion. It was founded in the sixteenth century by a son of Guru Nanak --
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  • Akal Takhat , Background
    ...ver changing congregation of devotees. The Akal Takht being the holiest of holy seats of the Sikhs, was used for a special purpose which considerably chang ...r by Maharaja Ran] it Singh. The Golden dome was constructed by the famous Sikh General Hari Singh Nalwa.
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  • Zafarnama
    ...[[Aurangzeb]] how he and his henchmen had broken their oaths taken on the holy [[Koran]]. Zafarnama is included in [[Hikayat]]s and it's the first Hikayat ...he sees as having lost touch with the promise of his own religion and its Holy Koran, to return to the fold of brotherly love and make things right betwee
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  • Primary Beliefs and Principles
    ...od; there is no other at all}}; this belief is the starting point of the [[Sikh faith]]. Next, God is considered gender neutral in [[Sikhism]]. So when a Sikh refers to "God", this God can be refered to as masculine or feminine; so Go
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  • Living for Harmony and Peace: A Personal Testament
    ...ld dawned upon me when I began to be attracted by the words and lives of [[Sikh Guru]]s. ...]] – the universal Sikh scripture containing the message not only of six [[Sikh Guru]]s but also of Hindu and Muslim saints, including the so-called untouc
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  • Sikhi
    ...ditionally known as [[Gurmat]] (literally the counsel of the Gurus) or the Sikh Dharma. With around 30 million followers worldwide, Sikhism is the fifth la ...kh Guru, [[Guru Arjan Dev Ji]] incorporated not only the writings of the [[Sikh Gurus]], but also included selected works of many devotees and saints from
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  • Ganga Sagar
    ...rts lover, became the custodian of an object held in awed reverence by the Sikh community, is a lesson in the essence of Punjabi history itself - it repres ...er urn with holes in it), a sword and a rehal, a wooden stool to read holy scriptures on. All that remains today is the Ganga Sagar, since the sword was taken aw
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  • Jewel of peace
    ...mani is a profoundly significant scriptural text for all devotees of the [[Sikh faith]] and indeed for all of humanity. ...he ''"psalm of equipoise"'' (balanced state) or ''"jewel of bliss"''. This holy [[bani]] (hymn) is a treasure of the rarest kind and will bring pure happin
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  • Gurbani.org
    ...it is to Realize God. Accordingly, the Gurbani tells us that if by reading scriptures this understanding does not arise in our mind, then we are worse than the b Such selfish people have made the Holy Word of the SGGS merely the subject of unmeaning rituals, habitual reading,
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  • Equality of women
    ...cause people use religious doctrine to define their life styles, religious scriptures in both the East and the West seem to condone, even encourage, the unequal In Eastern Society, the [[Muslim]] religion also demeans women. The holy [[Wikipedia:Koran|Koran]] contains explicit details concerning the inferior
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  • SGGS translations
    ...ed a wide distribution. The 'International Edition' published by the World Sikh University Press in 1978, has a light blue cover. ...religious thought throughout the ages, giving one a deeper appreciation of Sikh Dharma. His brief explanation of the Kundalini and Yogic traditions is well
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  • Baba Modan Singh
    ...lt by the Indian Army is over the road to Hemkunt Sahib, one of the sacred Sikh shrines in honour of Havildar Modan Singh]] ...scription of ‘Taposthan’ of the Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji, as given in the scriptures. The exact location of this spot had eluded all efforts, till he located th
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  • Laava
    ...''') are the four [[Shabad]]s (sacred hymns) of the ''[[Anand Karaj]]'' ([[Sikh]] [[Anand Karaj|wedding ceremony]]). They form the central part of the marr ...age of the holy Granth. They are written by [[Guru Ram Das]], the fourth [[Sikh Guru]].
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  • The Message of Japji
    1. Jap Ji, a pre-amble to Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scripture, reveals the mission of human life. It defines the goal as the re ...fferent faiths, and share this revelation with them. He visited important holy places in India and abroad, including Mecca and Medina in the West, Ceylone
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  • Jesus and other Religions
    This custom was also used in the ceromony used to designate each new Sikh Guru after Guru Nanak as well, according to many written accounts. ==Is Jesus God? The Sikh view==
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  • Hemkunt (Gurmat)
    I had no desire to come, because I was totally absorbed in devotion for the Holy feet of the Lord.<br> ...ra Hemkunt Sahib''' (coordinates {{coord|30.640792|N|79.692936|E}}) is a [[Sikh]] shrine present in [[Uttarakhand]] state in [[India]] at a place called [[
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  • Sri Guru Granth Sahib by Dr Gopal Singh
    ...ed a wide distribution. The 'International Edition' published by the World Sikh University Press in 1978, has a light blue cover. ...religious thought throughout the ages, giving one a deeper appreciation of Sikh Dharma. His brief explanation of the Kundalini and Yogic traditions is well
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  • Sikh Basic & Misconceptions
    ...ration through remembrance of the divine Name are incorporated in the holy scriptures known as the Aadh Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Sikhs also acknowledge the practice ...]] Ji is called a Gurdwara and all Sikhs acknowledge the sanctity that the scriptures confers on it. They also recognise the role of the gurdwara in expressing t
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  • Nirmala
    ...Nirmalasa, like the [[Udasi]]s, commanded considerable influence under the Sikh rulers of the Punjab, but unlike them they have been able to preserve at le ...ter Hindu temples, as they might hear the holy language of the Devtas. The Sikh Gurus however, saw all men as being equal. Since there were many Sikhs who
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  • Bhai Vir Singh
    ...as so complete that he came to be canonized as Bhai, the Brother of the [[Sikh]] Order, very early in his career. For his pioneering work in its several ==Exceptional Sikh scholar==
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  • Guru Granth Sahib against cruelty
    ...t is an aspect of human life that has been addressed very clearly by the [[Sikh Gurus]]. {{srig-h|147|6107|Cruelty, material attachment, greed and anger ar If anyone wants to follow the [[Sikh way]], they must discard cruelty, material attachment, greed and anger othe
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  • Namdharis/Kookas
    ...eh''' '''The sect was founded in 1857, eight years after the demise of the Sikh Kingdom of Punjab, Between 1867-1881, the Kuka Sect won a large number of c ...the Namdhari movement, founded in 1857, eight years after the fall of the Sikh Empire'''.
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  • Language and Script Guru Granth Sahib
    ...the Ancient Punjabi, which gave birth to Sanskrit. It is a pity that many Sikh scholars believe it otherwise that Punjabi originated from Sanskrit. Presen The Sikh Gurus preferred to use the spoken language of the people of the Punjab for
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  • Seva
    ...thumb|175px|left|<small>Sevadars working in the Guru's kitchen</small>]] {{Sikh practices}} All [[Sikh]]s are encouraged by their Guru ([[Sri Guru Granth Sahib|Guru Granth Sahib]
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  • Sikh Meat Issue
    ..., Kutha the meat prepared by the Muslim ritual killing is prohibited for a Sikh. Regarding eating other meat, it is still silent. Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji In a book called Sikh & [[Sikhism]] the author states: "The game would have been cooked and put
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  • Gurbani on Caste and Varna
    ...done a great injustice, to humanity. It's quoted, here, from the religious Scriptures regarding a Bramin. ...who were supposed to be warriors protecting the public, contrary to their scriptures, under greed and fear they have abandoned Vedas and took the reading of Qur
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  • Makindu Sikh Temple
    ...t this [[Gurdwara]] everyday and it is a 'must-see' [[Gurdwara]] for any [[Sikh]] travelling to Kenya and East Africa. It provides a peaceful atmosphere wh ...r weary motorists on this busy and long road to and from Mombasa. So the [[Sikh]] community of {{wiki|Kenya}} has done something special by building such a
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  • Ath Baudh Avtar Kathan
    ...belief about Gautam Siddarth the 23rd Incarnation of Vishnu in many hindu scriptures like Harivamsha (1.41), Vishnu Purana (3.18), Bhagavata Purana (1.3.24, 2.7 ...arly. Even in end of Vishnu Avtar Guru Gobind Singh cleared this thing to Sikh Sangat, that he is not worshipper of Vishnu : [http://www.sridasam.org/das
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  • Bhai Mohinder Singh
    ...March]] [[1939]] and is the mukhi-[[Sewadar]] (the main volunteer) of the Sikh organisation called [[Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha]], which has its head While in Zambia he assisted Sikh communities in different parts of Africa in the construction of [[Gurdwara
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  • Baba Sri Chand
    Baba Sri Chand was held in great esteem by the ensuing [[Sikh Gurus]]. [[Baba Mohan]], the eldest son of [[Guru Amar Das]] and the person ===Teaching of Sikh Traditions===
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  • Nanak Shah Fakir film
    ...anak Shah Fakir''' is a 2015 film on the life and teachings of the first [[Sikh guru]], [[Guru Nanak Dev Ji]].<ref name="it">[http://timesofindia.indiatime ...ory of the founder of [[Sikhism]], [[Guru Nanak]], the first Guru of the [[Sikh]]s. It briefly covers his birth and early years, but focuses more on the jo
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  • SGPC Rehat Maryada
    ...or their sacrifices in the [[Gurdwara Reform Movement]] and devoted to the Sikh cause. ==THe Sikh Rehat Maryada==
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  • Japji in English
    *If by bathing at holy places, He could be obtained, Without His Blessing one cannot get there *Within the mind are gems, jewels and rubies, when the Sikh listens to the One Guru.
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  • God in Sikhism
    ...le" (GG, 74), and again, "Nanak's Lord transcends the world as well as the scriptures of the east and the west, and yet he is clearly manifest" (GG, 397). ...of the deity is consistently emphasized throughout. Briefly, God for the [[Sikh]]s as described in the [[Mool Mantar]], the first passage in the [[Guru Gra
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  • ..Massacre 1947
    82 Rajar do do do Total Hindu-Sikh population wiped out, killed with lethal weapons and some burnt alive. 83 Jhan do do do Total Hindu-Sikh population wiped out.
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  • Nanded 1708
    ...n. It is therefore with great regret that I must add this page to www.info-Sikh.com ...his time on Earth was coming to an end passed on the guruship to the Sikh scriptures, Aadh Guru Granth Sahib Ji, and then ascended to Sach Khand (heaven). This
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  • Shabad Kirtan
    ...eginning. Hymn-singing was in fact the earliest form of devotion for the [[Sikh]]s. Even in the time of [[Guru Nanak]], the disciples assembled together to ...has since been appropriated into the regular [[gurdwara]] service. But [[Sikh]] [[kirtan]] abstains from all outward expression or frenzy in the form of
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  • God
    The [[Sikh]]s believe in [[Ek Onkar|one God]] who has existed from the [[Ad Sach|begin ...le" (GG, 74), and again, "Nanak's Lord transcends the world as well as the scriptures of the east and the west, and yet he is clearly manifest" (GG, 397).
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  • Misl
    ...ghteenth century history of the [[Sikhs]] to describe a unit or brigade of Sikh warriors and the territory acquired by it in the course of its campaign of ...ed according to some, at [[Akal Takht]], under the commander of the entire Sikh army, the Dal Khalsa) pertaining to a Sardar's fighting force and territori
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  • RSS
    ...finition of ‘Hindu’ is anyone born and belonging to India. This includes [[Sikh]]s, [[Buddhist]]s and [[Jain]]s. The RSS is opposed to anyone who tampers w ...t has tried to build inroads into Sikh institutions and attacked the basic Sikh philosophy and way of life. By any means possible it is trying to undermine
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  • Bhai Kanhaiya
    ...i/Addanshahi Sampardaye|Addanshahi]] samparday (brotherly orders) of the [[Sikh]]s. ...Bahadur Ji called [[Nanua Bairagi|Bhai Nanua]] Ji. Bhai Nanua was a loving Sikh who woke up early at Amritvela to recite Gurbani. One morning Bhai Kanhaiya
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  • Sikh History August
    ...festly unfair and detrimental to the best interests of the country and the Sikh Community." It regarded Gandhi's approval of the same as "breach of faith" 1980 Khalistan Flag Hoisted for the first time. The Sikh Youth Organisation, Dal Khalsa, hoisted the flag of Khalistan at the very s
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  • Kirtan Sohila
    ...e night time prayer said by all [[Sikh]]s before they go to sleep. Three [[Sikh Gurus]] – [[Guru Nanak]], [[Guru Ram Das]] and [[Guru Arjan]] - contribut ...abad presents the singularity of the Ultimate despite endless diversity of scriptures, teachers and philosophies.
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  • History of Sikhism
    The word "[[Sikh]]" is derived from the [[Sanskrit]] 'shishya' meaning disciple. Sikhs are t ==Sikh Gurus==
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  • Sant Nirankaris
    ...espective of whether one is rich or poor, and literate or illiterate. Holy scriptures of different religions or sects are read and common aim of all religions i. ...rbar in their Buildings called Satsang Bhavans and termed themselves as '[[Sikh]]'s. Dr Gopal Singh writes:
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  • Sant Mat
    In her work "Relocating Gender In Sikh History: Transformation, Meaning and Identity" published in 2003, Jakobsh r ...s of professional asceticism, spurned the authority of the Vedas and other scriptures, and ignored the ritual barriers between low and high castes. Further, the
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  • Muslim League Attack on Sikhs and Hindus in the Punjab 1947
    Muslim League Attack on Sikhs and Hindus in the Punjab 1947 is a book by Sikh scholar Gurbachan Singh Talib (student/scholar). The introduction to the re ...so records the attacks on the Dehra Sahib Gurdwara of Lahore, an important Sikh site of the martyrdom of Sri Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Guru of the Sikhs. T
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  • VHP
    as much a holy book of the Hindus as it is the core of the Sikh faith. It is precisely them by the Sikh scriptures, but they derive sustenance almost entirely from
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  • Dissimilarities between Sikhism and Islam
    ...counsel of the gurus) or the Sikh Dharma. Sikhism originated from the word Sikh, which in turn comes from the Sanskrit root śiṣya meaning "disciple" or ...he apostle, the unlettered Prophet, whom they find mentioned in their own (scriptures), - in the law and the Gospel; - for he commands them what is just and forb
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  • Gurmat Sangeet
    ...ikh devotional music). Shabad Kirtan has become an inseparable part of the Sikh way of life. The Kirtan Chauki tradition has been in vogue in the [[gurdwar Such a system of music, enshrined in the Holy Guru Granth Sahib is exactly in accordance with the musical tenets establis
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  • Principal Teja Singh: Guru Nanak & His Mission
    ...ghts of all other chivalries belong to the court of gallant Indra, but the Sikh knights belong to the court of -whom else but Guru Nanak. ...no claim, and no part in the law of God. She was denied all access to Holy Scriptures. She was to remain content with the mere performance of domestic, social, a
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  • Learn all of Japji Sahib
    ...ows you to select each [[Pauri]] (section) of this most important [[Sikh]] holy [[Bani]]. You can read this [[Gurbani]] in English text with English transl ...u Granth Sahib]] from Page 1 to Page 8 in the [[Holy Scriptures]] of the [[Sikh]]s. It is regarded as the most important [[Bani]] or 'set of verses' by the
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  • Guru Nanak in Mecca
    Following are Sikh and Non Sikh historical books and manuscripts which serve as evidence of Nanak visited t * Janamsakhis - Early Sikh manuscripts; All Janamsakhis by different writers mentioned Nanak visit to
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  • Guru Teg Bahadur on Human Mind
    ...e couplets or sloks of Guru Tegh Bahadur that were written to conclude the Sikh scripture, Sri Guru Granth Sahib, are addressed to '''mann''' (the human mi ...tor in the progress of human evolution as well as to arouse concern of the holy men in their efforts to liberate the human mind.
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  • Sikhism and the environment
    The Sikh scripture, [[Guru Granth Sahib]], declares that the purpose of human beings ...ds to the town and turning it into an idyllic place to live in. The [[Sikh Scriptures]] emphasis the importance of the elements in this [[Shabad]] (hymn):
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  • Dasam Granth
    ...rayers [[Nitnem]] of the [[Sikh]]s, which serve, as well, as a part of the Sikh initiation [[Pahul|Khande di Pahul]]. The beginning portion of the daily [[ #Rehitnama Bhai Nand Lal mentioned Jaap Sahib is an important Bani for a Sikh.
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  • Bhai Randhir Singh
    ...with the jail authorities minutely and distinctly. In his various books on Sikh theology he quotes very appropriate verses from [[Gurbani]] freely and wit ...ow caste [[Hindus]] and [[Muslims]] had become ingrained in the minds of [[Sikh]]s to such an extent that the Sikhs would not even consider taking part in
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  • Guru Granth Sahib on meat
    This article is based entirely on the views expressed by the [[Ten Sikh Gurus|Sikh Gurus]] in [[Gurbani]] – and does not rely on any outside views. Guru's m ...ni]] is regarded as the [[Guru]] or ultimate "Spiritual teacher" for the [[Sikh]]. (''"Bani guru, guru hai bani vich bani amrit saaray."… "Bani is Guru,
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  • The Rebabi Tradition
    ...hadi and Classical tradition of Rebabi and patronised a new school of Sikh Holy Music. There are 22 Vars in the scriptures to be sung on the specific tunes by the 'Rebabis'. For example the Asa Di V
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  • Bhagat Singh Thind
    ...[[3 October]] [[1892]] - [[15 September]] [[1967]]) was an Indian American Sikh writer and lecturer on "spiritual science" who was involved in an important ...ary forces (A right won! [http://www.indianexpress.com/news/First-turbaned-Sikh-congratulated-on-completing-Army-training/595004])- they can look at the 90
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  • Islam And Guru Granth Sahib
    By His Power the Vedas and the Puranas exist, and the Holy Scriptures of the Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions. By His Power all deliberati Give up your holy books, and remember the Lord, you fool, and stop oppressing others so badly
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  • Chobis Avtaar
    In Daily Sikh Liturgy, A Swaiya and a Doha forms important part of recitations in Nitnem ...all Souls, ie. the Almighty). The chapter also reinforces the traditional Sikh philosophy than none other than the Almighty Nirankar (formless) God is to
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  • Gurmat and Islam : Questioning
    ....tk has posted a list of questions to Sikhs about so-called “flaws” in the Sikh religion. For believing Sikhs this is of course an absurdity as Sri Guru G “According to Sikh Scriptures (more of which later), he had “millions” of followers.”
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  • Sikhism & RSS
    ...u masses back into the Hindu fold. The Christian, Muslim, Dalit as well as Sikh communities have been the targets of carefully orchestrated cultural and re ...oks on Sikhism is that it is a sect of Hinduism. They try to connect every Sikh principle to Hinduism and then argue that the Sikhs are Hindus. I already h
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  • FAQ
    According to the Sikh religion, liberation cannot be won without a Guru. The Guru gives instructi ...now became the impersonal Guru of the Granth. The Granth presides over all Sikh congregation and represents the word of God in a permanent form.
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  • Misrepresentation and vilification of Sant Bhindranwale ==
    ...ys: "If you are a Muslim be a devout Muslim, if you are a Sikh be a devout Sikh, respect your Isht, unite under the saffron Nishaan Sahib stoutly support t ...ion to put you on the train (of death) on such and such date. You have the Sikh appearance; you should stoutly support us; bring a liberal amount." This is
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  • Fools Who Wrangle Over Flesh II
    ...ssion”. We did however feel as amateur Sikh Historians and commentators on Sikh affairs that we should use our knowledge and experience to clarify what is whatever it is, it is worthwhile to speak with the Holy. ||232||
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  • SGGS On Death
    ...for he identifies with the Self only. For him nothing comes and goes. The scriptures repeatedly remind us not to cling anything made from the five elements and .... If he is not a True Giani yet, he is not a Sikh yet! This is why to be a Sikh (or Khaalsaa) is not a question of heredity, family of birth, ancestry, rac
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  • Evaluating Dayanand's Views on Guru Nanak & the Sikhs
    ...Trilochan Singh in the 1970s, when he was visiting the United States, why Sikh scholars had not responded to what Dayanand wrote about Guru Nanak and his ...me power fell to the lot of Nasiraddaula Sabuktagin. This prince chose the holy war as his calling, and therefore, called himself Al-ghazi (i.e. warring on
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  • The Book of Ten Masters
    The Sikh Epoch 72 Sikh children from our ancestors, and let me share with you the Song of Nanak, w
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  • The Sikhs Under the British, Book Three, Sangat Singh
    ...ly precincts of some of the Sikh shrines, overtaking the monotheism of the Sikh Gurus’. The Udasis who controlled these shrines served as Trojan horses; ...eir slunking back to Hinduism at an alarming scale. Two, the attendance at Sikh shrines and participation at annual functions fell sharply. The British wor
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  • The Sikhs in History, Book Two, by Sangat Singh
    2 Evolution of the Sikh Panth (1469 - 1708) ...ntained in the Adi Granth, now known as the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]], the Sikh scripture.
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