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[[Sikhism]] was established by ten [[Guru]]s, human spiritual teachers or masters, over the period from [[1469]] to [[1708]] - that is over a period of [[239]] years. These teachers were enlightened souls whose main purpose in life was the spiritual and moral well-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 human lives, they sort to awaken the higher conciousness in the human race. The [[Guru]]s taught the people of [[India]] and beyond, to live spiritually fulfilling lives with dignity, freedom and honour. | |||
Each of the ten masters added to and reinforced the message taught by the previous, resulting eventually to the creation of the religion that is now called [[Sikhism]]. [[Guru Nanak Dev]] was the first Guru and [[Guru Gobind Singh]] the final Guru in human form. When Guru Gobind Singh left this physical world, he made the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] the ultimate and final [[Sikh Guru]]. The Spirit of this final Guru is more than a holy book for the [[Sikh]]s, who give this eternal Guru the same respect and reverence as a living "human" Guru. | Each of the ten masters added to and reinforced the message taught by the previous, resulting eventually to the creation of the religion that is now called [[Sikhism]]. [[Guru Nanak Dev]] was the first Guru and [[Guru Gobind Singh]] the final Guru in human form. When Guru Gobind Singh left this physical world, he made the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] the ultimate and final [[Sikh Guru]]. The Spirit of this final Guru is more than a holy book for the [[Sikh]]s, who give this eternal Guru the same respect and reverence as a living "human" Guru. | ||
During the span of 239 years from 1469 to 1708, the [[Sikh Gurus]] laid down within the sacred scriptures, the rules and regulations that outline the way of living that was to be followed by all practising disciple of this religion. The history and the literature present the followers of the faith with the raw material required to learn about the beliefs and practises propagated by the Gurus. | During the span of [[239]] years from 1469 to 1708, the [[Sikh Gurus]] laid down within the sacred scriptures, the rules and regulations that outline the way of living that was to be followed by all practising disciple of this religion. The history and the literature present the followers of the faith with the raw material required to learn about the beliefs and practises propagated by the Gurus. | ||
The Gurus were clear also to outline rituals, practises and beliefs that were not appropriate and were not to be followed by the faithful disciples. Perhaps, [[Sikhi]] is unique among world religions in that it has ten masters who created and were responsible for the birth of the faith while most others religions just had one master, prophets or leader? {{aowf|Ten Sikh Gurus}} | The Gurus were clear also to outline rituals, practises and beliefs that were not appropriate and were not to be followed by the faithful disciples. Perhaps, [[Sikhi]] is unique among world religions in that it has ten masters who created and were responsible for the birth of the faith while most others religions just had one master, prophets or leader? {{aowf|Ten Sikh Gurus}} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:50, 19 May 2011
Sikhism was established by ten Gurus, human spiritual teachers or masters, over the period from 1469 to 1708 - that is over a period of 239 years. These teachers were enlightened souls whose main purpose in life was the spiritual and moral well-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 human lives, they sort to awaken the higher conciousness in the human race. The Gurus taught the people of India and beyond, to live spiritually fulfilling lives with dignity, freedom and honour.
Each of the ten masters added to and reinforced the message taught by the previous, resulting eventually to the creation of the religion that is now called Sikhism. Guru Nanak Dev was the first Guru and Guru Gobind Singh the final Guru in human form. When Guru Gobind Singh left this physical world, he made the Sri Guru Granth Sahib the ultimate and final Sikh Guru. The Spirit of this final Guru is more than a holy book for the Sikhs, who give this eternal Guru the same respect and reverence as a living "human" Guru.
During the span of 239 years from 1469 to 1708, the Sikh Gurus laid down within the sacred scriptures, the rules and regulations that outline the way of living that was to be followed by all practising disciple of this religion. The history and the literature present the followers of the faith with the raw material required to learn about the beliefs and practises propagated by the Gurus.
The Gurus were clear also to outline rituals, practises and beliefs that were not appropriate and were not to be followed by the faithful disciples. Perhaps, Sikhi is unique among world religions in that it has ten masters who created and were responsible for the birth of the faith while most others religions just had one master, prophets or leader? .....More
