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[[Image:Guru nanak by sobasingh.jpg|thumb|150px|left|{{c|[[Guru Nanak]], founder of [[Sikhism]]}}]] | [[Image:Guru nanak by sobasingh.jpg|thumb|150px|left|{{c|[[Guru Nanak]], founder of [[Sikhism]]}}]] | ||
'''[[What is Sikhism?]]''' [[Sikhism]] is a way of life; a disciplined mode of | '''[[What is Sikhism?]]''' [[Sikhism]] is a way of life; a disciplined mode of living coupled with a belief in the presence and unity of one God, the equality of all mankind, dedicated faith in the Guru's word and love for all of humanity. | ||
The stepping stone for a [[Sikh]] is to accept the [[one God]] and | The stepping stone for a [[Sikh]] is to accept the [[one God]] and remember 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, wealth or possessions. | ||
To act in His name and gradually reach a stage where, as the Guru says, "''Water mingles with water and light merges in the light, discarding their separate existence.''" | To act in His name and gradually reach a stage where, as the Guru says, "''Water mingles with water and light merges in the light, discarding their separate existence.''" | ||
Originality and clarity of the [[Sikh faith]] was instrumental in promoting it from its inception in about [[1499]] and the voluntary adoption by the masses with eagerness and whole-heartedness. "Keep the message simple" appears to be the common thread throughout Sikhi concepts. [[Simran]] - meditating and remembering the Creator and [[Seva]] - willingness to give ones labour for free - are the bedrocks of [[Sikhi]]. If you cannot focus your mind on the Lord; see God in all; believe in the Creator, then the journey is going to | Originality and clarity of the [[Sikh faith]] was instrumental in promoting it from its inception in about [[1499]] and the voluntary adoption by the masses with eagerness and whole-heartedness. ''"Keep the message simple"'' appears to be the common thread throughout [[Sikhi concepts]]. [[Simran]] - meditating and remembering the Creator and [[Seva]] - willingness to give ones labour for free - are the bedrocks of [[Sikhi]]. If you cannot focus your mind on the Lord; see God in all; believe in the Creator, then the journey is going to take a little longer.<!--- | ||
Equality, non-discrimination, true justice, and worship of [[One God|only One God]], are basic values that are well-known and gave the world a simple and universal faith. Today, some 540 years after the birth of the founder of [[Sikhi]], [[Guru Nanak]], Sikhism has more than twenty two million followers, and it is the fifth largest faith in the world. Sikhi is respected world over and is known as a religion of peace and unity of mankind.----> {{aowf|Learning about Sikhi}} | Equality, non-discrimination, true justice, and worship of [[One God|only One God]], are basic values that are well-known and gave the world a simple and universal faith. Today, some 540 years after the birth of the founder of [[Sikhi]], [[Guru Nanak]], Sikhism has more than twenty two million followers, and it is the fifth largest faith in the world. Sikhi is respected world over and is known as a religion of peace and unity of mankind.----> {{aowf|Learning about Sikhi}} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:10, 8 June 2012
What is Sikhism? Sikhism is a way of life; a disciplined mode of living coupled with a belief in the presence and unity of one God, the equality of all mankind, dedicated faith in the Guru's word and love for all of humanity.
The stepping stone for a Sikh is to accept the one God and remember 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, wealth or possessions.
To act in His name and gradually reach a stage where, as the Guru says, "Water mingles with water and light merges in the light, discarding their separate existence."
Originality and clarity of the Sikh faith was instrumental in promoting it from its inception in about 1499 and the voluntary adoption by the masses with eagerness and whole-heartedness. "Keep the message simple" appears to be the common thread throughout Sikhi concepts. Simran - meditating and remembering the Creator and Seva - willingness to give ones labour for free - are the bedrocks of Sikhi. If you cannot focus your mind on the Lord; see God in all; believe in the Creator, then the journey is going to take a little longer. .....More
