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The word '''Sikh''' literally means '''"a learner"''' and is derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word ''"shishya"'' which means ''disciple'' or ''student'' or ''learner''; the term is also related to ''"Saknoti"'' which means "able and strong". | The word '''Sikh''' literally means '''"a learner"''' and is derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word ''"shishya"'' which means ''disciple'' or ''student'' or ''learner''; the term is also related to ''"Saknoti"'' which means "able and strong". | ||
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The word Sikh literally means "a learner" and is derived from the Sanskrit word "shishya" which means disciple or student or learner; the term is also related to "Saknoti" which means "able and strong".
In the Punjabi language the word Sikh literally means to learn. A Sikh is a follower of the religion called Sikhism, which is the fifth largest organised religion in the world. A Sikh is a disciple of the Guru Granth Sahib which is more than a Holy book for the Sikhs - It is their perpetual and living spiritual teacher and guide.
Who is a Sikh? Fortunately for us, this question has been answered by the Sikh Gurus who created this word; so it is not difficult to arrive at an answer. However, it appears that many politicians and the Courts in India have taken it upon themselves to redefine this word. .....More
