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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 '' | The word '''[[Sikh]]''' literally means '''"a learner"''' and is derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word ''"shishya"'' which means ''disciple'' or ''student'' or ''pupil''; 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 | 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 [[Sikh]]s - 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. <!--- | '''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. <!--- | ||
This is not a wise move. It is always dangerous when some fringe elements decide to redefine a term that has become global. The word does not just apply to people who reside in [[India]]; many millions of Sikhs live outside India and many have never seen India and many will never ever go to India!---> {{aowf|Who is a Sikh?}} | This is not a wise move. It is always dangerous when some fringe elements decide to redefine a term that has become global. The word does not just apply to people who reside in [[India]]; many millions of Sikhs live outside India and many have never seen India and many will never ever go to India!---> {{aowf|Who is a Sikh?}} | ||
Latest revision as of 20:47, 26 November 2009
The word Sikh literally means "a learner" and is derived from the Sanskrit word "shishya" which means disciple or student or pupil; 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
