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[[Image:Sikh Women.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Sikh Women in Bana (religious dress)]]
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{{pm|Image:Sikh lady.jpg|Water painting of a [[Sikh]] [[woman]] in [[Dastar]] ([[Turban]])}}


'''WOMEN IN SIKHISM:''' In [[Sikhism]], the [[Sikh]] women are regarded as equal with men and have all the rights and privileges enjoyed by men. The woman is considered to have the same soul as man and has equal right to grow spiritually. The Sikh woman is allowed to lead religious congregations, 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 to participate freely in all religious, cultural, social, political and secular activities. '''[[Sikh Women| Continued.....]]
In [[Sikhism]], the [[holy scriptures]] have clearly stated that the [[Sikh Women|Sikh woman]] must always be regarded as an equal with man and has all the rights and privileges enjoyed by a man.  


She is considered to have the same soul as man and has same right to grow spiritually.


'''Previous Featured article 1: Baba Farid''' When [[Farid]] Ji was just a few years old, his mother taught him his prayers. The boy asked what was gained by his prayes. His mother replied 'sugar'. Accordingly, she used to hide some sugar under his prayer-carpet, and when he had finished his prayers, she would draw the mat forth, and give the sugar  to Farid as a reward for his devotion. On one occasion, when his mother was absent, he prayed a great deal, and, it is said, a great supply of sugar - a miraculous gift from God - was found under his carpet. Some he ate himself and the rest he gave to his playfellows. He related the circumstance to his mother on her return. It was then his mother gave him the surname Shakar Ganj, meaning a "treasury of sugar".  There are 134 hymns of Baba [[Farid]] ji incorporated in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. '''[[Sheikh Farid| Continued.....]]
In this faith since about [[1499]], the [[Sikh woman]] is allowed to lead religious congregations, to take part in:
* [[Akhand Path]] (the continuous recitation of the holy scriptures),
* to perform [[kirtan]] – Sikh spiritual hymn singing set to music,
* to work as [[Granthi]] (priest) or  preacher and
* to participate freely in all religious, cultural, social, political and secular activities.


[[Sikh]] [[women]] have played a glorious part in [[Sikh history]] and have proven themselves as equal in service, devotion, sacrifice and bravery.  Examples of their moral dignity, [[Sewa]] (service) and self sacrifice are and will remain an ever-lasting source of inspiration for all the peoples of the world.


'''Previous Featured article 2: [[SHABHAD KIRTAN]]''' or '''[[GURMAT SANGEET]]''' has been an integral part of [[Sikh]] worship from the very beginning. 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 the [[shabad]]s, i.e. hymns composed by the [[Guru]] and thus to render praise to the Lord. [[Kirtan]] has since been appropriated into the regular [[gurdwara]] service.  '''[[Shabhad Kirtan| Continued .....]]'''
Women are the backbone of the history of the Sikhs; their culture, their values and their traditions - yet there is little written about the huge contribution by the Sikh women to the great history of this religion. {{aowf|Women in Sikhism}}

Latest revision as of 22:43, 12 February 2012

Water painting of a Sikh woman in Dastar (Turban)

In Sikhism, the holy scriptures have clearly stated that the Sikh woman must always be regarded as an equal with man and has all the rights and privileges enjoyed by a man.

She is considered to have the same soul as man and has same right to grow spiritually.

In this faith since about 1499, the Sikh woman is allowed to lead religious congregations, to take part in:

  • Akhand Path (the continuous recitation of the holy scriptures),
  • to perform kirtan – Sikh spiritual hymn singing set to music,
  • to work as Granthi (priest) or preacher and
  • to participate freely in all religious, cultural, social, political and secular activities.

Sikh women have played a glorious part in Sikh history and have proven themselves as equal in service, devotion, sacrifice and bravery. Examples of their moral dignity, Sewa (service) and self sacrifice are and will remain an ever-lasting source of inspiration for all the peoples of the world.

Women are the backbone of the history of the Sikhs; their culture, their values and their traditions - yet there is little written about the huge contribution by the Sikh women to the great history of this religion. .....More

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