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{{pm|Image:DamdamaSahib1.jpg|[[Sri Damdama Sahib]]}}
*.....that  '''[[Takhat Damdama Sahib]]''' is one of five [[takhat]]s or '''Seat of  Authority''' of the [[Sikh]]s. This [[takhat]] is situated at  [[Batinda]] in [[Punjab]], [[India]] and is the place where [[Guru  Gobind Singh]], the tenth Guru of the [[Sikh]]s prepared the full  version of the [[Sikh Scripture]]s called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] in  1705. What are the names of the other four [[Takhat]]s?


*.... that the [[Basic Tenets of Sikhism|three requirements]] of a Sikh are: [[Naam Japo|Nam Japna]] - Rise in the Amrit Vela and meditate on God's Name; [[Kirat Karo|Dharam Di Kirt Karna]] - Earn one's living righteously by the sweat of the brow or the industry, effort and conscientiousness of the mind and [[Vandh Chako|Vand Chhakna]] - Share what one has with others
*.....that the [[Sikh Beliefs|'''Sikhs believe''']] that all life, including human  life, '''comes from God'''. God is the Creator of the universe and the  force that keeps it in existence.
 
*.....that for the  [[Sikh]]s, the final goal of life is to '''reunite or merge with God'''  ([[Mukti]]). The [[Sikh Gurus]] taught that to achieve this goal it was  important to work hard at developing '''positive human qualities'''  which lead the soul closer to God.
 
* .... that the  '''[[Guru Granth Sahib's guidance for Muslims|Guru Granth Sahib provides  guidance for Muslims]]!'''; Yes, no other historical [[Islam|Islamic]]  verse holds such strong contempt for [[Muslim]]s who fail to carry out  the daily [[Nimaz]] as can be attributed to [[Sheikh Farid|Hazrat Baba  Sheikh Farid]] as recorded in the [[Shri Guru Granth Sahib]].
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{{pm|File:Harimandir Sahib aerial v1.jpg|[[Harmandar Sahib]]}}
* .....that there are '''[[five sarovars]]''' (pools) in the Sikh holy city of [[Amritsar]] and that the city actually derives its name from the main [[sarovar]] which is also called [[Amritsar]]; the others four pools are: [[Santokhsar]], [[Ramsar]], [[Kaulsar]] and [[Bibeksar]].
 
{{ps|File:Bhagatsaina-sml.JPG|'''[[Bhagat Sain]]'''}}
* .... that '''[[Bhagat Sain]]''' whose [[Bani]] is included in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] was an Indian saint who was influenced by the Bhagti Movement; He was barber at the court of King Raja Ram of Rewa and one of 12 main disciples of [[Bhagat Ramanand]]. He promoted [[Ram Naam]] (The name of God) and the abolishment of the [[caste system]].
 
* .... that the '''[[Guru Granth Sahib's guidance for Muslims|Guru Granth Sahib provides guidance for Muslims]]!'''; Yes, no other historical [[Islam|Islamic]] verse holds such strong contempt for [[Muslim]]s who fail to carry out the daily [[Nimaz]] as can be attributed to [[Sheikh Farid|Hazrat Baba Sheikh Farid]] as recorded in the [[Shri Guru Granth Sahib]].
 
* that .... '''[[Gurdwara Lakhpat Sahib|Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi]]''' meaning the "Gurdwara of the first master" is situated at {{wiki|Lakhpat}}, [[Gujarat]], [[India]] - A town in Gujarat, visited by [[Guru Nanak]] Sahib during his [[Second Udasi|second]] and [[Fourth Udasi|fourth missionary]] journeys ([[Udasis]]) in 1506-1513 AD and 1519-1521 AD respectively.
 
{{ps|Image:Nankanasahibbb.jpg|'''[[Gurdwara Janam Asthan]]'''}}
* .... that '''[[Nankana Sahib]]''' is named after [[Guru Nanak]] (1469-1539), the founder of the [[Sikhism|Sikh faith]]. Guru Nanak was born here on [[Baisakh day]] on  15 April 1469. Nankana town is part of Nankana Sahib District in the [[Punjab]] province of [[Pakistan]]
 
{{pm|File:Matha tek.jpg|[[Matha taykna]]}}
* .... that '''[[Matha taykna]]''' or ''"Matha take"'' is the act of bowing down and touching the floor with one’s forehead as a sign of respect for [[Gurbani]]. It terms of body language, it is a position of extreme submission and humility.
 
* .... that [[Baba Gurditta]] (1613 - 1638), was the eldest son of the sixth [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Hargobind]] and [[Mata Damodari]]; he was also an elder brother of [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]], the ninth [[Sikh Guru]] and that he and his wife [[Mata Nihal Kaur]] were the parents of [[Guru Har Rai]] and [[Dhir Mall]].
 
* .... that in the '''[[Sikhs in World War 1|last two world wars]]''', 83,005 turban wearing Sikh soldiers were killed and 109,045 were wounded....
 
{{pm|Image:BanglaSahib by Solarider.jpg|[[Gurdwara Bangla Sahib]]}}
* .... that '''[[Gurdwara Bangla Sahib]]''' is situated in the heart of [[Delhi|New Delhi's]] Connaught Place area and originally was the bungalow (haveli or "bangla") of [[Mirza Raja Jai Singh]], hence the name Bangla Sahib.
 
{{pm|File:Bhai Jaita and Guru Tegh Bahadur-sml-m1.jpg|[[Bhai Jivan Singh]] with the Guru's head}}
* .... that '''[[Bhai Jivan Singh]]''' (1649 - 1705) was the name given to Bhai Jaita after he had received the rites of initiation at the hands of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] in [[1699]]; it was he who had risked his life to recover and return the severed head of [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] to [[Anandpur Sahib]] in [[1675]].


* ... that [[Sikhi & Hinduism|Sikhi and Hinduism]] have many parallels. Hindu belief is that "It cannot be said that Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism are separate religions. All these four faiths and their offshoots are one". Sikhi belief is in pluralism....
* that in [[Sikhi]], '''[[Guru Granth Sahib against cruelty|cruelty is not permitted]]'''; cruelty is an aspect of human understanding that has been addressed very clearly by the [[Sikh Gurus]]. {{srig-h|147|6107|Cruelty, material attachment, greed and anger are the four rivers of fire. Falling into them, one is burnt, O Nanak!}}.


[[File:Vancouver Sikh Temple.jpg|150px|right]]
{{ps|Image:Darasingh.jpg|'''[[Dara Singh]]'''}}
* .... that the first [[Gurdwara]] in the whole of America was built in 1908 in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada under the management of the [[Khalsa Diwan Society]]. This [[Gurdwara Sahib]] served the Greater Vancouver Sikh community until new Gurdwara Sahib was occupied on April 25th, 1970.  
* .... that '''[[Dara Singh]]''' (born [[November 19]], [[1928]]) is a [[Punjabi]] wrestler and film actor from the [[Sikh]] holy city of [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab]] in [[India]]. He was a well-known wrestler before he started acting in Hindi films in 1962.


*.....that the [[Sikh Beliefs|'''Sikhs believe''']] that all life, including human life, '''comes from God'''. God is the Creator of the universe and the force that keeps it in existence.
* .... that '''[[Gurdwara Patti Sahib]]''' (‘Patti’ means ‘alphabet’) is located at the site where young [[Guru Nanak]] learned the various different languages then used in the [[Punjab]], each with its own distinct alphabet.


*.....that for the [[Sikh]]s, the final goal of life is to '''reunite or merge with God''' ([[Mukti]]). The [[Sikh Gurus]] taught that to achieve this goal it was important to work hard at developing '''positive human qualities''' which lead the soul closer to God.
*.... that [[Salok Mahala 9]] are the saloks by the ninth [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] which form the concluding portion of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. They precede [[Guru Arjan's]] Mundavani and appear from page 1426 to 1429 of the Sikh holy Granth.


* .... that the first [[Gurdwara]] in the whole of [[USA]] was purchased and built in 1912 in Stockton, [[California]], [[USA]]. It is called the [[Sikh Gurdwara Sahib Stockton]]...
{{pm|File:BibiAmro.jpg|Bibi Amro with [[Amar Das]] and [[Guru Angad]]}}
*.....that '''[[Bibi Amro]]''', daughter of [[Guru Angad Dev]], the second Master and [[Mata Khivi]] was the noble woman who deserves the credit of attracting [[Amar Das]], an idol worshipper, to [[Sikhism]] and showing him the way to become [[Guru Amar Das]], the 3rd Master.  


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* .... that [[Guru Nanak]] is believed to be the [[second most travelled person]] in the world. The founder [[Sikh Guru]] is believed to have travelled more than 28,000 kms in five major tours of the world during the period from 1500 to 1524. The record for the most travelled person is held by {{w|Ibn Battuta}} of Morocco.
* .... that [[Guru Nanak]] is believed to be the [[second most travelled person]] in the world. The founder [[Sikh Guru]] is believed to have travelled more than 28,000 kms in five major tours of the world during the period from 1500 to 1524. The record for the most travelled person is held by {{w|Ibn Battuta}} of Morocco.


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*....the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] is the eleventh [[Sikh Guru]] and [[perpetual Guru of the Sikhs]] to guide the Sikhs and others to eternity.  
*....the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] is the eleventh [[Sikh Guru]] and [[perpetual Guru of the Sikhs]] to guide the Sikhs and others to eternity.  
*.....that the word '''[[Ardas]]''' is derived from the Persian word 'Arazdashat', meaning '''a request''', a '''supplication''', a '''prayer''', a '''petition''' or '''an address to a superior authority'''.


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* ... that the tenth [[Guru]] spent 25 years at [[Anandpur sahib]] and to protect the community from the growing animosity of the hill [[Raja]]s and their [[Mughal]] allies, the Guru began the [[Five forts of Anandpur Sahib|construction of five defensive]] [[Qila]]s (Persian for forts). One central fort with four others encircling the town....
* ... that the tenth [[Guru]] spent 25 years at [[Anandpur sahib]] and to protect the community from the growing animosity of the hill [[Raja]]s and their [[Mughal]] allies, the Guru began the [[Five forts of Anandpur Sahib|construction of five defensive]] [[Qila]]s (Persian for forts). One central fort with four others encircling the town....


*.... that [[Alahunian]] is the name given to the [[Bani]] by [[Guru Nanak]]. It is a composition in measure Vadahans in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] on page Page 578 and refers to a dirge (funeral song) wailingly sung in chorus by women mourning the death of a close relation. Etymologically, the word means an ''"utterance in praise of a departed person"''.
*.... that '''[[Alahunian]]''' is the name given to the [[Bani]] by [[Guru Nanak]]. It is a composition in measure Vadahans in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] on page Page 578 and refers to a dirge (funeral song) wailingly sung in chorus by women mourning the death of a close relation. Etymologically, the word means an ''"utterance in praise of a departed person"''.


[[Image:DamdamaSahib1.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Sri Damdama Sahib]]
[[Image:DamdamaSahib1.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Sri Damdama Sahib]]
*.....that '''[[Takhat Damdama Sahib]]''' is one of five [[takhat]]s or '''Seat of Authority''' of the [[Sikh]]s. This [[takhat]] is situated at [[Batinda]] in [[Punjab]], [[India]] and is the place where [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth Guru of the [[Sikh]]s prepared the full version of the [[Sikh Scripture]]s called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] in 1705. What are the names of the other four [[Takhat]]s?
*.....that '''[[Takhat Damdama Sahib]]''' is one of five [[takhat]]s or '''Seat of Authority''' of the [[Sikh]]s. This [[takhat]] is situated at [[Batinda]] in [[Punjab]], [[India]] and is the place where [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth Guru of the [[Sikh]]s prepared the full version of the [[Sikh Scripture]]s called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] in 1705. What are the names of the other four [[Takhat]]s?
*.... that '''[[Bhai Joginder Singh Riaar]]''' Ji (Ludhiana wale) and partners are a [[ragi]] [[jatha]] who are well known to most [[Sikhs]] globally. Bhai sahib is from [[Gurdaspur]] district in [[Punjab]] and is an exceptional vocalist and very able [[harmonium]] player and they have enlightened [[sangat|Guru-ki-sangat]] in [[India]] and other parts of the world with their beautiful [[kirtan]].


[[Image:Guru angad.jpg|thumb|left|120px|[[Guru Angad]]]]
[[Image:Guru angad.jpg|thumb|left|120px|[[Guru Angad]]]]
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*.....that for the [[Sikh]]s, the final goal of life is to '''reunite or merge with God''' ([[Mukti]]). The [[Sikh Gurus]] taught that to achieve this goal it was important to work hard at developing '''positive human qualities''' which lead the soul closer to God.
*.....that for the [[Sikh]]s, the final goal of life is to '''reunite or merge with God''' ([[Mukti]]). The [[Sikh Gurus]] taught that to achieve this goal it was important to work hard at developing '''positive human qualities''' which lead the soul closer to God.
[[Image:Sukhmani.jpg|thumb|200px|right|<center>The Salok at the beginning of [[Sukhmani Sahib]]</center>]]
* .... that '''Sukhmani''' or '''Sukhmani Sahib''' is the title given to the [[Bani|Gurbani]] in ''raga Gauri Sukhmani''<ref>[http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.gurbani?Action=Page&Param=262&english=t&id=11587#l11587 www.srigranth.org page 262]</ref> in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] which in turn appears in the major musical measure Raga [[Gauri]] to which it belongs. It is a lengthy composition, written by [[Guru Arjan Dev]], the fifth [[Sikh Guru]]. The sacred prayer spans 35 pages from page  {{sggs-page|262|11586}}  to page {{sggs-page|296|13612}} of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]].


* ...that only one of the Guru's wife is mentioned in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]; it is the second master, [[Guru Angad|Guru Angad Dev's]] wife [[Mata Khivi]].
* ...that only one of the Guru's wife is mentioned in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]; it is the second master, [[Guru Angad|Guru Angad Dev's]] wife [[Mata Khivi]].
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*.... that '''[[Bhai Joginder Singh Riaar]]''' Ji (Ludhiana wale) and partners are a [[ragi]] [[jatha]] who are well known to most [[Sikhs]] globally. Bhai sahib is from [[Gurdaspur]] district in [[Punjab]] and is an exceptional vocalist and very able [[harmonium]] player and they have enlightened [[sangat|Guru-ki-sangat]] in [[India]] and other parts of the world with their beautiful [[kirtan]].
*.... that '''[[Bhai Joginder Singh Riaar]]''' Ji (Ludhiana wale) and partners are a [[ragi]] [[jatha]] who are well known to most [[Sikhs]] globally. Bhai sahib is from [[Gurdaspur]] district in [[Punjab]] and is an exceptional vocalist and very able [[harmonium]] player and they have enlightened [[sangat|Guru-ki-sangat]] in [[India]] and other parts of the world with their beautiful [[kirtan]].
*.....that the [[Sikh Beliefs|'''Sikhs believe''']] that all life, including human life, '''comes from God'''. God is the Creator of the universe and the force that keeps it in existence.


*.... that '''[[Langar]]''' is a '''free Sikh kitchen''' which was started by the first [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji in the fifteenth century. It is designed to uphold the principle of equality between all people of the world regardless of their religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gender or social status. In addition to the ideals of equality, the tradition of Langar expresses the ethics of '''sharing, community, inclusiveness and oneness''' of all humankind. "..the Light of God is in all hearts", said Guru Nanak (SGGS 282)
*.... that '''[[Langar]]''' is a '''free Sikh kitchen''' which was started by the first [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji in the fifteenth century. It is designed to uphold the principle of equality between all people of the world regardless of their religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gender or social status. In addition to the ideals of equality, the tradition of Langar expresses the ethics of '''sharing, community, inclusiveness and oneness''' of all humankind. "..the Light of God is in all hearts", said Guru Nanak (SGGS 282)
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*.... that the [[Panj Granthi]] is a [[pothi]] or small book containing five chosen texts, from the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. The word "[[panj]]" means "five" and "granthi" is the diminutive form of "granth" (holy book)
*.... that the [[Panj Granthi]] is a [[pothi]] or small book containing five chosen texts, from the [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. The word "[[panj]]" means "five" and "granthi" is the diminutive form of "granth" (holy book)
*.... that [[Alahunian]] is the name given to the [[Bani]] by [[Guru Nanak]]. It is a composition in measure Vadahans in the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] on page Page 578 and refers to a dirge (funeral song) wailingly sung in chorus by women mourning the death of a close relation. Etymologically, the word means an ''"utterance in praise of a departed person"''.


*..... that [[Siropa]] is a term adopted from Persian '''sar-o-pa''' (head and foot) or '''sarapa''' (head to foot) meaning an honorary dress and is used in Sikh vocabulary for a garment, scarf or a length of cloth bestowed on someone as a '''mark of honour'''.
*..... that [[Siropa]] is a term adopted from Persian '''sar-o-pa''' (head and foot) or '''sarapa''' (head to foot) meaning an honorary dress and is used in Sikh vocabulary for a garment, scarf or a length of cloth bestowed on someone as a '''mark of honour'''.
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*.....that '''[[Guru Ram Das]]''' ji was born at Chuna Mandi Bazaar, [[Lahore]] on 24th September 1534 and spent the first seven years of his life here and that his name before obtaining Guruship was '''Bhai Jetha''' which means '''the first born'''.
*.....that '''[[Guru Ram Das]]''' ji was born at Chuna Mandi Bazaar, [[Lahore]] on 24th September 1534 and spent the first seven years of his life here and that his name before obtaining Guruship was '''Bhai Jetha''' which means '''the first born'''.
*.....that the word '''[[Ardas]]''' is derived from the Persian word 'Arazdashat', meaning '''a request''', a '''supplication''', a '''prayer''', a '''petition''' or '''an address to a superior authority'''.


[[Image:DamdamaSahib1.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Sri Damdama Sahib]]
[[Image:DamdamaSahib1.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Sri Damdama Sahib]]
*.....that '''[[Takhat Damdama Sahib]]''' is one of five [[takhat]]s or '''Seat of Authority''' of the [[Sikh]]s. This [[takhat]] is situated at [[Batinda]] in [[Punjab]], [[India]] and is the place where [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth Guru of the [[Sikh]]s prepared the full version of the [[Sikh Scripture]]s called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] in 1705. What are the names of the other four [[Takhat]]s?
*.....that '''[[Takhat Damdama Sahib]]''' is one of five [[takhat]]s or '''Seat of Authority''' of the [[Sikh]]s. This [[takhat]] is situated at [[Batinda]] in [[Punjab]], [[India]] and is the place where [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth Guru of the [[Sikh]]s prepared the full version of the [[Sikh Scripture]]s called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] in 1705. What are the names of the other four [[Takhat]]s?


*.... that '''[[Bhai Joginder Singh Riaar]]''' Ji (Ludhiana wale) and partners are a [[ragi]] [[jatha]] who are well known to most [[Sikhs]] globally. Bhai sahib is from [[Gurdaspur]] district in [[Punjab]] and is an exceptional vocalist and very able [[harmonium]] player and they have enlightened [[sangat|Guru-ki-sangat]] in [[India]] and other parts of the world with their beautiful [[kirtan]].
*.....that the [[Sikh Beliefs|'''Sikhs believe''']] that all life, including human life, '''comes from God'''. God is the Creator of the universe and the force that keeps it in existence.
 
*.....that for the [[Sikh]]s, the final goal of life is to '''reunite or merge with God''' ([[Mukti]]). The [[Sikh Gurus]] taught that to achieve this goal it was important to work hard at developing '''positive human qualities''' which lead the soul closer to God.
 
{{pm|Image:Gurudwara_Shri_San_Sahib_05.jpg|'''[[Gurdwara San Sahib]], [[Basarke]]'''}}
*.....that at '''[[Gurdwara San Sahib]]''' situated in the village of Basarke in Amritsar District, Punjab, India, Baba Buddha made a hole in the wall so as not to go against the Guru's note on the door that said, ''"He who opens this door is no Sikh of mine, nor am I his Guru."''


*.....that the [[Sikh Beliefs|'''Sikhs believe''']] that all life, including human life, '''comes from God'''. God is the Creator of the universe and the force that keeps it in existence.


*.....that for the [[Sikh]]s, the final goal of life is to '''reunite or merge with God''' ([[Mukti]]). The [[Sikh Gurus]] taught that to achieve this goal it was important to work hard at developing '''positive human qualities''' which lead the soul closer to God.----------------------------------------></div>
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Did you know...

  • .....that the Sikhs believe that all life, including human life, comes from God. God is the Creator of the universe and the force that keeps it in existence.
  • .....that for the Sikhs, the final goal of life is to reunite or merge with God (Mukti). The Sikh Gurus taught that to achieve this goal it was important to work hard at developing positive human qualities which lead the soul closer to God.