Sikhism and Sikhism is a religion based on the teachings of the tenth Guru, who lived in India between 1469 and 1708th This is one of the leading world religions, with over 23 million followers of Sikhism What is the fifth most populous religion in the world. About 19 million Sikhs live in India, primarily in the northern province of Punjab, where Sikhism originated. Sikhism comes from the word Sikh, who comes from a Sanskrit word which means "disciple."
Guru comes from the Sanskrit word guru, meaning teacher, guide, or mentor. Sikh holy book called the Guru Granth Sahib.
Important features of Sikhism are emphasizing the unity of creation, turning away from "superstition", the traditional religious rituals and social hierarchies based on religion, origin or gender. But there is a preference for a particular dress, names and appearance. Sikhism is not focused on adherence to religious dogma, instead, to consider the use of religious wisdom in everyday life. Guru Nanak and nine subsequent gurus, to underscore their beliefs contained in the holy book of Sikhs Guru Granth Sahib, to be released, and content to distance himself from the then dominant religion of their environment at that time, among others, Hinduism and Islam.
Sikh is a person whose faith consists of a belief in one God, the ten gurus book Guru Granth Sahib and other scripts and learning guru. In addition, he or she must believe in the importance of Amrit, the Sikh's baptism.
The basic beliefs are:
* Belief in one God. The first sentence of sacred Sikh scriptures are composed of two words, and reflects the basic belief of the followers of religion: Ek Onkar.
* The teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus (as well as other accepted Muslim and Hindu scholars) who are part of the Guru Granth Sahib.
Guru Nanak has also introduced the concept of maya ("illusion"). Through him we see the world as if it were real, but the reality is actually just God. The material world is in fact only an illusion that prevents many people trapped in the material realization that they realize the only real truth - God. Sikhism, however reserves the Hindu doctrine of reincarnation, although it teaches that people can leave the cycle of rebirth, if the good works God bestow favor.
The five "K" or object of faith
Sikh believers with you always wear the following five items:
* Kesh: Long hair and beards, which should not be cut
* Khang: small comb that hair Buy
* Kara: Metal bracelet
* Kacha: wide pants that allow seamless battle
* Kirpan: a small dagger or sword, which was previously used on ceremonial occasions. Kirpan symbolizes power and freedom of spirit, self-esteem, and the constant struggle of good and moral injustice. Kirpan should not be used for the attack but allowed its use for self-defense or to protect third parties.
Sikhski Khanda is a symbol that has three arms (pictured right). Each weapon has its own special symbolic meaning:
* Khanda: the real sword symbolizes the knowledge of God
* Kirpans: wrong swords represent the political and spiritual independence
* Chakkar: a weapon in the form of a disc symbolizes the unity of God.
Source: http://bs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikizam
http://wapedia.mobi/hr/Sikhizam
http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/main/introduction-to-sikhism.html
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