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Sikhism Righteously PLUS… This article is also available to download from www.scholastic. co.uk/childedplus ikhism is a faith with over 26 million followers, who are Sikhs. ‘Sikh’ means ‘learner’ and refers to Sikhs’ ongoing challenge to understand God’s Truth and live righteously. Sikhism began when God made revelations to a great 15th century teacher and philosopher, Sri Guru Nanak, who lived in the Punjab region. The faith was carried forward by nine other human Gurus. The Stenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), said that in the future the Sri Guru Granth Sahib or Adi Granth (the Sikh sacred book of verses) would be the Sikhs’ only teacher. Guru Gobind Singh affi rmed the Adi Granth as the perpetual Guru of the Sikhs and the Granth then became known as the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Catherine Chambers guides you through the basic beliefs of the six Main beliefs and practices core religions. This month: Sikhism ● Sikhs believe in one God (mostly called Waheguru), whose name is Truth. ● They believe that Guru Nanak (1469– Sikhism 1539) received God’s Word through Key dates messages, later compiled in verse form as and festivals providing food and company for Sikh the Adi Granth, the Sikhs’ fi rst holy book. 1499: Guru Nanak founds Sikhism. and non-Sikh. ● Guru Nanak spread God’s Word as far 13 or 14 April: Vaisakhi – an annual ● Sikhs in the UK, US, Canada, East as Arabia and south-west China. festival marks Guru Gobind Singh’s Africa, Malaysia and so on, fi t in by ● Sikhs pray, read from the Adi Granth and establishment in 1699 of the fi rst Khalsa attending the gurdwara on each nation’s meditate on God’s Name in the home and (‘the pure ones’) – a group of fi ve weekly rest day. Gurdwara (temple). disciplined Sikhs, who defend the faith. ● Sikhs are required to be peaceful – ● Festivals for the births, deaths and Music without envy or greed; to be honest and martyrdoms of the Gurus (gurpurbs) ● Music (gurbani kirtan) is learned in the hardworking; to care for both family and include prayers and readings in the Gurdwara from childhood. the community. home, extended readings (Akhand Path) ● A gurbani kirtan singer performs verses ● Devout Sikhs wear the Five Ks, from the Adi Granth in the Gurdwara, from the Adi Granth, accompanied by introduced by Guru Gobind Singh. These processions, and offertory sweets called harmonium, tabla (drum) and often a Five Ks are: Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha karah parshad (pronounced prr-shad). stringed instrument. (wooden comb), Kara (steel bracelet worn ● Sikhs celebrate ancient Hindu festivals, ● Musicians play talas (rhythms), and FAITH FACT CARDS on right wrist), Kirpan (short sword), such as Diwali (which includes fi reworks ragas (moods) such as aafa (effort) and Kachha (short under-trousers). and lights) in a way that refl ects Sikh faith raamkali (calmness). and history. ● Listen to some traditional Sikh music at Language www.gurbani.org ● The Adi Granth was written in Points to Gurmukhi script, which children study in remember Art and design the Gurdwara. The book includes Bhagat ● All ten Gurus are honoured but only ● The Gurus’ portraits and deeds are Bani – verses composed by the Gurus’ God is truly worshipped. depicted and displayed. Hindu and Muslim friends. ● ‘Sri’ and ‘Dev’ are optional epithets ● A fl ag and ceremonial fan (chauri) are ● The Mul Mantra is Guru Nanak’s fi rst, honouring the Gurus. ‘Guru’ is only symbols of Sikhism. powerful verse: used for God, the ten Gurus and the ● The Harmandir Sahib (Golden ‘There is only one God Adi Granth. Temple) of Amritsar is covered with Sikh Whose name is Truth ● Any devout Sikh can become a member decorative arts: frescoes, tiny mirrors The Creator of their local Khalsa. They can also framed by fl oral patterns, copperwork, Without fear become a ‘granthi’, a person who reads carved marble. A pool of sacred water Without hate from the Adi Granth in the Gurdwara. (amrit) surrounds the Harmandir. A timeless being, not born ● Sikhism promotes community welfare. For more information see www. Self existent Guru Nanak established the langar – a allaboutsikhs.com ■ Revealed only the Guru’s grace.’ large eating space within a Gurdwara Catherine Chambers Education writer MARCH 2008 www.scholastic.co.uk/childedplus 51.
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