SIKHISM

A symbol of Sikhism

The word ‘Sikh’ in the Punjabi language means ‘disciple’, Sikhs are the disciples of god who follow the writings and teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus. The wisdom of these teachings in Sri Guru Granth Sahib is practical and universal in their appeal to all mankind. Its founder, Guru Nanak, was born in 1469. Guru Nanak spread a simple message of "Ek Ong Kar": we are all one, created by the One Creator of all Creation. 

Guru Nanak taught his way of life

• Nam Japa - To get up each day before sunrise, to clean the body, meditate on God’s Name and recite the Guru’s hymns to clean the mind. Throughout the day, continuously remember God’s Name with every breath.
• Dharam di Kirat Karni -  To work and earn by the sweat of the brow, to live a family way of life, and practice truthfulness and honesty in all dealings.
• Vand Ke Chakna - To share the fruits of one’s labor with others before considering oneself. Thus, to live as an inspiration and a support to the entire community.

SIKH use to believe that there is only One God. He is the same God for all people of all religions, the soul goes through cycles of births and deaths before it reaches the human form. The goal of our life is to lead an exemplary existence so that one may merge with God.  Sikhism condemns blind rituals such as fasting, visiting places of pilgrimage, superstitions, worship of the dead, idol worship etc. Sikh Gurus themselves lived a family and social life and showed everyone how one can be close to God while living a family life. Sikhism instruct to consider all human races, men and women equal. No one is superior or inferior.