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Q: what do you know about the religion of Sikhism?
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| 1 | A major religion of India and the fifth-largest faith in the world. Sikhism emerged in the Punjab under the guidance of the Guru Nanak (1469-1539?). This region had been influenced by the Hindu bhakti movement, which proitoted both the idea that God comprises one reality alone as well as the practice of devotional singing and prayer. The Muslim mystical tradition of Sufism, with its emphasis on meditation, also had some prominence there. Drawing on these resources, Nanak forged a new spiritual path. In his youth, Nanak began to compose hymns. At the age of 29, he had a mystical experience that led him to proclaim “There is no Hindu; there is no Muslim,” A strict monotheist he rejected Hindu polytheism but accepted the Hindu concept of life as a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth; moksha release from this cycle into unity with God, could be achieved only with the help of a guru, or spiritual teacher. Nanak believed that communion with God could be gained through devotional repetition of the divine name, singing of hymns and praises, and adherence to a demanding ethical code. He rejected idols and the Hindu caste system; it became a custom for Sikhs of all social ranks to take meals together. These beliefs are still central to modem Sikhism | |
| 2 | Nanak was first in a line often gurus who shaped and inspired Sikhism. The fifth, Arjuna (1563-1606), compiled hymns and other writings by earlier Sikh gurus, as well as medieval Hindu and Muslim saints, in the Ace Granth (First Book), or Guru Grant/i, Sahib, (the Granth Personified). This book became the sacred scripture of Sikhism. In addition to his spiritual leadership, Arjun wielded considerable secular power as he grappled with leaders of the Mughal Empire. |
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