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2006-09-20 21:28:02 · 4 answers · asked by lou 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
beliefs (spelt wrong oops)
2006-09-20 21:35:57 · update #1
Being a Sikh:Traditions and Beliefs
Basic Sikh Teachings
The essence of being a Sikh is that one lives one's life according to the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, devotes time to meditating on God and the scriptures, and does things to benefit other people.
Sikhs believe that there is a single, all-powerful God, who created the universe and everything in it.
Sikhism emphasises social and gender equality, and stresses the importance of behaving altruistically.
Equality: Everyone is equal in God's eyes; whatever their caste, creed, or gender.
God is accessible without priests: Everyone can be directly in touch with God. There are no clergy in Sikhism.
Accept other faiths: Sikhs do not believe that any religion has a monopoly on the truth. They do not regard Sikhism as the only way to God.
Live in the world: One should live a responsible life as part of the community. Withdrawing from the world or becoming an ascetic are not as worthwhile.
No ritual for its own sake: Empty ritual is meaningless and should be avoided.
Devotion can take the form of action as well as prayer: Personal devotion includes Nam simran (meditation on and awareness of God) and Sewa (community service).
A good world is just and fair to all: Social justice is to be supported. The use of force as a last resort is justified to uphold it.
Death is not the end: Death is seen as the transition to a life where the joy of being in the presence of God can be fully realised.
2006-09-20 21:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE BASIC BELIEFS OF SIKHS
The Mool Mantar (literally, the root verse; the first hymn composed by Guru Nanak) sums up the basic belief of the Sikhs. Guru Granth Sahib begins with the Mool Mantar. Every Sikh is expected to recite it daily. The English translation is given below:
Ik Onkaar There is only one God
Sat Naam His Name is Truth
Karta Purkh He is the Creator
Nir Bhau He is without fear
Nir Vair He is without hate
Akaal Moorat He is beyond time (Immortal)
Ajooni He is beyond birth and death
Saibhang He is self-existent
http://allaboutsikhs.com/basics/message.htm
http://www.infoaboutsikhs.com/sikh_beliefs.htm
2006-09-20 21:33:01 · answer #2 · answered by crazeebitch2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This site will answer all the questions you have asked - especially when you take into account the links at the bottom of the page.
Hope it helps with the project!
2006-09-20 23:47:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2016-11-11 00:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋