2007-08-07 07:22:25 · 15 answers · asked by anf 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
Well, Sikhism is not a religion, it is a Universalistic Philosophy, which Punjabis, like my family and the specific people we are alluding to have no knowledge of. Punjabis like to call themselves Sikhs because it pomps them up (trust me, I am a Punjabi and a so called Sikh.)
What would be the worth of diamonds if they were not rare? Diamonds are hard to find for a reason. God knows best why.
Sikhs do not go around converting others because Almighty does all, and it is a foolish thing to do. There is no such thing as "convert" or "religion" or "groups" in Sikhism, rather it is the embracing of EVERYTHING (God)...everything that God created and learning from it. The word "Sikh" means "Learner". Notice that this word premeditates upon open-mindedness, diversity, understanding and acceptance of all possible issues which may arise in any given situation or time.
Sikhism states that the initial purpose of all religions is divine, but religion as we perceive it is a curse, because it creates duality (separation) amongst us humans and all created phenomenon. Hence, there is only ONE Almighty Truth (God) for ALL no matter what school of thought one prescribes to.
Again, the very word "Sikh" has an unequivocal meaning, "Learner." Every person who is breathing now, or even those who are in the womb, know that s/he is a "learner". This whole world is created for our own Sikhi (Learning process). In this process, we are to treat all life with respect, tolerance for all religions/school of thoughts, equality and justice and find sustenance in serving all humans humbly--while at the same time "Learning" (Sikh) from their religion/knowledge/experiences... etc.--yet remaining true to the same Universal goodness of the heart which is immanent within all.
What did Guru Nanak mean when he said "There is no Muslim, no Hindu"? Those who are pure in the heart (Khalsa) know for sure that there is no such thing as you Muslim, you Hindu, he Christian, she Jewish, you this, them that, me THIS. Guru Nanak eliminated the ego and duality in people and made them realize that we are all walking on the same floor.
2007-08-07 13:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by waho_all_one 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sikh, means disciple or leaner, founded by Guru Nanak is a religion in India. A Sikh can easily be recognized by his turban, beard, or by a steel bracelet on the right wrist. Most Sikhs come from the Punjab region of India, although significant communities exist around the world
2007-08-07 07:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by jijo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it's a branch of the Hindu religion and that the men wear turbans and have beards; not sure what the ladies do. Beyond that I'm clueless because I don't know much about the Hindu religion other than it isn't a monotheist religion.
2007-08-07 07:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by Judy L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sikhism is a religion. Sikhs are its adherents.
2007-08-07 07:28:37 · answer #4 · answered by Bunky the Clown 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a sikh. and let me clearify to people that it is not a branch of hinduism.
2007-08-08 11:00:07 · answer #5 · answered by ranjana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sat siri Akaal.
I know that they R followers of Guru Nanak.
2007-08-09 20:27:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are those Indian Hindu dudes that wear turbans and many people confuse them for Arabs, even though they are not. I personally can tell, but Ive traveled a lot :)
2007-08-07 07:30:28 · answer #7 · answered by bmwdriver11 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sikh are the followers of Sikhism...........
It's a religion.........
2007-08-07 10:32:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i kno what sikhs are...because i am a sikh =)
why?do you want to kno about them??
2007-08-07 07:37:31 · answer #9 · answered by xxpriyaaa21xx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a riligion ..they wear those turbans or something on their heads...i know them but im not a sikh...they worship or something in gurudwala... im not sure
2007-08-07 09:36:38 · answer #10 · answered by Amy Jackson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋