Worksheet On Jainism Vs. Sikhism

Jainism treats the issue of life and death in a very similar way. Followers believe that living a non-violent life and respecting the sacred life existing around people (according to the Jains, everything in the world, including the inanimate, has a soul) may release the human being from the vicious circle of re-incarnation. Jains also recognize the eternal nature of the human soul and believe it exists as enmeshed in the human’s or object’s body during a whole life. However, Jainism assumes that the soul parts from the body when it does to be re-incarnated into something (or somebody) else, which means Jains do not recognize the unity of soul and body. This is actually the principle of all three religions—they pose little value to the human life because all followers believe that the soul will still remain in the human world, but will only change its appearance once re-incarnated into some other being or object. (McKay et al., 2008)

The first path consists of Samma ditthi, the right understanding of the Four Noble Truths. The second path is Sammas sankappa, the right thinking and following of the right path in life. The third path is called Samma vaca and this is the right speech meaning no lying, criticism, condemning, gossiping, or the use of harsh language. Samma kammanta is the fourth path which says the right conduct by following the Five Precepts. Samma ajiva which states the right livelihood to support yourself without harming others. Samma vayama is the right effect to promote good thoughts and conquer evil thoughts. Samma sati is the right mindfulness that one becomes aware of your body, mind and feelings. The eighth path would be Samma Samadhi which states the right concentration that one can meditate to achieve a higher state of consciousness.

Religion plays a crucial role in the daily lives of millions of people. This is even more evident in India. Hinduism and Sikhism are two very prominent religions in this nation (Pinkham, 1967). These two religions are closely linked but also have many distinct practices. Issues of the position of women in society, attitudes towards the caste system, and methods of worship are critical aspects of both religions. Among the many distinct practices that are shared between the religions of Hinduism and Sikhism is the status of women. In Hinduism, women can attain a certain status in that they can either become a nun or

Jainism is an ecologically responsible way of life, which is non violent in thoughts, actions, and deeds (Pecorino, 2001). The heart of Jainism is to live and practice ahimsa. This is the action by which all actions are judged (ahimsa| Britannica.com, 2015). The Golden Rule, if you will. The Jain’s believe that life is eternal. That all living souls have the potential of attaining enlightenment and immortality (Raghuram, 2004). If you interrupt the spiritual progress or jiva of an insect, animal, plant or person, you will incur karma (ahimsa | Britannica.com, 2015). Your karma will affect your samsara, and will determine your next incarnation. The purpose in one’s life is to attain liberation from the samsara cycle.

Those who are raised within one religious tradition may find it difficult to understand the traditions of another religion. It is not until one is educated in the basics of the other major world religions, that it is possible to see the many similarities between them. Just as there are many similarities between the countries culturally, the major religions share more things than they are different. In viewing Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism with an open mind, it is easy to see the differences, similarities and ideals that make these religions as widespread as they are.

In this essay I am going compare and contrast the rituals/ practices parts of sikhism and judaism. As we discussed in class, Sikhism is Monotheistic religion that was found in Punjab Pakistan in 1469 AD by Guru Nanak Dv Ji. The worship place for this religion is the Gurdwara. In my site visit to the Gurdwara I learned that this place open 24 hour and anyone may enter it no matter their faith, caste or skin color. I also learned that There are daily prayers and the three pillars of sikhism are to remember god at all time, to live your life honestly/with integrity and to share what you have with those less fortunate. In addition, Every day Sikhs worship the one God at their homes, even with or without a Gurdwara service. As we learned in class that in sikhism statues and pictures are not allowed. Furthermore, there is no prophets in Sikhism, only direct relation with god without mediator. The three jewels in Sikhism are Naam Japna,Kirat Karni and Vand chakna (Living Religions page . Additionally, Skishis do not drink intoxicating drinks and most of them are vegetarian. Also, sikhs wear the 5 KS which are Kangha,Kara,Kachera,Kirpan and Kesh. According to the book Living Religion in Skisham , Men should wear turbans and

Sikhs believe that you reap what you sew. If you do something bad then eventually that bad deed will catch up to you and you will pay for it. Such ideas are expressed through karma, much like the Hindu belief in karma, Sikhs belief in many lives after death as a result of the karma in the life you just lived. Sikhs disagree with Hinduism when it comes to karma in that they do not believe that people are defenseless beings. In Sikhism the cycle of life and death is regarded as the ultimate punishment and can only be overcome if they conduct themselves in line with the teachings of the Gurus by being Guru-oriented as opposed to being self-oriented (Kalsi,225). In Hinduism there are many gods that are worshiped and many pictures of these gods which is not accepted in Sikhism. The Gurus in Sikhism are considered to be disciples of god but not god himself therefore is not to be worshiped. They were not to be considered divine but enlightened teachers (“History of Sikhism”,

An interesting point that I found out from these sources was that Sikhs believe in reincarnation and not on the Day of Judgment. Another surprising thing which I never knew before reading these resources was that it is obligatory for Sikh men and women to wear five articles of faith all time. These include:

Both Jainism and Sikhism have arisen as alternatives to Hinduism within India. As Molloy highlights, they both share a belief in karma with Hinduism, but both reject the polytheistic and ritualistic elements of Hinduism. Despite these similarities, Jainism and Sikhism are different in their emphasis. The founder of Jainism was named Mahavira. He was the twenty fourth, in a succession of saints, called tirthankaras. Mahavira was born into an aristocratic family, and much of his life is shrouded in legend, but all version of his life story agree, that at the age of 30 he embraced the wandering life of an aesthetic holy man. His is said to have endured much pain, and sacrifice at his own hands, and at the hands of others. During this

My choice to compare two religions with so many similarities as Islam and Sikhism is mainly based on the fine, but very distinct differences and the interesting fact that they geographically meet in the Punjab Region between India and Pakistan.

Jains seeking the path of enlightenment. To reach the path of enlightenment the path of righteousness must be followed. Righteousness leads to higher karma levels, which leads you closer to possibility of becoming higher than reincarnation. To reach righteousness, one must think of less of one self and think more of the world. You shall cause no harm to another being, which means no consumption of animals and no demolition of property and insects. Enlightenment can be attained through relinquishing all the material possessions that tie one down to the material world: simple pleasures of ownership and sexual touch with another. Without material possessions or pleasures, the mind is free to wonder. It is free to care more about others than

In starting to compare and contrast Islam and Sikhism, we can start with the most simple in the fact that they are both monotheistic religions. In Islam, the followers turn to the Qur’an (which means reading or reciting) (384), which is believed to be the word of God that the prophet Muhammad was given directly from God himself (384). Islam follows the teachings of Abraham (or in the Muslim community better known as Ibrahim) (376), who built the Ka’bah, which is considered the first worshipping site of Adam (376). In the Qur’an, it states that God told Abraham that the Ka’bah should be a site of pilgrimage (376). In Sikhism, there is no evidence that pilgrimages are a part of the religion.

In Hinduism, the concept of the almighty God (Brahman, Vishnu, and Shiva), who created the Universe and have the proper powers and possession to destroy it. God is in everything that Hindus’ seek. Buddhism and Jainism have different concepts, as there is no understanding of a God. Jainism embodies Godliness, rather, and focuses on the practice of perfecting the knowledge of peace and an infinite amount of bliss and power. Buddhists have continuously rejected an almighty God or gods.

For more than two thousand years, the ascetic principles of Jainism have influenced much of the Middle East, primarily in the Ganges River Basin region of India, where about four million of the devout remain. A predominant principle of Jainism is the concept of sallekhana. According to Justic T. K. Tukol of Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute, sallekhana is “embracing death voluntarily when both householders and ascetics foresee that the end of the life is very near either due to the old age, incurable disease, severe famine, attack from the enemy or wild animal”. The concept of sallekhana has received much criticism due to the fine line between its practice and suicide. I believe the concept of sallekhana and the background of its practice voids its similarity to suicide.

husband wanted. Although, after the arrival in India, the Aryans made four man castes: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. It was the higher the class, the closer to god and the wealthier. As trade expanded, many people didn’t fit into the caste so they were put into guilds. Guilds were corporates that watched over prices and wages for industries. If anything was to get out out hand, hey had something known as jati. Jati maintained social order in India. The caste system and family life helped empires expand and create a strong empire.