Essay on Sikhism

Introduction After the bloodshed among devotees of different faiths resided in South Asia, India, though partitioned, at last gained independence in 1947. Even if it was stated that this ‘’new-born’’ country will be a secular state, the majority of population was regarded as Hindus and fear of possible subordination of other communities was displayed. The majority of Muslims who supported All-India Muslim League led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah moved to Pakistan where the whole governmental system

Sikh Teaching on Wealth and Poverty Thedefinition of wealth is a large amount of money and valuable material possessions or the state of being rich. The definition of poverty is the condition of being without adequate food or money. Sikhs believe in Kirat Karna. This is to earn a living by honest means. Kirat Karna places on Sikhs obligation to earn a living by honest means. Sikhs believe that work is an essential, both for the good of the individual's family and for

Wendell Pierce once said, “Culture is the intersection of people and life itself. It’s how we deal with life, love, death, birth, disappointment… All of that is expressed in culture.” This quote by Pierce defines what culture can be defined as, even though there is variety of ways to really understand what culture really is. United States is one of the largest countries in the world whom can be defined as a melting pot in which a variety of different people come together as one. However, even though

Background: India and the Birth of Khalsa India is a vast country with rich and varied heritage. In this unique country live followers of several religions, such as Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism and Sikhism. At the time of the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion, India was being ruled by Muslim kings. In their desire to control the population of India, these kings resorted to oppressive tactics to convert all non-Muslims to Islam. They imposed

are getting poor. Every politician in India is crooked, I mean everybody from police officer to Governor. Second most problems that today’s Sikh faces are the social religious issues. For example: Many people think that eating meat is allowed in Sikhism, which 100% wrong, another example is that many people cut their hair thinking that keeping hair long is not so important, which is also 100% wrong. There are lot of wrong things are happening, which people think that they are doing is correct, for

in eating langar together is seen at all Gurdwaras. This is an important Sikh practice because it allows everyone to sit at one level and eat the same meal. No one person is higher than another and that is the goal of this practice as mentioned. Sikhism focuses largely on equality and today it is still seen that equality in all is not seen. Sikhs fight for equality as a whole in America especially after the 9/11 attacks but there is a lack of equality seen in the Sikh diaspora itself. For example

HISTORY PROJECT Islam came to India with Turks. The interaction that took place between Turks and Indians resulted in the development of a syncretic culture. Mutual understanding and assimilation of each other’s culture took place in all fields. This process of assimilation saw lots of ups and downs. The new rulers built palaces and places of worship. Arabs borrowed the principles of arch and dome from Rome through the Byzantine Empire and adopted them. The use of arch and dome was seen in the

commit in Sikhism. They naturally evolve from one another. Sikh vows are simple statements of commitment, understanding, and self-discipline. The vows abstain of cutting your hair, refraining from meat, alcohol and other stimulants, maintaining a monogamous relationship with spouse, and committing to meditation and prayer each day. Couples do not devote to the vows rather satisfy themselves by eating meat, drinking alcohol, and cutting their hair. The most powerful vows on the path of Sikhism are amrit

Guru Hargobind and Mirhavan had different visions of Sikhism in the early seventeenth century, they had alternative characteristics and traits that made them differ as Sikh Gurus from each other (54). They were both rival Sikh gurus who were cousins as well. Guru Hargobind and Mirhavan had distinctive views of lifestyle and appearance on being a Sikh guru. Moreover, the differences in the Sikh community was formed through traits and the personalities of the militancy being taught. The lay followers

traditions and symbols in their faith of great significance. In Sikhism and Islam, head coverings are very popular in their faith and are sometimes even necessary depending on the branch of each religion. The Sikh turban and Muslim Hijab are both very important in their faiths as seen through their history and establishment, significance and current world issues surrounding head coverings. The turban is very important and Sikhism and the tradition of wearing a turban in the Sikh religion started