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 The practice of the Sikh way of life has been laid out by the Gurus in simple, precise and practical manner. ...
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Sikhism (IPA: or ; Punjabi: , , IPA: ) is a religion that began in sixteenth century Northern India with the teachings of Nanak and nine successive human gurus. ...
The Khanda, one of the most important symbols of Sikhism. ...
// Ek Onkar There is only one God who has infinite qualities and names. ...
A Sikh (IPA: [siËk] or [sɪk]; Punjabi: , , IPA: [sɪk. ...
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Amrit Sanskar
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The Amrit Sanskar Ceremony Amrit Sanskar or Amrit Sanchar or the Amrit ceremony is the Sikh ceremony of initiation or baptism. ...
Sikh Woman in traditional bridal costume Anand Karaj (Punjabi: , ) is the name of the Sikh Marriage ceremony, meaning Blissful Union or Joyful Union, which was introduced by Guru Amar Das. ...
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Child Naming Ceremony: (Naam Karan) This is a Sikh ceremony of naming a child and it usually takes place in a Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship) after the baby and mother are medically and physically fit to attended the Gurdwara. ...
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Ardas . Dasvand
Langar . Paath
Kirtan . Kara Parshad
Sikh rites: The Sikhs engage in various regular activites to concentrate the mind on God and undertake selfless service. ...
The ArdÄs (Punjabi: ) are the Sikh daily prayers. ...
Dasvand means to donate 10% percent of ones harvest to the Gurdwara. ...
Langar service at the Gurdwara at Forum 2004 in Spain Langar (Punjabi: ) is the term used in the Sikh religion for the service of Free Kitchen in a Gurdwara and eaten by everyone sitting as equals. ...
PAATH or PATH, from the Sanskrit patha which means reading or recitation, is, in the religious context, reading or recitation of the holy texts. ...
Also see Bhajan for interpretation purely in connection with Hinduism Kirtan is one of the pillars of Sikhism and in that context refers to the singing of the sacred hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib to set music normally in classical Raags format. ...
Kara Parshad is a sweet flour based oily vegetarian food which is offered to all visitors to the Darbar Sahib in a Gurdwara. ...
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5 Banis . Five Ks
Five Evils
Five Virtues
Simran . Sewa
Three pillars
A Sikh is required by the Sikh Gurus to live a disciplined life by doing pure and righteous deeds and actions. ...
The initiated Sikh is asked by the Panj Piare during the Amrit Sanchar ceremony to recite the following 5 banis every morning as a comittment to the Sikh Gurus and Waheguru. ...
The Five Ks, or kakaars, are five items that baptised Orthodox Sikhs wear at all times either out of respect for the tenth teacher, Guru Gobind Singh, or out of a sense of religious devotion. ...
FIVE EVILS or five thieves or pancadokh or panj vikar as they are referred to in Sikh Scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, are, according to Sikhism, the five major weaknesses of the human personality at variance with its spiritual essence. ...
For Sikhs, the final goal of life is to reunite or merge with God (Mukti). ...
The term Simran refers to the vocal repetition or recital of the God Names - Naam or of the Holy Text from the Two Granths of the Sikhs - the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and the Dasam Granth. ...
SEWA is the Self-Employed Womens Association of India, a trade union founded in 1972 after a split in the Textile Labour Association. ...
The Three Pillars of Sikhism Guru Nanak formalised the three important pillars of Sikhism: 1. ...
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This box: view • talk • edit | Kara Parshad is a sweet flour based oily vegetarian food which is offered to all visitors to the Darbar Sahib in a Gurdwara. This is regarded as food blessed by the Guru and should not be refused. As it has a very high sugar and oil content, if these ingredients are not suitable for you, ask the Sewadar to give you a very small amount of “Parshad”. A typical layout for the Darbar Sahib. ...
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Southall, UK. A Gurdwara (Punjabi: , or , ), meaning the doorway to God, is the Sikh place of worship and may be referred to as a Sikh temple. ...
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Sewadar is a Punjabi word for a volunteer who offers his/her services to a Gurdwara or to the Community free of charge. ...
When you are offered Kara Parshad in the worship hall, you should accept it sitting down with cupped hands raised high to make it easy for the Sewadar to serve you with ease. The Parshad is then transferred to the palm of one hand and eaten with the other hand. It is a good idea to take a “Tissue Paper” to wipe the excess oil (Ghee) off your hands.
If you are uncertain about your ability to eat a lot of this food – Say “very small portion” to the Sewadar (volunteer) as the approaches you and before to put up your cupped hands. You should take a small plastic bag (or ask for one from the Sewadar (volunteer) serving the Kara Parshad) to save your Kara Parshad if it is not to your taste – Please do not refuse it or throw it away Sewadar is a Punjabi word for a volunteer who offers his/her services to a Gurdwara or to the Community free of charge. ...
Sewadar is a Punjabi word for a volunteer who offers his/her services to a Gurdwara or to the Community free of charge. ...
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