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What is Sikh basics of Sikhi?
There are three core tenets of the Sikh religion: meditation upon and devotion to the Creator, truthful living, and service to humanity. Sikhs are meant to uphold the values of honesty, compassion, generosity, humility, integrity, service, and spirituality on a daily basis.
What is the purpose of sikhi?
Sikhism teaches that the purpose of life is to reunite with God through mukti . However, in order to do this, Sikhs must ensure they develop the virtuous characteristics that enable them to become gurmukh .
What is Vaisakhi basics of Sikhi?
Vaisakhi is a long established harvest festival in the Punjab. It had been celebrated long before it gained an added dimension for Sikhs. In 1699 the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh, chose Vaisakhi as the occasion to transform the Sikhs into a family of soldier saints, known as the Khalsa Panth.
Where is God basics of Sikhi?
The Guru Granth Sahib is a collection of lessons from the ten gurus as well as Sikh, Hindu and Muslim saints. It is written in Punjabi and is greatly respected by all Sikhs as the living word of God.
What type of festival is Baisakhi?
Punjabi festivalReligious holiday
Vaisakhi/Type of holiday
Baisakhi is a spring harvest festival for Sikhs and Hindus. It is usually celebrated on April 13 or 14 every year. It marks the Sikh new year and commemorates the formation of Khalsa panth of warriors under Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
Where can I find basics of Sikhi?
Basics of Sikhi. Basics of Sikhi is a Sikh educational campaign using Youtube, printed material and social media, funded and supported by Everything’s 13, a registered Sikh education and humanitarian charity. To find out more about Everything’s 13, please visit the charity website www.everythings13.org.
What is the meaning of Sikhi?
Sikhi teaches us that the forgiveness of sins comes from chanting God’s name which is within us and cleansing our insides with Naam (God’s Name). How Can We Build a Relationship with Gurbani?
What do Sikhs think about the martyrdom of Christ?
Sikhs respect that Christ was Martyr (Shaheed) and had the ability to forgive the sins of others. We deeply understand Shaheedi/Martyrdom as two Sikh Gurus and many Sikhs throughout our history have given Shaheedi for the Panth.
What do Sikhs believe about forgiveness?
Sikhs also believe that saints who have reached that high state of Spirituality ( Karam Khand ), have the ability to forgive people of their sins. However, Sikhs do not believe in the notion that one must give blood in order to forgive sins. We disagree with the idea that one must give/sacrifice something to receive forgiveness.