Team Poly Kevin Lam Elena Gomez Kwang Hee Su Richard M. Chen
Justin R. Lamando Tri Duong Alex Valentin
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Guru Nanak(1469-1539) Founder of Sikhism originated in the
northwest region of Punjab 18.7 million Sikhs 2% of the population
of India Sikhs all over the world - Kevin Lam
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Early Life - Guru Nanak Dev was born on 15 April, 1469 in the
village of R i Bh i d Talwand , now called Nankana Sahib, near
Lahore, Pakistan. It was Guru Nanak's intention to combine Hinduism
and Islamic elements into a single religion. His own creed would
recognize "the unity of God, brotherhood of man, rejection of caste
and the futility of idol worship." The Sikh movement also owes its
historical origins to the 16th century invasion of the Punbjab by
the Mughuls. - Kevin Lam
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Faith in God Following the truth The Practice of righteousness
and rectitude Fatherhood of god & universal brotherhood of man
To work in good faith As DUTY IMPOSED BY GOD, ABANDONING FEAR FOR A
BAD RESULT, AND GIVING UP HOPE OF REWARD FOR A GOOD RESULT - Elena
Gomez
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The man of God rejects salvation. He wants only love of God and
nothing else. The joys of heaven are nothing as compared to the
merging in the Divine Spirit. The ultimate goal of man is union
with God. A man may have done many noble deeds, but if he has not
undertaken meditation on God, he cannot have any hope of salvation
Believe in a holy man, meaning a guru for attainment of salvation.
The Sikh must do his duty to his family and to the community. Lead
a pure and moral life, full of noble deeds and kind words. A Sikh
does not regard fasting, austerities, pilgrimages, alms- giving and
penance as important things. No belief in caste system, In God's
Court, men shall be judged by their thoughts and deeds, and not by
their family economic status. - Elena Gomez
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One who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom and
authority in a certain area, and who uses it to guide others Gurus
are not seen as God Messengers of God Each one of the ten Gurus
represents a divine attribute - Kwang Hee Su
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There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim Baburbani Teachings
included: - Devotion being open to all castes - Women not to be
marginalized from its institutions - Both Godhead and Devotion
transcending any religious consideration or divide - God is not
separate from any individual. - Kwang Hee Su
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Disciple of Guru Nanak Dev Introduced a new alphabet known as
Gurmukhi script Took great interest in the education of children
Wrote the first biography of Guru Nanak Dev - Kwang Hee Su
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Discouraged the caste system Raised the status of women by
prohibiting the practice of Sati Created the prayer ritual called
Anand Sahib Established the city of Goindval on the banks of river
Bias in 1552 - Kwang Hee Su
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Standard Sikh marriage ceremony Spread Sikhism in North India
Organized Sikh structure of Sikh society Stressed importance of
kirtan (hymn singing) - Richard M. Chen
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Compiled the Guru Granth Sahib Built the Golden Temple Started
the practice of daswandh Wrote the Sukhmani Sahib bani First Guru
to be martyred - Richard M. Chen
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Weapons Two Swords -Miri (Secular Power) -Piri (Spiritual
Power) Built the Akal Takht Fought four battles against Muslims -
Richard M. Chen
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Continued Guru Har Gobinds military practices Sent disciples to
preach in eastern India, Rajasthan and Delhi. Worked to preserve
the words of the Guru Granth Sahib Appointed 5 year old son as next
Guru - Justin R. Lamando
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Refused to meet with emperor Aurangzeb Traveled to Delhi to
preach and heal Named his successor Baba Bakala before passing at 8
years old. - Justin R. Lamando
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Youngest son of Guru Har Gobind Made missionary journeys preach
honesty and charity establish community kitchens. Proclaimed True
King Martyred by Emperor Aurangzeb while defending the freedom of
Hinduism - Justin R. Lamando
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Establish Khalsa Instructed Sikhs to uphold the five Ks
Authored many texts Dasam Granth Sahib Jaap Sahib and Chaupai
Autobiography, Bichitra Natak Told Sikhs to follow Granth Sahib as
the next Guru - Justin R. Lamando
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Japji a set of holy hymns that appears at the beginning of the
Guru Granth Sahib Khalsa the name given to baptized Sikhs, served
as the Sikh military Guru Granth Sahib the Sikh version of the
Bible - Tri Duong
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Kesh Uncut hair Kanga Wooden comb Kara Iron Bracelet Kachera
Specially designed cotton underwear Kirpan Strapped sword - Tri
Duong
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1699: Sikh men given last name Singh, Sikh women given last
name Kaur. Why? To end caste system and social stratification and
encourage gender equality. - Reduces prejudice based on family name
status in caste system. - Kaur provides Sikh women with equal
status with men. However, just one problem. What is it? - The
duplicity of names causing same names. - Alex Valentin
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Short story on the origin of langars. Langar refers to free
kitchen or community eating. Langars take place at a gudwara, or
Sikh temple. Sit on the floor, as equals, and eat food. - Alex
Valentin
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Amrit refers to the holy water used in baptismal ceremonies for
Sikhs. Amrit Sanskar is a rite of passage for Sikhs to be initiated
into the khalsa. - Alex Valentin
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The turban is a religious requirement for Sikhs. Covers uncut
hair, cannot be removed in public. Characteristics: colorful,
cotton, ~15 ft. Symbolizes integrity, humility, and spirituality.
Ignorance regarding the turban. - Alex Valentin