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Sikhism
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 4
04/26/2010

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Term
Facts
Definition
Monotheisum.
Formless God and One Truth Omnipresent Word through the Gurus
Many pathways
Realize God; charity work, loving kindness, worship
All are equal
Women are honored and respected.
Term
Singh
Definition
Lion
Term
Kaur
Definition
Princess
Term
Guru Nanak
Definition
Kabir- weaver, weave Islamic and Hindu stories together. He's an influential sants.

Went under water for 3 days. Transcendent.
Term
Arjun Dev
Definition
The 5th Guru. He canonized stuff.
Term
Janam
Definition
Sakhis, a scripture, the bio of Guru Nanak.
Term
Khanda
Definition
Two-edged sword=divine strenth. 2 kirpans=balance between spirit and society, aspirations and obligations. Chakkar, inner circle=oneness of God.
Term
Kakke
Definition
1. Kangha- comb (order in God's Truth)
2. Kara- bracelet (right arm for shield and unity).
3. Kesh- hair (don't cut or shave beard)
4. Kirpan- 2 swords on hip.
5. Kachera- short pants symbolize modesty and restraint.
Term
Three things.
Definition
1. work hard
2. generous
3. God is ultimate doer and giver and that all things come from the divine.
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