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Sikhism originated from the word Sikh from
the sanskrit root si sya meaning "disciple" or
"learner", founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and
nine successive gurus in fifteenth century
Northern India. Nanak was born in the village
of Nankana Sahib, near Lahore (present day
Pakistan)
A monotheistic religion, believes that prior to
creation, all that existed was God and his hukam
(will or order). God is termed "Vahiguru" and is
formlessm, eternal and unobserved.
According to Sikhism, the goal of life for a person
is to progress on a spiritual scale from Manmukh
or "self-centered", to Gurmukh or "God centered".
Nanak stressed out that God must be seen from the
"inward eye", or the "heart", of a human being. He
distinctly emphasized the irrelevance of outwardly
observations such as rites, pilgrimages or asceticism,
and that devotion must take place through the heart,
with the spirit and the soul.
The followers of the Sikhism are ordained to follow
the teachings of the ten Sikh gurus, as well as the
holy scripture entitled the Guru Granth Sahib.
The term guru comes from the Sanskrit "Guru",
meaning teacher, guide or mentor.
Festivals in Sikhism mostly centre aroung the lives
of the Gurus and Sikh martyrs.
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Lust and anger are the wounds of the soul. (Guru Granth Sahib, 152)
The slanderer carries the great burden of sins, without payment he carries the loads.
(Guru III, Majh Rag)
Realization of Truth is higher than all else. Higher still is truthful living. (Guru Nanak, Sri Rag)
Friendship with the inexperienced and love for a rich person, are as short-lived as a line drawn on water
(Guru III, Asa Rag)
The way to true yoga is found by dwelling in God and remaining detached in the midst of worldly
attachments. (Guru Nanak, Suhi)
To accept a bribe and commit perjury is to strangulate oneself with the rope of dishonor.
(Guru I, Maru Rag)
The world is in agony because of the filth of ego, the world is filthy because of duality; the filth of ego
cannot be washed away, even if one bathes at one hundred holy places.
(Guru Amar Das, Sri Rag)
Life devoid of good actions is all in vain. (Guru I, Sri Rag)
He washes outwardly but his mind is filthy; thus he losses his places in both worlds. Here, he is
engrossed in lust, anger and emotional attachment; hereafter, he shall sigh and weep.
(Guru Granth Sahib, 707)
One should be contented, speak the truth, and practice charity. (Guru V, Gauri Rag)
As you sow, so you shall reap; this body is the result of your actions. (Guru V, Jaitsri Rag)
Call no one bad: this is the essence of knowledge. And argue not with a fool. (Guru V, Suhi Rag)
In the end, you will be judged according to your own actions. (Kabirji, Sorath Rag)
Look to the future and cast no glance behind (Guru V, Maru Rag)
In the whole wide world that I see around, nothing can be gained without good actions.
(Guru I, Japji)
Without contentment, no one can get true tranquility of mind. (Guru V, Gauri Rag)
You may try your best, friends are not found by mere talk.
A man become a prisoner of himself and lo, he blames others for his bondage.
(Gauri Baran Akhri, M.5)
The self-willed are impure and are infected by the disease of Desire. (Sri Rag)
Do not talk ill of others, and be not jealous; though educated thou hast no peace of mind.
(Guru V, Gauri Rag)
He alone is afraid who commits sin. The righteous ones are ever in joy.
(Sri Rag Var Pauri, M. 4)
By getting drunk, one cannot distinguish between friend and foe. (Guru III, Bihagora Rag)
Earn your living with your own efforts, thus you will obtain happiness. (Guru V, Sui Rag)
Remove malice from your heart, and behold, the whole world is your friend. (Guru I, Gauri Rag)
The more clever I am, the more load I carry. (Sri Rag, M. 1)
The true and wise farmer knows that one sows the seed only after one has tilled the land and
furrowed it. (Sri Rag, M. 1)
One should first instruct and discipline one’s own mind, and then persuade the other to follow.
(Guru I, Gauri Rag)
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