I want to Know about sikhism,"The whole story about sikhism" can u plz send me every thing related with this..
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your in luck i'm punjabi well only half but learned a lot so the golden temple is in armitsar and guru nank found khalsaHe who keeps alight the unquenchable torch of truth, and never swerves from the thought of One God; he who has full love and confidence in God and does not put his faith, even by mistake, in fasting or the graves of Muslim saints, Hindu crematoriums, or Jogis places of sepulchre; he who recognises the One God and no pilgrimages, alms-giving, non-destruction of life, penances, or austerities; and in whose heart the light of the Perfect One shines, - he is to be recognised as a pure member of the Khalsa" (Guru Gobind Singh, 33 Swaiyyas) \n\nThe word "Khalsa" means "pure", Khalsa's are Sikhs which have undergone the sacred Amrit Ceremony initiated by the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The Khalsa order was initially created on Baisakhi Day March 30 1699, with Guru Gobind Singh baptizing 5 Sikhs and then in turn asking the five Khalsa's to baptize him. Following this the Guru personally baptized thousands of men and women into the Khalsa order. The Khalsa baptism ceremony is undertaken as part of ones own personal spiritual evolution when the initiate is ready to fully live up to the high expectations of Guru Gobind Singh. All Sikhs are expected to be Khalsa or be working towards that objective. \n\n\nThe Khalsa baptism ceremony involves drinking of Amrit (sugar water stirred with a dagger) in the presence of 5 Khalsa Sikhs as well as the Guru Granth Sahib. The initiate is instructed in the following; (a) You shall never remove any hair from any part of thy body, (b) You shall not use tobacco, alcohol or any other intoxicants, (c) You shall not eat the meat of an animal slaughtered the Muslim way, (d) You shall not commit adultery. The initiate is required to wear the physical symbols of a Khalsa at all times as well as follow the Khalsa Code of Conduct. \n\n\n\n Quotes from the Gurus about Who is a Sikh \n\n Comments from Sikh Scholars about who is a Sikh \n\n\nSpiritual Evolution \nStage 1: Manmukh \nA person who is self-centered and only thinks about himself and the material world around him and is totally oblivious to God. \nStage 2: Sikh \nAnyone who sets out on the path of learning and meets the specific definition of a Sikh as appears in the Reht Maryada (Official Code of Conduct). \nStage 3: Khalsa \nTotal dedication to Sikhism. One who has has shed his ego and personality and truly honours the memory of Guru Gobind Singh through his actions and deeds. \nStage 4: Gurmukh \nOne who has achieved mukhti (salvation) and is totally God-centered. \n\n\nThe Physical Articles of Faith \n\nKesh: \nLong unshorn hair. A symbol of spirituality. The Kesh reminds a Khalsa to behave like the Guru's. It is a mark of dedication and group consciousness, showing a Khalsa's acceptance of God's will. Long hair have long been a common element of many spiritual prophets of various religions such as Jesus, Moses and Buddha. \n\n Dastar: \nTurban. A symbol of royalty and dignity. Historically the turban has been held in high esteem in eastern and middle eastern cultures. Guru Gobind Singh transformed this cultural symbol into a religious requirement so that the Khalsa would always have high self-esteem. It differentiates Sikhs from other religious followers who keep long hair but wear caps or keep matted hair. The turban cannot be covered by any other head gear or replaced by a cap or hat. The turban is mandatory for Sikh men and optional for Sikh women. \n\n Kangha: \nComb. A symbol of hygiene and discipline as opposed to the matted unkept hair of ascetics. A Khalsa is expected to regularly wash and comb their hair as a matter of self discipline. \n\n Kara: \nSteel bracelet. A symbol to remind the wearer of restraint in their actions and remembrance of God at all times. \n\n Kachha: \nDrawers. A symbol signifying self control and chastity. \n\n Kirpan: \nCeremonial Sword. A sym
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That is from Sikhism.\n\nHere is a page describing the ceremony as well as the reasons:\nhttp://www.sikhs.org/art12.htm\n\nIt was Guru Gobind Singh, the final living Sikh prophet who formally instituted the mandatory requirement for all baptized Sikhs to wear the Kirpan at all times. He instituted the current Sikh baptism ceremony in 1699 which is referred to as the `baptism of the sword' (khanda di pahul). During the ceremony sugar crystals and water are stirred in a steel bowl with a Kirpan before the initiate drinks the mixture. During the baptism ceremony the initiate is instructed in the duties and obligations of becoming a Khalsa (one belonging to the Divine). The Khalsa is expected to live by the high moral standards of the Sikh Gurus at all times which includes such things as abstaining from smoking, drinking and other intoxicants, performing daily prayers and always maintaining the distinctive physical symbols of Sikhism on their person. The most noticeable of these being uncut hair and carrying the Kirpan. \n\nThis injunction appears in the Reht Maryada (The Official Sikh Code of Conduct); "Have, on your person, all the time, the five K's: The Keshas (unshorn hair), the Kirpan (sheathed sword), the Kachhehra (drawers like garment), the Kanga (comb), the Karha (steel bracelet)." (Reht Maryada, Ceremony of Baptism or Initiation, Section 6, Chapter XIII, Article XXIV, paragraph (p))
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hey try this:\n\n\nhttp://o3.indiatimes.com/mann/archive/2005/05/24/120338.aspx\n\n\n\n\nBhaktikaal - The devotional era\nThe Bhaktikaal's origins seem to coincide with the arrival of the Mughals. This was the time when both the Sufi and Bhakti movements were gaining momentum in Islam and Hinduism respectively. Both the Sufi and Bhakti are based on devotional poetry and lyrics. The early works of Bhaktikaal style poetry date back to the times of Amir Khusrau, with his great works in Sufi literature. Other noteworthy poets include Baba Bulley Shah, who lived around the Kasur Punjab area.\nIn the Bhakti movement two main sects evolved, the Nirguna and the Saguna.\nThe Nirguna sect followed the concept of a shapeless, formless, all pervasive God, while the Saguna sect pursued the concept of God having a certain form and were predominantly worshipers of the incarnations of Vishnu.\nMajor poets of the Nirguna sect are Sant Kabir and Guru Nanak, who's doha (couplet), and chaupayi (quartet) style of poetry remains a standard even now.\nOn the Saguna side were stalwarts of Vaishnava poetry like Surdas, Tulsidas and Malik Muhammad Jayasi. Works like the Padmavat and the Ramacharitamanas were written in the Avadhi dialect of Hindi during this period.\nThis was also a period of great integration between the Hindu and the Islamic elements of art and literature. A number of Muslim poets have written fantastic verse in praise of the Hindu gods, and vice versa. For example, Aburrahim Khan, the court poet to the Mughal emperor Akbar, was a great devotee of Lord Krishna. The Mughal rulers of this period also encouraged the integration of Hindu and Muslim societies.\nThe Bhaktikaal is known as the Golden Age of Hindi literature on account of the beauty of the concepts portrayed as well as the choice of words used to present them. \n\n\n\n\nIn Bhakti kaal, feeling of the helplessness and pain was so strong that love for nation and identity took a different form. Love for nation presented itself in the form of Social reforms. Kabir Das, Guru Nanak, Dharma Das, Maluk Das, Dadudayal, Sunder Das belong to this genre. In their Sakhis (couplets) and Padas (songs), they have condemned rituals and laid emphasis on the theory of Monotheism (the belief that there is one God).
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You can post it in there message board.\nIt's loccated at:\nhttp://www.alyandaj.com/index-3.html
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Try these two:-\n\nhttp://www.bharatadesam.com/history/modern.php\n\nhttp://www.webindia123.com/history/MEDIEVAL/mughal%20period/mughal2.htm
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No problems If you are not shivani from pathankot, Still we punjabi can help each other get info and gain points...\nTry\nhttp://databases.about.com/od/sql/l/aacuberollup.htm
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Why you judging people by their religions?  Different people in every religion, just because they did something bad means their not a Sikh... if he is, he shouldn't belong in Sikhism.
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1;members.aol.com/chopstcks\n/gca7sky/history/ancient.htm\n\n\n2:www.indian-guidez.info\n/ancient-india-history\n\nI cant find anything else,Sorry.Hey im an indian & i wanna know why u wanna pics of them!!?
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sikhism is a different religion.Here are the testimonies from Shri Guru Granth Sahib,the holy book  of sikhs.\n\n"I observe neither Hindu fasting nor the ritual of the Muslim Ramadan month; Him I serve who at the last shall save. The Lord of universe of the Hindus, Gosain and Allah to me are one; From Hindus and Muslims have I broken free. I perform neither Kaaba pilgrimage nor at bathing spots worship; One sole Lord I serve, and no other. I perform neither the Hindu worship nor the Muslim prayer; To the Sole Formless Lord in my heart I bow. We neither are Hindus nor Muslims; Our body and life belong to the One Supreme Being who alone is both Ram and Allah for us." (Guru Arjan Dev, Guru Granth Sahib, Raga Bhairon pg. 1136) \n\n"Any human being who faithfully believes in: (i) One Immortal Being, (ii) Ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak Dev to Guru Gobind Singh, (iii) The Guru Granth Sahib, (iv) The utterances and teachings of the ten Gurus and, (v) the baptism bequeathed by the tenth Guru, and who does not owe allegiance to any other religion is a Sikh." (Reht Maryada, Sikh Code of Conduct) \n\nSikhism preaches that people of different races, religions, or sex are all equal in the eyes of God. It teaches the full equality of men and women. Women can participate in any religious function or perform any Sikh ceremony or lead the congregation in prayer. \nThe true path to achieving salvation and merging with God does not require renunciation of the world or celibacy, but living the life of a householder, earning a honest living and avoiding worldly temptations and sins.