... on her husband and in old age on her son." Her position suffered a further setback as a result of frequent invasions and subsequent establishment of Muslim rule in India and the introduction of Purdah and other rituals. However, it ...

... a chauri, a whisk of animal hair which is a symbol of regal dignity, is waved over the Guru Granth Sahib as a mark of respect. There are no chairs in the Gurdwara so worshippers sit cross legged on the floor ...

... Sikh boys and girls are married according to its form when they grown-up and fit to undertake matrimonial responsibilities. Marriages are generally arranged and assisted by parents. Though there is no bar to the boy and the girl arranging it ...

... God. Surrounding the Khanda is a circular quoit, called a Chakkar which symbolies the unity of God. On either side are crossed daggers which are called Kirpans, or Piri and Miri which are named after the personal weapons of Guru ...

... was the first in this venture. Guru Amar Das laid stress on the fitness of the human body. With this in mind he arranged and flourished the wrestling and very often sponsored periodic meets. Baisakhi had been celebrated in the Punjab, probably, ...

... was the first in this venture. Guru Amar Das laid stress on the fitness of the human body. With this in mind he arranged and flourished the wrestling and very often sponsored periodic meets. Baisakhi had been celebrated in the Punjab, probably, ...

... a Sikh should recite the following scriptural compositions every morning: ? The Japji ? The Jaapu ? The Ten Sawayyas (Quartets) - beginning "Sarawag sudh" Then they might bow down to a picture of the Gurus or just bow down and ask God ...

... rules of Sikhism, a Sikh should recite the following scriptural compositions every morning: * The Japji * The Jaapu * The Ten Sawayyas (Quartets) - beginning "Sarawag sudh" Then they might bow down to a picture of the Gurus or ...

... emphasises the performance of duty to the family and the community. Then the other three verses are sung. The second verse refers to the stage of yearning and love for each other. The third verse refers to the stage of ...

... as it goes on for a long time. .............: just because we are reading it does not mean we believe in it so please do not think we do. (Start acting as though you are praying) Ek-Oankar. Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh God is ...

... is a story of a man who was converted to Sikhism, through the power of the words in the music. The story is: A man named Saijan had created a shelter for pilgrims. He had even provided a mosque and mandir, ...

... when British troops fired upon a political gathering. The city was a center of protest against the 1947 partition of Punjab between India and Pakistan. Amritsar was again an arena of conflict in June 1984, when the Indian government, in ...

... help the less able, poor, starving, and other victims such as tragedies of war. Market Share? The market share that the Gurdwara can be associated within could such as charitable organisation like The Red Cross. Gurdwaras all over the world have been ...

... It was in the year 1532 AD when he decided to go and see Baba Nanak. Once he was there the divine light transcended and the man, who was born in luxuries of an affluent Khatri family, became the humble ...

... beheaded due to his refusal to embrace Islam. This happened on the 11th November 1675. Gobind Rai was formally named Guru on Vaisakhi 1676 and was then known as Guru Gobind Rai. Guru Gobind Rai became interested in the ...

... His first message to mankind echoed the Universal Brotherhood, "Na koi Hindu, na koi Musalman." To reform a society and to re-instill in it the human values, a reformist needs courage to expose the exploiters. Guru Nanak was not only endowed ...

... around the world by foot and he met all kind of cultures and races. Guru Nanak was the founder of the Sikh religion and his messages were: * Share their earnings with others who are less fortunate - "Vand Chakna" * ...

... stars when the bride and groom were born. After the engagement, the second event of importance is the Shri Akhand Path. This is a marathon of prayer in which the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book, is read continuously for ...

... karo ilaj yaro. Sherh burshia(n) di sade pesh ayee, Pag Dahrhia(n) di rakho laj yaro". Sikh soldiers refused to wear helmets during World War 1 and World War 2 because wearing helmet is admitting fear of death and a Sikh (Khalsa) ...

... The negative effects caused by it were so devastating; it has been compared to that of the independence struggle of India against the British.2 The attack would put India in repression with revolutions never before experienced in Indian history. The ...

... Genesis 2:27-28) When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. He created them male and female and blessed them. And when they were created, he called them "man." (NIV, Genesis 5:1-2) But the man and woman, Adam ...

... of the parties when in fact they have privately agreed to a lesser sum. Second, marriage between close kinsmen simplifies the inheritance of land. Third, it is said that the parents can jointly exert a stabilizing influence on the marriage. A ...

... part. Among some groups there may be a tradition of marriage at fourteen or fifteen. Child marriage in the traditional Indian sense has always been repudiated by Sikhs and a 14-year-old in India can be shouldering considerable adult responsibilities. The ...

... love of both families for their offspring. Social status and monetary advantage, if they play a part, should be subordinate considerations. Assisted marriage rather than arranged marriage is the phrase Sikhs would prefer to describe the procedure of choosing a ...

... wealth is. The wealth created by hard work should be used for the benefit of the family, the Khalsa and humanity in general. Guru Arjan - Three Main Contributions 1. Supervised first authorised collection of Gurbani (god's word) completed in 1604. Installed ...