There are many religions around the world, and many that are different from what we have in America. Sikhism is a religion based out of India, but its people are often confused with Muslims and Hindus. Because of this, there has been a significant amount of hate crimes against them. Sikhism is its only religion, so it is important to know its aspects and how it differs from Hinduism. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that believes in the ten Gurus. The first of these Gurus is Nānak, who at twenty-nine years old had a divine revelation (Singh). He would be the first of these ten Gurus, and would start Sikhism in the area of Punjab. Sign states, “Thereafter Nānak traveled extensively, spreading his message of the singularity of the ultimate
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According to the article Sikhism, “A Sikh gurdwara includes the house of worship proper and its associated langar, or communal refectory.” During the worshipping ceremonies, the Adi Granth, or the first book, must be present (“Sikhism”). This book consist of 6,000 hymns of the ten Gurus (“Adi Granth”). This book is opened ritually in the morning, and wrapped and stored away during the nights: however, there are few exceptions, during special occasions, the book can remain out for up to fifteen days. (“Adi Granth”). It is a tradition during worship for the Sikhs to bow down before this sacred scripture (“Sikhism”). The worship ceremonies usually include three parts. The article “Sikhism” describes them, “The first part consist of a declaration of the virtues of all the Gurus, and the last part is a brief salutation to the divine name; neither part can be changed. The middle part of the Ardas is list, in a generally agreed form, of the trials and the triumphs of the Khalsa, which are recited in clusters by a prayer leader.” The ceremony is finished off by the distributing Karah Prasad. Sikhism has changed over the period of each Guru. The most recent change made by the tenth Guru is the requirement to wear the five K’s: Kes, Kangha, Kachha, kara, and kirpan. Kes, or Kesh is uncut hair, Kangha is a comb, Kaccha is short trousers, Kara is a steel bracelet, and kirpan is a ceremonial sword. …show more content…
The first of these differences would be the origin of their religion. Hinduism had the possibility of being founded all the way back in the 3rd or 2nd century BC; however, Sikhism was not found until the 15th century (“Hinduism”, “Sikhism”). They also have two different beliefs, Hinduism is pantheistic, meaning they believe everything is made of one thing, in this case Brahman. They also have a belief in the trinity, along with thousands of lesser gods (“Hinduism”). Sikhs, however, are monotheistic, and believe that one spirit inhabits all of the Gurus, and in modern day they believe in inhabits the Adi Granth, or their book of worship (“Sikhism”). They also follow two different scriptures. The Sikhs follow the Adi Granth, also known as the first book, which they believe the spirit of the tenth Guru transferred into when he died (“Sikhism”). The Hindus believe in series of books, such as the Upanishads and the Vedas (“Hinduism”). Probably one of the most prominent difference between the two is their view of the cast system. This ranks each persons’ place in society, the caste are as following from highest to lowest: Brahim (Priest), Warrior (Protectors), Merchant (Keepers of the Economy), Peasant (Manual labor), Untouchable (Doomed/Cursed) (“Hinduism”). This is the opposite for the Sikhs, who do not believe in the caste system, and do not reject anyone because of the caste they
According to the article Sikhism, “A Sikh gurdwara includes the house of worship proper and its associated langar, or communal refectory.” During the worshipping ceremonies, the Adi Granth, or the first book, must be present (“Sikhism”). This book consist of 6,000 hymns of the ten Gurus (“Adi Granth”). This book is opened ritually in the morning, and wrapped and stored away during the nights: however, there are few exceptions, during special occasions, the book can remain out for up to fifteen days. (“Adi Granth”). It is a tradition during worship for the Sikhs to bow down before this sacred scripture (“Sikhism”). The worship ceremonies usually include three parts. The article “Sikhism” describes them, “The first part consist of a declaration of the virtues of all the Gurus, and the last part is a brief salutation to the divine name; neither part can be changed. The middle part of the Ardas is list, in a generally agreed form, of the trials and the triumphs of the Khalsa, which are recited in clusters by a prayer leader.” The ceremony is finished off by the distributing Karah Prasad. Sikhism has changed over the period of each Guru. The most recent change made by the tenth Guru is the requirement to wear the five K’s: Kes, Kangha, Kachha, kara, and kirpan. Kes, or Kesh is uncut hair, Kangha is a comb, Kaccha is short trousers, Kara is a steel bracelet, and kirpan is a ceremonial sword. …show more content…
The first of these differences would be the origin of their religion. Hinduism had the possibility of being founded all the way back in the 3rd or 2nd century BC; however, Sikhism was not found until the 15th century (“Hinduism”, “Sikhism”). They also have two different beliefs, Hinduism is pantheistic, meaning they believe everything is made of one thing, in this case Brahman. They also have a belief in the trinity, along with thousands of lesser gods (“Hinduism”). Sikhs, however, are monotheistic, and believe that one spirit inhabits all of the Gurus, and in modern day they believe in inhabits the Adi Granth, or their book of worship (“Sikhism”). They also follow two different scriptures. The Sikhs follow the Adi Granth, also known as the first book, which they believe the spirit of the tenth Guru transferred into when he died (“Sikhism”). The Hindus believe in series of books, such as the Upanishads and the Vedas (“Hinduism”). Probably one of the most prominent difference between the two is their view of the cast system. This ranks each persons’ place in society, the caste are as following from highest to lowest: Brahim (Priest), Warrior (Protectors), Merchant (Keepers of the Economy), Peasant (Manual labor), Untouchable (Doomed/Cursed) (“Hinduism”). This is the opposite for the Sikhs, who do not believe in the caste system, and do not reject anyone because of the caste they