Religeous Education - Three Responsibilities

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RELIGEOUS EDUCATION REVISON

Guru Nanak – Three Responsibilities

Firstly: Nam Japna – meditation on god’s name.  ‘Nam’ translated as name but nam means all that god is – total being and personality of god (mul mantra).  This does not mean mindless repeating of words or performing actions.  But the meditation on god’s name (Hindu Brahmins throwing water at Hardwar and 2 Muslims praying).  

Secondly: Kirat Kara – earning your living honestly.  Guru Nanak accepting Bhai Lalo’s food > Malik Bhago (local Muslim leader) becomes angry Guru Nanak squeezed Bhai Lalo’s roti and milk came out he squeezed Malik Bhago’s blood came out as he got his money through exploiting the poor.   Bhai Lalo worked as a carpenter.

Thirdly: Vand Chhakna – giving in charity to those in need, this is liked to sewa, the service to god and humanity.  Also taught is equality of birth and gender.  Charitable sharing of time talents and earnings with those less fortunate than oneself.

Sikhs believe that wealth within itself is not wrong providing it is gained honestly but to become obsessed by 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 in newly completed harinder sahib (Golden Temple) in amritsar – bowed before – collection called Adi Granth.
  2. Built Harinder Sahib Design emphasised Sikh belief in equality: Muslim laid foundation stone – 4 entrances as a sign of all welcome.  Steps leading down – humble themselves on entry.
  3. First Sikh martyr: roasted on a griddle – burning sand pored over skin and thrown into river.
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Guru Gobin Singh – Khalsa

Rounded the Khalsa – Vaisakhi 1699, sent messengers to ask for everyone to attend in Anandpar Sahib called for someone to give their head to the Guru- Guru meaning god himself or probably both- one by one.

Guru Gobin Singh said starting Khalsa – a community of women and men who will be Sant Sipahi ie people who follow god’s teaching and because of this, have the courage and bravery to defend those unfairly treated- saint soldiers.

The Five K’s

Kesh – uncut hair symbol of obedience ...

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