Sikhism Flashcards
(24 cards)
Bandi Chor Diwas
Diwali(52 prisoners)
Akhand path
2 day non stop reading of the Guru Granth Sahib
Granthi
The person who is responsive for the Guru Granth Sahib
Gurpurb
Festival for the gurus
Kachera
Shorts(self control)
Kanga
Comb(cleaning ones heart)
Kara
Steel bangle(strong bond with god)
Khalsa
Sikh family
Kesh
Uncut hair(at one with nature)
Langar
Kitchen of vegetarians- free food
Kirpan
Sword of compassion
What were guru nanak’s ‘rules’
Opposing laws you think are wrong, finding god within, common sense and reasoning
Who was the first guru and what is he famous for?
Guru Nanak was the founder
Who was the second guru and what is he famous for?
Guru Angad taught the poor how to read
Who was the third guru and what is he famous for?
Guru Amar Das worked for womens’ rights
Who was the fourth guru and what is he famous for?
Guru Ram Das created the city which, today is now known as Amritsar.
Who was the fifth guru and what is he famous for?
Guru Arjun Dev was the first Sikh martyr and helped build the golden temple
Who was the sixth guru and what is he famous for?
Guru Harogobind helped free 52 prisoners of concience
Who was the seventh guru and what is he famous for?
Guru Har Rai was a leader in medicine and was very knowledgeable about plants
Who was the eighth guru and what is he famous for?
Guru Har Krishnan was a child when he died helping people infected with cholera and smallpox
Who was the ninth guru and what is he famous for?
Guru Tegh Bahadur held a non-violent protest
Who was the tenth guru and what is he famous for?
Guru Gobind Singh was the last human guru, he founded the Khalsa and finalised the Guru Granth Sahib
Why is the Guru Granth Sahib important, give 3 reasons?
It is important because it is their sacred writing, there are no more human gurus left and it teaches people to sing and to read.
What happens in the Amrit ceremony?
Do you really want to?, Is someone making you? Are you willing to die for your religion? You will have a new life, a new family and new parents.
