Sikhism Unit test Flashcards
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What is Japji Sahib
The opening prayer in the Guru Granth Sahib
What is Ardas
A sikh prayer offered before or after important events
How often do sikhs pray daily
5 times a day
Who leads daily prayers
The Granthi
What is the main method of Sikh Worship
Meditation on Gods name
What do visitors do before entering a gurdwara
Remove shoes and cover their heads
What is Langar
A community meal server after services
Why do Sikhs sit on the flior in Gurdwara
To show humility and equality
What is sikh baptism called
Amrit (Baptism of the Sword)
What do Sikhs become after Amrit
Members of the Khalsa Panth
How is a Sikh baby named
A random reading form the guru granth sahib determines the first letter if the name.
What is a sikh marriage ceremony called
Anand Karaj
Is dating encourged in sikhism
No, sex outside of marriage is discouraged.
What is the sikh view on divorce
Its allowed in cases like cruelty or adultery, though not encouraged
How is the body prepared in Sikh funerals
Bathed, dressed in clean clothes, and displayed with 5 k’s if Khalsa
What is discouraged during sikh funeral
Public displays of grief
What happens after cremation in sikh funerals
Ashes are placed in water, the family reads the entire guru Granth sahib over 9 days.
What does the Khanda symbol represent
Unity, justice, truth, spiritual/worldly life, and one eternal God
What is the Sikh turban called
Dastaar
What does wearing the turban symbolize
Equality, commitment to Sikh valued, identity, and respect
What is the Khalsa
A group of initiated sikhs formed to defend their faith
Who started the khalsa
Guru gobind singh
What are the 5 k’s
Kesh - uncut hair
Kangha - wooden comb
Kachera - Special Undergarment (underwear)
Kirpan - Short Sword
Kara - Steel Bracelet
What is Panj Piare
The “Beloved Ones” the firve five members of khalsa
