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Sikhism

Sikhism originated around the beginningof the 16th century with Guru Nanak.

Guru is composed of two words : Gu

means dispeller of ignorance anddarkness; Ru means bringer ofenlightenment.

Nanak mysteriously disappeared whilebathing in a river and when he reappearedhe came with a revelation.


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Since there is neither Hindu nor Muslim, whosepath shall I follow? I will follow Gods path. Godis neither Hindu nor Muslim, and the path I followis Gods.

In his absence he had been taken into Godspresence and given the amrit (nectar) and wastold:

This is the cup of the adoration of Gods name.

Drink it. I am with you. I bless you and raise youup. Whoever remembers you will enjoy my favor.Go, rejoice in my name and teach others to doso also. Let this be your calling


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Guru Nanak arose in a Hindu culture, hewas himself from the Ksatriya caste.

He valued his Hindu heritage while also

recognizing the nobility of Islam. He forged a middle path between the two

to evade the bloodshed and hatred at that

time. Nanak believes in the formless God which

is beyond human conceiving.


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He rejects caste distinctions, images asaids of worship and the sanctity of theVedas.

He endorses the reincarnation doctrine ofthe Hindus.

The official number of Gurus is 10 with the

last Guru Gobind Singh. The Guru Granth Sahib became the guide

for the Sikhs after his death.


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The 10th Guru instituted the Khalsa (ThePure Order) which is a way of life for theSikhs.

They are to abstain from alcohol, meatand tobacco and to wear the five Ks.

Uncut hair, a comb, a sword or dagger, a

steel bracelet and undershorts. Singh for men and Kaur for women.

One-tenth of income to charity.


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Khalsa: Its symbolic meanings

Uncut hair : uncut hair protects vitality anddraws it upwards.

Comb: cleanliness and good order.

Steel bracelet: shackling its wearer to Godand hands should be used in Godsservice.

Undershorts: one is always dressed foraction.

Dagger: originally for self-defence.


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Ultimate Value is God the Absolute.

Spiritual Values are the means to attain theUltimate Value.

Their realisation ends in attainment of theAbsolute Value and they are intrinsic becausethey provide spiritual satisfaction.

They are: truth, love, goodness, beauty, bliss,

humility, contentment, patience, compassion,non-violence, forgiveness, righteousness,chastity, self-control, temperance and courage.


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Moral Goodness

Implies good will for all beings. All beings are thesame essence.

This moral obligation is for the agent to actrightly for all humankind.

This can only be done without compulsionthrough perfect will which occurs when we seeall in same spirit.

This happens only from a person whose Truth is

known to him then only love flows out of him. Goodness then becomes his nature and he

enjoys blissful existence.


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5 Moral Vices

Kam : Desire.

Lobh: greed or covetousness.

Moh: believe in or worship something thatis false.

Krodh: anger.

Ahankar: arrogance, conceit.

All these five vices are said to disturbpeace in a person and cause him tobehave in an immoral manner.


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Indigenous Population

The Native people believe in animism i.e. the

belief that each living thing and object

possesses a soul of its own.

Negrito believe that all things posses power.They believe that Tok Pendin created this world.

His assistant Karei communicated his orders to

the people.

His wife Yak Manoi also protects the welfare of

the Orang Asli.


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Indigenous Beliefs

The Senoi have four main deities, Engku,

Karei, Hilok, and Hiwoh.

Each have power and act justly. Anyone

who breaches any custom will be

punished by misfortune or mishap.

Negritos and Senois believe that wicked

actions bring about disastrous

consequences.

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