What's your opinion on Sikhism?

[Onkara]

I would like to know

What is your personal opinion and why? Any thoughts or experiences?

 

[GURSIKH]

I would like to know

What is your personal opinion and why? Any thoughts or experiences?

Hi Onkaara ji


Sikhi is my Life ,

Guru Granth sahib ji , ( equality of mankind ,equality of gender )
Khalsa ,
Kirtan ,
Langar ,
Sewa ,
Sri harmander sahib ( Golden temple )

no word s to describe !!!

 

[Onkara]

Thank you Gursikh
I see you have more than just faith

If others come to this post I would be interested in their opinion also, no matter how limited their exposure to Sikh Philosophy, religion or terms. I hope other members of the forum, would enjoy reading people's input as much as me

Thank you!

 

[Madhuri]

I want to have an opinion but I know so little about it that I cannot properly comment. So far it seems more similar to Hinduism than any other religion I am aware of.

 

[Onkara]

I want to have an opinion but I know so little about it that I cannot properly comment. So far it seems more similar to Hinduism than any other religion I am aware of.

Thank you Madhuri.
I think the majority of people know little or nothing about Sikhism, as I also knew nothing until I put it into a search engine one day to try to compare it with what I had learnt about Vedanta. I was pleasently suprised and have felt attracted to some aspects of Sikhism since. This is partly why I opened this thread, just to hear a little from people who know little or even a lot.

There is a branch of people who consider themselves "Sanatan Sikhs". To my knowledge these people still recognise Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism for the reader not familir with that term) but follow the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. Personally I find this strand most appealing as Sikh philsopophy, specifically that of their Holly Book (11th Guru in the form of a book) Sri Guru Granth Sahib www.srigranth.org, is very clear and liberating. There are many references to Hindu Gods as well as Islam terminology which makes it approachable for those coming from a Sanatana Dharma background or a Abrahamic background. Most of this is disputable of course, but with further study it holds a depth of profound philsophical insight without fancy language and complexication that some sources suffer from.

The sikhs don't have a priesthood and are very equal and liberated in their attitudes towards religion, race, gender etc. Something I think would appeal to many of the members of this forum, looking for something beautiful yet not restricting. Just my humble opinion.

 

[Metempsychosis]

Thank you Madhuri.
I think the majority of people know little or nothing about Sikhism, as I also knew nothing until I put it into a search engine one day to try to compare it with what I had learnt about Vedanta. I was pleasently suprised and have felt attracted to some aspects of Sikhism since. This is partly why I opened this thread, just to hear a little from people who know little or even a lot.

There is a branch of people who consider themselves "Sanatan Sikhs". To my knowledge these people still recognise Sanatana Dharma but follow the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. Personally I find this strand most appealing as Sikh philsopophy, specifically that of their Holly Book (11th Guru in the form of a book) Sri Guru Granth Sahib www.srigranth.org, is very clear and liberating. There are many references to Hindu Gods as well as Islam terminology which makes it approachable for those coming from a Sanatana Dharma background or a Abrahamic background. Most of this is disputable of course, but with further study it holds a depth of profound philsophical insight without fancy language and complexication that some sources suffer from.

Sikhism combines the Philosophical strong points of Hinduism and Sufi Islam.Karma and Reincarnation ,Dharma,Moksha from Hinduism(advaita vedanta).Islam's monotheism and banning Idolatry (this would be helpful for masses who have no knowledge of Scriptures).But I would not say that Sikhism is similar to Islam.

Having said that ,Sikhism is NOT as infamous as Jainism is for example.They have a distinct identity,and it is easy to find out a Sikh from a Hindu.

 

[Watchmen]

I've never met a sikh I didn't like. They've been some of the kindest people I've encountered.

 

[Madhuri]

I want to know why Sikh men have to have long hair and wear turbans. What is the spiritual significance? Why is it necessary?

 

[Onkara]

I want to know why Sikh men have to have long hair and wear turbans. What is the spiritual significance? Why is it necessary?

Hi Madhuri
Both men and women who take Sikh baptism or who are preparing for it, do not cut their hair. Men and sometimes women must wrap their hair. This was introduced by Guru Gobind Singh. It is called Kesh and is one of the 5 Ks.

We have discussed this briefly in these two threads.
http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/sikhism/92539-five-ks.html

http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/sikhism/85667-who-sikh-your-eyes.html

Personally I do not feel it is necessary for me to grow my hair nor am I considering it, at least it does not stop me from appreciating the beauty of Sikh philosophy. Some Sikhs are very proud of their indentity and it is a part of their commitement to their daily way of life.

 

[K.Venugopal]

There are many religions extant and I hope many more come to the fore - religions being paths towards the higher truth. While it is not necessary for a person to know deeply about all religions, it would help if he kept in mind that there are many approaches to the truth and one's own way is not the only way. Most of all, all religions and other discoveries of man are the heritage of all mankind. Saying thus, I would like to state that Sikhism is as much my heritage as any Sikh's, though I am not a practicing Sikh nor can I claim to know much about Sikhism.

To answer the OP question as to my opinion on Sikhism, I would say it is one of the most dynamically practiced of religions and its strength lies in the inclusive spirit with which it was founded. However, an erroneous assumption of its Islamic links (when the link is actually Sufi) may in future guide it into an exclusive path and sever it from its greater association with liberal Hinduism.

 

[GURSIKH]

I've never met a sikh I didn't like. They've been some of the kindest people I've encountered.

Watchmen


MANY Thanks for comment , it really nice n pleasing to know :trampo:

May Wahe guru ji bless Sikhs more that Sikhs can serve the Humanity more .



at the end of daily prayer ( Ardass ) Sikh S SAY

tere bhaney Sarbhat da bhala ( ie Welfare unto all )

 

[ZoyaHayat]

I would like to know

What is your personal opinion and why? Any thoughts or experiences?

Dear Onkarah ...

Sat Sri Akal and Salaam ...

Sikhism is a peaceful religion...the pratices...the rituals...the simple belief...the identity...all of the aspect of Sikhism is amazing ...

I go to Gurudwaras occasionally to listen to Shabadh Gurbanis(Sikh Hymns) and make ardaas's(Prayer/supplication)...

I love it...i love the whole 'system' of Sikhism...infact i like every religion ...

They all have their own self-beauty and ways to achieve the One God...

xxx

 

[GURSIKH]

Dear Onkarah ...

Sat Sri Akal and Salaam ...

Sikhism is a peaceful religion...the pratices...the rituals...the simple belief...the identity...all of the aspect of Sikhism is amazing ...

I go to Gurudwaras occasionally to listen to Shabadh Gurbanis(Sikh Hymns) and make ardaas's(Prayer/supplication)...

I love it...i love the whole 'system' of Sikhism...infact i like every religion ...

They all have their own self-beauty and ways to achieve the One God...

xxx

Great !!! adaab ,sat sri akaal ,namaskar , hello

I go to Gurudwaras occasionally to listen to Shabadh Gurbanis(Sikh Hymns) and make ardaas's(Prayer/supplication)...

And what abt Langar

US ambassador to India today visited SRI DARBAR SAHIb/Haarmander sahib /Golden Temple along with family


few images

helping in Langar prep ,so lovely

 

[xkatz]

I would like to know

What is your personal opinion and why? Any thoughts or experiences?

I would like to say that my beliefs are probably closer to Sikhism than most other religions, so I like and am fascinated by Sikhism. I like how on one hand it is Dharmic (ie Karma and reincarnation) yet Abrahamic as well (Monotheism, scripture) and the 5 K's are fascinating IMO. However, I don't know any Sikhs personally.

 

[YmirGF]

In my former hometown of Vancouver, we have the largest Sikh population, outside of India, in the world. Aside from that nasty business with proponents of a Sikh homeland, to be called Khālistān, a few years back, culminating with the Air India terrorist act, my experience with members of the Sikh faith has been very good. They are normally a very sweet people who almost exude kindness and have a very strong work ethic. Sikh's add a distinct and colourful richness to Vancouver culture. Overall, they are wonderful people...

... aside from being involved in the assassination of Indira Gandhi ... that is... but I suppose every religion has their fanatics.

 

[Metempsychosis]

... aside from being involved in the assassination of Indira Gandhi ... that is... but I suppose every religion has their fanatics.

Probably,she deserved to be assassinated..

 

[YmirGF]

Probably,she deserved to be assassinated..

Oddly, I hadn't noted that people deserve to be assassinated. Thanks for the heads up. That's quite instructive.

 

[GURSIKH]

Probably,she deserved to be assassinated..

Oddly, I hadn't noted that people deserve to be assassinated. Thanks for the heads up. That's quite instructive.

Thanks Bro A .R .


YmiGR ,


wounds of Sikh Genocide of eighty are not yet healed , ie why i don't wanna touch this issue , if you want you can put question in Debate section .
i don;t know why HITLER do not deserved to be assasinated , can you suggest me how Christian might react if someone bombed Vatican ? how muslim might react if someone Bombs KAABA with Tanks ,Triupati of Hindus ? same is our Golden temple for us


ANYWAY are u enjoying W olumpics in ur former city

Canadian PM , visited Golden temple in dec 09

 

[GURSIKH]

I would like to say that my beliefs are probably closer to Sikhism than most other religions, so I like and am fascinated by Sikhism. I like how on one hand it is Dharmic (ie Karma and reincarnation) yet Abrahamic as well (Monotheism, scripture) and the 5 K's are fascinating IMO. However, I don't know any Sikhs personally.

:flower2::flower2::flower2::flower2:::flower2:

blessings

 

[The Voice of Reason]

I live across the street from a family of six - Man, Wife, his parents, two daughters.
They are Sikhs, having moved here from India a few years ago. They are extremely good people, with integrity and good morals. They are fairly outgoing (which is tough, considering the grandparents don't really speak very good English).