Sikhism
A religious and cultural movement based on the teachings of the Indian Guru Nanak (1469-1539 CE).
The teachings of the Muslim Kabir and the spread of mystical Sufism in Northern India laid the groundwork for this new religion, which originally hoped to synthesize Islam and Hinduism.
Sikhism currently emphasizes the oneness of God and unity of all faiths.
It is believed that a succession of 10 gurus (Nanak and his nine successors) has spread the word of the true guru–namely, God.
The 10 Sikh Gurus by Larry Miller
The last Sikh guru died in 1708.
The sacred scripture of the Sikhs is called The Adi Granth, itself often referred to as a “guru.”
Sikh culture is highly distinctive; most choose to wear a turban within and beyond the borders of their Punjab homeland.
As with other world religions, the noble ideals of Sikhism are at times undermined by extremists, as evidenced by clashes at the holiest site of sacred pilgrimage, the Golden Temple.
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So much could be added. Let me just say that ‘headdress’ should be turban.
Comment by Harinder Mai Kaur — August 13, 2007 @ 6:16 pm |
Thanks very much for your comment. The term used was headgear. Several web sites describe the turban this way. But I agree that ‘turban’ is better as it’s more precise. Feel free to add more to this or any other entry. Appreciated.
Comment by MC — August 13, 2007 @ 7:14 pm |