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Do Sikhs believe in nonviolence?
Sikhs do not believe that war is always wrong but they do believe that it is only acceptable as a final resort. Peaceful methods involve dialogue and non-violence as shown by Guru Nanak , Guru Arjan and Guru Tegh Bahadur .
What does Sikhism say about killing?
The Ten Gurus appear to be against the death penalty, as they did not use it for criminals they encountered. Sikhs are banned from ‘killing in cold blood’. The death penalty may be regarded as ‘killing in cold blood’.
Can you touch the Guru Granth Sahib?
On entering a Gurdwara Sikhs will bow to the Guru Granth Sahib as the first thing they do, touching the floor with their forehead.
Is there violence in Sikhism?
As Sikhism spread far and wide in the past century, it has been no stranger to discrimination and violence. But many Sikh men keep their unshorn hair tightly wrapped by a turban, which gives them a distinct and recognizable appearance.
Why does Sikhism reject the caste system?
The Gurus denounced caste as holding no importance whatsoever for access to liberation. In the langar, therefore, everyone must sit in a straight line, neither ahead to lay claim to higher status nor behind to denote inferiority. Indeed, the distinctive Sikh langar originated as a protest against the caste system.
Do Sikhs support death penalty?
Most Sikhs do not agree with capital punishment. They have this view because: Equality and dignity are vital. Executing people takes away their right to human dignity.
What time of day do Sikhs read the Guru Granth Sahib?
“Every Sikh should read a passage from Sri Guru Granth Sahib daily before breakfast. Should this be missed on any day, the sacred reading or listening to a passage from the Granth may be done any other time of the day”.
What does the Guru Granth Sahib say about burning worldly love?
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Quotes Showing 1-21 of 21 “Burn worldly love, “He who has no faith in himself can never have faith in God.” “Even Kings and emperors with heaps of wealth and vast dominion cannot compare with an ant filled with the love of God.” “The world is a drama, staged in a dream”
Is the Guru Granth reading the same as Paath?
The latter term still does not describe the real process of paath, but for lack of a more suitable alternate in English language we will continue to use the term Guru Granth reading to describe the spiritual Sikh practice of the Guru Granth recitation.
Where can I get a Gurbani reading?
Formally, the Gurbani reading is done privately as well as in an environment of a congregation, or any other public or private place especially furnished for this purpose. We will limit ourselves to discussion of a situation in which an individual seeker wishes to engage in one to one conversations with the Guru Granth Sahib.