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Sikhism (/ˈsɪk[invalid input: 'ɨ']zəm/; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖੀ, Sikkhī, Punjabi pronunciation: [ˈsɪkːʰiː]) is a revealed religion that originated in South Asia during the 15th century, based on the spiritual revelations and preachings of Nanak (the first Guru or Prophet of the Sikh religion),[4] and the ten successive Sikh gurus. The revelations of Guru Nanak and the subsequent Sikh Gurus (along with those of other contemporary Hindu and Muslim Saints), form the verses of the eternal Sikh Guru, the holy scripture Guru Granth Sahib. The adherents of Sikhism (called Sikhs) consider the Guru Granth Sahib to be the direct words of God: indeed, in many of the verses, Guru Nanak has stated likewise (As comes the Divine Word from Lord to me, O Lalo, So do I narrate it, Guru Nanak, p-722 of Guru Granth Sahib). Unlike the holy scriptures of the other major world religions, that have generally been compiled by the adherents and followers of the religion rather than by the Prophets, the verses in the Guru Granth Sahib, rendered poetically to various classical ragas, were composed and complied by the Sikh Gurus themselves, an aspect that has been highlighted by historian-scholars while discussing the authenticity of the principles and beliefs held by the various theological systems of the world.
Amongst the central pillars of Sikhism established by the Sikh Gurus are the practice of Naam Jaap (contemplation & Meditation on the words of the Guru Granth Sahib, as an essential means to harness Godly qualities and merge back with the creator); Faith and worship of 'One' Omnipotent God (who is Supreme, Universal, All-powerful and truthful, Formless (Nirankar), Fearless (Nirvair), Without hate (Nirbhau), the Sole, the Self-Existent, the Incomprehensible, the Ever-lasting Creator of all things (Karta Purakh), and, Satnam, the Eternal and Absolute Truth); The Equality of all human beings irrespective of their caste, creed, color, sex; Engaging in Selfless service of mankind (Sewa) and praying daily for the prosperity of all beings (Sarbat da bhala); and Earning a true and honest living while being a householder (rather than a renunciate).
According to the writings disseminated by the SGPC (the main governing body of Sikh places of worship), the following represent the principle attributes of the Sikh religion [5]
- A practical and simple religion, in that it does not promote a certain set of beliefs, and does not believe in mere words. Further, Sikhs believe that religion does not equate with simply visiting shrines or tombs, or in living an austere life of the yogis and ascetics. Rather, it implies living your everyday life, while focusing on building your character, as union with divinity is not possible with an impure mind.
- A Universal religion, that promotes equality of all beings, irrespective of their caste, creed, sex, nationality, and religion. In the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Gurus included the divine verses of other Hindu and Muslim saints as well, setting a prime example. Guru Nanak also started the tradition of Langar, a community kitchen present at all Sikh places of worship, or Gurudwaras, wherein all people, whether high or low, rich or poor, sit together without any discrimination.
- Rejection of all ritualism and formalism: According to Sikhism, rituals such as pilgrimages, fastings, etc., have no spiritual merit. Guru Nanak says, My places of pilgrimage are the Word, contemplation and divine knowledge within me. Penance, fasting, austerity, alms-giving are all inferior to truth; right action is superior to them all.
- A religion based on hope and optimism: Sikhism believes in Karma, and also believes that the grace (nadar) of the Guru or God can erase past bad Karma and facilitate reunion with the creator. A Sikh always strives to be in the state of Charhdi Kala (a mental state of optimism and joy, without any fear, jealousy or enmity), which can be achieved only with an absolute faith in the name of the Lord. As part of their daily prayer, Sikhs ask for the prosperity of the entire mankind.
- A democratic religion: The tenth Nanak, Guru Gobind Singh vested the authority of the Sikh religion in the hands of the Panth (the Sikh people). Any decisions taken by the Sangat (the holy congregation) are regarded supreme in Sikhism.
Adherents of Sikhism are known as Sikhs (literally:disciples or learners). According to Devinder Singh Chahal, "The word 'Sikhi' (also known as Gurmat) gave rise to the modern anglicized word 'Sikhism' for the modern world."[6]. Sikhism is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world, with approximately 30 million adherents.[7][8].
Final warning
You've been disruptive across multiple articles now, edit warring with many editors, and now you're copy-pasting content from other locations on to here, all this while refusing to adhere to our policies and guidelines on verifiability, reliable sources, neutral point of view, among others. You've been warned many times, the next time it will be a block. —SpacemanSpiff 08:24, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
Could you please specify, in the current context, where I have not followed the policies and guidelines. I have given all the required references. One or two sentences are verbatim, I agree, but I can try to alter them. Referring to that as a blanket "I am copy pasting" is insulting. Is there anything else that you have issues with ? My only intention is to provide a more accurate and better articulated lead to some of the articles of interest.
And when did I edit war now ?
Thank you.
- Your entire history here has been to edit war starting with Sardarji joke, Guru Nanak etc, removing sourced content in favor of copyright violations at Sikhism. Every time you come up with the "can you specify" and refuse to listen to any opinions offered. It is quite clear now that you don't want to adhere to our policies or guidelines, but are here to get your word. You've been alerted multiple times by multiple editors on specific problems, that you don't listen to it, isn't an excuse. —SpacemanSpiff 08:36, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
You can read all the discussions on the talk pages I have been involved in. It is your other fellows who have mostly been on the wrong side of the fence. Did you bother to read those debates at all ? You guys have been here for years, propagation your own agendas. Now someone comes in to address these issues, and you all jump in to push me out. Bravo. Now will you go to the Sikhism talk page and address the issues I have raised there, to justify the revert you did to my edits, will you ?
And again, as with all your fellows, please cut the mumbo-jumbo (I have done this, I have done that, unless you have read those discussions), and address the issue I raised in my above post, which you conveniently ignored.
Js82 (talk) 08:44, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
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Cool Down
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Here is a glass of Lassi for you. Lassi is a non-alcoholic drink, made from milk and popular in countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Thank you. Human3015Send WikiLove 13:56, 25 August 2015 (UTC) |
Thanks user:Human3015, I appreciate your offer for a Lassi :)
August 2015
Your recent editing history at Sikhism shows that you are currently engaged in an edit war. To resolve the content dispute, please do not revert or change the edits of others when you get reverted. Instead of reverting, please use the article's talk page to work toward making a version that represents consensus among editors. The best practice at this stage is to discuss, not edit-war. See BRD for how this is done. If discussions reach an impasse, you can then post a request for help at a relevant noticeboard or seek dispute resolution. In some cases, you may wish to request temporary page protection.
Being involved in an edit war can result in your being blocked from editing—especially if you violate the three-revert rule, which states that an editor must not perform more than three reverts on a single page within a 24-hour period. Undoing another editor's work—whether in whole or in part, whether involving the same or different material each time—counts as a revert. Also keep in mind that while violating the three-revert rule often leads to a block, you can still be blocked for edit warring—even if you don't violate the three-revert rule—should your behavior indicate that you intend to continue reverting repeatedly. NeilN talk to me 16:07, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
Please undo your last change and wait for feedback. If you do not, I will block you for edit warring. --NeilN talk to me 23:30, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
user: NeilN Thank you for your message. Whose feedback should I be waiting for? I already messaged the last user Savonneux, and he thought the readability could be improved, which is what I have focused on.
Please let me know.
Js82 (talk) 23:31, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
- Editors who are reverting your change. Please undo with your next edit. --NeilN talk to me 23:33, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
- I see that you've undone your change. Please refrain from editing the article for the next 24 hours. --NeilN talk to me 23:36, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
- ^ Sikhism
- ^ Singh, Khushwant (2006). The Illustrated History of the Sikhs. India: Oxford University Press. p. 15. ISBN 978-0-19-567747-8.
- ^ Template:Pa icon Nabha, Kahan. Sahib Singh (1930). Gur Shabad Ratnakar Mahan Kosh (in Punjabi). p. 720. Retrieved 29 May 2006.
- ^ Singh, Patwant; (2000). The Sikhs. Alfred A Knopf Publishing. Pages 17. ISBN 0-375-40728-6.
- ^ "Sikhism". Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Chahal, Devinder (July–December 2006). "Understanding Sikhism in the Science Age" (PDF). Understanding Sikhism, The Research Journal (2): 3. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- ^ "Sikhism: What do you know about it?". The Washington Post. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ^ Zepps, Josh. "Sikhs in America: What You Need To Know About The World's Fifth-Largest Religion". Huffington Post. Retrieved 13 December 2012.