The sikh holy book is kept with great respect and decorum in the sikh temple, called the gurdwara, where. Sikhism is a religion from the indian subcontinent. The reason for writing this book is to disseminate information about the sikhs and sikhism in the world beyond the indian subcontinent. These are songs and verses sung by guru nanak dev ji that were recorded and complied in the form of guru granth sahib ji. The guru granth sahib teaches through divine poetry that is set to a formal system of sikh classical music. Symbols and artefacts found in a gurdwara people with a special role holy book. The sikhs do not regard this as their holy book but as their perpetual and. Sri guru granth sahib ji is the central religious scripture of sikhism, regarded by sikhs as the. The adi granth, considered the eternal guru, is the devotional focus of all sikh temples. Lets take a look at a number of these holidays, rites of passage in the life of a sikh, and the ritual prayers, hymns, and holy readings associated with significant events. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including.
Culture and religion information sheetsikhism 3 demographics according to the 2011 census, there are 4912 people affiliated with the sikh religion in western australia, an increase of 3519 people, or 252. The principal sikh scripture is the adi granth first scripture, more commonly called the guru granth sahib. Sikhism is a faith whose followers are called sikhs. It is written in the gurmukhi script, the gurmukhi script was standardised by arjan dev for use in the sikh scriptures and is also thought to have been influenced by the sarada and devanagari scripts. The sri guru granth sahib also known as adi granth is more than a holy book for the sikhs. Their holy book is the sri guru granth sahib ji many sources call sikhism a monotheistic religion.
The main teachings of the guru granth sahib is the love of humanity. The sikhs believe nanaks spirit was passed from one guru to the next, just as the light of one lamp, which lights another and does not diminish, and is also mentioned throughout their holy book. It was compiled by guru arjun, the fifth master, in 1604 and installed in harimandir at amritsar. Sikhism began over 500 years ago in an area called the punjab in india. Sikhs sacred text, guru granth sahib, sometimes known as the adi granth, is their most important source of authority. Home resources about sikhism and sikh americans libguides.
The adi granth, its first rendition, was compiled by the fifth sikh guru arjan dev. Powerpoint lesson on the guru granth sahib teaching resources. The library may seem a little daunting at first there are so many great books to read but dont be put off. Sikhism building a basic collection on sikh religion and culture rajwant singh chilana, guest columnist. Akbar opened the holy book and the first hymn read out was. Here you will see a ppt that runs through 5 lessons, resources including a differentiated workbook, worksheets and an assessment recommended that this is printed on to a3.
Naam, the name of god, shabad the word of god and sat sang, the company of the pious and the holy. The lesson covers how the book came about, facts about the. Sikhism simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sikhism, the religion of a warlike sect of india, having its origin in the punjab and its center in the holy city of amritsar, where their sacred books are preserved and worshipped. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named balveer who is a sikh boy living in india. Ks1 religious education sikhism learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers. Sikhism places a strong emphasis on equality and service. Sikhism the 5 ks chris hanson welsh translation by. Further information about the sikh place of worship, the gurdwara. However, this claim is first observed only much later, in texts attributed to the. The sri gur granth sahib is the holy book for sikhs, as guru gobind singh teached us.
Nov 29, 20 a collection of five powerpoints used for one hour online classes introducing upper ks2y7 students to the sikh faith. Sikh sources of authority sources of authority gcse religious. It was founded by sri guru nanak in the 15th century ad. This holy book is the home of the transcendent lord god. The holy book contains writings of the sikh gurus, muslim fakirs and hindu saints. This section is about sikhism, the most recent of all major world religions in the history of the world. Oct 02, 2015 the sikh holy book guru granth sahib is the perpetual guru, there is no place in sikhism for a living guru today. General resources judaism christianity sikhism islam hinduism buddhism. The guru granth sahib is a collection of the sikh gurus writings that was compiled by the 5th. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 gurus enshrined in the sikh holy book and living guru, sri guru granth sahib. Have sections of nonsikh religious writings to show inclusiveness. This encourages a spirit of cooperation and an equal sharing of resources. A girl explains the importance of the sikh holy book, the guru granth sahib. You can find more fully resourced lessons about sikhism in the year 3 sikhism unit pack.
Aug 06, 2012 sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of god at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind, social justice and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Download this information as a pdf or view our brochure. Sikhism information for students and children kids. Sikhism teaching resources for key stage 1 year 1, year 2. Sikhism faith guides for higher education a guide to sikhism. Guru nanak the first of the gurus and said to be founder of the religion, guru nanak incarnated on 15 april 1469 and left his body on 22 september 1539. Sikhism resources for 5 lessons teaching resources. The last guru, guru gobind singh, proclaimed that after him the guru of the sikhs would be the holy book of sikhism, guru granth sahib.
The book teaches that outward rituals and indulgence. Some deras have enormous resources and huge followings in punjab. With a detailed lesson plan, presentation, differentiated activities and information video, this lesson will develop a much deeper understanding of the sikh holy book and its importance within sikhism. After him there were nine more gurus who were the highest religious authority. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion, or a religion that believes in one god. Ks2 religious education sikhism learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers. Last human guru 16661708, announced the guru granth sahib as successor, introduced the five ks and military rule in sikhism guru granth sahib holy book, sikh holy book. The name sikh signifies disciple, and in later times the strict observants or elect were called the khalsa. The adi granth was compiled by bhai gurdas under the supervision of arjan dev during the years 1603 and 1604. Sikhs consider their faith to be a separate religion from hinduism though they acknowledge its hindu roots and traditions. Sikhism the 5 ks chris hanson welsh translation by iona venables sikhism and baisakhi urmila valand the golden temple zoe hourigan guru granth sahib toni boucher sikhism andrew pratt guru nanak wordsearch veronica kaneti doc.
The followers are called sikhs, and their holy book is the guru granth sahib. The guru granth sahib is the living guru of the sikhs the tenth guru, guru gobind singh declared that there would be no other living gurus but instead sikhs could look to their holy scriptures for guidance. It was founded by a man called guru nanak and is based on what he taught people. Guru grant sahib the most sacred object in sikhism is the guru granth sahib also called the adi granth, the sikh holy book.
A pretest to see what your students know about the sikhism religion2. Guru arjan included the works of such hindu bhaktas as kabir, jaidev, namdev, dahnna, ravidas, pipa and ramanand. The book teaches that outward rituals and indulgence in the worldly pleasure only bring us pain. The gurus stressed the full equality of women, rejecting female infanticide, sati wife burning, permitting widow remarriage and rejects purdah women wearing veils. In this paper i will explore the religious we well as the cultural beliefs of people following sikhism. The sikhs are known as worshippers of the holy book, called sri guru granth sahib sggs. Answer 1 the scholarly articles provided a lot of information about this topic and. The spiritual lineage that began with nanak ended when gobind singh named as his successor the adi granth primal book, sikhisms sacred text. Because hate crimes against sikhs have escalated since 2001, the united states justice department has. Book club our original story books, printed and delivered to your door. Despite being so young, it is the fifth largest religion in the world with over 20 million followers.
This fantastic interactive powerpoint features key information about sikhism and the founder, guru nanak. The basic philosophy of sikhism revolves mainly around three concepts. Information, videos and activities about sikhism for ks1 and ks2 children to help with homework and athome learning projects. An overview of articles and british library resources relating to sikhism. Our original story books, printed and delivered to your door. How can i help children to learn about the holy book in sikhism. Some resources adapted from others found on tes added to and collected here thank you.
The 11th sikh guru granth sahib is the everlasting guru. This is a powerpoint based lesson on the sikh holy book, the guru granth sahib. In this lesson, the children are introduced to the key facts about the sikh holy book and the ten. Her publications relating to sikhism include a very short introduction to sikhism, oxford university press, 2005, the religious lives of sikh children. Each book in the series describes the important beliefs of a particular religion, along with information about its history, practices, and rituals. The sikh religion was established around 500 years ago by guru nanak dev ji, who promulgated a message of devotion and emphasised the importance of remembering god at all times. The teachings of sikhism are beautiful and for all and here are the 11 gurus 10 human gurus and the 11th the present guru who gave us the beautiful teachings of sikhism.
For the benefit of the sangat we have provided one of the largest and richest sikh library collections. Teaching resources, primary resources, twinkl, primary school resources. Sikhism primary resources, religion, faith, sikh, temple, re. It originated in the punjab region during the 15th century from a sectarian split within the hindu tradition. How was the sikhs holy book treated in the gurdwara answers. Discover sikhism by browsing through material selected from our library in an easily searchable and readable format. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion and believes that god is one and formless, and without his grace one cannot attain liberation. Fine weapons and armor reflect the military character that sikhs were forced to adopt at this time. It is a collection of teachings and writings by guru nanak and other gurus as.
The sikh holy book guru granth sahib is the perpetual guru, there is no place in sikhism for a living guru today. Sikhism rejects all distinctions of caste, creed, race or sex. Unlike the bible or the bhagavadgita, which are often carried around, dogeared and placed on a shelf with other books, there. Sikhism is one of the worlds youngest religions being founded just over 500 years ago. Building a basic collection on sikh religion and culture. Originally, the religion relied on the teaching of living gurus. The dasam granth is a composition primarily of the tenth guru, guru gobind singh. Sikhism, or known in punjabi as sikhi, is a monotheistic religion founded during the 15th century in the punjab region of the indian subcontinent, by guru nanak and continued to progress through the ten successive sikh gurus the eleventh and last guru being the holy scripture guru granth sahib. Sikhism was founded in the 16th century in the punjab, india. For example, the langar, or community kitchen, is maintained by the voluntary services of the community and the donation of foodstuffs by the farmers.
A collection of five powerpoints used for one hour online classes introducing upper ks2y7 students to the sikh faith. Even kings and emperors, with mountains of property and oceans of wealth these are not even equal to an ant, who does not forget god. Unlike any other religious book in history, guru arjan decided to also include the compositions of hindu and muslim saints which he considered consistent with the teachings of sikhism and the gurus. The 10th guru, gobind singh, declared that he would have no living successor, and this collection of teachings would become the ultimate guru for the sikh. Primary resources free worksheets, lesson plans and teaching ideas for primary and elementary teachers. Facts about sikhism sikhism as a religion has one very special aspect that the preaching of its founder are only the most holy scripture of sikhs. Dp singh of centre for understanding sikhism in toronto canada published recently his book. They honor this holy book as their living and perpetual guru as ordered by tenth guru guru gobind singh ji and accord it the same respect as they did their ten human gurus. Sikhism primary resources, religion, faith, sikh, temple, re twinkl. Guru arjun pays the highest tribute to this holy book in sggs.
Holy book year 3 lesson pack 5 teacher made twinkl. First book, the principal sacred text of sikhism contains hymns and poetry as well as the teachings of the first five gurus. Guru nanak who established sikhism was its first guru. Further information and resources on issues relating to diversity can be found on our website at. Building that houses the guru granth sahib ji see below, where sikhs worship god and share a meal together langar food and place where it is prepared naming. Sikhism this kids life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a their religion. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of god at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind, social justice and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. The hymns included range from the omnipresence of nature and basic day to day lessons. How was the sikhs holy book treated in the gurdwara. The holy book of the sikh religion is the guru granth sahib. Guru ji, said the holy book will be the guru after him, no other human form guru will come.