SIKHISM

The Sikh religion was founded by Guru Nanak. It is stated in the Sikh texts that Guru Nanak while in deep meditation by a river was called to the court of God where he received direct revelations from God for three days. It is stated that God asked Nanak to drink from the cup of Naam Essence of God) and then promoted Nanak to the highest of all status. From there on he was known as Guru Nanak so that he could teach the world that there is one God, that all humanity is one, and that religious divisions are man-made. The Guru spread his teachings wherever he traveled and demonstrated many miracles when necessary.Near the end of his life the Guru had many followers from many walks of life and religions. The Guruship was consecutively passed down to nine other Gurus, who were stated to have the divine light of God with them. These Gurus strengthened and expanded the Sikh religion and the revelations of God. The final and last Guruship was given to the total combined teaching of the Gurus known as the Sikh holy book The Guru

Granth Sahib Ji.[26]

The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term (iya), meaning disciple, student, or

(ika) ("instruction").[27][28] Also, some historians suggests that the name "Sikh"

is derived from the ancient term "Saka".[29] A Sikh is a disciple/subject of the Guru.
Most male Sikhs have Singh (lion) and most female Sikhs Kaur (princess) as their middle names. Sikhs who have undergone the khane-k-pahul, the Sikh initiation ceremony, can also be recognized by the Five Ks: uncut hair (Kesh); an iron/steel bracelet (kara); a Kirpan, a sword tucked in a gatra strap; Kachehra, a type of special shorts; and a Kanga, a small comb to keep the hair clean. Baptised male Sikhs cover their hair with a turban, while baptised female Sikhs may wear a turban or a headscarf

List of Sikh Gurus[1]

# Name Date of birth Guruship on Date of ascension A g e 6 9 4 8 9 5 4 6 4 3 4 8 3 1 7 5 4 4 1 n/ a

1 Guru Nanak 2 Guru Angad 3 Guru Amar Das 4 Guru Ram Das 5 Guru Arjan Dev 6 Guru Har Gobind 7 Guru Har Rai 8 Guru Har Krishan 9 Guru Tegh Bahadur 1 Guru Gobind Singh 0 1 Guru Granth Sahib 1

15 April 1469 31 March 1504 5 May 1479 24 September 1534 15 April 1563 19 June 1595 16 January 1630 7 July 1656 1 April 1621 22 December 1666 n/a

20 August 1507 7 September 1539 26 March 1552 1 September 1574 1 September 1581 25 May 1606 3 March 1644 6 October 1661 20 March 1665 11 November 1675 7 October 1708

22 September 1539 29 March 1552 1 September 1574 1 September 1581 30 May 1606 28 February 1644 6 October 1661 30 March 1664 11 November 1675 7 October 1708 n/a

First Guru : Shri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji

Guru Nanak Sahib (the First Nanak, the founder of Sikhism) was born on 15th April, 1469 at Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi in the present distrect of Shekhupura (Pakistan), now Nanakana Sahib.
Second Guru : Shri Guru Angad Sahib Ji

Guru Angad Sahib, (Bhai Lahna ji) was born in the village named Harike in Ferozepur district in Punjab, on Vaisakh Vadi 1st , (5th Vaisakh) Samvat 1561, (March 31, 1504).
Third Guru : Shri Guru Amardas Sahib Ji

Guru Amardas Sahib, the Third Nanak was born at village Basarke Gillan in Amritsar district on Vaisakh Sudi 14th, (8th Jeth), Samvat 1536 (5th May 1479).
Fourth Guru : Shri Guru Ramdass Sahib Ji

Guru Ramdas Sahib (Jetha ji) was born at Chuna Mandi, Lahore (in Pakistan), on Kartik Vadi 2nd, (25th Assu) Samvat 1591 (September 24, 1534).
Fifth Guru : Shri Guru Arjan Sahib Ji

Guru Arjan Sahib, the youngest son of Guru Ramdas Sahib and Mata Bhani Ji was born at Goindwal Sahib on Vaisakh Vadi 7th, (19th Vaisakh) Samvat 1620 (April 15,1563).
Sixth Guru : Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji

Guru Hargobind Sahib was born at village Guru Ki Wadali (district Amritsar) on Harh Vadi 7th (21 Harh), Samvat 1652 (19th June, 1595).

Seventh Guru : Shri Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji

Guru Hargobind Sahib, before his departure for heavenly abode, nominated his grand son, Har Rai Ji at the tender age of 14, as his successor (Seventh Nanak), on 3rd March, 1644.

Eight Guru : Shri Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji

Guru Harkrishan Sahib was born on Sawan Vadi 10, (8 Sawan), Bikrami Samvat 1713, (July 7, 1656) at Kiratpur Sahib.

Ninth Guru : Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji

Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib was born on Vaisakh Vadi 5, (5 Vaisakh), Bikrami Samvat 1678, (1st April, 1621) in the holy city of Amritsar in a house known as Guru ke Mahal.

Tenth Guru : Shri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji

The tenth and the last Guru or Prophet-teacher of the Sikh faith, was born Gobind Rai Sodhi on Poh Sudi 7th, 23rd Poh 1723 Bikrami Samvat (22 December 1666) at Patna, in Bihar.