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Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Pakistan, the birthplace of the founder of Sikhism Pool in Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan, the burial place of the founder of Sikhism Gurdwara Panja Sahib at Hasan Abdal, Punjab, Pakistan
[1] [2] [3] It is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world, [4] and one of the fastest-growing. [5] The sacred text and last Guru of Sikhism, Guru Granth Sahib, teaches humans how to unite with the all cosmic soul; with God, the creator: "Only those who selflessly love everyone, they alone shall find God."
It is one of the most recently founded major religions and among the largest in the world with about 25–30 million adherents (known as Sikhs). Sikhism developed from the spiritual teachings of Guru Nanak (1469–1539), the faith's first guru, and the nine Sikh gurus who succeeded him.
The year 1469 marks the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. He was succeeded by nine other human gurus until, in 1708, the Guruship was finally passed on by the tenth guru to the holy Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib , which is now considered the living Guru by the followers of the Sikh faith. [ 3 ]
Gurdwaras around the world may also serve the Sikh community in other ways, including acting as libraries of Sikh literature and schools to teach children Gurmukhi, housing the Sikh scriptures, and organizing charitable work in the wider community on behalf of Sikhs. Many historical gurdwaras associated with the lives of the Sikh Gurus have a ...
The finest principles of Sikhism, such as bravery, righteousness, and equality, were intended to be embodied by the Khalsa. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] [ 13 ] Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib is located near the cradle of the Khalsa and has witnessed several important Sikh historical events.
Sikhs composed 18 percent of the Indian army and are the most decorated regiment in India. Sikhs composed majority of the Sikh Regiment, Sikh Light Infantry, Jat Regiment and Rajput Regiment. They fought in all Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts and the Sino-Indian War and got many titles and gallantry awards.
A sacred, 350-year-old garna tree is located at Gurdwara Garna Sahib in Vill, Bodal village, Dasuya, in Hoshiarpur district. [7] Sikhs believe Guru Hargobind took rest under this tree during a hunting trip. [7] The fruits borne by this species of tree, berries of a dark-purple hue, are called garuna or garaunda in Punjabi, hence the name of the ...