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[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."
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 ]
Some take home the sacred water of the tank particularly for sick friends and relatives, [161] [162] believing that the waters of such sacred sites have restorative powers and the ability to purify one's karma. [163] [v] [161] The various gurus of Sikhism have had different approaches to pilgrimage. [164]
G. Glen Cove Gurdwara; Goindwal; Gur Sikh Temple; Gurdwara Baba Bakala Sahib; Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib; Gurdwara Guru Nanak Punjabi Sabha Chakala; Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib
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.
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 ...
Zakaria Khan managed to have 3,000 Sikhs of these Sikhs captured and later got them beheaded in batches at Nakhas (site of the horse market outside the Delhi gate). [145] Sikhs raised a memorial shrine known as the Shahidganj (the treasure house of martyrs) at that place latter. In 1747, Shah Nawaz took over as Governor of Lahore.