What are some of the basic principles and beliefs of Sikhism that a newcomer should be aware of before beginning their journey in this faith?
What are some of the basic principles and beliefs of Sikhism that a newcomer should be aware of before beginning their journey in this faith?
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Respected Michelle Mone ji,
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh!
In reply to your question the undersigned wants to say that:-
1. “Sikh” is a “Seeker of Truth” and “Sikhism” stands for:-
(i) Oneness of Humanity;
(ii) No discrimination owing to gender, race, caste, creed, or color;
(iii) No empty rituals & worthless religious practices;
(iv) No life after death theories. Rather, it stands for salvation/emancipation, during the life time on getting rid of vices.
2. Further, Sikhism:-
(i) teaches a Sikh to live his life in the present, as per Hukam of Akalpurakh and teachings of ever living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib;
(ii) expects a Sikh to earn an honest living, remain connected with Akalpurakh all the time and share his honest earning with poor and needy;
(iii) expects a Sikh to be compassionate, kind, tolerant and is to love all i e. he is to reach the mental state of seeing Akalpurakh in everyone and hence having friends only and no enemies;
(iv) expects a Sikh to serve the humanity, without any distinction of caste, creed and religion.
The main difference between Sikhism and other religions is that Sikhism propagates salvation/emancipation, during the present life itself by getting rid of vices, while it is not so in case of other religions.
Hope it helps. If you have any further questions, please do ask. If you find any deficiencies, please point out the same, for improvement in future.
Regards,
Your Brother
each human being is creation of Almighty
rich and poor all are equal in His eyes
help everyone everywhere in crisis in possible means
there is no place in universe where you can’t find Him
Almighty is a power and no idol or human