How does Sikhism differ from Hinduism in terms of beliefs and practices?
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Respected Sister Nikki Kaur ji,
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa Waheguru ji ki Fateh!
In response to your question, as understood by the undersigned, the basic beliefs and practices of Hinduism and Sikhism are as under:-
HINDUISM
Hindus consider the Vedas to be their main holy scripture. A Veda is considered divine and Vedic mantras are often recited during prayers or rituals. The tenets of Hinduism including belief in:
1. Caste;
2. Idolatry;
3. Rites and rituals performed by priests;
4. Puja – Worship;
5. Dharma – Ethics;
6. Karma – Actions;
7. Yoga – Discipline;
8. Bhakti – Devotion;
9. Moksha – Liberation;
10. Samsara -Transmigration.
SIKHISM
The Guru Granth Sahib is ever living Guru of Sikhs. No mantras but belief in One Akalpurakh, who is Hukam Roop and Shabad Guru, who is Updesh Roop.
1. Casteless society;
2. No belief in idols but belief in One Akalpurakh;
3. No rites and rituals and no Karamkands;
4. No worship of idols but one is required to change his/her life as per teachings of Guru Granth Sahib!
5. Three pillars on which Sikhism stands are Kirat Karo (Honest earning), Naam Japo (Be one with Akalpurakh) and Wand Chako (Share with the needy);
6. Ethics – To get rid of falsehood (ਕੂੜ) and become a truthful person (ਸਚਿਆਰ);
7. Karmas – A Sikh is required to be one with Akalpurakh, live a disciplined life and be watchful of his deeds all his life because Karam Khand is the door to Sachkhand (37th Pauri of Jap Bani);
8. In Sikhism, the Guru preaches Sehaj Yog;
9. In Sikhism, Bhakti is to remain one with Akalpurakh/Guru, day in and day out;
10. In Sikhism liberation is getting rid of vices during this life time itself and achieve emancipation/salvation. Thus, for a Sikh, transmigration of soul (Future life after death) has no meaning nor there is a meaning of previous life because a Sikh is required to live in the present life.
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Regards,
Your Brother