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Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ArtssociologyINDIAN CULTURE AND COMMUNITY.3 Marks
Question
State the specifics of the Sikh community.
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Answer

  • The word Sikh is derived from the original Sanskrit word Shishya.
  • The word ‘Sikh’ means, ‘one who walks on the path chosen by the Guru’.
  • Sikhism is based on the teachings of Guru Nanak.
  • The Sikhs had ten gurus. Guru Nanak was the first and Govind Singh the tenth.
  • The fourth Guru Ramdas settled in Amritsar.
  • His son and fifth Guru Arjundev built the Harimandir in Amritsar, which is known in the world today as the Golden Temple.
  • He compiled of Guru Granth Sahib Tenth Guru Govid Singh drank nectar.
  • The nectar drinker learns to keep Five[Kesh, Kutch, Kadu, Kango (comb) and Kirpan]Guru Granth Sahib is the scripture of Sikhism.
  • Gurudwara is a holy place for Sikhs.
  • Sikhs make up 1.72 per cent of the total population in India.Sikhism places great emphasis on moral principles.
  • It emphasizes honesty, diligence, charity, truthfulness, and remembrance of God.
  • Caste system is found in Sikhs.
  • Lower caste people who converted to Sikhism are known as Mazhabis.
  • They live in separate dwellings.
  • They are not referred to as sardars (psychological titles for Sikhs).
  • But they can have a meal with Sikhs at Gurudwara.
  • Sikhs have different castes like Jats, Brahmins, Kshatriyas and artisans.
  • Each caste has its own distinct identity.
  • Each caste is an intermarriage group.
  • Thus, there is diversity among the castes of the Sikhs.
  • The Sikh population in Gujarat is 0.10% of the total population.

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