What is Sikhism ?
Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind, social justice and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Era of the ten gurus
1. Guru Nanak Dev . founded the Sikh faith, introducing the concept of one God.
2. Guru Angad Dev. compiled the writings of Nanak Dev, and introduced the Gurmukhi script.
3. Guru Amar Das. disavowed caste with the institution of langar, pangat and sangat.
4. Guru Raam Das. began the excavation of the sarovar in Amritsar.
5. Guru Arjun (Arjan) Dev. erected the Golden Temple .
6. Guru Har Govind (Hargobind) . constructed the Akal Takhat. He raised an army and wore two swords symbolizing secular and spiritual authority.
7. Guru Har Rai. propagated the Sikh faith, maintained a cavalry of 20,000 as his personal guard, and established both a hospital and zoo.
8. Guru Har Krishan. became guru at the age of five, and is known for his wisdom and compassion.
9. Guru Teg Bahadar. reluctant to leave meditation and come forward as guru, ultimately sacrificed his life to protect Hindu Pandits from forced conversion to Islam.
10. Guru Gobind Singh. created the order of Khalsa. Sacrificed father, mother, sons and his own life to protect Sikhs from forced conversion to Islam.
2. Guru Angad Dev. compiled the writings of Nanak Dev, and introduced the Gurmukhi script.
3. Guru Amar Das. disavowed caste with the institution of langar, pangat and sangat.
4. Guru Raam Das. began the excavation of the sarovar in Amritsar.
5. Guru Arjun (Arjan) Dev. erected the Golden Temple .
6. Guru Har Govind (Hargobind) . constructed the Akal Takhat. He raised an army and wore two swords symbolizing secular and spiritual authority.
7. Guru Har Rai. propagated the Sikh faith, maintained a cavalry of 20,000 as his personal guard, and established both a hospital and zoo.
8. Guru Har Krishan. became guru at the age of five, and is known for his wisdom and compassion.
9. Guru Teg Bahadar. reluctant to leave meditation and come forward as guru, ultimately sacrificed his life to protect Hindu Pandits from forced conversion to Islam.
10. Guru Gobind Singh. created the order of Khalsa. Sacrificed father, mother, sons and his own life to protect Sikhs from forced conversion to Islam.