'Introduction to Sikhism'

' umpteen scholars believe that Sikhism is a mixture of beliefs and refining of Hinduism and Islam. However, to Sikhs it is an independent righteousness non merely ground on the synthesis of deuce older religions. Sikhism was founded in the Punjab region of India round the sixteenth light speed. The Sikhs beginning(a) appointed leader, Guru Nanak, was born(p) of Hindu parents in Talwandi in 1469. When he was thirty old age old the guru disappeared for triad days age on his chemise with his fel starting time appears. Guru Nanak reappeared and claimed that he was taken to the act of graven image drank the loving cup of adoration and graven image became with him. From this point on accounts described him as a guru. Guru Nanak potently preached that man is uncomplete high nor low by his association and his individuality depends upon transparent deeds.1 Born in the Kastriya caste Guru Nanak became frustrated by the limit formal elements of both Hinduism and Islam an d wanted to come an alternative path. The briny scripture of Sikhism the Guru Granth Sahib is establish on the beliefs and hymns of Guru Nanak. The scriptures and primordial beliefs of Sikhism were formed during the rate of flow of the gurus from 1500 to 1708. During this period the scriptures the Sikhs face up persecution by the Mughal orderrs in the seventeenth and 18th century. Later in the mid 19th century under(a) British rule Punjab was divided in the midst of India and Pakistan. Sikhs became increasing accessible activists in the azoic twentieth century joining Gandhis front end of non-violence and passive resistance. scorn persecution and separation Sikhism has stood immobile as a religion and right away Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the human beings having more than xx million followers.\n\nBeliefs\nSikhism is based on the beliefs of Guru Nanak in one divinity fudge known as Sat Nam. Guru Nanak believes that God can be found in the universe or w ithin yourself as God. Gods attributes are not physical he is timeless, formless, beyond return and death.... '