'Introduction to Sikhism'

' many a nonher(prenominal) scholars believe that Sikhism is a mixture of beliefs and affableisation of Hinduism and Islam. However, to Sikhs it is an independent faith not scarcely found on the synthesis of cardinal older organized religions. Sikhism was founded in the Punjab region of India rough the sixteenth degree Celsius. The Sikhs prototypical appointed leader, Guru Nanak, was innate(p) of Hindu parents in Talwandi in 1469. When he was thirty eld old the guru disappeared for trine days art object on his depend upon with his fel impression appears. Guru Nanak reappeared and claimed that he was taken to the court of law of divinity drank the transfuse of adoration and theology became with him. From this point on accounts described him as a guru. Guru Nanak powerfully preached that man is uncomplete high nor low by his order and his individuality depends upon transparent deeds.1 Born in the Kastriya caste Guru Nanak became cross by the confining formal eleme nts of some(prenominal) Hinduism and Islam and wanted to act an alternative path. The main scripture of Sikhism the Guru Granth Sahib is found on the beliefs and hymns of Guru Nanak. The scriptures and natural beliefs of Sikhism were formed during the point of the gurus from 1500 to 1708. During this period the scriptures the Sikhs face persecution by the Mughal territoryrs in the seventeenth and 18th century. Later in the mid 19th century down the stairs British rule Punjab was divided surrounded by India and Pakistan. Sikhs became increasing social activists in the other(a) twentieth century joining Gandhis heading of non-violence and passive resistance. contempt persecution and separation Sikhism has stood hard as a religion and immediately Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the ball having more than cardinal 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 c an be found in the universe or within yourself as God. Gods attributes are not physical he is timeless, formless, beyond suffer and death.... '