Sikhism
Monotheistic syncretic Indian religion
Inspired by Hinduism and Islam
One of the modern religions
Officially casteless, but some Sikhs do follow caste rules
Requires an initiation ceremony
History
Founded by some followers of Guru Nanak
1675: Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded
1699: -> Guru Gobind Singh founded Khalsa, the warrior community, to protect Sikhs
1984: Bhindranwale and his group occupied the Golden Temple, demand the formation of a sikh country, Khalistan. He was killed in Operation Blue Star in the Golden Temple, sparking Sikh outrage. Angry Sikhs assassinated Indira Gandhi.
2023: Khalistan leader was killed in Canada
Concepts
Guru
Teacher of Sikhism
11 in total
Five Ks
Five symbols of Sikhism
Required for observant Sikhs
Kaur
Title for Sikh womenLit. princess
Singh
Title for Sikh menLit. lion
Ajitani Hifumi