25% Area of Study: Area of Study: God. Central Concepts. Area of Study: Area of Study: Central Practices. Sikh Lifestyle

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1 COMPONENT 3 A Study of a World Faith Option 6: Sikhism Candidates are expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of beliefs, teachings and practices within a world faith. Reference to relevant sources of wisdom and authority are expected, including scripture and/or sacred texts. 1 hour exam 25% Area of Study: God Areas of Study The Nature of God God as Creator God s relationship with human life Areas of Study Ceremonies Festivals The Sangat Amritsar Area of Study: Sikh Lifestyle Area of Study: Central Concepts Areas of Study The Oneness of Humanity Gurmukh The Afterlife Sewa The Sangat Area of Study: Central Practices Areas of Study The Gurdwara Worship

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4 Guru Gobind Singh The 10 th living guru, Guru Gobind Singh, decided that after his death, there would be no further living gurus. He declared that from his death onwards, the living Guru would be the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib. The Sikhs place a great deal of emphasis on this book in their religion.

5 The Guru Granth Sahib GURU means teacher who leads you from darkness (ignorance) to light.. GRANTH means large book SAHIB is a title of RESPECT

6 As you watch the DVD clip, note down the ways in which Sikhs show their respect to the Guru Granth Sahib. -sikh-holy-book-the-guru-granthsahib/4825.html

7 The Guru Granth Sahib The Guru Granth Sahib is the Sikh holy book. To Sikhs, it is more than just a book. It represents the actual word of God and is considered to be the modern day equivalent of the living Guru. It plays a central role in many areas of a Sikh s life.

8 About the Guru Granth Sahib Every copy of the book has exactly the same number of pages, 1430 in total. Every page of the book is the same in every copy. The original copy of the book still exists and its from this that every copy is taken. The book is written in a special language called gurmukhi (which was invented by the second guru ~ Guru Angad).

9 The Guru Granth Sahib & Akand Path Akand Path is when the WHOLE of the Guru Granth Sahib is read non stop. It takes 48 hours of continual reading to complete the 1430 pages. Akhand Paths are carried out on special occasions such as festivals / gurpurbs. Families may request an Akhand Path when they move house, an 18 th Birthday or before a wedding.

10 Respecting the Guru Granth Sahib Sikhs respect the book very highly as it is looked upon as the actual living word of God. If a house has a copy of the Guru Granth Sahib, it should have its own room where it is kept when not in use. It is often covered in special clothes called romallas.

11 Respecting the Guru Granth Sahib Sikhs respect the book very highly as it is looked upon as the actual living word of God. In a gurdwara, the room often has a bed that the book is put in when it is not in use. This room Sach Khand the realm of truth is often very lavish and has sheets of silk and gold leaf on objects around the room.

12 Respecting the Guru Granth Sahib Sikhs respect the book very highly as it is looked upon as the actual living word of God. It is kept on a special raised platform in the prayer hall of the gurdwara and should be higher than everyone else except the person reading it.

13 Respecting the Guru Granth Sahib Sikhs respect the book very highly as it is looked upon as the actual living word of God. It is always carried above head height so that it is never lower than the people around it.

14 Respecting the Guru Granth Sahib Sikhs respect the book very highly as it is looked upon as the actual living word of God. It has its own fan (called a chauri) that is waved over the top of the book to keep flies away. The maharaja s in India had fans waved over them to keep them cool, but mainly as a sign of respect.

15 Respecting the Guru Granth Sahib Sikhs respect the book very highly as it is looked upon as the actual living word of God. The book is kept on a cushions and a small bed (Manji Sahib) to make sure that it is comfortable and well looked after.

16 Respecting the Guru Granth Sahib Sikhs respect the book very highly as it is looked upon as the actual living word of God. People may bring gifts to the book (such as new sheets, romallas or pillows) as a way of thanking God for good fortune in their lives.

17 The Granthi may be a man or woman, they sit behind the Guru Granth Sahib, facing the worshippers. They will often give a KATHA ~ a talk / sermon explaining key teaching from the Guru Granth Sahib.

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19 The Guru Granth Sahib Look at the picture below. It shows the front of a Diwan (worship) Hall in a Gurdwara with all the people and objects you would find around the Guru Granth Sahib. Read these descriptions and then have a go at labelling the picture. Chandoa Chauri Granthi Guru Granth Sahib Harmonium Ik Onkar Karah Prashad Khanda A canopy above the Guru Granth Sahib important people would have sat beneath a canopy to keep them out of the sun, so it became a symbol of respect. A fly-whisk a handle with hair or feathers protruding from one end, waved over the Guru Granth Sahib as a sign of respect. The man or woman who reads out the Guru Granth Sahib to the congregation. The Sikh holy book. A small keyboard instrument similar to a piano accordion. A Sikh symbol the first words of the Guru Granth Sahib in Gurmukhi letters that mean, God is One. A sweet food made of flour, sugar, milk and butter. It is mixed in a bowl and offered to the Guru Granth Sahib before being shared around the congregation. A Sikh symbol made up of a two edged sword (a khanda), a circle (a chakra) and two single edged swords (kirpans). Kirpan Manji Sahib Offerings A single-edged sword, often slightly curved. A pile of cushions that the Guru Granth Sahib is placed on. Various offerings of money, flowers, food etc are placed before the Guru Granth Sahib as a sign of respect. Pictures of the Gurus Ragis Rumalla Tabla Takht These are placed around the Gurdwara to remind the congregation of the Gurus example. Musicians who sing and accompany hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib. A cloth used to cover the Guru Granth Sahib in order to keep it clean. A small drum played with the fingers. This means Throne and is the name given to the raised platform on which the Guru Granth Sahib is placed.

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23 Watch this video this will show you some of the things that we have learnt about.