Sikhs believe that god is a spiritual power, not a person, and should always be in siks minds. Building that houses the guru granth sahib ji see below, where sikhs worship god and share a meal together langar food and place where it is prepared. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion which has only one god. Sikhism 10 gurus ks2 what do religion mean for you. Son of guru arjan, he perfected the dress code introduced by his father and started the tradition of wearing two swords, one signifying his political amiri authority and the other his religious fakiri. Oct 19, 2018 did you know that sikhism s holy scripture is the everlasting guru of the sikhs.
Sikhism for ks1 and ks2 children sikhism faith homework help. It is a universal teacher for all religions giving the message of one god and respect to all humans of every religion. Photo of a sikh man in attendance to the sri guru granth sahib, the sikh holy scripture. Like the bible of christianity, the vedas of hinduism or the koran of islam, the guru granth sahib, also known as the adi granth, is the main scripture of sikhism. The tenth guru, guru gobind singh, said that after. The sikh gurus have described god in numerous ways in their hymns included in the guru granth sahib, the holy scripture of sikhism, but the oneness of the deity is consistently emphasized throughout. The tenth guru, guru gobind singh declared that there would be no other living gurus after him, so instead sikhs could look to their holy scriptures for guidance, so the holy book became the guru.
Sikhism is a faith whose followers are called sikhs. Sikhism teaches that god is both within the creation and separate from it at the same time. The followers are called sikhs, and their holy book is the guru granth sahib. Comparing sikh and christian beliefs kids of courage. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. This clip would be useful to compare with the holy books of other religions as. Beliefs sikhs believe that god is one deity, the supreme guru and creator of all things. How do sikhs show respect to the guru granth sahib answers. With a detailed lesson plan, presentation, differentiated activities and information video, this lesson.
Mar 25, 2009 in sikhism, we refer to our holy book as the 11th guru. The symbol or emblem of sikhism is known as the khanda. Simran, 11, explains the importance of the sikh holy book, the guru granth sahib. Pupils are encouraged to consider what can be learned from sikh beliefs and practices and from. The sikh holy book is called the guru granth sahib. In a gurdwara, all remove their shoes, and women cover their heads. Guru granth sahib is not just a holy book of sikhs, its respected and treated as a living being as its officially the eternal guru teachers. Ks2 re sikhism in this unit children will be introduced to the topic of sikhism. The name and or naam of god is onkar ik was placed before it as onkar is present in all creation and their is no duality, creation and creator are one.
Nov 29, 20 a collection of five powerpoints used for one hour online classes introducing upper ks2 y7 students to the sikh faith. Sikh ethics emphasize the congruence between spiritual development and everyday moral conduct. The guru granth sahib is used to guide the everyday thoughts and actions within a sikh family and the rituals involved. Ks2 guru granth sahib quotes activity what is the guru granth sahib ks2. This topic will be relevant to teaching religious education at ks2 or ks3 in. This book contains the teachings of all gurus, and hass been identically printed since the first copy, containing the same amount of pages, same words, and same paper size to preserve it. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start the conversation. It symbolizes christs death on the cross, a sacrifice for the sins of mankind. Guru ji, said the holy book will be the guru after him, no other human form guru will come. It has all the rules of sikhism and it is deeply respected by the sikh community. This is why it is called the guru granth sahib guru teacher. The sri gur granth sahib is the holy book for sikhs, as guru gobind singh teached us.
Sikhism for ks1 and ks2 children sikhism faith homework. Supreme god in holy book guru granth sahib sikhism. She explains that sikhs call god waheguru and they pray believing that their. Learn about sikh beliefs and customs in this fun ks2 re quiz for students in year 3, year 4, year 5 and year 6. Asked in sikhism how do sikhs show respect to their holy book. You can find more fully resourced lessons about sikhism in the year 3 sikhism unit pack.
Who is god the creatorsustainerproviderdestroyer and. She says that it is unusual among holy texts because some of it was written by. She tells us that 5867 sacred hymns or shabads make up the guru granth sahib and that it is full of wisdom and teachings for sikhs. The sri guru granth sahib also known as adi granth is more than a holy book for the sikhs. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. The guru granth sahib the sikh holy book bbc teach. An investigation into sikh belief about god through a study of the mool mantar, the enlightenment of guru nanak and the ik onkar symbol. In christianity this is described as the trinity consisting of god the father, jesus christ and the holy spirit,three aspects of a single deity. Teach your ks2 class about guru granth sahib with this handy quotes discussion activity, perfect for your sikhism themed lessons. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The concept of heaven and hell in christianity vs sikhism.
The main holy book in sikhism is the guru granth sahib. There are notes to help with the delivery of the lesson on the bottom of some of the slides. Powerpoint lesson on the guru granth sahib tes resources. Lets take a look at a number of these holidays, rites of passage in the life of a sikh, and the ritual prayers, hymns, and holy readings associated with significant events. Sikhism simran describes how the sikh faith was started by guru nanak over 500 years ago in the punjab region of india. So the name we have given it is the guru granth sahib ji. In christianity this is described as the trinity consisting of god the father, jesus christ and the holy spirit, three aspects of a single deity. The sggsj says, you have thousands of eyes, and yet you have no eyes. Jan 20, 2017 the most sacred object in sikhism is the guru granth sahib also called the adi granth, the sikh holy book. Ks2 sikhism how a monotheistic faith was founded in punjab. Stories highlighting universal values of helping others, compassion, prayer, courage, sharing, and the oneness of all people capture the hearts and imagination of children of all ages. Guru granth introduction to sikhisms holy scripture. The guru granth sahib is the holy book of the religion sikhism and contains different prayers, hymns and songs. Sikhism is monotheistic and stresses the equality of all men and women.
Through questioning, establish that there were 10 living gurus, and that there is now a holy book called the guru granth sahib. They were the link between god and humans, chosen to deliver gods messages. Sikh stories for children children of all faiths and religions will enjoy these stories of spiritual principles and consciousness. Difference between sikhism and christianity difference. Before reading the holy words of guru granth sahib scripture, sikhs invoke the presence of the living enlightener with the prakash ceremony and petition the guru with the prayer of ardas. Sikhism is a religion based on the teachings of guru nanak dev and the following nine gurus teachers. If so, you understand that gods word the holy bible is the only guide book you need to christian living. The holy book contains writings of the sikh gurus, muslim fakirs and hindu saints. The lesson covers how the book came about, facts about the book and how it is shown respect by sikhs. It was founded in punjab, a province of modern day pakistan, about 500 years ago. Jul 11, 2019 they will know that sikhs revere 10 gurus and some of the ways the book is used by sikhs in their daily lives excelling pupils will understand how the concept of guru is.
The holy text spans 1430 pages and contain the actual words spoken by the founders of the sikh religion the ten gurus of sikhism and various other saints from other religions including hinduism and islam. Sikhs take their name from the word sikha, meaning disciples. The 11th sikh guru granth sahib is the everlasting guru. Oct 22, 2012 this is a powerpoint based lesson on the sikh holy book, the guru granth sahib. Bbc teach primary resources ks2 religious studies my life, my religion. The holy scriptures of sikhism came to be regarded as the medium through which the deceased sikh gurus could communicate with their followers imbibing the word of god. Includes powerpoints, planning overviews, activities, worksheets and more. Onkar is everything, it is the divine melody and primal vibration that resides in everything. The sikhs treat this granth holy book as a living guru.
Sikhs believe that these gurus were at one with god. The hymns included range from the omnipresence of nature and basic day to day lessons. There are over 25 million sikhs all over the world, although most still live in india. The guru granth sahib is a collection of teachings and writings by guru nanak and other gurus as well as sikh, hindu and muslim saints. Shri guru granth sahib is not written by one human but by saints from all across societies and religions.
The sikh scripture is a book called the guru granth sahib the tenth guru, guru gobind singh declared that there would be no other living gurus but instead sikhs could look to their holy scriptures for guidance, so the holy book became the guru teacher. The main teachings of the guru granth sahib is the love of humanity. The secret information about supreme god has been showcased via this article, and the information has been taken from the holy book, shri guru granth sahib sikhism. Sikhs believe that the guru granth sahib is a living guru which has its. It is a collection of teachings and writings by guru nanak and other gurus as well as sikh, hindu and muslim saints. Primary resources free worksheets, lesson plans and teaching ideas for primary and elementary teachers. Browse our collection of ks2 resources on sikhism to support teaching on this topic. Christianity vs sikhism difference and comparison diffen. A disciple is someone who follows a teacher or a leader. Jan 02, 2020 the sikh holy book, the adi granth, took his place as indicated by its alternate name, guru granth. The kirpan is a ceremonial dagger though not a weapon that is meant to remind sikhs of the duty to fight injustice.
A girl explains the importance of the sikh holy book, the guru granth sahib. Despite its pacifist roots, sikhism has come to be known as militant, which is unfortunate because such militancy stems largely from geographical issues outside of sikh control. A collection of five powerpoints used for one hour online classes introducing upper ks2 y7 students to the sikh faith. The light has come to clear the darkness about the supreme god, the father of all souls, which we address as immortal and almighty god. Use the words to work out and then record a clear set of sikh beliefs about god alongside their symbol, e. How is respect shown for the sikhs holy book answers. The agreed syllabus for religious education in northamptonshire. A member of the khatri trading caste and far from illiterate, nanak was not a typical sant, yet he experienced the same spirit of god in everything outside him and everything within him as did others in the movement he founded. Sikhs believe that the guru granth sahib is a living guru which has its own place to sleep, know as the pure heaven. Resources for the unit see week 1 internet resource. Compared to other religions, sikhism is a religion of recent origin, founded in the 15th century ad by its founder sri guru nanak.
All of his nanaks progressive thinking attained absolution at the age of 30, when he had the transcendental experience, quite similar to that of mohammed and joan of arc, that was about to rock the very foundation of orthodox hinduism in india. The name given to the ten great human teachers of sikhism and also to the sikh holy book. They are then taught about the main prayers the mool mantar and the sukhmani sahib bani. Sikhism simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sikhs believe that god made everything, god doesnt. If you ask the holy spirit to reveal truth and meaning to you as you read.
He made sikhism very popular during his life time and there by attracted the attention of the mughal emperors. The compositions of his successors are also contained in the book, as are. It has over 3000 hymns and instructions to lead a good sikh life. Unlike the bible or the bhagavadgita, which are often carried around, dogeared and placed on a shelf with other books, there. Sikhism rejects caste and class systems and emphasizes service to humanity. Explain how the sikh holy book took over after the tenth guru. Ks2 religious education sikhism learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers.
The tenth guru, guru gobind singh, said that after him there would be no other living gurus. It was founded by a man called guru nanak and is based on what he taught people. Sikhs believe in one god who guides and protects them. Use this great lesson pack to teach your class about the guru granth sahib, the sikh holy book. The adi granth, its first rendition, was compiled by the fifth sikh guru arjan dev. The chakkar, like the kara it is a circle representing god without beginning or end and reminding sikhs to remain within the rule of god. Sikhs beliefs about god as expressed in the mul mantra. Some resources adapted from others found on tes added to and collected here thank you. With a detailed lesson plan, presentation, differentiated activities and information video, this lesson will develop a much deeper understanding of the sikh holy book and its importance within sikhism.
Sikhism began over 500 years ago in an area called the punjab in india. Watch online clip 4825 the sikh holy book, the guru granth sahib bbc learning clips. The sikh holy book, the guru granth sahib ks2 religious. The dasam granth is a composition primarily of the tenth guru, guru gobind singh. Simran explains that the guru granth sahib is not just a book to sikhs. The teachings of the sikh religion were passed down from guru to guru and then written down in a very special book, the guru granth sahib. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion, or a religion that believes in one god.
Unlike the bible or the bhagavadgita, which are often carried around, dogeared and placed on a shelf with other books, there are strict rules and procedures for handling the adi granth. Ek ongkar, which means god is one, is the most important teaching in the sikh religion. Powerpoint lesson on the guru granth sahib teaching. In this lesson, the children are introduced to the key facts about the sikh holy book and the ten gurus. Sikhism is classified as an indian religion along with buddhism, hinduism and jainism. The guru granth sahib is the sacred scripture of the sikhs, and its bedrock is the body of compositions of guru nanak. Guru grant sahib the most sacred object in sikhism is the guru granth sahib also called the adi granth, the sikh holy book. It is usually regarded as the premier holy scripture of the sikhs though there are some other supplementary scriptures of importance as well.
This is because there will be no more living gurus and sikhs believe that god is talking through the guru granth sanhib. The adi granth, while not worshiped, is ascribed divine status. The sikh place of worship is known as a gurdwara, and it is where the sikh holy book, the guru granth sahib is kept, though copies are also found in sikh homes. Sikhs believe that the guru granth sahib is a living guru which has its own place to sleep, know as. Learn about sikh beliefs and customs in this fun ks2 re quiz for students in year 3, year 4, year 5. All these teachings are compiled in the holy book known as the guru granth sahib which serves as the eternal guru for sikhs. Show video clip of the guru granth sahib being used in a gurdwara and identify how sikhs treat the book as a living guru eg. Originally written by gemma kingston, updated in april 2019.