Sikhism- religion founded in Northern India by a holy man named Nanak, sought to blend Islamic and Hindu beliefs…
In the 1950’s women were brought up to believe that they are strong leaders passing along their families’ traditions, values and faith in order to keep the beliefs of their culture ongoing. From their Native American ancestors, they inherited the belief that women are wise and powerful offering their unique and valuable contributions…
In the period of 600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E., the status of women in India had changed from being viewed as a man’s possession to being acknowledged, respected, and have values and domestic authorities which had helped to increase India’s overall economy, while the unfair expectations and rituals that debase women stayed the same.…
Sikhism began in 1469 with the birth of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Guru Nanak began preaching the way of enlightenment and God after he had received a spiritual vision from god. After his death, he was succeeded by nine Gurus which are regarded as his reincarnations, these nine would lead the Sikh movement until 1708. At this time the teachings from all ten gurus were passed on to the Khalsa Panth and the sacred text. This text is known as Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, which was compiled by the tenth Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji consists of hymns and writings of the first ten Gurus, along with texts from different Sikh saints. The sacred text is considered the eleventh and final Guru. The main belief of Sikhism is faith in Waheguru represented by the phrase Ik Onkar, which means only one God. Sikhs also pray many times each day and are prohibited from worshipping idols or icons while pursuing salvation through discipline and personal meditation in the name and message of God.…
Sara Beatriz Guardia , Susan Elizabeth Ramírez , Asunción Lavrin , John F. Chuchiak IV ,…
Today women in India have far greater constitutional rights than before, but are still exploited in the society. A typical Hindu family or society is divided hierarchically, where women are always placed at the bottom. Goddess worship in Hindu society has not necessarily entailed women an equitable position in the society. Even the Hindu epics are evidence of this claim, and are supported by two major incidents.…
Sikhism shares a lot of similarities with the Hinduism and Islamic religions. All three religions believe in some type of reincarnation. Sikhism’s version of reincarnation is, when you merge with Nam, (The Sikh’s God). Hinduism believes in Moksha, (which is the release from reincarnation). The three religions also share the belief of karma, karma being, one’s deed’s, or acts throughout their lives. They believe if a person does good deeds, that person will evoke good karma, however if the person engages in bad deed’s or acts they will evoke bad karma. All three religions agree that bad karma is something to avoid at all costs. Sikhism and the Islamic religion believe in monotheism, which is the worship and belief in only one god. The Hindu, do not share this belief, they believe and worship multiple Gods. . Both Muslims and Sikhs forbid the worship of idols. In Hinduism and Sikhism all addictive substances are forbidden…
The Sikhs are an independant religion. Sikhism not muslim or hindu it is completely it's own with different beliefs and values. "Guru Nanak is the own-founder prophet and there are more than 27 million Sikhs making it the 4 most popular religion.(1)”The sikhs and sikhism "emerged in 16th century. (2)" "The sikhs have been in America for over 100 years."k "There are over 700,000 sikhs in the USA. The turbans sikhs use represents Justice and equality.…
In order to understand the affect that culture has had on several of these “Great Religions” it is necessary to first examine the roles of women in non-institutionalized religions. These religions are often referred to as “Indigenous Religions,” however there are many other terms used to describe this vast group of disparate religious beliefs, practices, and oral traditions (Eller). Therefore, “indigenous religions” is merely “a catch-all term encompassing all remaining cultures, generally tribal, in which local religious practices and beliefs are still alive, usually in close relationship to the land upon which the people live” (M.P.…
The film presents several aspects of India culture such as; religious beliefs, traditional roles of Sikh woman and the importance of Indian rituals and cuisine. Jess often lacks enthusiasm for her culture, much to her parents' dismay. Throughout the movie, Jess' family and especially her mother, often pray to a picture of an old man with a long white beard that hangs above the fireplace mantel. The man is Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism (Sighn, 1998). When Jess' mother is praying to Guru for "A-level results" on Jess' exams, Jess tells her mother to hurry up. While Jess' mother takes her religion and tradition very seriously, Jess is disinterested. Religion is a very important aspect of Sikh culture, as they include prayers and rituals into their daily lives (Gold, 1996).…
The concept of the Goddess, myth and dance is truly a tool which empowers for women of our culture. Although women are at times portrayed as inferior, they possess many strong qualities which break this stereotype. Women are beautiful, strong, and courageous, they are mothers and sisters and daughters, and without them this world would not exist. Women, since the time of the Vedas and Upanishads have been looked to carry their traditional heritage from generation to generation. Hindu mythology gives importance to both male and female characters; one is not able to live without the other. The concept of goddesses and their strong culture which incorporates myth and dance which is clearly embedded in Hindu thought and religion allows women in today’s society to attain a sense of belonging.…
Page 1. The Last Sermon of the Holy Prophet 2. Shah Abdul Latif 3. The Neem Tree (Poem) 4. Moen-jo-Daro 5. Helen Keller 6. The Daffodils (Poem) 7. Allama lqbal 8. The Role of Women in the Pakistan Movement 9. Children (Poem) 10. What the Quaid-i-Azam Said 11. Health is Wealth 12. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening (Poem) 13. The Great War Hero 14. Nursing 15. The Miller of the Dee (Poem) 16. Responsibilities of a Good Citizen 17. The Village Life in Pakistan 18. Abou Ben Adhem (Poem) 19. The Secret of Success 20. The Guddu Barrage 37 45 55 59 66 71 74 80 85 87 92 97 99 106 3 7 17 19 28…
Many of the festivals, rites, rituals and even the dress habits of the adherents of Sanatana Dharma -- the Hindus, have deep spiritual significance and Amma actively encourages their propagation. In this section let us try to discover the Cultural Heritage of India, Her contributions to the world and the Life, Festivals and Philosophy of Indian people.…
Marriage for an Indian woman is not just the love and bonding with her husband it is about building strong bonds with every member of her husband’s family, when an Indian woman shifts from her parent’s home to her husband’s home, she also shifts her loyalties from her parents and siblings to her in-laws. Marriage for an Indian woman means the end of her already limited independence, it is the end of holding any individual social or economic status. For the sacrificial being that an Indian woman is expected to be, her only hope and expectation of finding love, respect and care from her husband is rarely ever met. Due to the large number of superstitious beliefs existing in the Indian society, the wife is usually considered the bringer of any kind of misfortune that comes by to her husband’s family, she is also blamed for any misunderstanding caused between the couple.…
Ans. Hazrat Asma was a perfect example of bravery, honesty, truthfulness, modesty, generosity and piety.…