1. What is the literal meaning of the word sikh? Why is it appropriate? Please explain your answer. The literal meaning of Sikh is disciple. When Nanak left behind his family and home, then was joined by Mardana who was from a social class of musicians. He decided to leave home due to the fact that he believe that he had an experience with God after being in the forest for three days. As he continued to spread the work he looked for more disciples or also known as Sikh.
2. When did Nanak live and what was the key moment in his life story?
Nanak was born in today’s world Pakistan in the year 1469, and is regarded as the founder of Sikhism. The key moment or turning point in Nanak’s life was when he had an experience so powerful that he saw it as a revelation. He was in the river performing religious acts and then went into the forest next to the river and stayed there for three days. Upon returning from the forest, he claimed that he directly came into contact with God, and that there only is one single God.
3. Describe the basic Sikh understanding of God. The basic Sikh understanding of God is that there is a single god and the possibility of reincarnation as well as Karma. The understanding of God is also that even though God is beyond personhood, God does have person qualities which include love, knowledge, love, a sense of justice, as well as compassion. And because God has these certain qualities, the individual is able to connect to God on a personal level. In addition, it can be said that God is the primary guru, however he can be found in everyone and contacted through the human heart.
4. What are the two key functions of the Sangat? The two key functions of the Sangat were to offer both worship to God as well as assistance to fellow human beings.
5. Describe three elements of Khalsa dress. How do these elements relate to Sikh belief? There