Sikh names usually have special meanings, and they are chosen with the help of the guru granth sahib the sikh holy book. For the sikh community, baby naming is a family affair in which religion plays an important part. This article is based on excerpts from the spirit of the sikh written by professor puran singh in 1920s and published by punjabi university patiala in two volumes during 1982. It was compiled by guru arjan and installed in the golden temple in the year 1604. This article looks at sikh beliefs about god, karma, death and rebirth. The term which originates from byblos an ancient phoenician city which traded in papyrus used in producing a paper like substance for writing upon. The vedas are scriptures that the hindu people use as a guide to daily and religious life. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 gurus enshrined in the sikh holy book and living guru, sri guru granth sahib. Satnam is referred to god as the name of god is true and everlasting. Did you know that sikhisms h oly scripture is the everlasting guru of the sikhs. Sikhs follow the instructions for all ceremonies birth, naming and marriage as set out in the sikh rahit maryada sikh code of conduct and by following the holy book. The names given to god primarily refer to the attributes of the almighty and his various qualities. Sikhism, religion and philosophy founded in the punjab region of the indian.
Sukhmandir kaur is a sikh author, educator, and the president of dharam khand sikh academy. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. If the faithful follows the bani of the preceptor, the preceptor himself. The origins of sant mat, the five names, and the identity. Asmaemuhammad pbuh, collection of 99 names of holy prophet muhammad. The bible, specifically the new testament as the old testament is just taken from the torah. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of god at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind, social justice and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. This holy book is written in the sanskrit language. Sikh names are usually picked out from the sikh s holy book, the guru granth sahib. It is the source of sikhs daily prayers and congregational singing. Many sikhs will name their baby on the fortieth day after birth in a simple child naming ceremony nam karan. Holy books of islam the recognised holy books in islam. Online shopping for sikhism religion from a great selection at books store. Sikhs usually pick names derived from the guru granth sahib for their children.
Similarly, the name raam, paarbrahm, krishan which are names of god used by hindus are frequently mentioned in the sikh holy scriptures. If the faithful follows the bani of the preceptor, the preceptor himself helps him in the realisation of his ideal. The guru granth sahib contains predominantly hymns of the following sikh gurus. The jain dharma existed even before the emergence of the vedas and the puranas which are said to be ancient. On kaurs official website she explains, shabad is the sacred energy or recitation of sound, and guru means the living teacher. This practice apparently started in the early years of the religion, and was a reflection of the sikh s. They are mostly influenced by popular and successful people to create a positive vibe in the babys life. Sikhs call it shri guru granth sahib ji answer to what is unique about guru granth sahib. In the naming ceremony, a passage or hukam is read out from the holy book of sikhs and the first letter of the first word from the hukam is picked for the initial of the childs name. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading japji sahib english translation and transliteration. The vedas are the prime book of knowledge on which primary hindu beliefs stands. The sangat the nature of human life in sikhism gcse.
Naam, therefore, is greater than everything else sabte ucha jaka nao and wada sahib uncha thaon, uche upar ucha nao. But the vedantic beliefs went under much transformation and became gradually polytheistic in character. Oxford university press usa publishes scholarly works in all academic disciplines, bibles, music, childrens books, business books, dictionaries, reference books, journals, text books and more. Interestingly, their holy book, the sri guru granth sahib, includes wisdom by non sikh writers as well. It meant both an application and a symbol of the allpervading supreme reality that sustained the universe. Sikhism simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Here is a list of over sikhs names recorded so far. It also contains hymns and verses of thirteen hindu bhakti movement sant poets saints and two muslim saint poets. The first letter of the first word of the hymn is picked. As per the vedantic embodiments hinduism is monotheistic. There is no specific dictate in religious texts about therapeutic abortions.
A newborn is named during the formal presentation of the baby to the sikh s holy book, the guru granth sahib. Guru granth sahib this is the sacred book of the sikhs also popularly known as the adi granth. Sikh baby boy names are followed by adding the word singh with meaning lion. Supreme god in holy book guru granth sahib sikhism. The names are separated into different categories, but. The sri gur granth sahib is the holy book for sikhs, as guru gobind singh teached us. Sikh religious, ethical, and ceremonial life revolves around the text and presence of the guru granth sahib gg. The main teachings of the guru granth sahib is the love of humanity.
The bani is the preceptor and the preceptor is the bani, all the nectars are present in the bani. At a ceremony at the gurdwara, the name of the baby is chosen by taking the hukam, the granthi randomly opens sri guru granth sahib to any page and reads the hymn on that page. The book teaches that outward rituals and indulgence in the worldly pleasure only bring us. That is why devi who is known by different names like durga. The holy book in the hindu religion is known as the vedas.
Please note that outside sikhism it can be said a holy book or a holy scripture but within sikhism it is treated as the living embodiment of. In most cases, it signifies the revelation of god through the gurus sacred word. The principal sikh scripture is the adi granth first scripture, more commonly called the guru granth sahib. Nam, like the term logos in greek, has many meanings. Japji sahib english translation and transliteration. People of all religious backgrounds or of no religious faith are welcomed into a sikh gurdwara.
Just like the other gurus, the guru granth sahib is not considered a divinity itself but is treated with the same respect a living leader of a religion the pope for example. This sacred text is divided into two main sections, the old testament and the new testament which are then further divided into various books. Originally, the religion relied on the teaching of living gurus. The sangat sing hymns together kirtan, meditate on gods name nam japna and listen to musicians ragis. Names are usually taken from the holy book of sikhs, the guru granth sahib. Baby naming in the sikh community babycenter india. The holy books in hinduism are there only for guidance.
Khalsa ardas kirtan langar naam karan anand karaj amrit sanchar amrit vela. It was called adi granth until guru gobind singh, the tenth and final guru in human form, conferred on it the title of the guru in 1708, after which it was called sri guru granth. They are derivatives of sanskrit names, nature and mythological characters too. Life without the name or the word, or nam simranthe remembrance of. Naam japo, meditation, prayer and its purpose sikhnet. This is a popular sikh baby girl name from guru granth sahib. Sri guru granth sahib ji is the central religious scripture of sikhism, regarded by sikhs as the. The 10th guru, gobind singh, declared that he would have no living successor, and this collection of teachings would become the ultimate guru for the sikh. However, the puranas are supposed to be complied by muni vyasa. It is only in human life that one can get peace by reciting the name naam of lord 2079. Apr 03, 20 the puranas are holy books of hinduism that date back to gupta empire in ancient india. The immortal and immaculate nam is to be sung, spoken and meditated on in sangat. By holy book i assume you mean the central texts which are.
Jun 11, 2019 in the sikh community, religion plays a significant role in selecting a babys name. It is clear that the understanding of this term is. Like many religions around the world, sikhism has its own holy book. The repetition of the sikh mantra waheguru is an invocation of this holy spirit. By taking the name of a child for years that will develop their personality traits according to the meaning for hisher name, whether you are the mother or father of a new cute baby, we have collected the list of modern sikh baby names with their meaning. Guru granth introduction to sikhisms holy scripture.
The name of the sikh holy book is the sri guru granth sahib ji the sri and the ji are added to the name as a sign of respect. One unusual feature of sikhism is that all sikh males share the name. Who gave the name of bible for the holy book of christianity. The holy book of the sikh religion is the guru granth sahib. The holy book for sikhs is the sri guru granth sahib ji, the sri and the ji are aded on for respect, so it is also know as the guru granth sahib shri guru granth sahib ji is the sikh holy book. Sikhs follow the instructions for all ceremonies birth, naming and marriage as set out in the sikh rahit maryada sikh code of conduct and by following the holy book the guru. The sikhs do not regard this as their holy book but. The boys name must have the suffix singh and the girls, the suffix kaur. The book teaches that outward rituals and indulgence in the worldly pleasure only bring us pain. The jap or recitation of a mantra, dhyan or silent contemplation, singing of hymns composed by the gurus, reading from the sri guru granth sahib, the holy book are all different forms of meditation and prayer. Modern sikh baby names the largest database of most beautiful and modern hindu, muslim, arabic, sikh, bengali, english, american, baby boy and girl names along with meanings and search options. Sikhs use a set of several hundred given names, all or nearly all meaningful, usually with a religious or moral theme. Unlike christianity or islam, it is a not a religion that is governed by the book. Sikh birth customs archives of disease in childhood.
In this instance, this would mean, whose name is truth. Nanaks teaching preached a unifying message that overcame religious differences, uniting both hindu and muslim in common devotion to the same god recognized that behind all human names and forms for god, is one true god sat nam the true name rejected meaningless ritual, images and idols of gods in favor of simple, heartfelt. 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. Sikhism is a relatively young religion, with guru granth sahib as its key. Waheguru is the main and true name used for god in sikhism the sikhs believe that allah the name of god used by muslim is a valid name to use. 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.
At that time it contained the hymns of only the first five gurus and those of bhagats saints of medieval india. This religion does not allow idol worship, but the holy book or the guru. The holy book contains writings of the sikh gurus, muslim fakirs and hindu saints. The sikh holy book is a collection of scripture called guru granth sahib and it is considered the last and final guru itself as well as the head of the sikh religion. The word bible is derived from the greek word biblia meaning books. This name generator will give you 10 random book titles for one of 10 genres based on your choice. Naam and the related terms naam japo or naam japna convey the message of the need to remember god the creator by repeating and focusing the mind on his name and identity.
The basic philosophy of sikhism revolves mainly around three concepts. It was written by the six gurus of sikhism and is itself regarded by sikhs as the final, sovereign, and eternal living guru. Most sikh names are derived from the guru granth sahib. The origins of sant mat, the five names, and the identity of tulsi sahibs guru, by james bean. The 11th sikh guru granth sahib is the everlasting guru. Nanak naam is a registered charity in the uk charity no. Tips on how to choose the perfect sikh spiritual name for your baby. Pdf a critical evaluation of waheguru gurmantar in sikh religion. In the sikh scripture god is called by various names such as ram, gobind, mukand, madhav, prabhu, rahim, karim, vithal,etc. The dasam granth is a composition primarily of the tenth guru, guru gobind singh. The holy books of world religions sacred texts in world. The guideline in the rehit mariyada of guru gobind singh demands that the sikh engages in naam simran as.
This statement outlines the importance that the guru places on the concept and aspect of naam. Sikhism holy book buy holy book of sikhs sikh books. Their holy book is the sri guru granth sahib ji many sources call sikhism a monotheistic religion. Scriptures and scrolls were among the earliest of hand written books. The sri guru granth sahib also known as adi granth is more than a holy book for the sikhs. One of the 3 pillars of the sikh faith is naam japo, or doing meditation and prayer. Feb 04, 2014 do you know what your name means, or how your parents chose it. A gurdwara meaning the doorway to the guru, is the sikh place of worship and may be referred to as a sikh temple.
The willingness to change a word led guru har rai to bar his son from his presence, and name his younger son as his successor. The hymns included range from the omnipresence of nature and basic day to day lessons. The name of an independent country some sikhs hope to establish. Though one of the worlds youngest religions, sikhism too has a holy book of scripture compiled from various. World religion sikhism learn with flashcards, games, and more for free.
In the sikh community, religion plays a significant role in selecting a babys name. Holy place, nankana sahib, where the founder of the sikh religion, guru nanak dev was born. Despite muslims being obliged to believe in the other holy books sent down to the other prophets besides prophet muhammad pbuh, due to the alterations to the other holy books of islam, the current versions of the torah, psalms and bible are not accepted. All such epithet are known as karamnaam expressing quality and attribute of god.
Guru granth sahib ji is the name of sikhs holy books. Sikh religion prayer, holy scriptures kindle edition by god. The words sat means trueeverlasting and nam means name. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Do you know what your name means, or how your parents chose it. These religious virtues are represented by the religious sikh symbol known as the khanda fig 1. The names are separated into different categories, but theyre all pretty straight forward. Sikhism is a faith whose followers are called sikhs. The quran kareem is the only recognised holy book of islam now. Guru ji, said the holy book will be the guru after him, no other human form guru will come. What is the name of the sikhs holy building answers. Jan 14, 2015 a name starting with the first letter of the hymn of the hukam command should be proposed by the granthi man in attendance of the holy book and, after its acceptance by the congregation, the name should be announced by him. For sikhs, our living guru exists within the sacred words of our tradition and physically within the sikh holy book known as the guru granth sahib.