Sikh Faith
The Sikh faith is one of the youngest major religions of the world. It was founded by Siri Guru Nanak Sahib (1469-1539 CE) in the South Asian region of Punjab. A succession of Gurus followed, each taking the name "Nanak". Before his passing in 1708 CE, the tenth Guru declared that after him the Word of God revealed through the Gurus, the Siri Guru Granth Sahib, shall be the Eternal Guru.
The Sikh Gurus were perfect beings sent by God for the benefit of all mankind; in complete union with God; and not in the cycle of birth and death. A person formally initiated into the Sikh faith is called Amritdhari.
A Sikh follows the Guru's teaching and tries to live by them to achieve liberation while leading the life of an ordinary householder engaged in prayer, honest labor, and sharing the fruits of labor with others.
A Sikh believes in respect for all religions, universal equality, and readiness to oppose oppression in defense of the downtrodden. Sikhs number 20 million worldwide. About 100 Sikh families live in central Ohio.
For more information about the Sikh Faith:
- Sikhs and Their Religion
- Sikh Concept of God
- Sikh View of Other Faiths
- Sikhs in America: Stress & Survival
- Interfaith Understanding and Cooperation - A Matter of Faith for Sikhs
Sikh Organizations:
- Sikh Educational and Religious Foundation POB 1553, Dublin, OH 43017
- Guru Nanak Religious Society of Central Ohio 2580 West Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43234
- World Sikh Council - America Region