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Sikhism is a religion which originated in India in 15Th century . It was founded on teachings of Guru Nanak by Guru Nanak himself .
The fundamental Sikh creed ( Mool Mantra ) is " Ek Oankar Satnaam Kata piranha nibbHaivair akaal murat ajuni saibhan gurprasad "
Mool Mantra ========
Ek Oankar - " One universal creator God "
Satnaam - " His name is truth "
Karta Purakh - " He is the creator and driving force behind everything in universe "
Nirbhao - "Without fear "
Nirvair - "Without enmity or prejudice"
akaal murat - "timeless " ( time does not have any effect on him )
Ajuni - " free from birth and death "
Saibhan - "self sustaining " ( god does not need depends on anything )
gurprasad - "realised through the grace of a true guru "
Sikhs provide free food to the devotees who come in gurdwaras , Golden temple has 4 doors on 4 sides which signifies its openness for all .
Sikhs have their 5 K's ( from whom have we borrowed that ?)
Sikhism shuns veils for women ( as burqa in Islam and ghoonghat in Hinduism ) and provide them equal rights .
Sikhism does not believes in Sati or stoning women to death .
Sikhism does not have a priestly class ( pundit or qazi ) .Sikhism rejects caste system .
Only Sikh scripture starts with numeral '1' indicating uncompromising Monotheism.
Sikhs don't cut their hair as part of God's will.
Sikhs don't believe in fasting ( but Hindu brothers and Muslim brothers believe ) .
These are just a few . But , let us not quarrel over differences.
Guru Granth Sahib says :
" The one all mighty lord created light , all beings are from God
From one light entire world was created , So who is good and who is bad"
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