Sikh: Learn about the origins

Learn about the origins, core beliefs, practices, symbols, and sacred texts of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the 15th century. Explore the role of the Five Takhts, the Five Ks, and the Guru Granth Sahib in Sikhism. A Sikh at Golden Temple after taking holy bath in Sarovar at Golden Temple Sikhs (Gurmukhi: ਸਿੱਖ, romanized: Sikkh, Punjabi pronunciation: [sɪkkʰ]) [d] are an ethnoreligious group and nation who adhere to Sikhism, a religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the teachings of Guru Nanak. The term Sikh has its origin in the Sanskrit word śiṣya, meaning 'seeker', 'disciple' or 'student'. [e] According to Article I of ... The Sikh religion has various established beliefs and values that are inherent in the basic philosophy of the faith. A Sikh 's primary belief is in only one supreme God – This sole God is the same for all the peoples of the Universe. Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru highlights this point by saying in the Sikh holy text called the Guru Granth Sahib, "There is only the One Supreme Lord God; there is no other at all" (SGGS p 45); this belief is the starting point of the Sikh faith. Next, God is ...