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The Sikhs
The Sikhs are one of the most prosperous and politically important religious minorities in India (only 2% of the Indian population). All Sikhs are disciples of the founding 10 Gurus of the religion — the word, "Sikh" means disciple.
Since its inception (from the time of Mughal ruler Babur), the Sikh community has been one of the major factors in Indian history. By the eighteenth century, the Sikhs had established a separate kingdom with its capital in Lahore (now in Pakistan). After the partition of India, the Sikhs became economically and politically the most significant and successful minority community in India.
It's an odd mixture. On the one hand, Sikhism is one of the most deeply spiritual and profoundly mystical religions of the world, advocating a social harmony and egalitarianism unrivalled by any other major religion. On the other hand, the Sikh community is a militant, warrior community, willing to fight, sacrifice, or assassinate to protect or further the community.
The Mool Mantra of Sikhism - Japji Sahib
There is only one God
Whose name is truth
The Creator
Without fear
Without hate
A timeless being
Beyond births and deaths
Self-illuminated
Relealed only by the Guru's Grace
This picture was clicked candid on a roadside recently in Amritsar.
The Sikhs
The Sikhs are one of the most prosperous and politically important religious minorities in India (only 2% of the Indian population). All Sikhs are disciples of the founding 10 Gurus of the religion — the word, "Sikh" means disciple.
Since its inception (from the time of Mughal ruler Babur), the Sikh community has been one of the major factors in Indian history. By the eighteenth century, the Sikhs had established a separate kingdom with its capital in Lahore (now in Pakistan). After the partition of India, the Sikhs became economically and politically the most significant and successful minority community in India.
It's an odd mixture. On the one hand, Sikhism is one of the most deeply spiritual and profoundly mystical religions of the world, advocating a social harmony and egalitarianism unrivalled by any other major religion. On the other hand, the Sikh community is a militant, warrior community, willing to fight, sacrifice, or assassinate to protect or further the community.
The Mool Mantra of Sikhism - Japji Sahib
There is only one God
Whose name is truth
The Creator
Without fear
Without hate
A timeless being
Beyond births and deaths
Self-illuminated
Relealed only by the Guru's Grace
This picture was clicked candid on a roadside recently in Amritsar.