sikhism and jainism

Sikhism originated from the word Sikh, which in turn comes from the Sanskrit root śiṣya meaning "disciple", or śikṣa meaning "instruction".

 Sikh teaching emphasizes the principle of equality of all humans and rejects discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, and gender.

Guru Nanak the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Gurus of the Sikhs.

The Harimandir Sahib, known popularly as the Golden Temple, is a sacred shrine for Sikhs.

There are two primary sources of scripture for the Sikhs: the Gurū Granth Sāhib and the Dasam Granth.

Kesh – Uncut HairKanga – Keep hair tidyKara – Use of bangle made of steel

Kirpan – they must always have a sword or dagger.

Kacchera – They wear short trousers

Guru Granth Sahib comprises over 5000 hymns, which are poetically constructed and set to classical form of music rendition, can be set to predetermined musical rhythmic beats.

The Dasam Granth (The Book of the Tenth Master) is an eighteenth-century collection of poems.

Worship in a gurdwara consists chiefly of singing of passages from the scripture.

Sikhs will commonly enter the temple, touch the ground before the holy scripture with their foreheads, and make an offering.

Jainism is one of Asia’s oldest religions.

The old gurus of Jainism are the source of knowledge and spiritual evolution.

They (Gurus) are known as Tirthankaras or “Builders of the ford.”

They guide and teach the people who pass through the never-ending cycle of rebirth.

Jainism was founded by a rich man from northern India named Vardhamana Mahavira.

Mahavira’s name means “Great Man” or “Hero”

He was called guru because he had gained new understanding and knowledge through meditation.

He was been compared with another great teacher, Siddhartha Gautama.

Mahavira believed in the Hindu concept of ahimsa or nonviolence.

He forbade the killing of any living creatures, even small insects.