Guru Granth Sahib
What is the translation of "Guru Granth Sahib"
"Guru Book Lord"
How do they see their God? (also how do they refer to it)
One God, formless, genderless, and Universal. Named Waheguru
What is the formal name for the Golden Temple?
Harmandir Sahib
What is Naam Japo?
Meditation on God and the reciting and chanting of God's name, Waheguru.
What does Guru & Sikh mean
Guru = spiritual teacher; Sikh = student
How does this holy book at to the Sikhs?
Acts as a spiritual guide
What is Reincarnation to them?
When your soul is constantly reborn into after you die.
Where is this located?
Amristar, India
When and how do you practice Naam Japo?
In the morning and/or before bed. Shouldn't be a mindless task
What is Langar?
A free communal meal served in every Gurdwara.
How many human Gurus were there before this text was declared the eternal Guru?
10
What is Maya?
Anything that takes your mind off God
How is this place seen to Sikhs and what does it house?
What is Kirat Karni
Working hard and making an honest living
How many Sikhs are there in total
About 25 million
What is a kirtan?
A communal singing to traditionally classical Indian Music, treated as their "mass or service"
What is Karma to them?
Modified by God, which you are born into but God allows everyone to become a good person.
What is the basic etiquette of entering the Gurdwara?
What is Wand Chhakna
Sharing the fruits of your labour with others, providing free food and donating to the community
What percent to Sikhs make up the punjabs?
60%
How many hymns and ragas are in this text?
5,894 hymns and 31 ragas
What is Mukti?
Liberation from your ego, free from the cycle of rebirth and become infinite. (their closest thing to heaven)
Approximately how many visitors does this temple get each year?
6 million visitors
What is an example of Wand Chhakna?
Participating in Langar
What food do they serve at Langar and why?
They serve Vegetarian food with the intention everyone is able to enjoy the meal regardless of dietary restrictions.