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Different Interpretations

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Different Interpretations

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Different interpretations

  • All Sikhs regard the Guru Granth Sahib as their eternal Guru and the ultimate spiritual authority.
  • However, different groups interpret its teachings in different ways.
  • Some Sikhs take a literal approach. They understand the words of the Guru Granth Sahib exactly as they are written.
  • Others believe the text has deeper, philosophical or mystical meanings.
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Different practices

  • Sikhs share the same core beliefs, but they may practise their faith differently.
  • Members of the Khalsa follow a strict Code of Conduct (Rehat Maryada).
  • Other Sikhs focus on personal reflection, family traditions, or cultural customs rather than strict rules.
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Same core beliefs

  • Sikhi encourages every person to seek truth and spiritual growth in their own way.
  • What matters most is living the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib.
    • Be kind, truthful, and devoted to God.

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1Year 7

1.1Origins of Abrahamic Faith

1.2Judaism

1.3Christianity

1.4Disciplinary Knowledge

2Year 8

2.1Islam

2.2Hindu Dharma (Hinduism)

2.3Buddhism

2.4Sikhi

2.5Atheism

2.6Philosophy of Religion

2.7Disciplinary Knowledge

3Year 9

3.1Life & Death

3.2Extremism

3.3Equality

4Additional Concepts

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