2.4.2

The Ten Sikh Gurus

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The First 5 Gurus

Here's a brief summary of some of the contributions from each Guru.

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Guru Nanak (Guru from 1469 to 1539)

  • Founded Sikhi and taught devotion to one God, equality, and selfless service.
  • Created the Langar, a community kitchen that gives free meals to everyone.
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Guru Angad (Guru from 1539 to 1552)

  • Created the Gurmukhi script, used for writing Punjabi and Sikh scriptures.
  • Promoted education, literacy, and physical health for children.
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Guru Amar Das (Guru from 1552 to 1574)

  • Promoted equality for women.
  • Updated marriage and funeral rituals.
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Guru Ram Das (Guru from 1574 to 1581)

  • Founded the city of Amritsar, which became the spiritual centre of Sikhi.
  • Started the construction of the Golden Temple.
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Guru Arjan (1563–1606)

  • Compiled the Adi Granth, the first Sikh scripture.
  • Completed the Golden Temple.
  • Became a martyr when executed by the emperor.

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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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