Last name. ZIP code. Leave this field blank. Get updates. This is a Violation of Religious Freedom. Heather L. Share This Page. All fields are required unless labeled optional. Sign up. More in Religious Liberty. Church or Jail? Search ACLU. Langar represents one of the institutions the Gurus founded to break down caste barriers. The Sikh marriage ceremony is called Anand Karaj.
It is performed in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib, the eternal Guru and Sikh sacred scripture. In a Sikh marriage ceremony, select verses are read from the Guru Granth Sahib, and after each verse, the couple walks around the Guru Granth Sahib, showing their commitment to the teachings being read. This is done four times. Following this, a communal prayer is said for the couple and religious hymns are sung.
The ceremony may be performed by any initiated member of the Sikh faith. The prayers being read indicate that the couple pledge allegiance to each other as well as the Sikh way of life and make a commitment to working together to help each other realize the Divine Presence. Sikhs are taught to focus on their actions and deeds in this lifetime to attain union with the Divine, as opposed to focussing on notions of heaven and hell. The Sikh scripture supports the idea of reincarnation. According to the Sikh Rehat Maryada, Sikhs may dispose of the body of the deceased in any way they like, althoughSikhs generally cremate the deceased body because it is clean, simple and environmentally-friendly.
The body is bathed and clothed in fresh clothes by family members, and community members say collective prayers. The Sikh scripture and eternal Guru, the Guru Granth Sahib, is the only major religious text which contains writings by teachers of other faiths.
This is because the Sikh Gurus taught that there are many different ways of achieving a connection with God. The Sikh way is one of these ways. If you are following the Sikh way, you must follow it to the best of your abilities, with absolute devotion. Sikhism forbids proselytization or forced conversions. Sikhism believes that there are many paths to achieving union with the Divine. However, Sikhism welcomes those interested in learning about the religion.
Thus, people might learn about Sikh faith and then even be initiated as Sikhs. Individuals from any background can choose to adopt the faith. Once someone is initiated as a Sikh, they must follow the Sikh path to the best of their ability. Need legal assistance? Request legal assistance from the Sikh Coalition. Contact Us. Scroll me. There are over , Sikh Americans, and Sikhs have been in America for over years. The Ik Oankar and the Khanda are some of the emblems of the Sikhs.
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