How+Faith+is+expressed+in+Sikhism

 //What this religion understands about ‘humanity’ //: who we are, our nature, our role, our journey together, our destination, life/death (see the scaffold in a separate document for this, it includes questions for exploring your response)  Symbols that express faith in Sikhism   Kirpan  Khanda   Reading of the Guru Sahib       <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Stories of Sikhism <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">. **<span style="color: #a400a4; font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Anand Sahib **<span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">One day a Sidh Yogi went to see Guru Amar Das and said, "O Guru, ever since you have been enthroned, I have longed to see you. Today I am blessed to have my longing fulfilled. I have fasted, I have undergone great hardships, yet still I have not found peace. I wish to have peace of mind and to know that when I leave my body I will be reborn into your family." The Guru said, "Happiness and peace are not found by fasting and enduring hardships, but by loving God and singing His praises. You shall be reborn into my family; you shall be Mohri's son and my grandson." The Yogi then went to the side of the river Beas and left his body.
 * //__<span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif';">EXPRESSION OF FAITH __//**

In time, a baby was born to the wife of Mohri, the Guru's younger son. The baby was the Sidh Yogi. Without delay, the Guru sent Bhai Ballu to bring him the tiny child. The Guru gently cradled the infant in his lap and named him Anand. He began singing and composed the whole Anand Sahib on the spot. Bhai Ballu climbed to the rooftop and sang the song to the entire village. This Anand Sahib, the Song of Bliss, which is sung in Gurdwara, at weddings and other special occasions, was first created in honor of the Sidh Yogi who became the beloved grandson of Guru Amar Das. <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">2. **<span style="color: #a400a4; font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Siri Guru Granth Sahib **<span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Guru Gobind Singh was weak from loss of blood and near death. When his Sikhs came to say their last farewell, they asked him who was to succeed him. He replied, "Wherever there are five Sikhs who abide by the Guru's teachings, I am there. My mental and physical strength are one with the Siri Guru Granth Sahib and the Khalsa." He then opened the Granth Sahib, and placing the five paise and coconut before it, bowed to it as his successor. Singing, 'Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa! Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh!', he circumambulated the sacred volume. To his sangat he said, "Let he who desires to behold me, behold the Siri Guru Granth Sahib. Forevermore, it is the visible body of the Guru. He who wishes to find me must search for me there." <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">

<span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Rituals /gatherings

<span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> Some of the major Sikh festivals are: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Baisakhi is a New Year Festival in the Sikh calendar. Created by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Traditionally, on this day which usually falls on 13th April. (Reading of Guru Granth Sahib for 48 hours) This is followed by the singing of divine hymns. Later, learned preachers give speeches on the importance of Baisakhi. Competitions are held in sports, martial arts, poetry and essay writing on the festival theme. In addition the Sikh men, women and children take part in 'Sewa in Langar which stays open throughout the three days for the worshipers <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;">. **<span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Diwali **<span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Diwali means the Festival of Lights. The Sikhs celebrate Diwali because Guru Hargobind reached Amritsar on Diwali day after his release from Gwalior jail. He had also got 52 princes freed from prison. That is why this festival is very important for the residents of Amritsar (place in India). The Golden Tempe complex is illuminated and wonderful displays of fireworks are held. Priceless historic treasures and weapons used by the Gurus are put on display. The Indian festival of lights held around October 25th. In 1577 the foundation stone of The Golden Temple was laid on Diwali. On Diwali the largest gathering happens at The Golden Temple which is lit up with thousands of lights. <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Social Structure <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro','serif'; font-size: 11pt;">
 * Baisakhi**