Video - Sikhism: A Journey of Faith and Devotion

Sikhism, a monotheistic religion, was founded in the Punjab region of India in the late 15th century by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Born in 1469, Guru Nanak emphasized devotion to one God, equality of all human beings, and the importance of good deeds. Over the next two centuries, nine successive Gurus developed and expanded the teachings and institutions of Sikhism. Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru, established the Khalsa in 1699, a collective body of initiated Sikhs who uphold high moral and ethical standards. He also declared that after his death, the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism, would be the eternal Guru. The Guru Granth Sahib, compiled by the fifth Guru, Guru Arjan, contains the teachings and hymns of the Sikh Gurus as well as saints from other traditions. Sikhism promotes values such as justice, service, and the importance of remembering God in everyday life. Today, Sikhism is the fifth-largest religion in the world, with millions of adherents, primarily in the Indian state of Punjab but also in many countries across the globe