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Nesbitt, E. (2018) A focus on : Sikhism. Community Practitioner : the Journal of the Community Practitioners' & Health Visitors' Association, 91 (3). pp. 33-36. ISSN 1462-2815.
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Abstract
The word Sikh means learner. There are 10 Gurus (spiritual teachers), from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh, who are seen as being one in spirit. Th e Sikh volume of scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, embodies that spirit, and is viewed as Guru for all time. As taught by the Gurus, Sikhs believe there is only one God and that union with God is possible by selflessly serving others and through God's grace. Other key religious teachings include the need to overcome ego. This requires constant mindfulness of God, while also shouldering family life's responsibilities. The view is that once ego takes over, people will give in to lust, anger, greed, materialism and pride. Sikhs are influenced by the often contradictory pulls of: Punjabi culture for instance, marrying within caste--in contrast to religious principles, maintaining family honour, respecting elders, the cultural pressure to have lavish weddings.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Education Studies (2013- ) Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education ( -2013) |
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Journal or Publication Title: | Community Practitioner : the Journal of the Community Practitioners' & Health Visitors' Association | ||||
Publisher: | Redactive Publishing Ltd | ||||
ISSN: | 1462-2815 | ||||
Official Date: | April 2018 | ||||
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Volume: | 91 | ||||
Number: | 3 | ||||
Page Range: | pp. 33-36 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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