An understanding of the distinctive caste hierarchy in Sikhism and the new pattern of competing hierarchies, parallel to that of the Hindus, calls for insights into the dynamics of political power and ...

Sikhism, the world’s fifth most popular religion, is a monotheistic faith that believes in equality and service to others, Sikh officials say. “Everyone is the same,” says Raghunandan Johar, president ...

This page provides an 'at-a'glance' view of Sikhism, covering basic beliefs, statistics and history. There are 20 million Sikhs in the world, most of whom live in the Punjab province of India. The ...

Must-reads for those eager to learn the origins, development, and tensions within a faith common to many Punjabis. Manvir Vohra teaches world religions at seminaries in northern India and trains ...

This paper studies the diffusion of Sikhism from its beginnings at the end of the fifteenth century to the present. By focusing on the historical importance of the Punjab plains area, a spatial ...

Sikhs by the Golden Temple and Pool of Nectar in Amritsar, India There are different stages of commitment of Sikhism, which include, Amritdhari Sikhs and Sahajdhari Sikhs. Read more about these. This ...

The relationship between Sufism and Sikhism dates back to the time of Guru Nanak (1469-1539), who led a modest life of profound, spiritual devotion, focused on building bridges of love, tolerance, ...

Oklahoma is joining a growing list of states that will include Sikhism in its social studies standards. The announcement, made Thursday after Oklahoma's State Board of Education released its new ...

Arizona has adopted new public school standards that includes education about various world religions, including Sikhism. The Arizona State Board of Education voted 6-4 Monday to adopt new social ...