Sikhism: A Monotheistic Religion with Emphasis on Universalism and Daily Spirituality - Pr, Study notes of Anthropology of religion

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General Facts  5th largest religion  23 million Sikhs (disciples) o Guru = teacher  First, fifth and tenth gurus  16th century NW India  Influenced by devotional Hinduism (bhakti) and Islamic mysticism (Sufism) o Dominant religions in the region o Monotheism and some values from Islam o Karma and reincarnation from Hinduism  Reform movement: universalist spirituality and spirituality in daily life o Three cardinal virtues  Earn honest living  Share  Remember God in all of one’s activities  Universalism o Believe people shouldn’t be separated by caste, creed, race, or gender  Adi Granth o Writings from gurus o Hymns and poems towards God  Hindu and Sufi poets o Compiled by the fifth guru  Granth Sahib o Is the guru  Guide, leader, and teacher