Sahajdhari
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A Sahajdhari (
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According to the
Etymology
Sahajdhari is a compound word consisting of the two words sahaj and dhari. In Sanskrit and other Indo-Aryan languages, the words Sahaj means "spiritual state of equilibrium" and dhari means "adopter".[3][4]
Introduction
A sahajdhari believes in all the tenets of Sikhism and the teaching of the Sikh Gurus, but has not undergone Amrit Sanchar, and may not strictly adhere to all Sikh practices all the time, as Amritdhari Sikhs are expected to do.
According to the
History
According to sources,
Sahajdhari Sikhs have continued participating in
The Sahajdharis share all of the religious, and social customs and ceremonies with the main body of the Sikhs, and join their congregations in the
Five Ks
The Five Ks, or panj kakaar/kakke, are the five items of faith that all initiated Sikhs (
- Kesh (uncut hair)
- Kanga(wooden comb)
- Kacchera (specially-designed underwear)
- Kara (iron bracelet)
- Kirpan (strapped sword)
They are for the identification and representation of the ideals of Sikhism, such as honesty, equality, fidelity, meditating on God, and never bowing to tyranny.[7]
Nanakpanthi
Most Nanakpanthi (Sikh Sect) also are of Sehajdhari backgrounds.
Contemporary notable Sahajdharis
- Bhai Ram Lal Singh Rahi - Now an Amritdhari Sikh, was the founding Executive Vice President of Sarab Hind (All-India) Sahajdharis Conference, recognized with the "Nishan-e-Khalsa" award by the Anadpur Foundation at the Tercentennial Celebration of Khalsa in 1999.[8]
- Deep Sidhu - Sikh youth leader
- Udham Singh - Indian Independence Freedom Fighter
- Hardeep Grewal - Canadian MPP
- Harry Bains - Canadian Politician
- Sukh Dhaliwal - Canadian MP
- Nav (rapper) - Canadian Rapper
See also
References
- ^ Gentleman, Amelia (29 March 2007). "Young Sikh Men Get Haircuts, Annoying Their Elders". The New York Times.
- ^ "Racism force Sikhs to cut hair in UK - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Pashaura Singh and N. Gerald Barrier
- ^ Sikh Review Archived 4 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ SGPC: Sahajdhari is one who gradually adopts doctrines of Sikhism
- ^ Understanding Sikhism (The Gospel of the Gurus) – Who is a Sikh?
- , pp. 40–43
- ^ Singh, Baldev. "A Critical Appraisal of Bhai Harbans Lal's Writings on Sikhism". Archived from the original on 1 April 2010.
Further reading
- Kirpal Singh and Harbans Lal of Global Sikh Studies
- Concepts In Sikhism, Edited by Dr. Surinder Singh Sodhi
- SIKH IDENTITY: Continuity and Change, Eds. Pashaura Singh and N. Gerald Barrier, Manohar Publications, New Delhi