The Ideals of the Sikhs
I read broadly in matters religious and find much to admire in the faiths of the world. Most particularly, I find the convergence of certain themes in faith quite provocative. I draw these reflections from one of a very nice series on world religions. This one Sikhism by Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh provides an overview of a faith much misunderstood, and perhaps not even on everyone's radar. I excerpt parts of a discussion regarding the ideals of Sikhism. from Sikhism Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh Worship of the One Ultimate Reality-- Sikhs worship what is to them the Ultimate Reality, the timeless, formless force that is above all things and present in all things. . . many Sikhs feel that at dawn and dusk they can more easily focus their minds on the Ultimate One. Morning and evening prayers are offered in the gurdwara , or Sikh house of worship. Dignity of labor-- Earning one's living by honest work and working hard for one's livelihood are good deeds that earn m...