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Sikhism
1) Sikhism is a practical religion. It does not consist in a
certain set of beliefs or mere words. Religion does not imply
wandering to shrines and tombs, or following austerities of
Yogis. Sikhism is a way of life, something to be lived according
to a pattern. Its main virtue is simplicity. There is no
supernaturalism or mythology on which it rests. It does not
believe in devils or angels or heavenly spirits.
2) Sikhism is a universal religion.
3) Sikhism is opposed to all ritualism and formalism.
4) Sikhism does not enjoin blind faith. Blind obedience to an
external authority is dis-couraged. The death of the intellect
can not be a condition of the life of the spirit. Faith does not
start with surmises or absurdities.
5) Sikhism is a faith of hope and cheer. Though it affirms
Karma, it recognises the possibility of the modification of
one's Karma with the grace of the Guru or God. It does not lead
to despair and defeatism.
6) Sikhism is a democratic religion. The decisions of the Sangat
are regarded as resolutions having the force of law (Gurmatta)
Guru Gobind Singh Sahib vested the authority of the organisation
in the Panth.
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