Some Historical Milestones

• Guru Nanak, a social activist and Bhakt
• Guru Arjun - Martyrdom, Golden Temple and SGGS
• Guru Tegh Bahadur - Died for upholding liberty of conscience and belief. A unique sacrifice to defend Kashmiri Pandits' right to follow their beliefs
• Guru Gobind Singh created Khalsa, Saint Soldier or Religious Knighthood.
• No more living Gurus - Sri Guru Granth Sahib as the future guide. Importance of shabad/message.

SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB

• The Sikh Holy Book
• Entire Granth set to music - Unique literary delight besides the religious hymns to the glory of God.
• Contains teachings of Sikh Gurus, 15 saints - Hindus and Muslims from across India and others. Frequent reference to Ram and Allah.

DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS

• Panj Pyaras - Aap Gur Chela, Sarbat Khalsa
• No priesthood
• Equality of Sexes
• Abolition of Zamindari - Banda Bahadur
• Langar - Stressing equality of all; Langar at World Religious Conference, Barcelona.
• High importance to 'Sangat'