With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with  what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay  and Ryan on this episode as Jay shares some of his experiences in India  while visiting the holiest site in Sikhism. In this episode, we discuss Sikhism, including an overview of history, general beliefs, rituals, and Jay's visits to gurdwaras in India and the United States. SHOW NOTES:Adi Granth (also known as Guru Granth Sahib) - The most sacred text of Sikh faith. Initially complied by Guru Arjan in 1604.Five Ks - Markers of Sikh identity that include:  Kesh - Uncut hair  Kanga - Wooden comb for top knot  Kirpan - Sword  Kara - Iron bracelet  Kaccha - UnderwearGurdwara - The Sikh house of worshipLangar - The community kitchen and meal that is served to the communitySingh, Pashaura. “Sikhism: Practicing Tradition Today.” In South Asian Religions: Tradition and Today, edited by Karen Pechilis and Selva J. Raj. London ; New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013.The 10 human Gurus with birth and death datesGuru Nanak (1469-1539)Guru Angad (1504-1552)Guru Amar Das (1497-1574)Guru Ram Das (1534-1581)Guru Arjan (1563-1606)Guru Hargobind (1595-1644)Guru Har Rai (1630-1631)Guru Harkrishan (1655-1664)Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621-1675)Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708)Sikh drivers are transforming U.S. trucking. Take a ride along the Punjabi American highway LA Times, 2019.Punjab Region MapSikh Distribution MapThings Not to Say to Sikh People videoWho Are the Sikhs videoSikhism (World Religions and Spirituality Project)Music used in this episode is City of Jewels by Destiny & Time

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