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Sikhism

vr.tr.sikhism · SOC.ORG

Let an agent describe Sikhism respectfully and accurately, attributing beliefs and practices to Sikh sources, and help people find gurdwaras, observances and report hate incidents.

Thing Registry Society, people and institutions

Research draft, second pass

A second pass drafted this model: the structure a model of this thing needs, and what is known about it in the world. The line under this one says how the second half was obtained - researched against sources, or recalled without web access, in which case nothing here was read anywhere and every claim is a lead to verify. Unreviewed either way.

written by Claude from model knowledge without web access - no source was read, every claim is a lead to verify

Researched by: Claude

Purpose and description

Let an agent describe Sikhism respectfully and accurately, attributing beliefs and practices to Sikh sources, and help people find gurdwaras, observances and report hate incidents.

A monotheistic religion founded in the Punjab region in the late 15th century by Guru Nanak and developed by nine succeeding Gurus, with the Guru Granth Sahib as its scripture; its adherents, Sikhs, number around 25-30 million worldwide.

What it is for: Understanding a world religion and its communities.

It can be describe beliefs and practices with attribution; find gurdwaras and visitor etiquette; find festival dates from community sources; report anti-Sikh hate incidents.

Distinguishing features

Monotheistic

Ten Gurus and a scripture as eternal Guru

Emphasis on equality and service (seva)

Global diaspora

What it looks like

Gurdwaras with langar halls; many Sikhs wear articles of faith such as the turban and kara.

How it is recognised

Gurdwaras and the Nishan Sahib flag

Guru Granth Sahib

Sikhism is distinct from Hinduism and Islam

Related models

is a kind of - category

monotheistic religion and Indian religion

has scripture - text

Guru Granth Sahib

worships at - place

gurdwara

was founded by - founder

Guru Nanak

In practice

Families and kinds

Amritdhari (initiated) Sikhs

Sahajdhari and other Sikhs

Sikh communities in India

diaspora communities worldwide

Standards and regulation

Freedom of religion law

Religious dress accommodation law

Hate crime law

Failure modes and hazards

Confusing Sikhs with other groups

Stereotypes

Stating beliefs as facts rather than attributing them

Also called

Sikhism in JapanSikhism in NiueSikhism in IraqSikhism in ChinaSikhism in IndiaSikhism in PolandSikhism in BelgiumSikhism in the Republic of IrelandSikhism in NorwaySikhism in ChileSikhism in RussiaSikhism in the NetherlandsSikhism in CyprusSikhism in GeorgiaSikhism in IndonesiaSikhism in AustraliaSikhism in MexicoSikhism in SwedenSikhism in FranceSikhism in DenmarkSikhism in AfghanistanSikhism in BrazilSikhism in FinlandSikhism in PakistanSikhism in PortugalSikhism in BangladeshSikhism in South AfricaSikhism in MalaysiaSikhism in SingaporeSikhism in ThailandSikhism in South KoreaSikhism in the United StatesSikhism in CanadaSikhism in SpainSikhism in SwitzerlandSikhism in AustriaSikhism in GermanySikhism in ArgentinaSikhism in FijiSikhism in New Zealand

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Where this came from

wikidata · CC0 1.0

Source repository Registry entry point

Drafted structure

Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.

Faith Beliefs.

Attribution matters.

Beliefs

Core teachings.

Beliefs

Beliefs.

  1. What do Sikhs believe about this topic, according to Sikh sources? provenance
  2. Is it presented as belief rather than fact? boundary

Scripture

Guru Granth Sahib.

Scripture

Scripture.

  1. What is the role of the Guru Granth Sahib, according to Sikh tradition? provenance
  2. How is it treated with respect? provenance
Practice Worship and service.

Practice varies.

Gurdwara

Visiting.

Gurdwara

Visiting a gurdwara.

  1. What etiquette do gurdwaras ask of visitors, such as covering the head? provenance
  2. Is langar open to all? provenance

Articles of faith

Five Ks.

Articles of faith

Articles of faith.

  1. What are the articles of faith, according to Sikh sources? provenance
  2. What accommodations do laws provide for them? provenance
Community Observances.

Community sources are best.

Festivals

Vaisakhi and gurpurabs.

Festivals

Festivals.

  1. When are Vaisakhi and gurpurabs this year, according to the local gurdwara? provenance
  2. Which calendar is used? provenance

History

Gurus and history.

History

History.

  1. What do historians and Sikh sources say about this period? provenance
  2. Are sensitive events described carefully? boundary
Safety Hate incidents.

Incidents must be reported.

Report

Anti-Sikh hate.

Report

Reporting hate incidents.

  1. How can an anti-Sikh hate incident be reported to police and community organisations? action
  2. Is anyone in immediate danger? boundary

Identity

Mistaken identity.

Identity

Mistaken identity.

  1. Is the text confusing Sikhs with other religious groups? boundary
  2. How can it be corrected? action

What the second pass must settle

  • Should Sikh observances be separate entries?
  • How should community sources be cited?
  • How should diaspora communities be linked?
Draft as JSON