Sikhism
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.
Bundle → Layer → Finding → Questions Filled
4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions
Faith Beliefs.
Beliefs
Core teachings.
Beliefs
Beliefs.
- What do Sikhs believe about this topic, according to Sikh sources? provenance
- Is it presented as belief rather than fact? boundary
Scripture
Guru Granth Sahib.
Scripture
Scripture.
- What is the role of the Guru Granth Sahib, according to Sikh tradition? provenance
- How is it treated with respect? provenance
Practice Worship and service.
Gurdwara
Visiting.
Gurdwara
Visiting a gurdwara.
- What etiquette do gurdwaras ask of visitors, such as covering the head? provenance
- Is langar open to all? provenance
Articles of faith
Five Ks.
Articles of faith
Articles of faith.
- What are the articles of faith, according to Sikh sources? provenance
- What accommodations do laws provide for them? provenance
Community Observances.
Festivals
Vaisakhi and gurpurabs.
Festivals
Festivals.
- When are Vaisakhi and gurpurabs this year, according to the local gurdwara? provenance
- Which calendar is used? provenance
History
Gurus and history.
History
History.
- What do historians and Sikh sources say about this period? provenance
- Are sensitive events described carefully? boundary
Safety Hate incidents.
Report
Anti-Sikh hate.
Report
Reporting hate incidents.
- How can an anti-Sikh hate incident be reported to police and community organisations? action
- Is anyone in immediate danger? boundary
Identity
Mistaken identity.
Identity
Mistaken identity.
- Is the text confusing Sikhs with other religious groups? boundary
- How can it be corrected? action
Classifiers Filled
- Family
- Thing Registry
- Category
- Society, people and institutions
- Entry kind
- thing
- Plane
- SOC
- Domain
- SOC.ORG
- Other names and narrower kinds
- Sikhism in Japan, Sikhism in Niue, Sikhism in Iraq, Sikhism in China, Sikhism in India, Sikhism in Poland, Sikhism in Belgium, Sikhism in the Republic of Ireland, Sikhism in Norway, Sikhism in Chile, Sikhism in Russia, Sikhism in the Netherlands
What it is Filled
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.
Why it exists Filled
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.
Distinguishing features Filled
- Monotheistic
- Ten Gurus and a scripture as eternal Guru
- Emphasis on equality and service (seva)
- Global diaspora
What robots and AI may and may not do Filled
Must not
- Misrepresent Sikh beliefs or confuse Sikhs with other religious groups.
- Treat the Guru Granth Sahib or articles of faith such as the turban and kirpan disrespectfully.
- Profile, stereotype or target people because they are Sikh.
- Speak for the Sikh community or issue religious rulings.
Only with a human decision
- Answering questions on religious observance that need a community authority.
May
- Describe Sikh beliefs, history and practice using Sikh sources and scholarship.
- Point users to gurdwaras and Sikh organisations for religious questions.
Moral aspects Filled
- Sikhs have faced violence and discrimination, often from being misidentified.
- Articles of faith carry deep meaning and are protected in many legal systems.
Who is affected
- Sikhs and Sikh communities
- Gurdwara congregations
- Children of Sikh families
Owners Filled
Steward
Nobody owns a religion; Sikh institutions guide religious practice for their communities.
Links to other meta-models Filled
parent
- Q1651597 - registry parent class
- Q19842652 - registry parent class
related
- monotheistic religion and Indian religion - category
- Guru Granth Sahib - text
- gurdwara - place
- Guru Nanak - founder
What else AI and robots need to interact with it Filled
Identity and identifiers required Filled
- Vercy registry: vr.tr.sikhism
- Wikidata: Q9316 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9316)
Direct properties not applicable Not applicable
Not applicable
Plane SOC: no invented physical properties.
Recognition optional Filled
- Gurdwaras and the Nishan Sahib flag
- Guru Granth Sahib
- Sikhism is distinct from Hinduism and Islam
- Gurdwaras with langar halls; many Sikhs wear articles of faith such as the turban and kara.
Capabilities and actions required Filled
- describe beliefs and practices with attribution
- find gurdwaras and visitor etiquette
- find festival dates from community sources
- report anti-Sikh hate incidents
Hazards and failure modes required Filled
- Confusing Sikhs with other groups
- Stereotypes
- Stating beliefs as facts rather than attributing them
Standards and interfaces required Filled
- Freedom of religion law
- Religious dress accommodation law
- Hate crime law
Context of use required Filled
- Understanding a world religion and its communities.
- Amritdhari (initiated) Sikhs
- Sahajdhari and other Sikhs
- Sikh communities in India
- diaspora communities worldwide
Sources Filled
- Wikidata item Q9316: Sikhism - identity and sense of the item
- Wikipedia: Sikhism - general description of the item
Open questions
- Should Sikh observances be separate entries?
- How should community sources be cited?
- How should diaspora communities be linked?
Machine files
Provenance
thing registry research (pass 2) · unreviewed
Built from: models/things/publications/thing-q9316/spec.json