Sewa: Selfless service

Religious education

Society at the time of Guru Nanak

Women in Sikhi

The Sikh diaspora and identity

The importance of the kirpan to Sikhs

Singh, Kaur as social levellers

In this unit pupils study in depth at the idea of equality and service in Sikhi. Beginning through a study of Guru Nanak they will learn of his critique of Indian society. They will look at further stories to see how the fight for justice is central to Sikh identity historically and today.

Social justice: how might Sikhs promote equality?

One of the Sikh ‘golden rules’ is to remember {{}} constantly, alongside earning an honest living and sharing with others.

Which type of sewa is donating money to charity?

True – sewa only includes physical work.

False – it also includes mental and financial service.

True – most sewa happens in the Gurdwara.

Dhan sewa is about giving material help, such as money or resources.

Langar is a community kitchen that provides free {{}} to everyone, showing the Sikh value of equality.

the name given to female members of the Khalsa

the name given to male members of the Khalsa

a group of Sikhs that have a commitment to following Sikhi

Match the word to the correct definition.

Using the names Singh or Kaur helped reduce discrimination based on {{}}.

The name Kaur means {{}} and is given to female members of the Khalsa.

a famous Indian actress during British rule

the goddaughter of Queen Victoria and daughter of the last Maharaja of Lahore

Who was Princess Sophia Duleep Kaur Singh?

raised money for Indian soldiers and visited them

What did Princess Sophia Duleep Kaur Singh do during World War I?

What does the word ‘Singh’ mean in Sanskrit?

Sewa: Selfless service

Lesson outcome