The legacy of Guru Nanak
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how Guru Nanak’s teachings continue to inspire Sikhs today.
Key learning points
- Sikhs pray and worship at the gurdwara and at home.
- Never forgetting the poor is a key belief in Sikhi.
- Equality, including gender equality, is important to Sikhs.
- Seva, or service, is something all Sikhs hold as important.
Keywords
Seva - selfless service
Gurdwara - Sikh place of worship, meaning 'door of the guru'
Langar - a community kitchen and free meal service provided in gurdwaras
Common misconception
Sikhs believe prayer is more important than practical service.
Practical, selfless service (sewa) is an essential part of being a Sikh.
Teacher tip
If possible, visit a gurdwara to experience langar and seva or interview some Sikhs at the gurdwara about what seva means to them and how Guru Nanak inspire them.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does 'Mool Mantar' mean in Sikhi?
Q2.Why do Sikhs meditate by repeating the word 'Waheguru'?
Q3.What does the word 'Ik' in 'Ik Onkar' mean?
Q4.What is the Guru Granth Sahib?
Q5.The Mool Mantar teaches that God is without and hate.
Q6.Guru Nanak compared God to - there everywhere but not always visible.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does the word 'seva' mean in Sikhism?
Q2.Why do Sikhs participate in langar?
Q3.What did Guru Nanak teach about helping the poor?
Q4.The practice in Sikhi of giving 10% of earnings to help others is called .
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