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2.1 Scriptural Text and role of Sikh Scriptures

Hindu Religious Education · Grade 9 · 20 lessons in the design

What this covers

  • Role of Sikh scriptures; Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and its compilation
  • Sri Sukhmani Sahib in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
  • Ashtpadi 17 to 24 of Sri Sukhmani Sahib

What you will be able to do

  • outline the role of Sikh Scriptures for guidance in one's life
  • explain the compilation of Sri Sukhmani Sahib in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji for internalisation
  • interpret the universal message embedded in the Sri Sukhmani Sahib for deeper understanding
  • appreciate the teachings of the Sikh Scriptures for spiritual development

Key questions

“How do the Scriptures influence your lifestyle?”

“How does the recitation of the Scriptures help to acquire self-efficacy?”

Lessons

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  1. The role of Sikh scriptures
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Outline the role of Sikh scriptures (Gurbani) in guiding a devotee's life.
  2. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at a glance
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the structure of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji: angs, raags, Gurmukhi script and its three parts.
  3. Compilation of the Adi Granth
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain how Guru Arjan Dev Ji compiled the Adi Granth in 1604 with Bhai Gurdas Ji and why.
  4. From Adi Granth to Guru Granth Sahib
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the Damdama Sahib version (1706) and the passing of Guruship to the Granth in 1708.
  5. Contributors to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Identify the Gurus, Bhagats, Bhatts and Gursikhs whose words are in the Granth, and explain the message of inclusion.
  6. Showing respect to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe how Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is kept and how devotees show respect in the Gurdwara.
  7. Sri Sukhmani Sahib: composition and structure
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain the compilation of Sri Sukhmani Sahib by Guru Arjan Dev Ji and describe its structure of 24 Ashtpadis.
  8. Reciting Sri Sukhmani Sahib
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe when and why Sri Sukhmani Sahib is recited and the benefits described by devotees.
  9. Ashtpadi 17: God is eternal Truth
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Interpret Ashtpadi 17 of Sri Sukhmani Sahib: God as eternal Truth and truthful living.
  10. Ashtpadi 18: the Guru and the disciple
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Interpret Ashtpadi 18: the True Guru cherishes the Sikh, and the Sikh serves with humility.
  11. Ashtpadi 19: what goes with you
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Interpret Ashtpadi 19: only remembrance of God and good deeds go with a person; wealth is left behind.
  12. Ashtpadi 20: seeking God's sanctuary
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Interpret Ashtpadi 20: after wandering, the seeker humbly comes to God's sanctuary and receives grace.
  13. Ashtpadi 21: God before creation
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Interpret Ashtpadi 21: God as nirgun and sargun, formless, existing before creation, which comes from God's will.
  14. Ashtpadi 22: Lord of all beings
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Interpret Ashtpadi 22: God is Lord of all beings and pervades all, so every being deserves respect.
  15. Ashtpadi 23: the ointment of wisdom
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Interpret Ashtpadi 23: the Guru's wisdom removes the darkness of ignorance.
  16. Ashtpadi 24: the Perfect Lord
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Interpret Ashtpadi 24: the Perfect Lord and the fruits of reciting Sukhmani Sahib with understanding.
  17. The universal message: brotherhood
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Study Shabads that convey universal brotherhood and relate them to social cohesion in Kenya.
  18. Learning to recite Gurbani correctly
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Practise listening to and repeating Gurbani with correct pronunciation, and help peers with special needs to learn.
  19. Recitation and self-efficacy
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain how regular recitation of scripture builds discipline, calm, focus and confidence (self-efficacy).
  20. Similar teachings across the four faiths
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Compare teachings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji with those of the other three faiths and write an essay on its role in a devotee's life.