Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction | Eleanor Nesbitt

Eleanor Nesbitt, author of the Very Short Introduction to Sikhism, tells us 10 things we should know about Sikhism.

Eleanor Nesbitt, Professor Emeritus, Centre for Education Studies, University of Warwick
Eleanor Nesbitt is Professor Emeritus in the Warwick Religions and Education Research Unit, Centre for Education Studies, University of Warwick. Her ethnographic research has focused on the lives of young people in Sikh, Hindu, and Christian communities in the UK. Her publications include Intercultural Education: Ethnographic and Religious Approaches (Sussex Academic Press, 2004) and Interfaith Pilgrims (Quaker Books, 2003).

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[manalmorsi]

I am a muslim woman and I loved this brief, but clear intro. I see and work with many sikhs and I notice how much goodness they bring even going as far as war torn Syria to feed and help out. You are wonderful people and you deserve more recognition for all you do.

[harman]

Your pronunciation of "Punjabi words" is so perfect and natural and your facts are precisely accurate. So good to see this video.

[abhishekscript]

India is proud to have "Sikhism" born on the great land.
Hindus respects sikhs as much as they do Hindus
Guru Teg Bahadur sacrificed his life for hindus to protect from islamic terror
One can see them giving free food and drinks during summer.
They are one of the finest, respected and amazing people to be with.
Long Live Sikhism.

[eyeopeningtruth]

Sikh Gurus God in human body came to show righteous way of living to whole world. Anyone could follow them but they never forced anyone. Very unique religion as compared to other religions. Reason is that Gurugranth sahib was written by Gurus itself

[harkeeratdate]

Those Sikhs/non-Sikhs that undergo The initiation ceremony, become The Guru's Sikh(Gursikhs). These are the Pure ones. The personal bodyguards and honour of the Sikh faith and, temples.

[trixmc]

Not punjabi gurmakhi so they will not be able to understand Guru Granth Sahib ji maharaj to then become gursikhs the truth will never die

[parbhushansinghsidhu]

Waheguru Ji kirpa Karn sarbat da Bhala Waheguru Ji Bless All

[jassingh]

the guru of sikhs is still alive (5 pyare in presence pf Guru granth sahib together).

[trixmc]

Varun Prakash would u believe a censors done by the most kurupt government in the world o yes u are part of it

[trixmc]

Punjab government takes orders from Indian government the same Punjab government that was teaching Hindi in a land called Punjab

[jackthepakirakki]

WOW ... Does it get any better than that ... ?

[gurjeetkaur]

I love her correct pronunciation and accent of punjabi words

[trixmc]

U have to read the message out to varun Prakash first the the Khalistani Sikhs fought for Gurmukhi to b taught in Punjab not Hindi

[cnnpnj]

She didn't mention the Anglo Sikh wars. And mughal wars. And Hindu hill raja wars.

[shalini]

In a nutshell sikhism evolved to end mughal rule and keep afghans out of India. Thanks to Sikhs India is still a secular country.

[gurdas]

Not everything is accurate but still a good job in explaining it

[vrnprakash]

Strangely Sikhs have lowest sex ratio among all religions in India. (census 2011)
903 females per 1000 males.

[shidy]

POINT NO.11
SIKHISM DOSNT MAKE SENSE, TRUTH WAS DELIVERED BY GURU 500yr AGO IF GOD MADE HUMAN BEINGS AND MADE THE UNIVERSE ITS COMMON SENSE THAT GOD DELIVERED THE TRUTH TO THE FIRST HUMAN.
AS SOON HUMAN BEINGS WERE CREATED TRUTH SHOULD BE DELIVERED TO THAT HUMAN BEING.
IN ISLAM ALLAH CREATED THE FIRST HUMAN BEING (PROPHET ADAM) FIRST MESSAGE FIRST TRUTH