Sikhism — Revision Notes

⚡ 30-Second Revision

Sangat: congregation; langar: communal meal; kirtan: devotional singing.
1604: Guru Arjan compiles Adi Granth.
1699: Guru Gobind Singh establishes Khalsa.
1708: Guru Granth Sahib as eternal Guru.
Equality as an ideal is distinct from proof of uniform social practice.

2-Minute Revision

Sikh teaching becomes collective practice through congregation, service, music and scripture. The three major institutional dates refer to different developments. Cultural interaction can coexist with distinct religious authority. An analytical answer explains what each institution does and separates its ethical purpose from generalisations about every historical community.

5-Minute Revision

Write the verbs belonging to 1604, 1699 and 1708 without looking at notes. Give one sentence each on sangat, langar and kirtan. Then explain why inclusion of a devotional poet's composition neither makes the poet a Sikh Guru nor dissolves the scripture's distinct authority.

Vyyuha Quick Recall

S–L–K = Sangat gathers, Langar shares food, Kirtan sings. 1604–1699–1708 = Compile, Khalsa, enduring scriptural Guruship.