Hindu

- The roots of the Hindu faith are taken from local

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traditions and traditions of ancient peoples who
migrated into India around 2000 BCE.

- In most Hindu traditions around the world, the

three main three gods or deities are Brahma the
creator, Vishnu the preserver and god of
prosperity, and Shiva the destroyer and god of

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salvation.

- There are millions of deities that serve Brahma,

Shiva, and Vishnu. They choose to serve the
main gods; it is not a debt or obligation.

- Hindus believe in reincarnation.

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- Removing footwear at temples are common.
Statues to different gods or deities vary from
place to place.

- Dharma stands for obligation and duty. To live

one’s dharma is to live in an honorable way.
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 Sikhi Baha’i

- The Punjabi term ‘sikhi’ means to learn. The - The Baha’i faith began in Persia (present day

Sikh faith began in Punjab around 1500 CE. Iran) in the mid-1800s.

- There is 1 Creator, an Infinite Source that - There is one God throughout the universe,

surrounds people and is the Source of though there may be many names in
everything. different religions for this one God and
different ways to seek him. Other religions
- There is one human race, all equal, with the 1’s
are accepted as valid and true.
light within… Anyone can be a Sikh.
- God has sent messengers or prophets
- Music and singing are important parts of Sikhi
throughout history. This is Progressive
and help connect to the 1, as do serving the
Revelation. Baha’is believe Bahá’u’lláh has
community and meditating.
brought the revelation for the current age.
- Dharma is “the righteous path.” Sharing meals
- There is equality and dignity in humanity.
leads to understanding and builds community.
Minority people should be cared for and
- Sikhi does not exclude other religions or women should have the same rights as men.
backgrounds, rather there is value and wisdom
- Worship, service, and education are all
seen in all paths.
valued and seen as key in Baha’i.
- Covering the head is a sign of respect for the 1.

http://dailysikhupdates.com/
https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/ https://www.bahai.org/beliefs/
https://www.sikhnet.com/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/bahai