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SIKHISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the word Sikh mean? (In the Punjabi language)
A
despicable
B
disciple
C
disrespectful
D
very religious
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sikhism (/ˈsɪkɪzəm/), also known as Sikhi (Punjabi: Sikkhī, [ˈsɪkʰiː], from , Sikh, ‘disciple’, ‘seeker’, or ‘learner’), is an Indian religion and philosophy that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, around the end of the 15th century CE.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Punjabi word sikh (“learner”) is related to the Sanskrit shishya (“disciple”), and all Sikhs are disciples of the Guru (spiritual guide, or teacher).

Detailed explanation-3: -The term Sikh has its origin in the Sanskrit word śiṣya (), meaning ‘disciple’ or ‘student’.

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