Learning objective to be able to explain the meaning and significance of a key symbol in a religious faith I can describe the different features of khanda Level 3 I can e xplain ID: 785342
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Slide1
Why is khanda important in the Sikh faith?
Slide2Learning objective
– to be able to explain the meaning and significance of a key symbol in a religious faith.
I can
describe
the different features of khanda.Level 3
I can explain the meaning of khanda. Level 5
I can apply the Sikh ideas of duties to my own life and explain them.Level 6
Slide3Starter – What communities do you belong to? What role do you play in them?
Slide4What does khanda mean?
The right hand sword is called
Piri
and represents spirituality.
The left hand sword is called
Miri and reminds Sikhs that they must fight for what is right in the world.
The middle sword is called a Khanda and is doubled edged. This unites the two other swords and reminds Sikhs that there is one God.
The circle in the middle is called the
Chakkar
and represents the eternal love and nature of God.
Slide5What duties does Miri refer to?
The left hand sword is called
Miri
and reminds Sikhs that they must fight for what is right in the world.
Miri
refers to the worldly role that Sikhs must lead. This can include –Having a job.
Taking part in political protests.Standing for Parliament.
Slide6What duties does Piri refer to?
Piri
refers to the spiritual role that Sikhs must lead. This can include –
Praying.
Going to the
Gurdwara.Clearing your mind and focusing on the here and now.
The right hand sword is called Piri and represents spirituality.
Slide7What is the idea of saint-soldier?
The
k
handa reminds Sikhs of the idea of behaving like a saint-soldier, who follows God’s word.
The key point is that the saint comes first with the love of God flowing through them. The soldier aspect follows with a sense of discipline and prepared to fight injustice.Sikhs believe that violence is sometimes noble act, such as fighting against evil or fighting to prevent suffering.
Slide8How does the Reht Maryada
encourage Sikhs to behave?
The
Reht Marayada
is the Sikh code of conduct. It focuses around three duties which have both earthly and spiritual goals.
Slide9Tasks
Make two lists of the following –
All the
‘worldly’ things that are important to you.The more spiritual things
that are important to you.Write a definition of the symbolism of the khanda. Then design a logo with three things that summarise and are significant to you.Can you be both a saint and a soldier? Design a business card for each role expressing your opinion on this question.
Slide10Plenary – look at the words in the word cloud and choose the two most important words that summarise your learning in this lesson. Explain why your chosen words are important.