Sikhism: How it is different from Hinduism

Hinduism and Sikhism are two of the major religions of India.

They share many similarities, but there are also some key differences.

Similarities

• Both religions believe in karma, the law of cause and effect.
• Both religions believe in dharma, the concept of duty, and moral conduct.
• Both religions believe in reincarnation, the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
• Both religions have a rich tradition of mythology and symbolism.
• Both religions emphasize the importance of meditation and yoga.

Differences

• Hinduism is a much older religion.
• Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, while the other is a monotheistic religion.
• Hinduism does not have a single founder, Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak.
• Hinduism does not have a single holy book, while Sikhism has the Guru Granth Sahib.
• Hinduism does not have a central authority, while Sikhism is organized around the Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee.
• Hinduism does not have a requirement for initiation, while the other requires initiation into the Khalsa Panth.

Conclusion

Both are two distinct religions with their own unique beliefs and practices. However, they also share many similarities, and both religions have a rich and vibrant culture.

Here is a table summarizing the key differences between Hinduism and Sikhism:

Characteristic	Hinduism	Sikhism
Number of gods	Polytheistic	Monotheistic
Founder	No single founder	Guru Nanak
Holy book	Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, etc.	Guru Granth Sahib
Central authority	No central authority	Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee
Initiation	Not required	Required for initiation into the Khalsa Panth