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Syllabus of the Subject: Sikhism (Sikh Dharam), Ethics and business (India)

Sikhism Business

  1. Professional Doctorate in Global Ethics, Religions, and International Business
  2. Master in Religions and International Business

“See the brotherhood of all humanity as the highest order of Yogis” Guru Nanak

  1. Introduction to Sikhism (Sikh Dharam)
  2. Guru Nanak
  3. Ethical Principles of the Sikhs
  4. Moral Rectitude and Honesty of the Sikhs
  5. Articles of Faith (Five K) of Sikhism
  6. Relationships of Sikhism with Hinduism and Islam
  7. Sikh Religion Today
  8. Sikhs Businessman
  9. Case Study: Manmohan Singh (former Prime Minister of India)
  10. Influence of Sikhism on the Hindu Economic Area

The objectives of the Subject “Sikhism, Ethics and Business” are the following:

  1. To know the fundamentals of Sikhism
  2. To understand the Ethical Principles of the Sikhs
  3. To learn about the influence of Sikhism on business
  4. To analyse prominent Sikhs Businessman
  5. To understand the influence of Sikhism on the Hindu Civilisation
The Subject “Sikhism, Ethics and Business” belongs to the following Online Higher Education Programs taught by EENI Global Business School:
  1. Doctorates: Ethics, Religion & Business, Asian Business, World Trade
  2. Masters: Business in Asia, Economic Relations, International Business, Religion & Business
  3. Courses: Indian Religions and Business, Business in India

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  1. Why study Religions and International Business?
  2. Why study “Sikhism and Business”?

Learning materials in Courses, Masters, Doctorates in International Business in English or Study Master Doctorate Business in Spanish Sijismo Study, Master in International Business in French Sikhisme Masters Foreign Trade in Portuguese Siquismo

  1. Credits of the Subject “Indian Religions - Sikhism”: 4 ECTS Credits
  2. Duration: 4 weeks
  3. Download the syllabus of the module: “Indian Religions” (PDF)

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Description of the Subject: Sikhism, Ethics and Business

Sikhism, or Sikh Dharam, is a religion founded by Guru Nanak between the XVI and XVII centuries in India, in the actual state of Punjab, when Islam dominated the region, and the clash between Islam and Hinduism was common. Sikhism is a syncretic religion with Hinduism and Islam values.

“There is neither Hindu nor Muslim, but the only man. So whose path shall I follow?
I shall follow the path of God. God is neither Hindu nor Muslim, and the path that I follow is the path of God” Guru Nanak

The Guru Nanak is revered today by the vast majority of the Indian Muslims and Hindus.

With more than 25 million followers worldwide, Sikhism is one of the World's great religions. While the number of followers is small compared to the other faiths such as Christianity, Islam, or Hinduism, its involvement in international business, politics, science, and culture is crucial.

Perhaps the most significant fact of the Sikh influence is that the former Prime Minister of India is Sikh because Sikhism is respected by Hindus and by Muslims.

Doctorate: Ahimsa Sikhs

  1. There are prominent Sikhs Executives and Businessman in several countries (the United States, India, Canada, Hong Kong, Kenya, or Singapore), almost all of them dedicate significant resources to philanthropy
  2. Sikhs Executives are also working in banking or in financial groups like Rothschild
  3. The inventor of the optical fibre is Sikh

Sikhs Businessman
Sikhs Businessman (Course Master)

Sikhs believe in:

  1. Equality of Humanity
  2. Universal Brotherhood
  3. One Supreme God
  4. Reincarnation (like Hinduism)
  5. Ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak Dev to Guru Gobind Singh

Sikhs have a solid ethical principles, proof of this is that major multinationals have hired senior managers and directors to Sikhs. The high moral rectitude and honesty tend to be a feature of the Sikhs in business. The “Rehat Maryada” is the Sikh code of conduct.

We could define the following ethical principles of the Sikhs:

  1. Equality of humanity. Equality between men and women
  2. Moral righteousness. Self-restraint of passions and desires
  3. Do not Steal
  4. Honesty
  5. Philanthropy - Social Justice. 10% of its profits must be donated to the charity
  6. Justice. Always defend the weak and oppressed (kirpan or sword)
  7. Truthfulness

The word “guru” in the jargon Sikh means “an illuminator and a prophet.” The Ten Gurus founded Sikhism. The first, Guru Nanak (1469-1539), rejected the ritual practices of the dominant religions in South Asia and based his message strictly on the divine revelation.

The tradition tells us that Guru Nanak travelled throughout India, Persia, the Arabian Peninsula to Mecca. On these trips made speeches addressed to any believer either Muslim, Jain, Zoroastrian, Hinduism or Buddhist.

The message was simple and focused on the critique of the religious ritual, caste, or suicide of widows. His message was not proselytising, rather the opposite, inviting “Muslims to be good and true Muslims” and the “Hindus to be good and true Hindus.”

Some Sikhs Businessman.

  1. Ajaypal Singh Banga, President and Executive Director of MasterCard
  2. Sant Singh, President and Managing Director (CEO) of Hampshire Hotels & Resort
  3. Hardeep Singh, founder of Tulip Telecom and philanthropist
  4. Malvinder and Shivinder Singh founders of Fortis Healthcare
  5. PhD Jogishwar Singh Director of Rothschild Group
  6. Dharam Singh Deol (Punjab, 1935), Dharmendra, Indian actor

Khanda: Symbol of Sikhism

Khanda Sikhism

Sikhism

  1. Religion: Sikhism (Sikh Dharam)
  2. Founder: Guru Nanak
  3. God: Ik Onkar
  4. Date: XVI and XVII centuries
  5. Holy City: Amritsar
  6. Sikhhighest authority: Jathedar Singh Sahib Giani Gurbachan Singh (Amritsar, Punjab, India)
  7. Sacred Text: “Guru Granth Sahib” or “Sacred Wisdom Collection.”
  8. Country of origin: India
  9. Followers: 25 million
  10. The main countries: India, also in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada

Religions, ethics, and business



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