A report on Brahman, Jainism and Sikhism

(Om) signifies the essence of Brahman, the ultimate reality.
The hand symbolizes Ahiṃsā, the wheel dharmachakra, the resolve to halt saṃsāra (transmigration).
The khanda, symbol of Sikhism
A drop in the ocean: an analogy for Ātman merging into Brahman.
Classification of Saṃsāri Jīvas (transmigrating souls) in Jainism
An Akali-Nihang Sikh Warrior at Harmandir Sahib, also called the Golden Temple
Swan (Hansa, हंस) is the symbol for Brahman-Atman in Hindu iconography.
Lord Neminatha, Akota Bronzes (7th century)
A rare Tanjore-style painting from the late 19th century depicting the ten Sikh Gurus with Bhai Bala and Bhai Mardana
Jain miniature painting of 24 tirthankaras, Jaipur, c. 1850
The interior of the Akal Takht
Jain temple painting explaining Anekantavada with Blind men and an elephant
Approximate Life Spans and Guruship Spans of the 10 Sikh Gurus
A Jain monk in meditation, wearing the characteristic white robe and face covering
Gurū Granth Sāhib – the primary scripture of Sikhism
Nishidhi stone, depicting the vow of sallekhana, 14th century, Karnataka
Mul Mantar written by Guru Har Rai, showing the Ik Onkar at top.
Praying at the feet of a statue of Bahubali
A group of Sikh musicians called Dhadi at the Golden Temple complex
Jain worship may include ritual offerings and recitals.
The Dasam Granth is a Sikh scripture which contains texts attributed to Guru Gobind Singh, including his autobiography Bachittar Natak. The major narrative in the text is on Chaubis Avtar (24 Avatars of Hindu god Vishnu), Rudra, Brahma, the Hindu warrior goddess Chandi and a story of Rama in Bachittar Natak.
Celebrating Das Lakshana (Paryushana), Jain Center of America, New York City
The Darbar Sahib of a Gurdwara
The birth of Mahavira, from the Kalpa Sūtra (c.1375–1400 CE)
Sikh wedding
Shikharji
Sikh funeral procession, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Idol of Suparśvanātha
Guru Nanak explaining Sikh teachings to Sadhus
A symbol to represent the Jain community was chosen in 1975 as part of the commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of Mahavira’s nirvana.
Sikh Light Infantry personnel march past during the Republic day parade in New Delhi, India
Rishabhdev, believed to have lived over 592.704×1018 years ago, is considered the traditional founder of Jainism.
Sikhs in London protesting against the Indian government
The ruins of Gori Jain temples in Nagarparkar, Pakistan, a pilgrimage site before 1947.
Namdhari Sikhs, also called the Kuka Sikhs are a sect of Sikhism known for their crisp white dress and horizontal pagari (turban). Above: Namdhari singer and musicians.
Ranakpur Jain Temple
Nagar Kirtan in Bangalore
Dilwara Temples
Sikhs celebrating Vaisakhi in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Parshvanath Temple in Khajuraho
Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi. The long window under the marble platform is the location where Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed by the Mughals.
Girnar Jain temples
Artistic rendering of the execution of Bhai Mati Das by the Mughals. This image is from a Sikh Ajaibghar near the towns of Mohali and Sirhind in Punjab, India.
Jal Mandir, Pawapuri
Sculpture at Mehdiana Sahib of the execution of Banda Singh Bahadur in 1716 by the Mughals.
Lodhurva Jain temple
Some bodyguards of Maharaja Ranjit Singh at the Sikh capital, Lahore, Punjab.
Palitana temples
The Khanda, Symbol of the Sikhism
Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodbidri, Karnataka
Jain temple, Antwerp, Belgium
Brahma Jinalaya, Lakkundi
Hutheesing Jain Temple

Sikhism is classified as an Indian religion along with Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

- Sikhism

Buddhism and Carvaka school of Hinduism deny that there exists anything called "a Self" (individual Atman or Brahman in the cosmic sense), while the orthodox schools of Hinduism, Jainism and Ajivikas hold that there exists "a Self".

- Brahman

It also refers to the spiritual concepts in Hinduism (Ishvara, Bhagavan, Brahman) and the concept of God in Islam (Allah) to assert that these are just "alternate names for the Almighty One".

- Sikhism

The metaphysical concept of Brahman, particularly as nirguni Brahman—attributeless, formless, eternal Highest Reality—is at the foundation of Sikhism.

- Brahman

Hindu thought generally discusses Atman and Brahman through a monistic or dualistic framework.

- Jainism

The female to male sex ratio among Jains is .940; among Indians in the 0–6 year age range the ratio was second lowest (870 girls per 1,000 boys), higher only than Sikhs.

- Jainism
(Om) signifies the essence of Brahman, the ultimate reality.

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