Sikh misls sikhiwiki7/4/2023 ![]() It is called 'Akal Takht' (the Throne of the Timeless God) and is situated just opposite the gate of Harmandar Sahib - The Golden Temple, Amritsar. The first and the most important one was established by Guru Hargobind in 1609. There are five Takhts and these Takhts are the five gurudwaras which have a very special significance for the Sikh community. 'Takht' which literally means a throne or seat of authority is a result of historical growth of Sikhism. Every sikh is supposed to follow the Sikh Code of Discipline. Additionally, a Sikh must also partake Amrit, the Sikh Baptism. The Basic beliefs must be followed in Sikhism. A Sikh believes in One God and the teachings of the Ten Gurus, embodied in the Eternal Shabad Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. The word 'Sikh' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'shishya' which means a disciple, a learner, a seeker of truth. It is a strictly monotheistic faith, preaching the existence of only one God, and teaching universally acceptable ideals of honesty, compassion, humility, piety, social commitment, and above all tolerance for other religions. Sikhism is one of the youngest world religion.
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