Question

The name of which religion comes from the sanskrit root word “shishya” meaning “discipline”?
A. Hinduism
B. Sikhism
C. Jainism
D. Buddhism

Answer 1

Answer: Sikhism

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Sikhism is one of the important religions in India.

• The followers of Sikhism are known as "Sikhs".

• Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Dev in Punjab.

• Sikhism was preached and spreaded by Gurus of Sikhism.

• There were totally 10 Sikh Gurus. Among them the famous were Tegh Bahadur, Guru Ramdas and Guru Gobind Singh.

• Guru Tegh Bahadur established the town of Anandpur.

• Guru Ramdas founded the city - Amritsar and laid the foundation for Golden temple.

• Guru Gobind Singh was the 10th Guru and he created Khalsa.

• The holy book of Sikhs is Guru Granth Sahib.

Answer 2

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

The religion which comes from the Sanskrit root word "shishya" meaning "discipline" is Sikhism. (Option B)

More information about the religion Sikhism :-

• Sikhism was founded in Punjab, India in 15th Century.
• The people belonging to Sikhism religion are known as Sikhs.
• The first Sikh Guru who founded the religion was Guru Nanak.
• Guru Gobind Singh was the 10th and last guru of the Sikh community.
• The list of all 10 gurus is as follows :-

        1. Guru Nanak

        2. Guru Angad

        3. Guru Amar Das

        4. Guru Ram Das

        5. Guru Arjan

        6. Guru Har Gobind

        7. Guru Har Rai

        8. Guru Har Krishan

        9. Guru Tegh Bahadur

        10. Guru Gobind Singh

• Sikhism is the world's 5th largest religion.
• Sikhs wear turban which represents their honour, self-respect,courage, spirituality and piety.
• Guru Gobind Singh created Khalsa.