why did the number of followers of Guru Nanak increase day by day .
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The number of followers of Baba Guru Nanak increased through the 16th century under his successors. They belonged to various castes, predominantly traders, agriculturists, artisans and craftsmen. This could have some relation with Baba Guru Nanak’s insistence that his followers should be householders and must adopt productive and useful occupations. They were also expected to contribute to the general funds of the community of followers during the period.
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Actually, i think, Sikhism is far better than any religion.The Sikhism believe in One Power and does not believe in caste system which is the major difference.If you go to a Gurudwara , no body asks you of your religion ,caste or race .They will serve you food with same gesture as they would do with Sikh people.
You may read this if u have time.... it's just something in detail about Sikhism ..
1. Sikhism does not look down upon people who follow other religions as "inferior, non-believer, etc". That is one reason why you don't see Sikh Missionaries actively pursuing conversions. You might have seen during floods or any disaster regardless of the religion other person is of they distribute langar to everyone free of cost!
2. Sikhism is a religion of Equality. Equality between Men and Women and also stressing "universal equality" amongst all human beings. Which all other religions do not have.
I hate the practice of Hinduism in which they treat women as inferior. It was the first time we also brought Ganesh ji to our home (as we don't because we are Sikhs) but after forcing my mother too much finally we had Him but not in our house but our office. So on the day of visarjan my brother was trying hard to break the coconut so I took it and one of the worker stopped me as I am a "girl". In Sikhism girls are never ever considered as inferior whatever it is menstruals or anything there's nothing like "untouchable"
3. Sikhism is a modern way of life, it doesn't subject people to valueless rituals. A few examples being the caste system, bathing in holy rivers, facing a certain direction for a prayer, slaughtering animals in the name of God, circumcision.
4. Sikhism, is a religion of worship of One God. A God that has no 'chosen people', a God compassionate to all, God not bonded to a "single religion", God to be found and realized by all, God that is not pleased with ritualistic behavior, a God that is only pleased by "ANYONE" who with true devotion LOVES HIM, yes a God for all the UNIVERSE.. not of Jews, Sikh, Hindus, Muslims,etc.
God himself spoke to Guru Nanak Ji the founder of Sikhism on the "Day of Revelation", when Guru Nanak Ji was called to God' home and given his directives to preach to this world.
God spoke the following verse on this most blessed day to Guru Nanak Ji and the entire world. Known as the Mul Mantra. The very first verse written in the Guru Granth Sahib Ji (the Sikh scripture) and found at many other places before other hymns in the Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Ik Onkar (God is One)
Sat Nam ( His name is True)
Kartaa Purakh (He is the Creator)
Nirbhau (He is without fear)
Nirvair (He is inimical to none)
Akal-murat (He never dies)
Ajooni (He is beyond births and deaths)
Saibhang ( He is self illuminated)
Gurprasaad (He is realized by the kindness of the True Guru)
Jap (Repeat His Name)
And in God's court Guru Nanak spoke the following, which God accepted and condoned, and comes write after "Jap".
Aad sach (He is True in the beginning, (before the anything (universe) existed)
Jugaad sach (He was True when the ages commenced and has ever been True)
Hai bhi sach (He is also True now)
Nanak hosi bhi sach. ((Satguru) Nanak (says that) he will be certainly True in the future.)
9. Sikhism is a religion which builds character. It tells its followers to be "hard workers" to earn their daily bread. To share this with others, as well as to remember the Lord in their heart. Hence within Sikhism, there is a compassion towards all of humanity, a fact of social reform.
10. Sikhism is the only religion that allows all people, of any caste, colour, creed, religion to come to "ANY"! of their holy places, without restriction, and be given equal respect in all matters.
They are served in the Gurdwara (Sikhs holy temple), in the kitchen with the same dignity as if they were Sikhs. They are allowed to participate in Singing Hymns on stage even if they are not Sikhs. They are allowed to read the Guru Granth Sahib Ji (if they know how to read Gurmukhi Script) even if they are not Sikhs. They are allowed to discuss Sikhism in these places of worship even if they are not Sikhs.
They are really very selfless always ready to sacrifice themselves for the sake of others.
Now its upto you to believe or not.
I know if u r of another religion u r gonna give my answer a downvote. I know! So go ahead. But the truth is truth it can't be changed.