Is Sikhism originated from Hinduism?

Yes and no. Yes because every guru came from a Hindu family but either rejected or left the respective rituals. Guru Nanak descended from a Hindu family, but chose to be different and rejected an abundance of both Hindu and Islamic principles. read more

Sikhism did not originate from Hinduism. Instead, it can be said that Sikhism was a response to myopic practices within Hinduism. It was a protest against the basic tenets of Hinduism which legitimized inequality. read more

Hinduism and Sikhism are both Indian religions. Hinduism is an older religion, while Sikhism was founded in the 15th-century by Guru Nanak Dev Ji who was born in a Hindu family. Both religions share many philosophical concepts such as Karma, Dharma, Mukti, Maya and Saṃsāra. In the days of Mughal rule, the Sikh community came to the defence of Hindus who were being forcibly converted to Islam. Guru Nanak was the first to raise his voice against Babur, the Muslim ruler of India. read more

Sikhism originated in Punjab, in what is now Pakistan, circa 1469 with the birth of Guru Nanak, and is based on on the guru's writings and teachings. Hinduism can be traced as far back as 10,000 B.C. and is considered to be one of the earliest religions practiced by civilized man. read more