sikh belief

sikh belief

1. The nature of God

   • Ik onkar
     • There is only one God
   • Satnam
     • Eternal truth is his name
   • Karta Purakh
     • He is the creator
   • Nirhau
     • He is without Fear
   • Nir vair
     • He is without hate
   • Akaal Moorat
     • Immortal, without form
   • saibang
     • He is the enlightner, self existent

2. The purpose of life

   • The gurmukhs are celebrated in life after death
     • The purpose is to earn good karma and break the cycle of rebirth to join God
       • Gurmukhs: God-Centered
         • Manmukh: Man-centered
           • Haumai: too much pide in yourself
             • The gurus taught people that they are made to serve others

3. God as creator

   • God is the creator of the world
     • He is important
       • GGS 12: You yourself are the creator
         • God is present and beyond his creations
           • Mool manter: 'Karta purakh' he is the creator
             • When guru Nanak pointed his feet towards a holy muslim shrine in mecca he said "Kindly my feet in the direction where god is not

4. Sewa

   • Selfless Service
     • Man mentally serving someone