Sikhism Beliefs

Sikhism Beliefs

1. Sewa

   • Selfless service
     • Man [mental service eg. teaching]
       • Tan [physical service eg. cleaning]
         • Dhan [donations eg. money]
           • 'In the midst of the world, do seva, and you shall be given a place of honour in the Court of the Lord.' [Guru Granth Sahib 26]
             • Sikh story: Ramesh Seth offered tea as sewa

2. Sangat

   • 'The Sat Sangat, the True Congregation of the True Guru, is the school of the soul, where the Glorious Virtues of the Lord are studied.' [Guru Granth Sahib 1316]
     • Company/congregation of Sikhs in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib. Develope religious understanding, preform sewa, akhand path ect.

3. The Oneness of Humanity

   • 'Recognise the Lord's Light within all, and do not consider social class or status; there are no classes or castes in the world hereafter.' [Guru Granth Sahib 349]
     • Sikhs believe that one God created everyone and so everyone is one/equal.
       • This is shown in the Langar Kitchen.
         • Khalsa Sikhs are meant to stand up for those in need and wear the 5 k's as symbols of equality. Take the names, 'Singh' and Kaur'. [Lion and Princess]

4. The Purpose of Life

   • 'The Gurmukhs are celebrated in life and death.' [Guru Granth Sahib 125]
     • The purpose is to earn good karma and break the cycle of rebirth to join with God
       • Gurmukh: God-centred
         • Manmukh: Man-centred
           • Haumai: too much pride/ego
             • A person should meditateon the name of God and rid themselves of world attachment, greed ect.
               • Sikhs feel human life has purpose because they are created by God