Sikh Beliefs

Sikh Beliefs

1. God as creator

   • God is the creator of the world
   • He is omnipotent
   • "Karta Purakh" of the Mool Mantar means "He is the Creator"
   • Guru Granth Sahib 12 "You Yourself are the Creator"

2. Sewa

   • Sewa means selfless service
   • Man (mental service), tan (physical service) and dhan (donations)
   • Sikh story - Ramesh Seth offered tea as Sewa
   • GGS 26 - "In the midst of this world, do seva, and you shall be given a place of honour in the Court of the Lord."

3. The nature of God

   • Ik Onkar - 'There is only one God'
   • Satnam - 'Eternal truth is His name'
   • Nirhau - 'He is without fear'
   • Nirvair - 'He is without hate'
   • Akaal Moorat - 'Immortal, without form'
   • Ajooni - 'Beyond birth and death'
   • Saibhang - 'He is the enlightener, self-existent'
   • Gur Prasad - 'He can be reached through the mercy and grace of the true Guru'

4. The nature of human life

   • 5 virtues: truth, compassion and patience, contentment, humility and self-control, love
   • Wisdom and courage are also important
   • GGS 62: 'Truth is higher than living; but higher still is truthful living.'