Sikhism beliefs

Sikhism beliefs

1. Key Words

   • -Mool Mantar -Creation -Virtues -Truth -Compassion -Contentment -Humility -Love -Karma -Rebirth -Gurmukh -Haumai -Pride
   • -Manmukh -5 Khands -Piety -Knowledge -Effort -Grace -5 Evils -Anger -Lust -Greed -Worldly -Attachments -Equality
   • -Dhan -Man -Tan -Sewa -Sangat

2. Sangat

   • 'The Sat Sangat, the True Congregation of the True Gurus, is the school of the soul, where the Glorious Virtues of the Lord are studied.'Guru Granth Sahib page 1316
   • Sat Sangat is the company/congregation of the Sikh in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib.
   • It helps to develope religious understanding, preforming sewa, meditate, akhand path, ect...

3. Sewa

   • Sewa is the preformance of selfless survice.
   • Sewa can be preformed in 3 different categories.
     • Man - mental seervice. eg: teaching.
     • Tan - physical service. eg: cleaning.
     • Dhan - donation. eg: money.
   • 'In the midst of this world, do seva (Sewa) and you shall be given a place of honour in the Court of the Lord.' Guru Granth Sahib page 26
   • You could also relate sewa to the Sink story of when 'Ramesh Seth offered tea as sewa'

4. The oneness of humanity

   • This is shown in the langar.
   • Sikhs believe that God created everyone and so everyone is equal and one.
   • Khalsa Sikhs are meant to stand up for those in need and wear the 5 k's as a symbol of equalitu.
     • Khalsa Sikhs also take the name 'Singh' (lion) or 'Kaur' (princess)
   • '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 page 349

5. The purpose of life

   • 'The Gurmukhs are celebrated in life and death,' Guru Granth Sahib page 125
   • To earn good karma and break the cycle of rebirth.
   • Sikhs feel human life has purpose because: 1) They are created by God and all of Gods creations have a purpose. 2) They feel spiritually purified when they devote time to meditating. 3) The Gurus taught people that they are made to serve others.