sikh beliefs

sikh beliefs

1. the nature of God

   • ik onkar
     • there's only one god
       • he is beyond description
   • satnam
     • eternal truth is his name
       • sewa
         • selfless service
         • man
           • mental service
           • in the midst of this world do sewa
         • tan
           • physical service
             • ramesh seth used tea assewa
         • dhan
           • giving to charity
   • karta purakh
     • he is the creator
   • nirhau
     • he is without fear
       • saibhang
         • he is the enlighter
         • gur prasad
           • he can be reached through grace
           • he has no limits
   • nir vair
     • he is without hate
   • akaal moorat
     • immortal
     • ajooni
       • he is beyond birth and death

2. God as creator

   • God created the world
     • he is omnipotent
     • god is immanent
     • karta purakh
   • you yours theelf are creator
     • kindly turn my feet in the direction god is not
       • equality
         • known as the oneness of humanity
         • recognise the lords light within all
           • don't consider social class
             • take the names singh or kaur
           • god created everyone therefore we are equal
           • this is shown in the langar
           • khalsa sikhs are meant to stand up for those in need
             • 5 k's are the symbols of equality

3. the nature of human life

   • truth is higher than living but higher still is truthful living
     • the purpose of life
       • the gurmukhs are celebrated in life and death
         • manmukh
           • man centered
           • you should meditate
           • life has purpose because you're created by god
             • they feel spiritually purified
         • you're made to serve others
       • the purpose is to gain good karma
         • haumai
           • to much pride
       • gurmukh
         • god centered
   • 5 virtues
     • truth
     • compassion
       • humility
         • courage
       • wisdom
     • patience
       • self control
         • love
     • contentment

4. life after death

   • the body is the field of karma
     • do good and you'll receive good in return
   • reincarnation
     • once you die you'll be reborn
     • karma will determine the amount of rebirths
       • there is god in all of us